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Title: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on July 29, 2012, 04:23:32 PM
Well, real life has got in the way of my concerted effort on my Wars of The Roses Mounted Men At Arms project over the last few weeks, and is unlikely to let up until September. So I've decided to wait until I can concentrate properly on that again in the autumn. Meanwhile, I've found a little time here and there to dabble with my box of Fireforge feudal era knights (the Templar box). Thought I'd share the work in progress as it develops...

Firstly I have to say that these aren't a patch on the Perry plastics. Nowhere near. Some of the detail is soft, some of the anatomy is suspect, and most of the weapons are ludicrously outsized: Warhammer-style. There are many less options and parts in the box, and the parts which are included offer less flexibility.

All that said, they're are a lot better than some of the other plastics I'm seeing out there, and - as I suspected - they take the paint very well.

The horses are well underway, but first of all, here are three of the finished riders.

First up, Sir Guy de Mordant... He's a straight build from the box.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_46_26_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_46_26_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_46_26_3.JPG)

Next, Sir Renaud de Brassey, who looks like he might once have had something to do with some military order or other. Perhaps he's a defrocked priest, hence the indenture in his livery... By the way, please nobody feel the need to offer a lecture on the laws of heraldry. This is all purely fanciful and I don't give a monkeys if they didn't have this colour or that colour, or that combination of stripes and spots.
I'm just going for the decorative effect :)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_45_03_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_45_03_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_45_04_2.JPG)

This is Sir Bouchant de la Moule. I have given him a mace hand from the Perrys MMAA box. The Fireforge swords appear to be more or less proportionate. The other hand weapons are massively outsized. You wouldn't be able to lift them. 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...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_45_04_4.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_45_04_3.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_46_26_0.JPG)

Now here's the next figure in progress... Sir Robert Montfichet, chatelain of Starborough Castle and an old warhorse. Again, I've replaced the bonkers axe in the Fireforge box with a more proportionate Perry hand axe. The head is a GW Empire spare part. A fair bit of filling and titivating with green stuff on Sir Robert, to add a mail coif to his neck (it will be textured), and make sense of his helm slung from his belt...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_46_26_4.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_47_14_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_29_07_12_5_47_14_0.JPG)

More to follow...

BY THE WAY, IF ANYONE HAS A FEW OF THE FIREFORGE TEUTONIC KNIGHT HEADS WEARING GREAT HELMS SURPLUS TO REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE PM ME.
THANKS  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Gibby on July 29, 2012, 04:26:16 PM
Lovely paint jobs! Your painting style fits Medievals perfectly. I see what you mean about the figures; soft details in place and slightly awkward anatomy, but they paint up perfectly.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: einarolafson on July 29, 2012, 05:11:17 PM
Fantastic painting job on them. I like them a lot.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: tomek917 on July 29, 2012, 05:12:06 PM
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...

 lol Exactly what I was thinking! But you make them look good, looking forward to a few more!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on July 29, 2012, 05:37:44 PM
Well done!  They look great.

What make is the bright silver metallic colour?  It looks very good.

I also have a pack of these Templars but have only used two of the barded horses for my medieval Swiss project.
I have built and painted the Teutonics set.  I understand the comments about the oversize weapons.
I will wait to see how this thread develops - I still  have a lot of work to do on my 1476 project.
(I also have some Victrix Athenians in the queue...)


Mick
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: CyberAlien312 on July 29, 2012, 05:44:09 PM
Amazing! You always get such great results!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on July 29, 2012, 06:12:40 PM
You've made a good job of those, Captain B, but they're still Plastic... :-[
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Dawnbringer on July 29, 2012, 06:18:24 PM
I've tried to point out to the manufacturer that their other hand weapons are too large on their facebook page, but they brushed it aside saying they were the correct size. I was too lazy to take a couple photos and prove them wrong as I figured they wouldn't listen anyhow.

I figure the mace can be saved by cutting the part of the shaft inbetween the top of the hand and the bottom of the head, and then reattaching them, it won't look like he's swinging it, but hopefully will be ok. I'm saving the axes for when their foot troops come out, as I might be able to use it as a 2-handed axe. The flail is just useless though.

I've also cut about an inch off the length of the lances as they were as long as my metal Perry pikes. I don't mind the thickness quite so much as that should stop them from breaking as I've had issues with plastic lances on GW knight of gondor and with the plastic Perry pikes.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Malamute on July 29, 2012, 06:22:04 PM
Wicked cool :D

I shall look forward to putting these to the sword in the fullness of time. :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Alfrik on July 29, 2012, 06:25:39 PM
Nice heraldic work there  :o
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Captain Blood on July 29, 2012, 06:35:26 PM
Wicked cool :D

I shall look forward to putting these to the sword in the fullness of time. :)

Heh heh... They are an army built for a single purpose... To destroy your peasant scum...  ;)

You've made a good job of those, Captain B, but they're still Plastic... :-[

Alas David, they are. But although these are certainly not the best plastic figures out there, I don't think they are any less convincing than most metal figures I've seen for this period...  :)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: War In 15MM on July 29, 2012, 11:38:56 PM
Beautiful work!  Richard
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Dr Mathias on July 30, 2012, 12:38:12 AM
Very nice! Thanks for posting this 'side project'- which I'm sure will fill many of us with envy.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: aggro84 on July 30, 2012, 02:05:05 AM
The paintjobs are amazing Captain!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Hubbynz on July 30, 2012, 05:04:12 AM
For weakley scuplted minis they sure paint up pretty damn well, excellent work. Although they are historical minis I am sure that they were designed for potential crossover in the fantasy arena.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Blackwolf on July 30, 2012, 05:30:57 AM
Beautiful work Richard :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: redzed on July 30, 2012, 06:21:37 AM
oh, shiney lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Svennn on July 30, 2012, 07:05:04 AM
Gorgeous  :-* :-* :-*  And as you and Hubbynz said, as good if not better than most metals out there despite being at least partly for the fantasy market.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: **GS** on July 31, 2012, 09:25:07 AM
Oh Captain my Captain,
you make my jaw drop with every posted picture.

I have these still to paint, too. Great paintjob especially on the shields.

Keep on .
Cheers
GS
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Kingscarbine on July 31, 2012, 09:30:52 AM
Looking extra good. I thought they were metal at first. Do you think they'll mix with Conquest Normans? Maybe the Conquest weapons are more proportionate. 
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Bugsda on July 31, 2012, 07:58:55 PM

Quality paintwork Richard  :-*

 Is that lion a transfer? If so where from, if not, outstanding  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: valleyboy on July 31, 2012, 08:48:12 PM
Superb colour choices, really vivid that bring the figures to life Richard
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Ray Earle on July 31, 2012, 08:52:13 PM
Great painting Richard.  :D

Even if they aren't up to Perry quality you've made them look superb.

As for heraldry you need to put some yellow shells at the top of the red stripes to get the Earle coat of arms right.  ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Captain Blood on July 31, 2012, 09:30:44 PM
Thanks chaps  :)
Shells might be a bit much for the poor old eyes  ;)

Is that lion a transfer? If so where from, if not, outstanding  8)

Everything's freehand. Transfers are for sissys  ;)

Do you think they'll mix with Conquest Normans? Maybe the Conquest weapons are more proportionate. 

Don't have the Conquest Normans, so couldn't say. I picked them up and looked at them a couple of times at shows and didn't think much of them. I think the Fireforge figures (outsized weapons and all) are rather better than that. That said, I saw someone somewhere the other day opining that the Conquest Normans are indisputably the best plastics on the market (yes, really). Which just goes to show beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

What make is the bright silver metallic colour?  It looks very good.

It's just straight silver by Palmer Prism (ex-'Inscribe') craft acrylic.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: dm on July 31, 2012, 10:24:30 PM
Awesome brushmanship 8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Doomsdave on July 31, 2012, 11:51:19 PM
Your paintjobs make any miniatures into masterpieces.  I never get tired of your posts.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Captain Blood on August 01, 2012, 08:18:58 AM
Thanks fellas  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: craig2 on August 01, 2012, 10:52:25 AM
Incredible work ! :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Paul on August 01, 2012, 03:22:20 PM
 :-* :-* Lovely!!!!  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Captain Blood on August 04, 2012, 04:28:52 PM
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_40_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_04_08_12_6_23_41_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_04_08_12_6_23_41_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on August 04, 2012, 04:34:14 PM
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
What do you mean? You don't bring a small bag of paint and stuff to paint on holiday? :o

Great work as ever on these, and I have to agree that there's a difference in style here. They do look a bit "stiff".
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Captain Blood on August 04, 2012, 04:38:04 PM
lol I don't think my wife would understand...

No, in all honesty, these aren't particularly great figures... But since I bought a box, I thought I might as well make the best I can of them. They're not awful, just a bit stiff, as you say...
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Malamute on August 04, 2012, 10:04:10 PM
Another lamb to the slaughter :D

Excellent brushwork as always. ;D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: CyberAlien312 on August 05, 2012, 06:39:52 AM
 :o
Really nice. I love the way you painted the beard and hair. The face looks great too, and so does the tunic.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Blackwolf on August 05, 2012, 08:41:37 AM
He looks great!!!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: valleyboy on August 05, 2012, 09:38:41 AM
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?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Bugsda on August 05, 2012, 11:14:27 AM
 :-* Love it, even though the figure's crap.

Have a good holiday and come back refreshed and raring to go  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Dawnbringer on August 05, 2012, 03:45:17 PM
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?

I believe it's because the head is a GW or other manufacturer, it's not from the Fireforge boxset.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Volleyfire! on August 05, 2012, 10:29:42 PM
Dribble.  ;D Must remember my bib before I look at any more of the Captain's work.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Captain Blood on August 05, 2012, 10:52:57 PM
:D

Yes indeed, as mentioned earlier on in the thread, it's a GW Empire accessory head, kindly donated by Jimbibbly. I don't actually think it looks too big on the body, and you can't blame the slightly awkward look of the figure stiffness of the figure on that. I'm afraid the postures of the arms in particular just don't look entirely natural. Just a little bit clunky.

I am having to keep resisting making comparisons to the Perry Wars of The Roses figures, but it's impossible to draw any other conclusion really, than when it comes to capturing naturalness of pose, proportion, movement and just about everything else, the Perrys have every other plastic manufacturer licked.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: redzed on August 06, 2012, 02:09:39 AM
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 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread...
Post by: **GS** on August 06, 2012, 08:05:35 AM
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)

I just noticed the helmet strapped to the belt. Great idea!

And the paintjob  :o

GS

Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Dalauppror on August 06, 2012, 09:25:01 AM
Lovely paint job Richard !

Very inspirational !!!

best regards Michael
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Bugsda on August 06, 2012, 01:46:08 PM
you would not believe how much I am waiting for their WW2 releases :-* :-* :-*

Yep! I'm going to feel like I'm 17 again, hacking up Tamiya Afrika Korps and Desert Rats  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 08, 2012, 12:31:59 PM
Wicked cool  :D

They is gonna get smashed   ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Hupp n at em on August 10, 2012, 03:29:42 PM
Kinda confirmed my suspicions as far as comparing them to the Perry's; that just means that they're "pretty good" figures as opposed to top-o-the-line Perry goodness ;D  Lovely paintjobs though, looking forward to more!  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Admiral Benbow on August 16, 2012, 08:49:37 PM
Missed this little side project for a while, Richard, and noe find as usual: great painting, even on not first class minis!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: aircav on August 18, 2012, 07:40:23 PM
Brilliant stuff Richard  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Captain Blood on August 27, 2012, 06:31:31 PM
Sir Bouchant de la Moule is the first finished feudal knight...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_27_08_12_8_17_24_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_27_08_12_8_17_24_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_27_08_12_8_17_23_0.jpg)

I have also built a couple more... Thanks to Guy (Blackwolf) for kindly sending me a set of the Teutonic heads all the way from Oz. These are much better than the helms included in the Templar box, and fit my image of the sinister, faceless knight in his great helm much better...
These two will be of the military orders...  >:D

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_27_08_12_8_18_24_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_27_08_12_8_18_24_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_27_08_12_8_18_24_0.JPG)

The figures don't shape up too badly if you think a bit about the poses and avoid the ludicrously outsized hand weapons.
The horses' heads on the other hand, are pretty shit. Like grinning horse skulls in a couple of cases. Way too pointy and bony. Only a few of them are really usable. I am now hybridising Perry horse heads onto Fireforge horse bodies, as in the version below...

