The lances (as you can see from Sir Renaud) are like telegraph poles, but I'm going to live with them since this is only a diverting side project, and I don't suppose I'll ever make up more than one box of these...
Wicked cool :D
I shall look forward to putting these to the sword in the fullness of time. :)
You've made a good job of those, Captain B, but they're still Plastic... :-[
Is that lion a transfer? If so where from, if not, outstanding 8)
Do you think they'll mix with Conquest Normans? Maybe the Conquest weapons are more proportionate.
What make is the bright silver metallic colour? It looks very good.
Have painted Sir Robert Montfichet...What do you mean? You don't bring a small bag of paint and stuff to paint on holiday? :o
Am off on hols in a day or two, so this will be the last painting from me for a week or three :D
Have to agree, painting is superb
Not sure about the sculpting, does the photo distort it perhaps - head seems large and chest a bit small?
when it comes to capturing naturalness of pose, proportion, movement and just about everything else, the Perrys have every other plastic manufacturer licked.you would not believe how much I am waiting for their WW2 releases :-* :-* :-*
Have painted Sir Robert Montfichet...
Am off on hols in a day or two, so this will be the last painting from me for a week or three :D
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_04_08_12_6_23_41_2.JPG)
you would not believe how much I am waiting for their WW2 releases :-* :-* :-*
Sir Bouchant de la Moule is the first finished feudal knight...
Great stuff, it will a great shame to see them shot full of arrows. :D
IIRC, later. 1230's or thereafter.
Then I'll be ready to ride down some riff-raff ;)
what's the white recipie 8)
Oh loving the last one but I have to admit that Sir Robert Montfichet looks a tad gimpy.
Yep, Sir James de Bibbly's retinue certainly have the air of riff raff about them ;) lol
James - your riff-raff are doomed >:D
No opponent will be able to stand against such confidently painted figures :)
Le singe? :)
Thanks. It is actually a little bit splodgy, but probably not so that anyone would notice from more than an inch away! ;)
Thanks. It is actually a little bit splodgy, but probably not so that anyone would notice from more than an inch away! ;)
lol:) Excellent idea. I thought the name looked familiar...I had to read the original version of the book at school :)
His livery comes from the ape army's in Beneath the Planet of the Apes - a field purpure (well, pink anyway) with a fess sable ;)
He is therefore, William the Ape :)
I cannot even start to work out how you get the heraldic looking so neat!!!
Beautiful control of the lines of the celtic cross on the surcoat.
Thanks chaps.
I have to agree with Volleyfire I'm afraid. The Fireforge horses' hindquarters, bodies and legs are actually very good. But the chests are too barrel-like. the necks are too sinewy, and the heads themselves are way too pointy and bony looking. More like skulls than heads. Bit of a shame really, because these figures really don't look too bad overall, and they are growing on me. But the horses' heads... ::)
With a very fine pointed brush, just keep touching in the opposite colour until you end up wiuth the outline you want :)
It's a Fireforge horse, so has a slightly peculiar looking chest / neck / head. Had I thought about it from the outset, I would have replaced all the Fireforge horse heads with spare Perry horse heads.
Still. it's done now. I'm just being picky... ::)
The horse head swap really works.
Sir William is riding down a peasant who will kindly be provided by Dr De'Ath or Malamute :D
I Sir do not field peasants only Knights. ;)
Sir William is riding down a peasant who will kindly be provided by Dr De'Ath or Malamute :D
I Sir do not field peasants only Knights. ;)
Thanks chaps.
It's a year since I did any of these... Maybe I will add one or two more over the next few weeks, in anticipation of the next outing of Robin Hood and co ::)
Jolly good, but you need some on foot.... ;)
The Perry heads fit well with the bodies :)
Its going to be interesting to see how they defend/seige the castle from those horses ;) lol
Very much looking forward to seeing what livery these guys end up with. ;D
I think I might do them based on the Timpo medieval knight colour schemes of my distant childhood ;)
Bishop lord's excellent figures have spurred me to reopen the box and make a couple more...
