war of the roses painting advice

[tedo]

Hi all, is there anyone that can offer any tips or (tutorials) on how to paint some w.o.t.r. figures,colour used etc. I will be using Vallejo paints , any info would be useful thanks.

[zulus 1000s of em]

Thats a challenge, the colours of the troops would depend on who they were loyal too,and who was paying the wages,for example Warwicks men wore a red coat with a rugged staff,Edward the LVs colours were azure and murrey (plum and blue to most of us) and so it goes on. Many archers and common folk wore there normal clothes with a bit of coloued cloth pinned to it to show who they were fighting for. Best advice is pick one commander research his colours and go from there, you will find lots of information on the net plus ospreys stuff is a good starting point. Good luck.

[Fire at Will]

Use the following for a bsic guide

Standards, Badges & Livery Colours of the Wars of the Roses. by Pat McGill & Jonathan Jones £9.00

Sold a lot on the Lance and Longbow stand since the new Perry Plastics came out, maybe the new Redbox figures will have a similar effect

http://lanceandlongbow.com/shop.php