Truthfully though, even the Fireforge horse heads don't fit brilliantly well, leaving a marked join necessitating some attention with liquid green stuff...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_27_08_12_8_17_24_3.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_27_08_12_8_17_24_4.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 27, 2012, 06:35:27 PM
Ooo, I really like the yellow and red  :-* :-*

The conversions seem fairly seamless  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Malamute on August 27, 2012, 09:00:28 PM
Great stuff, it will a great shame to see them shot full of arrows.  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Arthur on August 27, 2012, 10:17:11 PM
Sir Bouchant de la Moule is the first finished feudal knight...

With a name like that, the only tournament he's likely to get booked for is a fish market brawl where king-size cods are the only weapon allowed  :D

Fishmonger considerations aside, that's a lovely job you've done on the figure  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: rokurota on August 27, 2012, 11:21:54 PM
Amazing! o_o
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: CyberAlien312 on August 28, 2012, 06:07:54 AM
Fantastic! I love the bright colours!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Andym on August 28, 2012, 06:41:31 AM
Oh very nice!!! I've never tried liquid green stuff before, I take it you swear by it for gaps?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Hammers on August 28, 2012, 08:03:44 AM
Lovely, Richard. Real gems.

Does anyone know, with good authority, when Great Helmets (barrel helmets...) on the market and for how long they lasted? I know they were what your fashion aware personal shopper would pick out for you during the 2nd and third crusade but for how long? Basinets seem to have

I have the intention to add a helmet to my medieval wardrobe but since my costume leans towards a XV century Burgundian style I am not sure I could pull it off wearing a great hemlet.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (27 August update)
Post by: Captain Blood on August 28, 2012, 08:37:19 AM
Thanks chaps.

Peder - not too sure. Definitely 1150s - 1250s I would have said. Long out of fashion by the 1400s, that's for sure.

Andy - yes, liquid green stuff is quite good in that you can effectively paint it on and 'float' water onto the surface to try to achieve a smooth finish. And yes, quite good for filling gaps on plastic figures, although it sometimes needs a couple of applications.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (27 August update)
Post by: huevans on August 28, 2012, 11:55:06 AM
IIRC, later. 1230's or thereafter.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (27 August update)
Post by: Blackwolf on August 29, 2012, 06:17:52 AM
My pleasure ;) Glad to see you putting them to good use,they look fantastic!!!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (4 August update)
Post by: Captain Blood on August 29, 2012, 08:11:13 AM
Thanks Guy. Much appreciated.

Great stuff, it will a great shame to see them shot full of arrows.  :D

In your dreams Matey. Your pitiful footmen are doomed!  ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (27 August update)
Post by: Volleyfire! on August 29, 2012, 09:35:34 AM
I think even in comparison with your work on your other thread Captain that Sir Bouchant is possibly your best yet. Like the mud effect too.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (27 August update)
Post by: janner on August 30, 2012, 04:44:44 AM
IIRC, later. 1230's or thereafter.

Yes, that's my view too. No full helms before 1190s at the very earliest, and then only possibly the odd magnate. First evidence I can think of offhand is the one shown on Richard the Lionhearts Great Seal of 1198. I would tend to agree that it had disappeared from the battlefield by 1400, but variants remained for the joust.

Lovely conversions Richard  :-*

Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (27 August update)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 02, 2012, 12:32:50 PM
Sir Robert Montfichet is finished

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_47_07_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_47_07_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_47_07_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_45_51_4.JPG)

And Sir Renaud de Brassey

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_45_51_3.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_45_51_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_45_51_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_45_51_0.JPG)

With Sir Bouchant de Moule en melee...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_47_07_3.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_47_07_4.JPG)

Three more on the painting table... Then I'll be ready to ride down some riff-raff  ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: white knight on September 02, 2012, 12:45:15 PM
Wonderfully bright colours and inspired conversions. :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Stuart on September 02, 2012, 05:52:46 PM
Excellent work, really vibrant colour. Renaud is my favourite.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Engel on September 02, 2012, 07:59:42 PM
Great work. I guess that sooner or later I just have to go medieaval when I see miniatures like this.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: elysium64 on September 02, 2012, 10:36:25 PM
Wow, not looked here for a while, these are beautiful, stunning painting.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Bugsda on September 02, 2012, 10:57:03 PM
These art art, foresooth  8) Great stuff Richard  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Helen on September 02, 2012, 11:34:17 PM
Terrific brushwork Richard. There certainly is some character and charm in these miniatures.

Cheers,

Helen
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: redzed on September 02, 2012, 11:46:28 PM
oh me sir, me sir :o

what's the white recipie 8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Hubbynz on September 03, 2012, 06:25:08 AM
Oh loving the last one but I have to admit that Sir Robert Montfichet looks a tad gimpy.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (27 August update)
Post by: Malamute on September 03, 2012, 07:14:55 AM

 Then I'll be ready to ride down some riff-raff  ;)

Yep, Sir James de Bibbly's retinue certainly have the air of riff raff about them ;) lol

Excellent stuff, will look forward to seeing them thunder across the table  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 03, 2012, 08:30:11 AM
Thanks all.
James - your riff-raff are doomed  >:D

what's the white recipie 8)

It's the new GW 'Ushabti Bone' with various amounts of white added for the highlights. It's basically bleached bone, but a whisker deeper toned.

Oh loving the last one but I have to admit that Sir Robert Montfichet looks a tad gimpy.

Henceforth, he shall be known as Sir Robert the Gimpy  :)
Doing my best here with the raw material...  ;)
Potentially, the GW head doesn't help, although I must say I quite like it. Several of the right arms in the box are just weirdly posed and don't look quite natural, whichever way you attach them. As mentioned above, Perrys these ain't. But I do agree with Helen, they do have a certain charm, and are certainly no worse than a lot of metal medievals out there.

More to follow soon. I need to do at least half a dozen of these before I can get back to the main job in hand - more Wars of The Roses!  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: craig2 on September 03, 2012, 02:18:52 PM
Amazing work, as usual ! Congratulations !!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (27 August update)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 03, 2012, 04:09:16 PM
Yep, Sir James de Bibbly's retinue certainly have the air of riff raff about them ;) lol

Oi!

James - your riff-raff are doomed  >:D

And you, you're both going to get it  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Little Odo on September 03, 2012, 07:11:48 PM
Absolutely amazing work! Thanks, again, for sharing
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Blackwolf on September 04, 2012, 05:24:27 AM
Beautiful painting as ever Richard,and brilliant use of the Perry's 'bit's,those Fireforge weapons are rotten! Looking forward to seeing the rest :) No opponent will  be able to stand against such confidently painted figures :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 04, 2012, 06:15:44 AM
No opponent will  be able to stand against such confidently painted figures :)

Yes we will  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Christian on September 04, 2012, 08:25:18 AM
I enjoy the beautiful painting as much as the playful sledging going on in this thread :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (2 September, finished knights)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 09, 2012, 10:28:17 AM
Sledging is strictly for Aussies, Christian ;)

Have painted the latest two knights... Need to do their horses next...

Sir Gascon du Frottez, of the Holy Military Order of Arimathea...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_09_09_12_12_17_45_3.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_09_09_12_12_17_45_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_09_09_12_12_17_45_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_09_09_12_12_17_45_2.JPG)

Sir William Le Singe, knight bachelor...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_09_09_12_12_18_27_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_09_09_12_12_17_45_4.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_09_09_12_12_18_27_1.JPG)

No Quarter!!! 
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Steve F on September 09, 2012, 10:35:29 AM
Beautiful control of the lines of the celtic cross on the surcoat.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 09, 2012, 10:40:39 AM
Thanks. It is actually a little bit splodgy, but probably not so that anyone would notice from more than an inch away!  ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on September 09, 2012, 10:41:19 AM
fine brushwork, Richard, perfect lines and colours.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Malamute on September 09, 2012, 04:04:37 PM
Delightful ;D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Paul on September 09, 2012, 05:14:42 PM
Excellent brushwork!!!  :-* :-*

Le singe?  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 09, 2012, 05:19:10 PM
Very nice Richard but surely the first chaps name should be Joseph  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 09, 2012, 05:41:36 PM
lol

Le singe?  :)

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 :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Ray Earle on September 09, 2012, 08:31:23 PM
Lovely brushwork Cap'n. Spot on.  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Helen on September 09, 2012, 10:14:10 PM
Lovely work Richard. Beautifully painted miniatures.

Cheers,

Helen
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Bugsda on September 09, 2012, 10:35:45 PM
Fantastic colourful paintwork  :-* I wouldn't want to go up against them with nothing but a bow and arrow and some lincoln green tights  lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: janner on September 10, 2012, 06:44:45 AM
Thanks. It is actually a little bit splodgy, but probably not so that anyone would notice from more than an inch away!  ;)

Outrageous, re-show 6 and 10!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: oxiana on September 10, 2012, 08:03:56 AM
Thanks. It is actually a little bit splodgy, but probably not so that anyone would notice from more than an inch away!  ;)

Nice to know there's a bit of human fallibility behind all this gorgeous painting!  lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Paul on September 10, 2012, 08:46:08 AM
lol

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 :)
:) Excellent idea.  I thought the name looked familiar...I had to read the original version of the book at school  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: JollyBob on September 10, 2012, 09:26:48 AM
Outstanding as always Richard.  :-*

Glad to see it's not just me who likes silly names for figures. I blame the ads in White Dwarf when I was a kid.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 10, 2012, 12:09:57 PM
Thanks Rob.

Silly names certainly help make sure I don't start taking the whole thing too seriously  ;)

Speaking of silly names, Sir Guy de Mordant now has a horse...  :)

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...  ::)


(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_10_09_12_2_02_21_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_10_09_12_2_02_21_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_10_09_12_2_02_21_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_10_09_12_2_02_21_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: **GS** on September 10, 2012, 12:19:26 PM
Uh, I really like your way of painting horses. I will try to copy it.

Please keep posting, as it constantly inspires me.

Greetings
GS
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Volleyfire! on September 10, 2012, 03:52:08 PM
I was rather concerned about a Knight Bachelor sporting pink, it might give the wrong impression, ahem, however Guy de Mordants horse doesn't look too bad really, your painting technique masks any discrepancies in the sculpting department I think, until you see the brute head on and then you think 'Oh dear'. Not sculpted by the (this is where memory lets me down) Blind Hedgehog workshop of Sienna - in a bag, was it?  :o :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Axebreaker on September 10, 2012, 04:12:51 PM
Wonderful brushwork Captain! :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Calimero on September 10, 2012, 04:32:16 PM

Amazing paintjob :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Paul on September 10, 2012, 04:53:47 PM
I cannot even start to work out how you get the heraldic looking so neat!!!
Brilliant brushwork :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: CyberAlien312 on September 10, 2012, 06:30:56 PM
It looks wonderful! :o
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 10, 2012, 06:46:08 PM
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...  ::)

I cannot even start to work out how you get the heraldic looking so neat!!!

