Mesoamerica is an interesting place in the 15-17th centuries. Colorful, and yet brutal as well. Conquistadors, Aztecs, and other smaller nations lend a lot of gaming potential, and it really was not a complete walk in the park for the Spanish...
This era has a lot to offer to me; the historical aspect is fairly well covered, and yet there is a lot that is not known about the period, especially between the native nations, that can make for interesting gaming. There is a good selection of miniatures, in 15mm and 28mm sizes. And, my lovely wife is interested in the period!
Of course, I did not stop with a couple of books:
These are some of the selections found at Eureka Miniatures USA. All of these are 28mm. On the top row are some Aztec Eagle Knights; center row is composed of sword and buckler Spanish; and on the bottom row - Huaxtecs.
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Exciting project- I look forward to finding out how it develops...
ReplyDeleteLooks good, though last new project? Who you kidding? ;-)
ReplyDeleteIan
What is more fun than planning a new project? Are you doing this project in 15mm or 28mm?
ReplyDelete"Gringo's 28s" is coming out with Aztecs next month - timed for Salute in the UK.
ReplyDeleteThank you gentlemen!
ReplyDeleteIan - my poor brain and shrinking wallet can not take much more!
Jon - These are 28's, but 15mm is still a possibility...
Howard - The miniatures from Gringo's look awesome, can not make it to Salute though ;)