Its going to be interesting to see how they defend/seige the castle from those horses ;) lol
Nottingham castle may hold after all. :)
Only of the surfs have finished building it lol
cheers
James
Smurfs ;)
Alas, not hopeful that I'll be able to get these foot variants finished and painted in time for our Sherwood outing the weekend after next. So don't count them into any plans!
More urgent figures are ahead of them in the painting queue, and hardly any painting days left... ::)
It's possible to produce some nice looking figures out of a couple of Fireforge sets
Here's the next one, Sir William de Warenne (also known as 'The Timpo Knight', since his colour scheme and motif is based on a plastic Timpo knight I used to own circa 1970 :D)
Ceaseless pestering from Snr. Malamute led me into succumbing to a box of Fireforge Templar infantry on special offer price at the SELWG show last Sunday.
So I have now made up dismounted versions of my company of knights...
(Happy now, Nick?! :D)
(Not that I'm planning on any of them falling off their horses - but just in case... )
Anyway, the helmets and shields in the Templar Infantry box are NOT the same as in the Templar cavalry box.
Plus, since I had begged, stolen and borrowed a few of the heads I used for my mounted knights, I didn't have duplicates of all of them
(I should have had duplicates, but inexplicably I seem to have mislaid a couple somewhere - much to my annoyance >:()
So, a bit of jiggery pokery with heads and greenstuff was required. Meaning a couple of my knights have lost their great helms...
One or two of the shields also needed carving to get the shapes to match the mounted versions...
All in all - a bit of a fag... But I think they've turned out quite well.
I have to say the Fireforge infantry, whilst still a wee bit GW-stylee for my tastes, are a LOT better than the Fireforge mounted knights.
For one thing, having separate scabbarded swords is a much better way of doing things than the hideous moulded-on versions.
Also, having a few more components to play with from two boxes, lets you get a little bit more creative with the poses... :)
These chaps now join the paint queue... ::)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_19_10_13_1_18_11_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_19_10_13_1_18_11_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_19_10_13_1_18_11_2.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_19_10_13_1_18_11_3.JPG)
Only a few more to go then ;)
Not that I'm expecting anyone to get unhorsed this time, you understand. But just in case there's any siege action... ;)
I expect to have some lower grade troops available to assist ;)
:)
I only do hand painted emblems.
I only do hand painted emblems.
Transfers are for pussies ;)
(I may change my tune when I come to do my Musketeer early Saxons mind you... :D)
I will enjoy seeing him shot full of arrows by DeAth's archers ;)
Only if Richard is close enough to the woods ::)
cheers
James
I like the blonde mop, bears a striking resemblance to Sir Boris of Johnson... :D
Sir Boris of Johnson... :D
lol
Although I reckon he'd be a handful on the battlefield. I'd seen him a while ago in an England vs. Germany football match for charity.
No Prisoners!!! :o
Lovely!
The reds you've been spitting out lately surely must be brought to BLAM and investigated! They looked tremendously good! I would love to pour over them with my unmerciful eyes. lol lol
Only if Richard is close enough to the woods ::)
cheers
James
But what about the way he paints his armour? ;)
But what about the way he paints his armour? ;)
Obviously through some demonic pact - that Cross is perfect!!
He looks the part. :-*
So good, just so good. Please tell me you use transfers for the crosses.
What make?
Paul, the ruin is from Manor House Workshop - I bought several of these lovely buildings in different shapes and sizes - so actually, all the ones you see in my LPL entries are different pieces :)
Although the first two scenes remind me of the Monty Python and the Holy Grail attack on the French castle lol
Thanks for the tip-off.
They look great the way you have painted them up.
:-*
Looks like Manor House of Italy terrain pieces - always tempted by their Italian medieval buildings (although they seems bit big footprints?)