With a very fine pointed brush, just keep touching in the opposite colour until you end up wiuth the outline you want  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Ray Rivers on September 10, 2012, 06:58:37 PM
Well... I can't tell much about the horse, except you painted it marvelously.

The shield is also fantastic!  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Bugsda on September 10, 2012, 08:00:01 PM
Just as I master the black art of shield transfer application, painted heraldry comes back into fashion! Thanks Richard, thanks a lot  ;)

Gorgeous painting, and getting gorgeouser with every new post  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: valleyboy on September 11, 2012, 10:41:27 AM
Beautiful control of the lines of the celtic cross on the surcoat.

Absolutely
Top notch again
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: valleyboy on September 11, 2012, 10:44:50 AM
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  :)

I can't see a lot wrong with that horse
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: valleyboy on September 11, 2012, 10:45:59 AM
Err In fact I don't think I can see anything wrong with that horse!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (9 September - more painted knights)
Post by: janner on September 11, 2012, 04:46:53 PM

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...  ::)

It's only a tad pigeon chested, nothing some exercise wont put right  ;)

Lovely work as always  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Lowtardog on September 11, 2012, 05:09:51 PM
Lovely work you talented swine, you should have painted him dabbled and called him speckled Jim ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (10 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 16, 2012, 08:21:27 AM
lol

Thanks Karl.

Sir Gascon du Frottez, of the Holy Military Order of Arimathea, has a fine new courser...

This is a Fireforge horse, but with a Perry horse head on it. What a difference it makes...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_16_09_12_10_15_57_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_16_09_12_10_15_57_3.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_16_09_12_10_15_57_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_16_09_12_10_15_57_2.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Silent Invader on September 16, 2012, 08:31:59 AM
You talented so-and-so!

 :-*

The horse head swap really works.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 16, 2012, 09:00:41 AM
The horse head swap really works.

Seconded  8)

cheers

Janes
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Stuart on September 16, 2012, 09:14:32 AM
OOh I really like him, though I do think you should add the holy hand grenade of Antioch to his belt ::)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Bugsda on September 16, 2012, 11:47:04 AM
 :-* Luvverly  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Hubbynz on September 16, 2012, 01:16:58 PM
Oh I like that one.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: rokurota on September 16, 2012, 01:46:43 PM
Very nice!
I like the color of the horse, can you share the recipe?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: aggro84 on September 16, 2012, 03:34:15 PM
Gorgeous paintjob Captain Blood!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Blackwolf on September 17, 2012, 11:06:03 PM
Nice! The basing is as ever very good too,subtle though interesting :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 30, 2012, 04:02:14 PM
Sir William Le Singe, my 6th feudal knight, now has a horse. Phew  ::)

This one is an 'all Fireforge' horse, so not that great I'm afraid. I really should have given all of them perry horse heads. Ah well, live and learn...

Sir William is riding down a peasant who will kindly be provided by Dr De'Ath or Malamute  :D

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_30_10_12_4_53_50_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_30_10_12_4_53_51_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_30_10_12_4_53_51_2.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Malamute on October 30, 2012, 04:13:28 PM
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. ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Dr DeAth on October 30, 2012, 08:36:05 PM
I Sir do not field peasants only Knights. ;)

Whereas nearly all of what I field are peasants, but fortunatley for me they have longbows and hide in woods where your knights on horseback will be easy prey! - (insert sound of gauntlet hitting the ground here) :)


Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 30, 2012, 09:20:29 PM
Oho! We shall see - varlet  ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Poiter50 on October 31, 2012, 01:04:12 AM
Or is that Valet -" Boy, stable my horse" !  lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Volleyfire! on October 31, 2012, 10:32:09 AM
 varlet   ;)


Not Capt Varlet that late medieval Sci Fi adventure?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: bishop lord on September 07, 2013, 06:05:56 PM
How did I miss these, They are really nice. :) :-* But one thing that does Nark me about the Fireforge horses is the tails are on show out side the cloth caparison. In reality not so or highly unlikely....Now to wait for illustrations to be posted proving me wrong :)

Jason.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: traveller on September 07, 2013, 09:51:10 PM
These are templates for horse painting. Amazing stuff  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 08, 2013, 09:10:30 AM
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  ::)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 08, 2013, 09:47:03 AM
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. ;)

And as everyone knows my peasants spend all their time hiding in the woods, so good luck riding them down. lol

Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 09, 2013, 06:01:18 PM
Ha!

Bishop lord's excellent figures have spurred me to reopen the box and make a couple more...

Pics once the Green Stuff dries! ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: einarolafson on September 09, 2013, 09:21:24 PM
They are fantastic painting jobs, with or without Fireforge's horses  ;)!!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Dr. The Viking on September 09, 2013, 09:35:47 PM
Yay!

Updates!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Malamute on September 10, 2013, 07:19:22 AM
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.... ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 10, 2013, 12:30:50 PM
Jolly good, but you need some on foot.... ;)

Yes, I really need to do the foot-based equivalent of my mounted knights... But I'm loathe to buy another Fireforge box or two, needed for all the various components  ::)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 10, 2013, 07:21:16 PM
Meanwhile, here are the new boys...

Sir Jehan De Lambert of the Manor of South Park

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_10_09_13_9_12_29_0.jpg)

Sir William De Warenne.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_10_09_13_9_12_29_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_10_09_13_9_12_30_2.jpg)

Pretty straightforward builds really - although all the Green Stuff is necessitated by poor moulding (a blowhole in the middle of the shield), and by a much-needed head-swap for a Perry horse's head (because the Fireforge unclothed horse heads are hideous gurning death's heads).
So a bit of surgery and filling was required.
Painting will follow in due course...

Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 10, 2013, 07:24:40 PM
The Perry heads fit well with the bodies  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Ray Earle on September 10, 2013, 07:35:22 PM
Sir William is a cracker.  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 10, 2013, 07:38:14 PM
Thanks  :)

The Perry heads fit well with the bodies  :)

They do Jim, with a lot of GS slapped around the join!  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Malamute on September 11, 2013, 08:09:13 AM
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
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Lowtardog on September 11, 2013, 09:57:42 AM
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

They wont be in Livery they will be in Pork Choppery (I demand it is called this from now on based upon equality Act and Butchers Regulations 1973) ;)

Great work as always Cap`n :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on September 11, 2013, 05:05:36 PM
I think I might do them based on the Timpo medieval knight colour schemes of my distant childhood  ;)

Although I do have a historic livery for the Lamberts from a plaque in a local chapel...

Decisions, decisions  ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: max on September 11, 2013, 06:59:40 PM
Neat builds. I always use Perry horse heads on my fireforge horses, i like the fireforge bodies but the heads look a bit odd to me.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Argonor on September 12, 2013, 10:18:37 AM
I think I might do them based on the Timpo medieval knight colour schemes of my distant childhood  ;)

Oooh, I still have some of those (have you seen the prices they fetch on the collectors' market??  :o  ).

Great thread, lots of good inspiration for colours/techniques... I really have to adapt a 'bolder' style when painting Shades/highlights.

And feudal knights/foot soldiers might be just my thing outside Pulp, Zombies, and Vikings :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: bishop lord on September 12, 2013, 05:20:41 PM
Quote
Bishop lord's excellent figures have spurred me to reopen the box and make a couple more...

Thank you good sir :) But excuses like ..."he made me do it".. just wont do.

Jason.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: tomrommel1 on October 08, 2013, 08:01:33 AM
realy nice builds and the painting is top notch
Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 19, 2013, 11:31:22 AM
Its going to be interesting to see how they defend/seige the castle from those horses ;) lol

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)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 19, 2013, 11:38:53 AM
Looking forward to seeing a splash of paint on them  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Malamute on October 19, 2013, 11:47:08 AM
Great stuff and not before time ;)

Nottingham castle may hold after all. :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Eric the Shed on October 19, 2013, 11:48:26 AM
looking great - I just love the fireforge stuff - wish they would hurry up with the saracens
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 19, 2013, 11:48:57 AM
Nottingham castle may hold after all. :)

Only of the surfs have finished building it  lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Malamute on October 19, 2013, 12:00:19 PM
Only of the surfs have finished building it  lol

cheers

James

 lol

Very true lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 19, 2013, 01:22:27 PM
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...   ::)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 19, 2013, 01:25:26 PM
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...   ::)

You'll just have to make sure that they don't fall off their gee-gees  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Admiral Benbow on October 19, 2013, 05:00:56 PM
Just in time for me to see the potential of those Templars, Richard. I have them on my list for the Crisis show in November in Antwerp. They seem to be best choice for building the Holy Grail knights ...  ;D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 20, 2013, 10:20:02 AM
Yes, they'd be perfect for Spamalot Michael. Just the right selection of helmets too...
They do have potential - I think that's the right way of looking at them.
It's possible to produce some nice looking figures out of a couple of Fireforge sets (maybe with a sprinkling of Perry heads too ;))
Certainly hybridising the Fireforge and Perry Medieval sets is a good recipe for Westeros, and I intend (finally) to do a few of these.
I guess, like all plastic figures, how you put them together requires a bit of consideration to get the best result. More so than the Perry figures actually. Because they nearly always look good, no matter what you do with them.
I'm afraid that with the Fireforge figures, thanks to the somewhat overactive poses and slightly outsize weapons, if you just bosh them together straight out of the box without too much thought, they can look a bit spastical. But these foot figures are really pretty good. Better than a great many metals out there, that's for sure...
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: westwaller on October 20, 2013, 10:47:06 AM
Quote
It's possible to produce some nice looking figures out of a couple of Fireforge sets

I think you have the hit nail right on the head with your assessment of the Fireforge Foot Knights, @Captain Blood. They have a lot of potential but you have to take care with the poses. I ummed and ahhed about getting some for quite a while and eventually snapped up a slightly reduced box (battered) of the Teutonic knights as the price was more in line with what I would want to pay for them!!

I am fairly pleased with them and feel that a lot of the images of them (including the 'official' ones don't do them justice really) I also was quite confused about the differing contents of each of the two boxes as the info is a bit confusing on the Fireforge site IMHO.

Yours so far look cracking (like all your other stuff) and I look forward to seeing these latest additions painted :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 20, 2013, 11:51:56 AM
Thanks  :)

Here, now under paint, comes Sir Jehan De Lambert of the Manor of South Park...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_20_10_13_1_50_37_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_20_10_13_1_50_37_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_20_10_13_1_50_37_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Blue in vt on October 20, 2013, 12:25:02 PM
Those foot knights look fantastic...once again your ability to strike a very nice, lifelike pose shines through with these figures.  I think you could certainly teach many of the sculptors of these figures a thing or two.

Keep up the good work!

Blue
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Gibby on October 20, 2013, 12:39:43 PM
Really nice painting!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Paul on October 20, 2013, 03:28:47 PM
Sir Jehan De Lambert  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 21, 2013, 06:47:31 PM
Glad you like him  ;)

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)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_21_10_13_8_43_52_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_21_10_13_8_43_52_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_21_10_13_8_43_52_1.JPG)

And here are Sir Jehan and Sir William side by side...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_21_10_13_8_43_52_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (21 October - painted knights!)
Post by: Silent Invader on October 21, 2013, 06:54:51 PM
Have  you been painting nights ?  :D

I recall that green one, wasn't there white, red, yellow and blue as well?

