Warlord Games Pike & Shotte (28mm)

Warlord Games' dragoons can be fielded for either Royalist or Parliament. You could add bonnets which would make them perfect for Covenanter armies too. They can also represent all sorts of mounted shot for Thirty Years War armies.

Our lads are modelled so that you can have the mounted and dismounted versions of the same Dragoon , wearing his unique hat and carrying the weapon of his choice!

Whether you are Covenanter, a monarch-loving Royalist or even a Crop-headed rebel your army needs dragoons!

The Pike and Shotte Dragoons boxed set contains:

• 12 plastic horses
• 12 metal riders
• 12 foot dragoons
• 2 sprues of bases, 1 for foot and 1 for cavalry
• 1 leaflet descibing the background of the Dragoons and containing ensigns

Note: models are supplied unassembled and unpainted

Robert Devereux, eldest son of the 2nd Earl of Essex who was famously executed by Elizabeth I, was born in 1591. Although one of the wealthiest men in England at the time of the English Civil War, he was never a favourite at the court of Charles I.

He gained his early military experience fighting in the Thirty Years War for the protestant cause in Germany and the Low Countries. Essex firmly tied himself to the cause of Parliament by warning the five MP's about to be arrested on the Kings orders. He was in fact the highest ranking noble to support Parliament and was made Lord General of all Parliament forces in 1642.

Essex was a naturally cautious general, although undeniably brave. In fact, at Edgehill he was seen in the thick of the action with pike in hand. Beloved by his men, he was nicknamed 'Old Robin' by them as a term of endearment, his regiment becoming known as 'Olde Robin's Foote'.

This fantastic sculpt shows Essex mounted and his hat off taking a salute.

Note: models are supplied unassembled and unpainted

Warlord Games' Ranter is a New Model Army man who is obviously appealing to his fellows to see reason. He has a scarf wrapped around his arm as a sign of his politicisation, a pamphlet on soldiers’ rights stuffed into his hatband, and a suitably barmy expression. All he needs now is a chat with that nice Mr Cromwell - he seems a reasonable man….

The next model is a Cleric based in some part on Archbishop Laud, who was done in by the Roundheads for being a bit old-fashioned in his views (ie, not being a bigoted Puritan). This saintly man has a sly expression, and worryingly carries a sword by his side (for protection or to enforce his preachings?).

Warlord Games' Puritan Preacher is a bit of a misery. He carries the good book and isn’t afraid to use it! As you can see he is giving his flock a severe talking to, hopefully inspiring them to great things in Parliament’s cause… “One King, KING JESUS!”, was one of the Parliamentarian’s regular chants.

The Fire and Brimstone blister pack contains 3 miniatures, one Ranter, one Cleric & one Preacher.

Note: models are supplied unassembled and unpainted

Firelock companies were raised throughout the Civil Wars for a variety of purposes. Formed originally to fight in the wild bogs of Ireland where a flintlock was more easily handled than the clumsy matchlock, firelock-armed musketeers grew more common as the Civil Wars progressed, all armies sometimes fielding large units so armed.

The firelock had numerous advantages over the older matchlock. It was ready to fire at a moment's notice, was more weatherproof and did not betray a night advance with glowing match cord. It was also much cheaper in the long run as they did not consume vast quantities of match cord.

They were regularly used for baggage and artillery guards, as the flintlock mechanism was seen as infinitely more desirable in a gunpowder depot than spluttering, lit, match cord!

By mid to late war, whole companies were fielded. For the Royalists, Legge's who fought at Edgehill, Rupert’s and Maurice’s redcoats and Sandford's from Ireland. Parliament issued them liberally and many of the New Model Army had whole companies so armed and later, whole regiments. The Scots Covenanter forces also used the firelock to good effect.

Warlord Games’ Firelocks are shown storming a bridge led by their dashing Captain, just the sort of action that Firelock Companies were used for!

The Pike and Shotte Firelock Storming Party box set contains 16 plastic Firelock Musketeers, 1 Officer & 1 Drummer.

Note: models are supplied unassembled and unpainted

Check out our comprehensive review of the Firelock Storming Party kit in our blog: Pike and Shotte Firelock Storming Party review.

The charismatic King of Sweden who changed seventeenth century warfare forever with his reforms. He is depicted here in buffcoat and with drawn sword leaping his horse over an obstacle, once again leading from the front like all proper politicians should do!

The Pike and Shotte Gustavus Adolphus - King of Sweden blister contains one mounted metal miniature.

Note: models are supplied unassembled and unpainted

The clarion call of a trumpet could be used to signify a ceasefire and a parley at sieges with the rider trotting forward, perhaps in some trepidation, as although heralds and messengers were technically non-combatants and were to be offered all the dignities of their position, it was not always so...

Our richly dressed fellow could be used as a herald, or accompanying his Lord General on the battlefield. He can also be added to regular cavalry regiments as a more flamboyantly dressed Trumpeter as was the custom of the time if money allowed!

Either way , gorgeously dressed with hanging sleeves, rich brocade and plumed hat, this chap will be a joy to paint and a fine addition to your Thirty Years War armies or on the blood-soaked British battlefields during the English Civil Wars...

The Pike and Shotte Herald blister pack contains a single mounted Herald miniature.

Note: models are supplied unassembled and unpainted

Warlord Games' Highlanders are depicted as they would form for battle. The Laird and his close family in the front ranks, ready to fire a volley then charge, whilst the middle ranks prepare their Lochaber axes, bows, muskets and broadswords. The poorest, youngest or oldest fill in at the back shouting encouragement and hurling stones.

There is little one can do but hope that a good volley can stop these atavistic wildmen, for if they close their deadly, flashing dirks will soon finish the business...

The Highland Clansmen boxed set contains 18 metal Highland Clansmen, bases, flags & a background guide.

Note: models are supplied unassembled and unpainted

This pack contains a shepherd and four of his flock that can be used to make dioramas or add plenty of character to your battlefield.

The Highlander - "Hey, McCloud..." blister pack contains a shepherd and four sheep.

Note: models are supplied unassembled and unpainted

Well, these crazed Caledonians are the sweepings of the floor, the last resort, joining their cleaner elders and betters of their Clan in delivering the feared Highland charge!

All the posh men went at the front as a point of honour, armed to the teeth with their retainers and poor folk bring up the rear, equipped with whatever they can bring from their tumbledown crofts and cottages, knives, dirks, clubs and ancient firearms.

The Pike and Shotte Highlander Arrant Scum blister pack contains 6 Highlander miniatures.

Note: models are supplied unassembled and unpainted