One of the most popular elements of Landsknechts is their colorful and outlandish outfits. During the 16th century, only nobility and the wealthy upper class could afford such flamboyant clothing and most of the peasantry wore cheap fabrics reflecting their economic status. However, most companies of Landsknecht were comprised of the poor and lower class. It is believed that Landsknecht used the opportunity and their short-lived wealth to dress so brilliantly as a figurative middle finger towards the upper class and against the class system.
So technically I failed that November Challenge, but I was able to paint the clothes on about 16 Pikemen (half the pike block). I got bored of painting just clothes so I took a break and finished two bases completely to give me a sense of accomplishment.
These models were basically tests for me to get the painting method I wanted to use down, so I plan to throw them in the back rank. More creative color schemes will be used for the front and middle ranks.
Another thing I've been working on is a unit of Gendarmes, I have about four of these finished at the moment. I'll be working on these more after I finish the pike block. Boys before Toys
So technically I failed that November Challenge, but I was able to paint the clothes on about 16 Pikemen (half the pike block). I got bored of painting just clothes so I took a break and finished two bases completely to give me a sense of accomplishment.
These models were basically tests for me to get the painting method I wanted to use down, so I plan to throw them in the back rank. More creative color schemes will be used for the front and middle ranks.
Another thing I've been working on is a unit of Gendarmes, I have about four of these finished at the moment. I'll be working on these more after I finish the pike block. Boys before Toys
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