Anyways: lovely job  :-* 8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (21 October - painted knights!)
Post by: NurgleHH on October 21, 2013, 07:17:00 PM
Being honest, I don't like the Fireforge stuff. My first idae was, that you waste your talent on this stuff. But with your "medieval eye" you gave them a special charm. Please, next your "Med-Eye" on gripping-beast-knights and crusader-knights.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (21 October - painted knights!)
Post by: Neldoreth on October 21, 2013, 09:15:47 PM
Lovely paints here. Also, I like your cadence on these... reminds me of my lack of time and low painting output :) That is, I'm assuming that you don't have a million other projects on the go and that you aren't in fact painting hundreds of figures per month ;)

Excellent, inspiring. Thanks for posting.

n.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (21 October - painted knights!)
Post by: Malamute on October 21, 2013, 09:24:25 PM
Kewl beans. :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (21 October - painted knights!)
Post by: Bugsda on October 21, 2013, 11:05:17 PM
........and hot tamale, excellent work  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (19 October - foot knights!)
Post by: Dr DeAth on October 21, 2013, 11:07:53 PM

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)


I had that one too, he may still be in the loft come to think of it.

Jolly nice paintwork.



Title: Re: Captain Blood's other medieval build thread (16 Sept. another finished knight)
Post by: Hammers on October 22, 2013, 01:25:37 AM
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)

Hot diggity, these are an improvement to the somewhat disjointed and malproportioned looking predecessors. They could be a nice addition to my Knights Hospitalers...
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval build thread (21 October - painted knights!)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 28, 2013, 03:37:57 PM
Okay, I now have some of my foot knights under the paintbrush. First up, the dismounted version of Sir Jehan de Lambert...

The figure's not an exact match for his mounted self - but close enough. I didn't have quite the right helm in duplicate, so had to bodge one. And his gear is slightly different. But overall, does the job.

I really should have gone back and looked at the mounted version before I painted the dismounted version, then I mgiht have got the leatherwork the same colour...  ::)
Ah well - I shall try harder with the others...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/577_28_10_13_4_31_40.jpg)

And here he is on horseback, to save you having to look back a couple of pages...  :)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_20_10_13_1_50_37_2.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 28, 2013, 03:41:51 PM
Only a few more to go then  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on October 28, 2013, 03:42:14 PM
Very nice.
I like the idea of foot and mounted versions of characters and commanders.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 28, 2013, 03:46:22 PM
Thanks Mick. It's useful for when they get knocked off their horses by the peasants  ::)

Only a few more to go then  ;)

Yes, somehow I don't think I'm going to get dismounted versions of all 8 painted in time for Saturday's game - especially as we're all out BLAMMing on Thursday and Friday. But I hope to have 3 or 4 of them done anyway...

Not that I'm expecting anyone to get unhorsed this time, you understand. But just in case there's any siege action...  ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Dalauppror on October 28, 2013, 04:12:55 PM
Stunning!!!

 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Malamute on October 28, 2013, 05:33:16 PM


Not that I'm expecting anyone to get unhorsed this time, you understand. But just in case there's any siege action...  ;)

 lol

I hope he and his three friends will be able to hold the castle all on their own. ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 28, 2013, 05:54:21 PM
I expect to have some lower grade troops available to assist ;)

 :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Malamute on October 28, 2013, 06:02:07 PM
I expect to have some lower grade troops available to assist ;)

 :)

Well thats a relief. :)

 I am sure we will be able to accommodate you sallying forth for one of your glorious cavalry charges at some point. ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Eric the Shed on October 28, 2013, 06:16:37 PM
Let me know if you need any peasants or basic men at arms (mounted and on foot)...have loads painted up now for my own Robin Hood game :D

Giles

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Furt on October 28, 2013, 07:24:30 PM
Wow!! Let's say he does the job then.  :-*

Strikingly beautiful.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: redzed on October 28, 2013, 08:47:31 PM
that red is ace 8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: verd on October 29, 2013, 03:54:18 PM
I seem to be late to this party. Really nice work on figures, coupled with some fantastic paintjobs and excellent bases.Top notch work!  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 29, 2013, 10:17:49 PM
Gracias Verd  :)

Next up, the dismounted version of Sir Gascon du Frottez, of the Holy Military Order of Arimathea...

He's got a Perry head plus a mop hairdo and mail coif from Green Stuff, since I couldn't match his great helm identically with the mounted version... He must of lost him helm when he got knocked off his horse  ::)

I quite like the blond mop. Reminds me a bit of the public school Guy of Gisbourne in 'Robin of Sherwood'...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/577_29_10_13_11_10_47.jpg)

And here he is still in the saddle...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_16_09_12_10_15_57_0.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 29, 2013, 10:51:01 PM
Very nice  :-*

Is that a hand painted emblem?

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 30, 2013, 07:59:00 AM
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)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Furt on October 30, 2013, 08:12:05 AM
I only do hand painted emblems.


Amazing!!  :o

Obviously through some demonic pact - that Cross is perfect!!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Malamute on October 30, 2013, 08:26:13 AM
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)

 lol

Miaow!

Looking great  :)

 I will enjoy seeing him shot full of arrows by DeAth's archers ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 30, 2013, 08:32:48 AM
I will enjoy seeing him shot full of arrows by DeAth's archers ;)

Only if Richard is close enough to the woods  ::)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Malamute on October 30, 2013, 08:54:43 AM
Only if Richard is close enough to the woods  ::)

cheers

James

 lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Ray Earle on October 30, 2013, 09:12:23 AM
Lovely paintwork Richard. I'm putting a few of these together as well (among the rest of the projects  ::)).

I like the blonde mop, bears a striking resemblance to Sir Boris of Johnson...  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 30, 2013, 09:16:52 AM
I like the blonde mop, bears a striking resemblance to Sir Boris of Johnson...  :D

Haha - I thought that too...

But then I'd already christened this one 'Bring me the head of Boris Johnson'  ;)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_18_05_12_10_56_49_0.jpg)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 30, 2013, 09:17:10 AM
Sir Boris of Johnson...  :D

I think we can use that one  :D

Special card - Bumbling  lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Ray Earle on October 30, 2013, 10:25:24 AM
 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
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Bugsda on October 30, 2013, 02:47:31 PM
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

He probably thought he was playing Rugby  :D

Superial pigmentationing Cap  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Mason on October 30, 2013, 02:58:14 PM
I must say that I concur with Furt: There must be some kind of blood offering going on to achieve that kind of result.
 :-*


'Tis witchery, I tell ya!
 

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Dr. The Viking on October 30, 2013, 02:58:39 PM
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
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Malamute on October 30, 2013, 03:28:46 PM
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

But what about the way he paints his armour?  ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Dr DeAth on October 30, 2013, 07:33:57 PM
Only if Richard is close enough to the woods  ::)

cheers

James

Unless the woods move closer to Richard. I think you know what I mean   ;)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Mason on October 30, 2013, 07:44:26 PM
But what about the way he paints his armour?  ;)

He does it that way to practice, as he is about to enter his 'Chaos Warrior' period....

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (28 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on October 31, 2013, 12:09:27 AM
But what about the way he paints his armour?  ;)

Please don't encourage the Crazy Viking to further bouts of critical expression - especially not when he's had beer ;)

Obviously through some demonic pact - that Cross is perfect!!

Here's the mounted version. Very nearly the same...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_09_09_12_12_17_45_3.JPG)

Here's the next knight a pied... Sir Robert Montfichet.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/577_31_10_13_12_58_29.jpg)

And, his mounted predecessor...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_47_07_2.JPG)

Jimbibbly kindly gave me two of those GW 'bullet heads' - but inexplicably (and very annoyingly), I can't now find the seocnd one in my bits box.
So I had to used a Fireforge mailed coif head and add a green Stuff beard.
Good enough, I reckon... Just...  ::)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Malamute on October 31, 2013, 07:20:23 AM
He looks the part.  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Mason on October 31, 2013, 07:30:56 AM
He looks the part.  :-*

He certainly does, the bloody poser.
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 31, 2013, 08:57:41 AM
Splendid Richard  :-*

I'll give you another couple of heads tomorrow.

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Cubs on October 31, 2013, 08:59:35 AM
So good, just so good. Please tell me you use transfers for the crosses.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Paul on October 31, 2013, 12:17:55 PM
 :-* Lovely.!!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: westwaller on October 31, 2013, 04:56:33 PM
Quote
So good, just so good. Please tell me you use transfers for the crosses.

Cubs, read the top of the previous page...and weep... ;)

Glorious painting as usual Captain.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Atheling on November 01, 2013, 05:51:55 PM
Beautifull painting as always Richard....  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Just don't like the models... too 'fantasy' scale pour moi sadly  :-[

Darrell
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: killshot on November 09, 2013, 06:07:27 PM
 :-* :-* Absolutely love this thread!  It's really inspirational.  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: D@rth J@ymZ on November 09, 2013, 06:28:57 PM
Very inspirational indeed.  I hadn't painted medievals for many years but used the models displayed here and on the Medieval 200 for ideas before I painting my last 2 entries.  The Fireforge models sure have some great poses and your PJs make them look fantastic!  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (31 October - another painted knight)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 10, 2016, 11:42:36 AM
Well, after a VERY long delay (about two and a half years!) I've finally managed to paint the dismounted versions of some of these mounted knights.
So, fresh from the last round of the LPL, I give you the Bloody Barons...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_10_04_16_1_34_00_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_10_04_16_1_34_00_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_10_04_16_1_34_00_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_10_04_16_1_34_00_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_10_04_16_1_34_52_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_10_04_16_1_34_52_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_10_04_16_1_34_00_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Dr. The Viking on April 10, 2016, 11:47:01 AM
Striking scene!  Excellent painting!

What make?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Mason on April 10, 2016, 11:58:43 AM
Excellent indeed!
 :-*

So, I see that you have gotten around to painting the back of them now as well..... ;)


What is that building that has seen such good use lately?
Very nice bit of rubble, that is.
Grand Manner?


Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 10, 2016, 12:32:56 PM
What make?

Fireforge - per the title of the thread  ;)

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  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: painterman on April 10, 2016, 12:36:53 PM
Lovely figures Richard - like the lion rampant.
Looks like Manor House of Italy terrain pieces - always tempted by their Italian medieval buildings (although they seems bit big footprints?)
Simon.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Mason on April 10, 2016, 12:56:48 PM
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  :)

 lol lol
That will teach me to pay more attention.
They certainly are very versatile.

Thanks for the tip-off.
They look great the way you have painted them up.
 :-*

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 10, 2016, 01:56:34 PM
Lovely work  :-* :-*

Although the first two scenes remind me of the Monty Python and the Holy Grail attack on the French castle  lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 10, 2016, 02:59:05 PM

Although the first two scenes remind me of the Monty Python and the Holy Grail attack on the French castle  lol


You know, that was in the back of my mind when I was putting it together...  lol 'You silly English kniggets, with your knees-bent, running-around behaviour!'

Thanks for the tip-off.
They look great the way you have painted them up.
 :-*

Thanks Paul, but in fairness, they actually come pre-painted - I've just added a bit of a wash here and there, plus some extra greenery.


Looks like Manor House of Italy terrain pieces - always tempted by their Italian medieval buildings (although they seems bit big footprints?)

