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02/07/2022 at 10:14 #175318OBParticipant
I made a start on my Flodden project for BillHooks 2. The first unit is of Highlanders using QRF 15mm figures.
These ones are Clan Campbell. There are more pic’s and a bit about the clan system on my blog if it is of interest here’s the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
OB
http://withob.blogspot.co.uk/02/07/2022 at 12:27 #175330Konstantinos TravlosParticipantLovely work!
02/07/2022 at 13:25 #175331Jim WebsterParticipantCertainly the riding families on both sides of the Border had a lot in common with the Clans of the north
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02/07/2022 at 14:31 #175332OBParticipantThank you konstantinos.
OB
http://withob.blogspot.co.uk/02/07/2022 at 14:34 #175333OBParticipantThey did Jim and it’s interesting to ponder it. I’m sure it is worth further study.
OB
http://withob.blogspot.co.uk/02/07/2022 at 14:36 #175334Jim WebsterParticipantThey did Jim and it’s interesting to ponder it. I’m sure it is worth further study.
Have you read ‘The Steel Bonnets’
It’s a good starting point
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02/07/2022 at 14:49 #175336Tony SParticipantMy mother gave that me book a few years ago after her genealogy research uncovered the fact that apparently we had distant ancestors who were Border reivers. Not terribly surprising given the author’s provenance, the book is an exciting and entertaining read!
Drifting back to the original post, (as always, very nice figures OB and the article was informative and amusingly interesting as well – slight shades of the Crimson Assurance Company) has Billhooks 2 been released yet? If not, is there a rough date for it? Really enjoyed the first edition and am really looking forward to the newer one.
02/07/2022 at 14:57 #175337Jim WebsterParticipantIt is an excellent book. Our library used to have the ‘Calendar of Border Papers’ which is all sorts of fascinating stuff in it. You can get it in pdf from https://archive.org/details/cu31924091786057
But yes, what is the status of Billhooks 2 🙂
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02/07/2022 at 18:14 #175341OBParticipantYeah I’ve got a copy Jim. My distant maternal relatives feature heavily. Thanks very much for the link. That will keep me busy.
Thanks Tony, I wanted to get the basics of clan life over in an easy read.
As to Billhooks 2 the latest info’ I have is that the layout has been done.
OB
http://withob.blogspot.co.uk/02/07/2022 at 21:58 #175345ian pillayParticipantBill hooks 2..?!?!???!? Lion Rampant 2, what is the world coming to with 2nd editions..?!?!. Only joking. Fantastic brushwork for such small miniatures.
Tally-Ho! Check out my blog at…..
http://steelcitywargaming.wordpress.com/02/07/2022 at 22:34 #175346OBParticipantLots of 2s about! Some 3s and 4s as well. Thanks Ian they were fun to paint.
OB
http://withob.blogspot.co.uk/06/07/2022 at 07:47 #175434OBParticipantNow for some English troops. These ones are from QRF’s 15mm Early Tudor range.
OB
http://withob.blogspot.co.uk/07/07/2022 at 10:35 #175457OBParticipantHome’s Borderers and the Gordon’s are now up on my blog. The 15mm figures are mainly from QRF.
There is some stuff about the Battle of Flodden too.
If it is of interest here is the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
OB
http://withob.blogspot.co.uk/07/07/2022 at 21:53 #175480Darkest Star GamesParticipantLooking very good.
This is probably a dumb question, but, what is the difference between regulars cavalry and border cavalry?
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07/07/2022 at 23:39 #175482OBParticipantThanks DSG.
The Border cavalry were “light” Horse. Less armour, smaller mounts. The “regular” cavalry had lots of armour and bigger horses.
I have some of both types to paint you’ll easily see the difference when I post them here.
OB
http://withob.blogspot.co.uk/26/07/2022 at 10:51 #176149OBParticipantI’ve made a bit of progress with my Flodden project both English and Scots. The former are getting most of my attention as I’m waiting for QRF to restock the Scots.
If you would like to see more here is the link.
https://youdonotknowthenorth.blogspot.com
OB
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