Paul, the ruin is from Manor House Workshop - I bought several of these lovely buildings in different shapes and sizes - so actually, all the ones you see in my LPL entries are different pieces :)
They are the old Ian Weekly models available (unpainted) from Vatican Enterprises in the USA, yeah?
What thinkest thou? :D
maybe a squire holding a dismounted horse for when he's on foot.
What thinkest thou? :D
I'm thinking a dead version of each knight and horse would come in handy too lol
Peder - I think 'Bloody Barons' was just a phrase used to describe a particular period of English medieval history, when the barons were in a constant state of armed rivalry with each other and with the Crown...
Nice, is the spearman a Fireforge body & head with the new Perry french spear-arms? They match up really well....
Ah, but is Bob really a Bob?
(Cue Blackadder references)
Nice work Richard. :-* Don't forget that you'll also need a tent for each retinue, an audience, and a backdrop of castle walls. :D
'green hands'.
I think that if I was ever going to be going down the 'horses in skirts' route, I would opt for these Fireforge chaps.
They do come out rather nice when assembled.
8) 8)
Superb painting.
One question (and I am curious not being picky) should the lion on the right hand side be facing forward?
Heraldry has strict rules if lion is facing dexter (right of the bearer)- it had to be facing dexter on all instances.
I now have an extra 30+ Fireforge cloaks and shields to build things with!
So envious. I would love to get a large batch of the Fireforge cloaks. Shields I have plenty. Cloaks...not so much.
Lovely stuff.
I'm really not a fan of the Fireforge stuff but you've made me question that. It's too easy to pose them to look like kid's toys. But good, thoughtful, poses (and a damn good paint job) really brings them out.
We want Bob the baker! Bring on Bob the baker! lol
How about Bob the plumb line maker?
Ooh can't wait for BLAM now Richard, are these making an appearance?
So I'll go back to my disregard for Fireforge plastics. But I still stand by the claim that you've made a cracking job of yours.
It’s a bit of an attempt to recapture the fun of ‘Cry Havoc’ for those who are old enough to recall that excellent boardgame...available free HERE (http://www.cryhavocfan.org/eng/suite/cryhavoc/chgame.htm)
Each retinue will have an archer, a spearman and a peasant, as well as a mounted and dismounted version of each knight. It’s a bit of an attempt to recapture the fun of ‘Cry Havoc’ for those who are old enough to recall that excellent boardgame…
no Bob The Buggerer then? interesting modelling techniques needed.
Can I ask what head you used on the enforcer? It doesn't look like one I've seen on the Fireforge sprues I've used.
Thanks :)
It's one of the two heads on the small command frame in the Conquest Games 'Medieval Archers' set. (I suspect it may be a duplicate one of the existing heads in their other Norman sets, but I don't have those so can't say for sure).
I think the Medieval Archers set overall is pretty ropey - weird straight-legged stances on the bodies, soft detail, and with 'half-arms' that are difficult to pose realistically. But I have used a few of the heads, which always provide some more variety :)
Well, just my opinion obviously. I’m sure there are some people out there who love them :)
There’s a thread about them somewhere on here...
EDIT: In fact, here you are...
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=76124.45
What no stripes??? :D
Fantastic inspirational work as always Captain... can I ask what game system do you use these for (if any)? Lion Rampant?
We’re having a game with a few LAFers on Friday... I bet he dies first ::) ;)
Mmmm bashing weapons....
I bet he dies first ::) ;)
Following those encounters, an arms race is now underway to build out our retinues...
Particularly like the grime on Cedric the Enforcer, and your whites in general
8)
Awe inspiring as usual. You should post their stats.
Beautifully painted figures and two great retinues. :-* :-*
Any extra terrain or battlefield enhancements planned?