Thanks Simon. Yes, Manor House Workshop. I tried to get one of the Arengarios too, but it was out of production sadly. I've often looked at Lorenzo's products, wondered about the size (as they're made for his own range of 32mm high figures), and finally took the plunge with several of these pre-painted ruins. They scale up perfectly for 28mm figures to my eye, but yes, are on the hefty side. Very nice pieces though. Highly recommended. Suitably vaguely gothic for all sorts of settings and periods.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Corso on April 10, 2016, 03:12:10 PM
Great work! :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: majorsmith on April 10, 2016, 03:36:56 PM
The red helmeted knight reminds me of a timpo knight I had as a kid, very nice work
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Dilettante Gamer on April 10, 2016, 04:37:11 PM
Dad-gum!  More beautiful inspiration.  I too love the Manorhouse stuff. I have a tower and a building still in its box waiting to be built.

The ruins tempted me for some time but, sadly, the ones I wanted were oop.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Queeg on April 10, 2016, 10:59:16 PM
Wicked, and as mentioned very Timpo like and that's in a good way. Makes me want to dig them out of their hiding place in the loft  .....
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: tomrommel1 on April 11, 2016, 08:38:06 AM
these are just gorgeous :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Atheling on April 11, 2016, 09:36:51 AM
Beautiful brush work Richard  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

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?

Darrell.

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 11, 2016, 06:05:31 PM
They are the old Ian Weekly models available (unpainted) from Vatican Enterprises in the USA, yeah?

No, Manor House Workshop!  ::)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 11, 2016, 07:40:34 PM
Yes, Manor House Workshop. Don't think these are anything to do with the late, great Mr Weekly, Darrell  :)

Meanwhile, for completeness, I meant to point out that these latest five figures are the dismounted versions of the mounted figures made some time ago, and featured much further up in this thread...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_10_04_16_1_34_00_3.jpg)

Sir William De Warenne... (slightly out of focus, alas... Too much mead I expect... )

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/14/577_21_10_13_8_43_52_0.JPG)

Sir Bouchant de la Moule...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/577_27_08_12_8_17_24_2.jpg)

Sir William Le Singe...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_30_10_12_4_53_51_2.JPG)

Sir Guy de Mordant...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_10_09_12_2_02_21_0.JPG)

Sir Renaud de Brassey...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_02_09_12_1_45_51_3.JPG)

I now have mounted and dismounted versions of eight knights.
I am thinking I might extend this small collection a little, by giving each knight a small retinue in matching livery: say, one spearman, one bowman, and a peasant of some sort... What thinkest thou?  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 11, 2016, 08:03:37 PM
What thinkest thou?  :D

Methinks tis a good thought  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Mason on April 11, 2016, 08:13:37 PM
That sounds like a cracking idea and would really help tie a force together.
 8) 8)

But I think you need more than three each.... ;D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Queeg on April 11, 2016, 08:46:27 PM
Definitely like the idea of adding a small retinue, very cool .......... maybe a squire holding a dismounted horse for when he's on foot.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Steel fist on April 11, 2016, 08:53:01 PM
Those are ace!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 11, 2016, 08:58:06 PM
maybe a squire holding a dismounted horse for when he's on foot.

Or a pair of coconuts  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Dr DeAth on April 11, 2016, 09:05:24 PM
What thinkest thou?  :D

I'm thinking a dead version of each knight and horse would come in handy too  lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Mason on April 11, 2016, 09:21:27 PM
I'm thinking a dead version of each knight and horse would come in handy too  lol

Even if they are just for when Bibbles is playing.
 ;D

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Furt on April 11, 2016, 09:34:13 PM
A great collection.  :-*

Having mounted and dismounted miniatures of the same figure is so COOL!!

A little retinue each would look great, but agree three is NOT enough.

Each knight could also have someone in his retinue that differentiates him eg a herald, hound keeper, falconer etc
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: rumacara on April 11, 2016, 10:08:16 PM
Great collection. :-* :-*
A retinue for some knights could become handy for some games.
I think 3 or 4 spearman, 1 or 2 archers or crossbowmen would be nice. At least for 2 diferent forces.
You can also use some of the foot knights as allies of a main noble instead of doing retinues for all.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Duke Donald on April 11, 2016, 11:54:46 PM
These are excellent!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Hammers on April 12, 2016, 04:47:20 AM
Lovely heraldry, Richard. You have the lightest of touches. 'The Bloody Barons', is that a band out of history and educated chap should be aware of?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Axebreaker on April 13, 2016, 11:24:11 AM
All of it magnificent! :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 13, 2016, 11:46:18 AM
Thanks all - great suggestions there, Frank and Rui. I may well follow up on those...

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...
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Atheling on April 13, 2016, 12:16:38 PM

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...

Some of them were always having a pop at one another or the king for pretty much the entire Late Medieval period!  :)

Darrell.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (10 April 16 Bloody Barons)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 23, 2016, 10:39:41 AM
Well, as a little side project, I AM going to build a small personal retinue for each of my knights.

I have eight mounted knights, and now have dismounted versions of the same.

I'm going to give each knight a man-at-arms of some sort, an archer or crossbowman, plus a Baldric-style follower or attendant of some kind.

First up, the men of Sir Renaud De Brassey... Aylward the archer, Crispin the spearman, and Baker Bob the peasant churl...

Mainly composed from assorted Fireforge and Perry parts and a bit of Green Stuff. Bob has Frostgrave arms.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_23_04_16_12_07_36_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_23_04_16_12_07_36_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_23_04_16_12_07_36_0.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: Silent Invader on April 23, 2016, 10:45:07 AM
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

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: Furt on April 23, 2016, 11:06:05 AM
Lovely already - even without paint.

Crispin is my favorite. What a stalwart looking chap.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: Charlie_ on April 23, 2016, 12:28:44 PM
Nice, is the spearman a Fireforge body & head with the new Perry french spear-arms? They match up really well....
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 23, 2016, 12:44:53 PM
Nice, is the spearman a Fireforge body & head with the new Perry french spear-arms? They match up really well....

Exactly so Charlie.
There are several padded sleeve arms in the new Perry HYW French set - they are extremely useful and versatile parts to go with all those bodies in padded gambesons from other sets, Perry, Fireforge and others.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: rumacara on April 23, 2016, 03:19:37 PM
Looking good. :-* :-*
Must get some of those padded arms some day.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: Dilettante Gamer on April 23, 2016, 04:09:39 PM
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

 lol lol lol

We should call you Not-so-Silent INSTIGATOR.

Would these retinues be used in game play or assembled for the mere pleasure of it?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: fred on April 23, 2016, 08:24:20 PM
I do like that archer - very dynamic, I'll have to see if I can recreate something similar. I haven't tried putting perry arms on the Fireforge bodies yet - but they look very effective. Some of the Fireforge armies are little spaghetti like.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: Hammers on April 24, 2016, 12:48:09 AM
Sweet. Your green stuff work is very good. You're got, if you allow me, ahaha, 'green hands'.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 24, 2016, 05:10:06 PM
Thanks Peder  :)

And now a slight diversion, included here for the record...
It's another Fireforge knight, this one in the livery (ish) of Simon De Montfort, as portrayed on the front of Lion Rampant. More or less...
Sadly, this one won't be joining my collection. I have painted him for fellow LAFer Oldgamer, in exchange for a generous batch of spare Fireforge cloaks and shields, which will facilitate further kitbashing of my own!
The lion rampants are done freehand.

:)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_24_04_16_7_04_16_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_24_04_16_7_04_16_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_24_04_16_7_04_16_1.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_24_04_16_7_04_16_3.JPG)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Mason on April 24, 2016, 05:15:55 PM
Lovely work, Richard.
Your 'fixer' should be most appreciative, I reckon.
 :-*

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)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (23 April, retinues commence, P.16)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 24, 2016, 05:24:16 PM
'green hands'.

Pink heart  lol

That's a lovely one Richard. I'm especially impressed with the lion  :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Malamute on April 24, 2016, 05:58:36 PM
Lovely. ;D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 24, 2016, 06:00:23 PM
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)


They do. And they're easy to paint too.
It's just a bit of a shame about the horse heads... These caparisoned ones are slightly banana-shaped. By no means awful... But just not quite right. And the ones without caparisons look a bit too skull-like.
On the whole, I now tend to fit Perry horse heads onto my Fireforge horses. But this is what Oldgamer sent me, so this is what he's getting :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Oldgamer on April 24, 2016, 06:45:17 PM
Wow, l am a very lucky chap, that is amazing work, thank you very much indeed, l shall PM you my address now  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Bindonblood on April 24, 2016, 07:04:39 PM
Superb painting.

One question (and I am curious not being picky) should the lion on the right hand side be facing forward?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Silent Invader on April 24, 2016, 07:23:28 PM
Stunning  8) :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Percal on April 24, 2016, 07:50:36 PM
Great paintwork!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: rumacara on April 24, 2016, 08:40:08 PM
Very well done. :-* :-*
You have to paint one for your collection, Richard. :)
A very efective heraldy.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Furt on April 24, 2016, 10:08:14 PM
He's an absolute beauty, banana head or not!  :-*

That free hand is impressive to say the least.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Gangleri on April 25, 2016, 02:28:46 PM
Just noticed de Brassey's retainers.  They are wonderful - especially Baker Bob!  I love the flowing liripipe on his hood.  And the knight is first-class.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: tomrommel1 on April 26, 2016, 01:28:39 PM
He looks the part indeed ! There is someone very happy I think!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Andym on April 27, 2016, 09:54:30 AM
Lovely PJ Captain!  8)

That red is cracking!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: AWu on April 27, 2016, 11:20:18 AM
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. if he would be looking sinister (left hand of the bearer) he would be diffrent heraldry (and les honorable to boot)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexter_and_sinister
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Captain Blood on April 30, 2016, 04:54:10 PM
Heraldry has strict rules if lion is facing dexter (right of the bearer)- it had to be facing dexter on all instances.

I knew that  :D

Thanks for the comments.

Simon De Montfort has safely made it into the custody of Oldgamer.

I now have an extra 30+ Fireforge cloaks and shields to build things with!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Digitarii on April 30, 2016, 05:10:06 PM
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.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: nikko on April 30, 2016, 06:12:15 PM
Hello,

Superb knight !!!  :-*

Nikko
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Argonor on April 30, 2016, 09:24:22 PM
So envious. I would love to get a large batch of the Fireforge cloaks. Shields I have plenty. Cloaks...not so much.

We might be able to do some bartering at a later point, when I have built some more knights and serjeants and have a Picture of what I don't need. Shields I use for other purposes, cloaks not so much...  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread (Simon de Montfort P.17)
Post by: Captain Blood on May 02, 2016, 09:59:53 AM
Thanks gents.

The next three-man retinue of soldier, archer and peasant...

These will be the trusty followers of Sir Guy De Mordant...

The spearman is an absolutely straight build (I know, unheard of!) from the Fireforge Foot Serjeants box.

The archer is a FF Templar infantry body, with Perry HYW longbow arms, plus an old GW head from a bag of bits generously donated by Mason (thanks again Paolo!)

The peasant ('Butcher Bob') is a FF resin 'Kiev City Militia' body with a Conquest Games head, assorted arms, and quite a bit of Green Stuff!

(See here http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=62778.630#lastPost for more on these FF resin figures - rather nice, and offering much conversion potential)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_02_05_16_11_38_27_0.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/24/577_02_05_16_11_38_27_1.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: rumacara on May 02, 2016, 10:31:51 AM
They are great. :-*
Butcher Bob is the best of course. :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 02, 2016, 11:32:31 AM
Shiney  :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Mason on May 02, 2016, 11:54:03 AM
Nice, and 'Fatboy' looks the business.
 8) 8)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Phil Portway on May 02, 2016, 12:23:35 PM
These will look great when painted up. I am sure some one at my club posed for the butcher lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Furt on May 02, 2016, 12:55:40 PM
Butcher Bob is damn scary - great work Richard.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: War In 15MM on May 02, 2016, 03:59:43 PM
Always beautiful work.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Corso on May 04, 2016, 06:58:12 PM
That butcher is awesome - highly fitting & great green stuff work!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: dinohunterpoa on May 04, 2016, 07:24:16 PM
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

(speachless)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Andym on May 04, 2016, 07:53:57 PM
The Butcher is a great conversion! :-* I kinda thought for a minute you'd sculpted the full upper body!! :o
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Captain Blood on May 05, 2016, 08:18:53 PM
Thanks Andy... No, just the shoulders and the hair.

