I
was asked the other day about using the Fireforge figures and how to make Halberdiers.
The answer is use the Crossbow figure from the various Foot Sergeant sets and
place the halberd in their hands. Fireforge make three different styles, so you
have options on the look.
I
was also asked about using other figures and basing. My short answer is if the
figures are in the 28mm range, I.E. they look close enough, they are fine. If
they are on alternative basing, if it is close to what everyone is using that
works too.
For
those looking for a short cut to heraldry I highly recommend the Fireforge sculpted
shields. They are quick and easy to paint with the emblems being raised,
letting you put a shade and a highlight on the devise and just a single color
on the base of the shield.
At
this period the horse trappings did not normally have the heraldry on them and
could even be in an alternative color to the heraldry. Basically for the horses
you can paint them how you want.
With
GenCon just around the corner, August 2-5, I should finally have time to start
painting again after that. Next up will be knights and commanders.
