English officer by Hugh Barron

 

Austro-Hungarians

 German text history here

Empress Miniatures

 Probably my favourite 28mm ECW/TYW range

We have some new releases to our 28mm ECW range, and of course also useful for TYW.

Fully armoured cuirassiers. These guys were a dying breed across Europe and the UK at this period although still made a significant appearance in the first two years of the conflict and in the early battles. Most notably Heselrige's and Balfour's regiments both of which gradually changed to the traditional harquebusier style of armour and weapons.

However for the early battles such as Edgehill and Landsdown these guys had very significant parts to play. These are the equivalent to the tank of the 20th century.

There are 6 packs of figures with two figures in each pack. There is also a special casualty pack (great for Roundway Down.) The unit of 6 packs is also offered in a very good deal.

Most of the figures come with an option on what weapon to use. Either sword or pistol. Just slot in the hand you want.

Pistol shot at Sedgemoor

 Thanks to Alan Larsen for letting me post this. It's Dave Benjamin in James II Lifeguards apparel. Possibly recreating the famous shot.

Carl Röchling painting owned by Chris Maine

 What do you think? Austrian subject? Any ideas welcomed. Artist wiki

Pikeman c1650

 Michal Paradowski says "According to Rijksmuseum, original was done by Pieter Jansz. Quast, then copy by Salomon Savery - which will put original dating earlier in 17th century, as Quast died in 1647."

Military manual from 1674

  “Schola Militaris Moderna oder Neu vermehrte Kriegs-Schule” by Georg Andreas Böcklers Archit. & Ingenieurs, Frankfust 1674