The Conquest Games medieval archers set really does have some great faces in it.
It's a shame that's really the only good thing about the set, alas :(
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Captain Blood on June 10, 2016, 04:08:50 PM
Another portly peasant to add to the motley collection of followers...

Perry HYW French body, English longbowmen arms with sledgehammer, a Fireforge resin head (Kiev Militia spears) and a Green Stuff belly and cowl...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/577_10_06_16_5_44_30_2.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/577_10_06_16_5_44_30_3.JPG)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Romark on June 10, 2016, 04:24:09 PM
That butcher,wow  :-*
Cheers
Keith
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Jacksarge on June 11, 2016, 01:43:09 AM
The guy with the hammer looks cool, great conversions!  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: THE CID on June 11, 2016, 07:15:50 AM
Great conversions and paint jobs as usual.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: pbjunky1 on June 11, 2016, 11:12:50 AM
Thanks for posting your work it is inspirational. I like Butcher Bob in particular. The Kiev militia bits look really characterful I'll get myself some, I'd not seen them before.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: von Lucky on June 11, 2016, 10:05:50 PM
Some nice characterful conversions in the last few pages. Impatient for the painted versions.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Lt. Hazel on June 12, 2016, 06:31:02 AM
Great conversions Richard! I like the Hammer bearer most!
Cheers
Jan
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: Captain Blood on September 30, 2018, 11:43:52 AM
Okay, another thread which has languished unloved for the last couple of years, while Game of Thrones, Twilight of Britannia, World War II and (FFS) 15mm Copplestone fantasy have been my drugs of choice…

But a forthcoming game with LAF chums has tempted me back into it, following my plan of giving each of my feudal knights a characterful little retinue of their own… So here, after rather a long delay, are Aylward the archer and Crispin the spearman, the hired help of Sir Renaud de Brassey.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-300918123806-35678229.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-300918123806-35679795.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-300918123806-356801699.jpeg)

See page 16 of this thread onwards for the build details, and genesis of this idea, but in summary...

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…

You’ll note I haven’t painted Sir Renaud’s peasant (Bob the baker) yet, ‘cos I don’t need him yet! But I will.

And here are Aylward and Crispin with the mounted and dismounted incarnations of Sir Renaud himself…

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-300918123806-356811705.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-300918123806-35682775.jpeg)

I have also boshed together another retinue from assorted parts… This will be the fine body of men in the service of Sir William Le Singe, knight bachelor...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-300918123931-356831513.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-300918123931-3568442.jpeg)

Guillame the spear, Francon the bowman, and Bob the brewer.

You will note that so far all the peasants are called Bob... Bob the baker, Bob the butcher, Bob the builder and now Bob the brewer…
Well, it keeps me amused  :D

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 30, 2018, 11:46:13 AM
Ah, those will be the liveried retainers then lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Ogrob on September 30, 2018, 12:55:27 PM
The Perry arms on those Fireforge bodies really do the trick. They end up looking a lot more naturally posed.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on September 30, 2018, 01:58:10 PM
Thanks  :)

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.

Yes, I think that's it really.
Boshed together straight from the box, the Fireforge plastics look like sub-Games-Workshop-alikes. But actually, the FF bodies and most of the heads are actually pretty good. Ditto the Frostgrave plastic sets from North Star. It's the wretched bendy arms and outsized weapons which give them the cartoony, fantasy vibe.
Judicious mixing with Perry medieval components, plus a bit of forethought about poses, can produce large numbers of very nice (and unique) figures  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Jeff965 on September 30, 2018, 02:26:10 PM
Ooh can't wait for BLAM now Richard , are these making an appearance?
Absolutely stunning work as usual :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Poiter50 on September 30, 2018, 02:42:41 PM
We want Bob the baker! Bring on Bob the baker!  lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 30, 2018, 03:22:28 PM
We want Bob the baker! Bring on Bob the baker!  lol

I'm waiting for Bob the Bobber, who ducks for apples to earn a living, Bob the Bookbinder and Bob the Business Analyst, a man who was years ahead of his time.

Great painting again Richard, looking forward to seeing them in the flesh

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: levied troop on September 30, 2018, 03:45:29 PM
How about Bob the plumb line maker?

Great to see this thread revived and these new additions are just magic.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Axebreaker on September 30, 2018, 03:59:54 PM
Beautiful work Captain Blood! 8)

Christopher
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on September 30, 2018, 04:02:01 PM
Thanks Christopher.

How about Bob the plumb line maker?

lol
Did he work on the spire of Salisbury Cathedral?
It's a good gag, but I'm looking for peasant trades beginning with B.
Bob the bobber is in with a shout. Bob the business analyst, less so  ;)

Ooh can't wait for BLAM now Richard, are these making an appearance?

In Silent Invader's FFOL-adapted game on Sunday. Haven't you built your team yet, Jeff? There's still time you know ;)

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.

Thanks again.
To be fair to FF though, Sir Renaud (both foot and mounted versions) is made entirely from Fireforge parts, and I don't think he looks too fantastical... (apart perhaps from the overlong lance... )
But certainly kit-bashing with the Perry parts gives more, um.. 'historical' looking figures.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 30, 2018, 04:19:24 PM
Bob the Badger Baiter?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P18 - 2 May, more followers
Post by: redzed on September 30, 2018, 04:42:30 PM
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)

..and Bob the Buggerer,  be an interesting modelling project :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on September 30, 2018, 04:51:25 PM
The badger baiter and buggerer. I'm having both of those :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Silent Invader on September 30, 2018, 05:58:55 PM
Absolutely gorgeous minis  :-*

Quote
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…

Now that’s a good idea.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Orctrader on September 30, 2018, 06:11:35 PM
Fantastic painting.  They all look good as individual figures, but in that group... :o
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Tonhel on September 30, 2018, 06:13:01 PM
Fantastic painting. Your mini's are also so immersive!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Volleyfire! on September 30, 2018, 06:39:44 PM
There were occupations known as a Bottom Knocker and also a Bumboat man. And there was a shortened version of Badger Baiter known as a  Badger, someone who was basically a pauper (and wore a badge with the letter 'P' to prove it, who went around trying to flog items door to door, hence 'badgering' people to pay for things. And of course there was the trade of bodger.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: jamopower on October 01, 2018, 01:01:59 PM
This (and other) project(s) of yours is truly a work of art and a great piece of inspiration. Looking forward to seeing more.

I agree the points about the fireforge plastics, but I might get some as well to mix up with Perry parts for my own Feudal Fantasy Force (FFF).
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 01, 2018, 02:35:41 PM
Fantastic painting on those retainers.  I have just put together my retinue and painting begins at the weekend.  Now I have some inspiration.  :D :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: aircav on October 01, 2018, 05:31:48 PM
Fantastic work Richard  8) :o 8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on October 01, 2018, 05:44:39 PM
Thanks gents  :)
Great suggestions for medieval occupations beginning with B. I can see I’d better get on and build some more peasants!  lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Elk101 on October 02, 2018, 06:45:02 AM
Very nice work indeed. I look forward to seeing that right nasty peasant, Bob the Bastard.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on October 02, 2018, 07:32:49 PM
 lol

I forgot Bob the blacksmith too. He’s a must.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P19 - ACTUAL PAINTING!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on October 13, 2018, 12:47:40 PM
Alrighty...

I had a kitbashing mood upon me this week...

Thanks for your peasant naming suggestions… I’ve made up a few more ruffians to fit.

So, just to recap, in the peasantry, with improvised weapons, we now have…

Bob the butcher – nuff said, with...
Bob the bowman, now an archer in the lord’s service, but from peasant stock, hence his vulgar manners…

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-131018134207.jpeg)

Bob the bodger, he’s a woodsman, charcoal burner, and chairmaker, with...
Bob the blacksmith, an ugly brute with a mighty hammer.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-131018133848-35853735.jpeg)

Bob the baker, with his fancy liripipe hood.
Bob the bumboat man, with his trusty quarterstaff/punt, and his careworn gambeson, from his days in his lord’s military service.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-131018133848-358521157.jpeg)

Bob the builder, sledgehammer, ugly expression and fat gut (like most of the builders I know), with...
Bob the brewer, armed with his malt flail

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-131018133848-35851774.jpeg)

These fellows are kit-bashed from parts from so many different plastic sets, I’ve literally lost count. A lot of Fireforge and Perry, but also Conquest, Frostgrave, Gripping Beast and Warlord.

I’m particularly proud of Bob the bodger, wild man of the coppice, who has a Perry Zulu body and arms (!) grafted onto a pair of Wargames Factory ancient Celt legs, a GW head of some variety from the bits box, and a Green Stuff hairy waistcoat!

I’ve also made up a few more armed retainers:

Ribaud the spearman, Begum the archer, and Cerdic the enforcer…

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-131018133848-358501038.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-131018133848-358471683.jpeg)


Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Westfalia Chris on October 13, 2018, 12:52:43 PM
Bobbin' along just fine, I see.

Now you'll just need a Baron Robert (or a robber(t) baron) to lord it over those revolting peasants.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: redzed on October 13, 2018, 12:55:12 PM
no Bob The Buggerer then?  interesting modelling techniques needed.

Bob the Bishop Banging Bapist from Burton Bradstock.

Bob the Beheader.

Bob the Bandit.

Bob the Bed Wetter

Bob the Blind Begger

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Silent Invader on October 13, 2018, 01:08:21 PM
Very, very nice  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: levied troop on October 14, 2018, 07:46:59 AM
Not to mention ‘Bob’:
http://blackadderquotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Bells-blackadder.jpg

Great conversions, looking forward to seeing them painted.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Admiral Benbow on October 14, 2018, 09:02:31 AM
Great inspirations, Richard! Hope to continue my Worringen knights soon ...
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on October 14, 2018, 10:10:09 AM
Thanks  :)

no Bob The Buggerer then?  interesting modelling techniques needed.

Nice suggestions Shaun - I might need to commission Br.Vinni for that one lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 14, 2018, 10:34:07 AM
Grand  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Bugsda on October 14, 2018, 05:46:15 PM
Love them :-*


Bob O'Job ?   ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Hammers on October 14, 2018, 05:47:31 PM
A delightful set of rubes! And your creativity is really soaring when it comes to naming them.

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 14, 2018, 08:33:13 PM
Serious Bob'in  (No G)   lol lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Atheling on October 15, 2018, 01:00:07 PM
Those conversions look to be up to your usual very skilful standards Richard  :-* :-* :-*

D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Whyarecarrots on October 23, 2018, 09:56:48 AM
Fantastic stuff Captain! I enjoyed reading through the whole of this thread and it's good to see you back at it again :)

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.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on October 23, 2018, 01:09:52 PM
Thanks :)

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.

