Legio Wargames

In preparation for the 2027 Society of Ancients Bannockburn Battle Day we decided to have a test run with the figures we have and using Tree of Battles rules. This is the initial set-up based on the assumption that the Scots have taken the English by surprise. They have moved off the high ground to advance on the English camp. Gloucester’s vanguard has deployed to meet them — the knights, of course, in front and the infantry following up behind. Although the English players h

The 2027 Society of Ancients Battle day will feature Bannockburn. So it is time to get painting Robert the Bruce’s retinue. I always use a white undercoat as it brings out the colours better, even with troops who have lots of armour. Then I apply a black ink wash over the armour. See Painting Armour for more detail on my method. Usually I paint from the inside out but when it comes to armour I do this first as my technique tends to spill over onto surrounding areas Next come