I need help with reference material for a Barton Landsknecht

[Roc]

Hey guys, I was just given a very old 90 mm. Barton Landsknecht figure to paint, must be at least 30 years old, despite it's age, a very good figure,sculpted by the great Richard Almond.

Any help with reference material would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Roc

 

[Guy]

I tried doing some research last summer on Landsknechts and there wasn't too much on the web when I did a google search. Found the best source was Osprey's Men at Arms series "The Landsknechts" to be the best source for color pic / photos.

 

[Roy]

Hi Roc...you got mail...hope it helps you out.

All the best...Roy.

 

[PJ Deluhery]

Here's a renactor site I used a while ago. Good Pictures. If you Google Landsknechts or Maximilian I you should find a wealth of material - sorry Roy. Also agree that the Osprey book is a good start.

http://www.landsknechts.org/

the book:
http://www.amazon.com/Landsknechts-Men-At-Arms-58-Douglas-Miller/dp/0850452589

Don't forget the toy soldier connection:
http://www.thortrains.net/armymen/mertenl1.html

and MTS:
http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/german_scale_folder/ImagesGermanScale/GS_BLegion/blacklegion.html

also go to:
http://www.michtoy.com/MTSCnewSite/german_scale_folder/ImagesGermanScale/GS_Preiser/preiser.html
and then scroll to Landsknechts and open the catalog link.

Frankly, unless you are trying to create a specific person, you can paint them about any color combination you like. There were no rules on dress - and the more outrageous the better. That's one of the things I like about this subject.

Hope this helps. If you need more, Roc, PM me!

 

[Roy]

Yes Pat...I agree...there are also a few pics and details of landsknechts in osprey MAA 191 Henry VIII's Army and a few more references in MAA 94 The Swiss at war, I think...interesting links too...Many thanks..!!

All the best...Roy.

 

[Roc]

Hey guys thank you so much for all your help.

Roy, received your e-mail, thank you very much for all your help, greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Roc

 

[Roy]

My pleasure Roc...if there's anything similar you need, just let me know.
Looking forward to seeing your figure progress.

All the best...Roy.

 

[ckleisch]

I may have a color photo of that figure in one of my old "Campaigns" Magazines I have been holding onto all these years. I will do a little research and advise.