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 :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Whyarecarrots on October 23, 2018, 09:53:23 PM
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 :)

It looks good on the Fireforge body :)

Interesting to hear that it's not that great a set - the Conquest sets look ok from the photos, although not a patch on the Perry plastics (but what is...)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on October 24, 2018, 06:51:00 PM
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
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Whyarecarrots on October 25, 2018, 08:52:52 AM
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

Thanks for the link - I shall have a read :) I'm trying to find plastics from slightly different periods that can be kit bashed for ASoIaF - it's proving hard to find anything that can compare to the Perries so more info is really helpful :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P21 Mucho additional Kit-bashing!!!!
Post by: Captain Blood on November 27, 2019, 12:50:17 PM
And... Back in the room!

Well, just a year and a bit later...  ::)
Finally got round to painting a few of my peasants. I urgently needed a gang of three oiks to round out a Fistful of Lead faction for a game last night. The game didn't happen thanks to the sickly constitution of our host... Still, at least it forced me to get these done, having sat gathering dust on the shelf for two years... So I suppose I should thank him. Thank you Nicholas...  >:D)

Without further ado, may I present the first of quite a large number of peasant scum, all called Bob, as previously established some way above  lol

Meet Bob the blacksmith, Bob the butcher, and Bob the baker... All armed with what FFOL charmingly classifies as 'Bashing weapons'  :)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/42/577-271119133817-42548210.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/42/577-271119133817-425751128.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/42/577-271119133817-425762428.jpeg)

If you want to see what bits they're kitbashed from, you'll have to wade several pages up in this thread. Sorry about that  :)

I think they will make a suitably drab and colourless (yet characterful) addition to the otherwise whipsmart retinue of Sir Renaud de Brassey...

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/35/577-300918123806-356811705.jpeg)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Hammers on November 27, 2019, 01:53:43 PM
Gems, all of  them.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Malamute on November 27, 2019, 02:43:52 PM

What no stripes??? :D

So you're going for three D8 Henchmen in your retinue? interesting.... :D

They do look very good indeed and I will look forward to testing their Mettle next week >:D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Bugsda on November 27, 2019, 03:06:19 PM
Outstanding work Richard  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Swordisdrawn on November 27, 2019, 05:34:21 PM
Excellent conversions and top notch painting
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Dr Mathias on November 27, 2019, 05:51:00 PM
Excellent work on the latest additions.

I think that lowly rabble can be fun to work on- it's always the leaders that get the extra attention!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Silent Invader on November 27, 2019, 06:02:28 PM
Lovely minis
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: skip on November 27, 2019, 06:08:48 PM
wow, love the peasants
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Ogrob on November 27, 2019, 06:42:47 PM
Great builds and paint on all, but Bob the Butcher is my favourite.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: HappyChappy439 on November 27, 2019, 07:37:39 PM
Lovely work! You've got a real talent for getting even the darker colours to look vibrant, keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: James Morris on November 27, 2019, 07:56:49 PM
Full of medieval flavour! Lovely work.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: AKULA on November 27, 2019, 08:29:35 PM
The Bobs are great additions

 :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Atheling on November 27, 2019, 08:51:25 PM
Lovely work Richard  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Cubs on November 29, 2019, 12:20:23 PM
Really cool.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: ulverston on November 29, 2019, 06:20:50 PM
Fantastic inspirational work as always Captain... can I ask what game system do you use these for (if any)? Lion Rampant?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 29, 2019, 07:08:30 PM
What no stripes??? :D

They do look suitable grimy  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: aircav on November 29, 2019, 07:58:38 PM
Superb stuff Richard  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Captain Blood on November 29, 2019, 08:28:50 PM
Thanks lads  :)

Fantastic inspirational work as always Captain... can I ask what game system do you use these for (if any)? Lion Rampant?

Currently configuring these into small 6-8 figure retinues for Fistful of Lead...

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: voltan on November 29, 2019, 08:48:36 PM
Bob the butcher looks like someone's just asked for a refund.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: ulverston on November 29, 2019, 08:57:00 PM
Thanks, never heard of a Fistfull of Lead but it matters not, the figures are awesome.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: mweaver on November 30, 2019, 07:25:38 AM
That's a right villainous looking bunch, those peasants. 
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Father Primus on December 01, 2019, 07:48:31 PM
Splendid characterful work!

There can never be too many armed peasants))
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: gamer Mac on December 02, 2019, 06:31:42 PM
Lovely work Richard :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Butcher is the best
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Captain Blood on December 02, 2019, 11:02:24 PM
I know, he looks a horrible bastard doesn’t he?  lol
We’re having a game with a few LAFers on Friday... I bet he dies first  ::) ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Malamute on December 03, 2019, 04:10:02 PM

We’re having a game with a few LAFers on Friday... I bet he dies first  ::) ;)

I hope so. >:D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: BaronVonJ on December 03, 2019, 06:12:17 PM
Mmmm bashing weapons....
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Captain Blood on December 03, 2019, 07:42:34 PM
Mmmm bashing weapons....

Axes in the back, that kinda thing Jaye...  ;) lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: bluewillow on December 04, 2019, 12:53:06 PM
Nice brushwork captain.

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: BaronVonJ on December 04, 2019, 07:26:20 PM
I return in April. Watch yer back.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 04, 2019, 07:48:50 PM
I bet he dies first  ::) ;)

Now that you've mentioned it, I suppose it'll have to happen  >:D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: Captain Blood on December 30, 2019, 03:35:27 PM
It did happen lol

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=121380.0

Following those encounters, an arms race is now underway to build out our retinues... To which end, here's the newly minted retinue of Sir Gascon Du Frottez, Knight of the Holy Military Order of Arimithea...

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219155940-431241865.jpeg)

Here's the original mounted Sir Gascon I made and painted several years ago, see page 4 of this thread... Together with his original dismounted version (on the left) who previously sported a mop of blond hair - now surgically removed.
However, I've decided I don't like him (way too much like Boris Johnson), so I've made another dismounted Sir Gascon (on the right) to replace him.
New Sir Gascon is a bit of a bodge job because I didn't have another duplicate Fireforge barrel helm of the same denomination, so I adapted another great helm with a bit of Green Stuff. It's close enough.

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219155940-431272030.jpeg)

The original dismounted Sir Gascon (on the left) is now re-cast as Brother-Serjeant Aubert Blanche-Dubois.

Here's the whole new gang... L-R, Ribaud the spearman, Sir Gascon du Frottez, Bob the bowman, Albéric the spearman, Begum the archer.

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219155941-431291117.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219155941-431282075.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219155940-431261659.jpeg)

I've also reinforced the retinue of Sir Renaud DeBrassey with the addition of Cerdic the enforcer…

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219160117-431301131.jpeg)

Here he is with the his chums and his lord and master...

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219160117-431311002.jpeg)

Hmmm... His shield seems a bit more grimy than the rest of the troop - he must have seen more action, oh well...

Since Sir Renaud and Sir Gascon both have cream as the base colour for their livery, by keeping those two new bowmen neutral, sans heraldic insignia, I can also use them in the retinue of Sir Renaud - comme ca! Double duty - yay!  :D

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219163054.jpeg)

Here are the two retinues so far, including a bunch of Bobs (all-purpose peasantry).

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219160117-431322366.jpeg)


Now I just have just another six mounted/dismounted knights to make retinues up for...
This could take some time...  ::)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Romark on December 30, 2019, 03:39:22 PM
They look great :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Ogrob on December 30, 2019, 03:43:04 PM
Gorgeous as always. The faces are amazing, I always struggle with those tight hoods and helmets.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Tonhel on December 30, 2019, 04:16:11 PM
That's beautiful. We all should paint retinues! :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Malamute on December 30, 2019, 05:11:14 PM
Splendid retinue. I’ll enjoy testing their mettle soon :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Cubs on December 30, 2019, 05:13:01 PM
Hot damn, another great gang. I love Celtic crosses for some reason.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: BaronVonJ on December 30, 2019, 05:46:48 PM
Awe inspiring as usual. You should post their stats.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge etc medieval thread. P22 Painted Peasant Scum!
Post by: AKULA on December 30, 2019, 05:52:00 PM
Following those encounters, an arms race is now underway to build out our retinues...

Now you are talking....  ;)

Particularly like the grime on Cedric the Enforcer, and your whites in general

 8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Captain Blood on December 30, 2019, 06:43:03 PM
Particularly like the grime on Cedric the Enforcer, and your whites in general
 8)

Thanks Matt  :)

Awe inspiring as usual. You should post their stats.

I will when I've invented them lol
Some nice super-traits for zealots belonging to Holy Military Orders required I think  >:D

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Ray Rivers on December 30, 2019, 06:45:25 PM
What a thread, Richard!

You just keep putting out one masterpiece after another...  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Munindk on December 30, 2019, 08:36:21 PM
So nice to see Albéric with some paint on him  :)

I think its one of the most natural and subtle poses in the thread and I've been waiting to see him painted since you showed him back in May 2016.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: von Lucky on December 30, 2019, 08:58:43 PM
I agree, lovely poses and painting (that red and off whites really work well together).

Any extra terrain or battlefield enhancements planned?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Hu Rhu on December 30, 2019, 10:28:08 PM
Beautifully painted figures and two great retinues.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Bloggard on December 31, 2019, 04:14:03 PM
Beautifully painted figures and two great retinues.  :-* :-*

Absolutely.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Griefbringer on December 31, 2019, 06:47:25 PM
I particularly like Albéric the spearman with his relaxed pose - would be a great diorama element as a bored guardsman!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Captain Blood on December 31, 2019, 06:51:39 PM
Thanks chaps  :)


Any extra terrain or battlefield enhancements planned?

Well, I really do need some all purpose early medieval / Dark Age hovels... maybe the time has finally come to make some  ::) :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Anderson Collection on January 01, 2020, 09:34:47 AM
Fantastic work on these minis  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: tomrommel1 on January 02, 2020, 03:08:16 PM
very nice additions to your retinues!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Digits on January 02, 2020, 03:48:10 PM
Captain B....in your above post....can you tell me please the manufacturers for the figures in the third picture down? Ta
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Captain Blood on January 02, 2020, 04:24:59 PM
Captain B....in your above post....can you tell me please the manufacturers for the figures in the third picture down? Ta

This one?
They're mainly Fireforge but with some kitbashing of other parts...

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-301219155941-431291117.jpeg)

All the details are somewhere in the thread above, but to save you trawling through, in summary, all these five bodies are from Fireforge - either the Templar Infantry set (which includes a mix of foot knights and men-at-arms) or the Foot Sergeants set.
The spear arms, sword arm, and shields are all Fireforge from the same sets.
The longbow arms are from the Perry HYW English infantry set.
The bowman head in the hood is from the Perry Salute 2015 Agincourt longbowman freebie set (I bought a lot of these off eBay after the event!)
The bowman head in the Norman style helm with nasal, is from the Conquest Games medieval archers command sprue.
The other three heads are from the FF sets, although the knight's great helm has been adjusted slightly with Green Stuff, which is why it looks a bit agricultural  ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Digits on January 02, 2020, 04:29:50 PM
Great response, cheers.  I love the pose of that firing archer.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Corporal Chaos on January 07, 2020, 01:34:27 AM
I have just discovered this thread and love it! I am just now joining the Medieval crowd and have been looking at the wonderful models you and other experienced players have put out to view. I can't help but hear the theme from Monty Pythons quest for the Holy Grail  in the background as I peruse this thread.... Outstanding!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Captain Blood on January 07, 2020, 02:04:56 PM
Thanks :)
They are a bit Monty Python I must admit. I think I'll do one with a missing arm for that 'Come back here! It's only a flesh wound.' moment...

