517 results found for “pike & shotte book”

The Ottoman Empire was a serious threat to Christian Europe throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. The expansionist policies of Suleiman the Magnificent in the 1500’s had seen a huge Empire carved from Eastern Europe, North Africa and east into Asia. The driving forces...

Please note that these models are supplied unpainted, and some preparatory work may be required.

Lead your men to death or glory with the final hurrah of the armoured knight! The French Gendarme (literally ‘man at arms’) was the ultimate evolution of the medieval knight, who had dominated European warfare for centuries. Fully encased in the pinnacle of plate...

Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

Striking from the shadows before fading away into blackness, these legendary figures has become a staple of popular culture from the early 19th century onwards. Our portrayal of these cold-blooded killers is a little tongue-in-cheek, with their black pyjamas and brandished blades! Masters of...

The Pikeman's pot, the morion was prescribed for all pikemen at least until the end of the 17th century. Indeed when armour was dropping out of fashion, it was only the helmet that seemed to stay on the infantry. This provides you with one...

Most commanders of the period went into battle with a personal guard, or ‘Lifeguard’. As supreme commander of the Catholic League forces, and mercenary captain extraordinaire, Wallenstein’s lifeguard was more akin to a private army consisting of both foot and mounted companies. Originally the...

Rain bolts into the foe before your horsemen charge home! The rise of pike-armed infantry during the Italian Wars rendered the cavalry charge - traditionally the ultimate arbiter of the medieval battle - far less effective. To counter this, heavy cavalry units began incorporating...

Dominate the battlefield with three full regiments of Swiss Pikemen and get a unit of Arquebusiers free! This fantastic bundle gives you: Three Swiss Pikemen Regiment Boxes - totalling 72 metal figures One blister of Swiss Arquebusiers - 8 metal figures Models supplied unassembled...

If you’re going to hire the best mercenaries in Europe, you should ensure they’re well-led! Hailing from the cantons of the Swiss Confederacy, Swiss mercenary pikemen were the primary originators of the vast mercenary revolution in infantry warfare which would go on to sweep...

The late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe were defined by near-constant warfare. National ‘standing armies’ were unheard of and the ambitions of empires were reliant on the mercenaries they could afford to hire. Landsknechts were instigated by the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximillian...

This fantastic set provides you with a great selection of heroes for your warband, from the noble Daimyo to the sneaky Ninja Master! These models are bursting with character, and give you plenty of options to choose from when building your army. Each one...

Europe in the late 15th and early 16th centuries was a place of almost constant warfare. With no organised national armies, battlefields were the domain of the mercenary companies of the day – chief amongst these were the colourfully dressed Landsknechts. Landsknechts were instigated...

A single plastic sprue of Landsknechts with missile weapons including a variety of heads, and options for arquebus or crossbow. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

Contains 5 metal figures on foot armed with muskets - perfect for reinforcing your Irish Brigade! Metal models supplied unpainted