Captain B....in your above post....can you tell me please the manufacturers for the figures in the third picture down? Ta
Be sure to magnetize the arms and legs :p
Can’t really have a set of medieval retinues without a motley fool, so that’s why here’s here…
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_10_09_12_2_02_21_0.JPG)
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_10_09_12_2_02_21_2.JPG)
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-120120155650-4334562.jpeg)
Really enjoying this thread. Just curious - have you been tempted by any of Fireforge's recent Forgotten World bits? I've kitbashed a bunch of them with Fireforge's historical range to reasonable effect with my Black Order and wondered if it might have utility for your stuff.
I’m afraid though, I don’t greatly like the look of the ‘Northern Kingdom’ - which are a blatant rip-off of the production design of the Starks in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Quite how they haven’t been sued yet, I don’t know. But there’s still time.
I also find the cartoony style of the figures and sculpting all a bit too sub-GW.
Very characterful!
The painting is colourful. The photo's are very clear. Just perfectly done!
Lovely work! Is that an old Bretonnian head for the fool?
Excellent - too good to die ;) :D
The better the paint job, the quicker they die!
These newest fellows are top notch! Will they see battle tonight?
Badly lol
Lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Are the shields free hand?
I'm really jealous of how consistent your heraldic lions are! I cannot for the life of me get them looking correct!
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220134849-439601503.jpeg)
So that's, l-to-r, Bob the baker, Bob the bowman, Bob the brewer, Bob the bumboat man, Bob the butcher and Bob the builder.
No. It's just a little time, patience and a sharp point on a fine brush :)
Using a very thin, watered down mix of paint to start with, just rough out the shape of the heraldic device.
Then gradually firm it up in more solid colour, touching in the background field colour to tidy up the form of the device as it takes shape.
It's about painting in the background colour to help in forming the shape of the device, as much if not more than actually painting the shape itself.
The great thing about painting (unlike say, carpentry, or practical DIY, at which I am utterly useless BTW) is that you can constantly adjust and readjust. You're never irredeemably committed. If a line or shape looks slightly wrong, then just paint over it. Keep painting over and adjusting the areas you're not happy with until you end up with a piece of heraldry you are happy with :)
No. It's just a little time, patience and a sharp point on a fine brush :)
I've also repurposed one of my WOTR characters to play the part of the baby-eating Bishop of Hereford...
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220135043-43971936.jpeg)
And I remembered that I had these monks amongst my Elizabethan swashbucklers. So they'll be pressed into service as supernumeraries for this setting as well. Perhaps as the Bishop's entourage... (I painted these about 10 years ago, so not quite as good as today's efforts! ;))
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220135125-439722414.jpeg)
Cap'n, I could use these figures myself. If you recall, would you share the manufacturer? Thanks!
Those Bobs are stunning! What kind of miniatures are they?
An history lesson with Master Blood: How the family name was neccessary in in Nottingham. I found the translation of Perry to german. Birnenmost or Birnenwein. We all buy figures from Birnenmost miniatures. Very funny lol
So that's, l-to-r, Bob the baker, Bob the bowman, Bob the brewer, Bob the bumboat man, Bob the butcher and Bob the builder.
It just occurred to me that there should also be a “Bob who’s really a girl” a la Blackadder :D
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/2031-250821071653.jpeg)
I actually haven’t looked at this thread for over a year - someone has kindly resurrected it from the dead.
But it’s a useful reminder that I have more kitbashed figures for this setting to paint, so thank you ;)
Jolly splendid collection of Bobs. ;D
I feel oddly vindicated by this thread... lol
Oh, Gawd! Not another bleedin' Bob!
;) ;)
You could do a dwarf,,, half a bob
What a great site ….looking forward to Bob the belly builder…..
I have just spent an enjoyable hour re reading this and pouring over the amazing artwork. I was wondering if there will ever be an update? A fantastic thread.Probobly lol
I have just spent an enjoyable hour re reading this and pouring over the amazing artwork. I was wondering if there will ever be an update? A fantastic thread.
Probobly lol
Thank you :) None of my projects are ever dead - only resting ;) There will be more - eventually.