The 80 Year War; the first figures are ready

These are the first pictures of Peters' foot units set during the early decades of the 80 Years War in the Low Countries (Netherlands).

All the figures are from the Assault Group’s Long War range and is the first range that made me finally start my 80 Years War Project.

They are all wonderful sculpts and also typical for the early period (1560’s and 1570’s), of which besides the invaluable Hoogenberg drawings not so much temporary picture evidence has survived.

All figures are based to suit the Pikeman’s Lament ruleset. And viewing the pictures it seems they still need a layer of matt varnish.

The first 3 pictures underneath show a group of (irregular) Sea Beggars with various arms and a unit of the first regular Orangist militia.

The next 2 pictures show German mercenary troops in typical Pluderhosen or very baggy trousers.

They fought on both sides during the war. Especially the command figures are great.

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They are from TAG’s Tudor range and are well suited for the first decade of the 80 Years War.

Then of course the adversaries to the Dutch units: Spanish troops.

Again beautiful sculpts and once more splendid command figures.

Artillery was in its early stages of becoming a bit more standardized.

The crew are again from TAG’s Tudor range and the horse team and driver are good old Dixon’s.

We are anxiously waiting for the cavalry and Artillery from TAG to come.

Next time we’ll post some pics of cavalry from other ranges that Peter has painted up to now for this period.