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Amaro “Pargo” – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 / josephforster86 / 5 Comments

It's time to take a look at the Spanish pirate in the Pirates of Legend Captains Box! Of the 10 legendary minis in this box, Amaro "Pargo" Rodriguez Felipe is the only character not found in the Pirates chapter of Raise the Black. Spain has been a bit light on "Legendary Commanders" in this game … Continue reading Amaro “Pargo” – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature

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How To Paint 17th & 18th Century Bronze Cannons

May 4, 2021December 29, 2022 / josephforster86 / 3 Comments

During the 17th and 18th Centuries, cannons were commonly cast both from iron and bronze during this era of history. It appears that the blackened iron was the most common type of naval gun used by both pirates and navies. Bronze had its advantages and sometimes they would leave them bare or polished for show. … Continue reading How To Paint 17th & 18th Century Bronze Cannons

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Battle Report – 1000 Point Galleon Duel

March 13, 2020November 21, 2020 / josephforster86 / 6 Comments

My friend Guy recently finished up his Galleon so we decided to get crazy and try a 1000 point game using the Army Scale rules. Each of us built a force consisting of 3 companies totaling 1000 points. The last game I played with the Galleon was at 300 points and it was not nearly … Continue reading Battle Report – 1000 Point Galleon Duel

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