So I've finally got the unit of Neville archers done.
I went with a slightly more uniform look for these. The character that seems to be forming between the two retinues as I paint them is that the Percys are more rough and ready whereas the Nevilles are more organised. Now that I've recognised this, I'll try and carry it through into the respective units of billmen which are the next stop.
Putting the two retinues side by side shows me that the plan of contrasting livery is working again at making them look quite distinct, even though they are made from the same component parts.
The billmen will be constructed from the remains of the Perry Infantry box and the Foot Knights. This will give 24 miniatures that could double as Foot Serjeants or Foot Yeomen as they'll have a mix of armour and normal livery. It also makes a virtue of the fact that the infantry box itself doesn't give me enough to make both units.
Before that, though, I think I've earned a break; a palette cleanser, if you will. I'll post that this week.
The 2015 Pledge so far:
Bought: 189
Painted: 54
That's a great plan to differentiate the two houses can wait to see it carried through the armies.
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