Good luck with your own Medieval (or as in this case, slightly fanciful pseudo-Medieval) endeavours  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Munindk on January 07, 2020, 02:29:33 PM
Be sure to magnetize the arms and legs :p
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Captain Blood on January 07, 2020, 03:03:54 PM
Be sure to magnetize the arms and legs :p

lol
Fair point
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Ragnar on January 09, 2020, 10:22:51 AM
Another marvelous thread. 
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Captain Blood on January 09, 2020, 10:29:37 AM
Thanks Ragnar  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Captain Blood on January 12, 2020, 03:53:55 PM
Having just acquired the recently released Victrix Late Saxons (or are they Anglo-Danes?) plastic set, I thought I’d see whether parts can be pressed into service in this, my Feudal Retinues project.

Obviously the mid-C11th style of armour, shields and weaponry is significantly different to the ‘high feudal’ era of circa 1200(ish). It all has a kind of 'tail end of the Dark Ages' feel. Then again, a nasal helm is a nasal helm, and a figure in tunic and trousers is a figure in tunic and trousers. So there is definite kit-bashing potential.

The Victrix Saxon set has been well covered elsewhere in reviews I’m sure, so I won’t go into detail, suffice to say it is LOVELY.
There's a plethora of 14 different bodies (armoured and unarmoured) and arms/weapons, plus a cornucopia of almost 30 different heads and helmets.
Nearly all the heads wear big moustaches, presumably seen as a 1066 Anglo-Danish trademark (although far from ubiquitous amongst the Saxon ranks in the Bayeux Tapestry).
The moulding and detail is incredibly sharp, and the poses are very much at the dynamic end of the wargames figure market.

Only a couple of minor niggles to note:
1. Quite a few of the bodies and arm/weapon components are set up as ‘half-arms’, which does limit some uses, although nothing that can’t be cured with a sharp craft knife.
2. Similarly some of the heads in coifs are moulded onto the bodies, but with separate helmets. I can see the separate helmets coming in very useful as props and battlefield debris. The moulded-on heads are somewhat limiting when it comes to kit-bashing, but again, not insoluble.
3. Some of the weapons are much more realistically scaled than is usual in these sorts of plastic soldier kits. Which I like (I really dislike the outsized fantasy-scaled weaponry in the Fireforge kits). However, this means that most of the spearshafts in particular, are incredibly fine, and I suspect, not all that durable. But we shall see…

So, here are a few more new recruits…

First up, Baron Tancred the Black. This is a metal figure which I think comes from the Blue Moon Robin Hood range. He’s probably the Sheriff of Nottingham or somesuch. The figure was given to me by Alex/The Prof, several years ago, and I’ve just decided he’d make a fine addition to this collection, so I’m going to paint him as a supernumerary character for games…

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-120120155650-4334562.jpeg)

These two are Cenhelm the Axe and Eadric the archer.

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-120120155649-43341479.jpeg)

They are both sporting Victrix Saxon heads on Fireforge bodies, with arms from one or other of the Perry HYW infantry sets.
I actually don’t mind the moustaches. Retinues of this era, even 150 years or so after the Conquest would include many men of English/Saxon origin, and relatively few of Norman. I think the Victrix rendering of the nasal helm (there are about 20 different ones in this set) is the nicest I’ve seen. Can’t wait for the Normans themselves to land. Cenhelm’s heater shield is from the FF Teutonic Knights set.

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-120120155650-433421702.jpeg)

These two are Wassa the fool (another supernumerary) and Armel the spearman.

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-120120155650-433431107.jpeg)

Armel is using one of the simpler Victrix Saxon bodies in mail hauberk. It does look quite 1066, but with addition of a much later period helmet (a GW part), a FF heater shield, and a later medieval sword, I think the body serves well enough. It’s probably only the belt buckle and finial that are distinctively Anglo-Saxon, but if anyone can see that on the tabletop, I’ll be surprised. The chainmail itself is beautifully rendered. Best I’ve seen. The 'holes' look huge in these pics, but in actual size on the inch high figure, they are incredibly fine and look just perfect. You can probably see what I mean about the fineness of the spear shaft though. Beautifully proportioned, but I'm a tad worried about its robustness...

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-120120155650-433441998.jpeg)

Wassa the Fool is another simple Fireforge Templar Infantry body, with Perry later medieval arms (trumpet from the HYW French set, tabor from the European Mercenaries box), plus another GW head, donated from Mason. I’ve shaved the ‘jester’s armoured helmet’ down so it looks like a hood. I’ll add some bells (and probably a hunchback) from Green Stuff.
Can’t really have a set of medieval retinues without a motley fool, so that’s why here’s here…

I think this lot, together with a few of the figures previously assembled way higher up in this thread but yet to be painted, will be joining the retinue of Sir Guy de Mordant (which is where this all started on page 1!), who to remind you, looks like this…

(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)

…so that’s going to be some interesting heraldic freehand (which I actually enjoy doing, so not that bad really…  :) )
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Gibby on January 12, 2020, 04:07:36 PM
Excellent conversions!

I know what you mean about the large, somewhat absurd weapons in some Fireforge kits. The issue with the realistic ones is, as you point out, the potential fragility. I am in the camp of, for spears in particular, preferring a sturdier if oversized weapon. That said, hand weapons tend to remain more durable as they're far less likely to be snagged, bashed or otherwise mishandled.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Atheling on January 12, 2020, 05:19:40 PM
 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Malamute on January 12, 2020, 05:25:04 PM
They look great, I suspect the first ol will attract a lot of attention on the battlefield as a likely target ;) lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: ulverston on January 12, 2020, 06:31:36 PM
This thread is amazing and very inspiring. Please keep posting-this is a fantastic read.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Griefbringer on January 12, 2020, 07:19:37 PM
Can’t really have a set of medieval retinues without a motley fool, so that’s why here’s here…

I should probably get one to represent myself on the tabletop...

Actually, I think I have all of the components for making my own Wassa in the bits box except for the body, and that one could probably be easily substituted with a number of other unarmoured bodies.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Charlie_ on January 12, 2020, 08:38:42 PM
Very interesting what you say about the mail. I was imagining that would be the first thing you'd criticise! If you say it's actually really good, then it must be, as I know you don't hold back is you do need to point out a plastic kit's flaws  ;)

Oh and great stuff!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Captain Blood on January 12, 2020, 09:16:01 PM
Yes. There was a lot of whingeing about the new Victrix mail when it first appeared, but it looks tip top on the models when viewed in real scale as opposed to a massively blown up photo.

I do tend to be critical, I must admit  :)
Probably it’s because when you see the exceptional standard (and the sheer amount of components included) that the Perrys and increasingly Victrix manage to achieve, you wonder why the others can’t do anywhere near as well. Fireforge are okay in some respects. Gripping Beast have absolutely gone backwards. I rather like the Frostgrave sets, but they only ever contain 6 bodies, which is a pity, and it looks like the new entrant, Wargames Atlantic is following the same model - 1 frame, half a dozen bodies, a dozen heads, an assortment of arms, shields and weapons, and that’s your lot. The Conquest Games kits are a mixed bag. Some nice components. Some not so good.
But TBH the market is moving so fast now, it’s hard keeping up with it. And that’s without going into the huge number of GW-alikes serving the out and out fantasy markets...
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Dr Mathias on January 12, 2020, 10:00:20 PM
The mail on the Victrix Vikings blew my mind, it's crazy how good some of these plastic kits are nowadays.

I like the new additions, they'll fit right in. I wouldn't worry about the Saxon in the mix :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 12, 2020, 10:42:09 PM
Chainmail looks fine to me but that metal figure is lovely, so suitably Hollywood  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Breazer on January 13, 2020, 02:21:07 PM
very cool new additions there!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Harry Faversham on January 13, 2020, 03:34:53 PM
(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)

I see a figure as lovely as that and get an uncontrollable urge...
to play with 'im!!!

 :o
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: rumacara on January 13, 2020, 06:41:09 PM
Very nice conversions. :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: bluewillow on January 14, 2020, 11:57:18 AM
Very nice brushwork sir

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Michi on January 14, 2020, 12:16:03 PM
I will try to copy that highly contrasted horse painting tonight. It looks so beautiful to me!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P24, a new retinue for Sir Gascon!
Post by: Hammers on January 14, 2020, 03:49:10 PM

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-120120155650-4334562.jpeg)

That's a real beauty, that is!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: NurgleHH on January 16, 2020, 07:12:56 AM
I am curious to see the painted version of the Mason (I think he got his name  ;) ). Brilliant idea. Nice to see you working in the middleage again.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Blackwolf on January 16, 2020, 07:38:41 AM
Beautiful work :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Knight-Captain Tyr on January 16, 2020, 12:56:12 PM
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.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Captain Blood on January 18, 2020, 10:37:59 PM
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.

Thanks :)
Yes, I saw what you did with them, and they look good with your Green Stuff work.
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. So no, I’m really not that tempted  :)
Some of their original medieval stuff isn’t too bad, so I’ll stick with a few of those sets for the useful base figures they can provide for kit-bashing.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Atheling on January 19, 2020, 07:46:12 AM
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.

Forgive me for jumping in on this but I have to agree with Richard. Their historical stuff is not only cartoony but lacks any variation. Especially the resins.

I feel bad saying this but sometimes the historical ranges strike me as being barely historical too.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P26, new kitbashing
Post by: Captain Blood on February 07, 2020, 03:11:59 PM
The latest painted additions...

Baron Roderic Cote de Boeuf, his fool, Wassa the hunchback, and another peasant, Bob the bumboat man...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-070220150745-43861289.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-070220150745-438621625.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-070220150745-438632068.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-070220150744-438601109.jpeg)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: HappyChappy439 on February 07, 2020, 06:01:12 PM
Lovely work! Is that an old Bretonnian head for the fool?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Atheling on February 07, 2020, 06:43:34 PM
He-he fab work as per  :-* :-* :-*

Gotta love the fool  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: AKULA on February 07, 2020, 08:10:41 PM
Great additions. Can’t have enough Bobs  :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: BaronVonJ on February 07, 2020, 08:57:13 PM
Bet the fool is a killing machine.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Bugsda on February 07, 2020, 09:03:25 PM
Excellent! Love the jester  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Furt on February 07, 2020, 10:36:22 PM
These are brilliant - such a great thread.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: gamer Mac on February 07, 2020, 11:24:25 PM
Lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Silent Invader on February 08, 2020, 12:05:02 AM
Excellent - too good to die  ;) :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Blackwolf on February 08, 2020, 12:51:41 AM
V. good  :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Tonhel on February 08, 2020, 07:27:04 AM
Very characterful!

The painting is colourful. The photo's are very clear. Just perfectly done!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: scatterbrains on February 08, 2020, 08:13:22 AM
Very characterful!

The painting is colourful. The photo's are very clear. Just perfectly done!

+1

I've got to keep an eye on this, beautiful work!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: levied troop on February 08, 2020, 08:50:04 AM
+2 - really brilliant conversions/painting.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Captain Blood on February 08, 2020, 11:32:01 AM
Thanks all :)

Lovely work! Is that an old Bretonnian head for the fool?

It's an old GW plastic head that came in a bag of bits that Mason kindly donated to me. I've never been into Games Workshop different brands/factions, so don't know where it came from originally. It was an armoured head. I shaved the rivets and plates off and added bells to turn it into a jester's hood :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Breazer on February 08, 2020, 05:13:35 PM
Very nice! The Baron is such a cool miniature btw.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: NurgleHH on February 11, 2020, 11:59:03 AM
The fool is great! Hope he find a way in the BLAM2021-Planning.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: DintheDin on February 11, 2020, 12:32:21 PM
Cant say more than the fellows before me, fabulous job!!!  :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Malamute on February 11, 2020, 01:37:58 PM
Excellent - too good to die  ;) :D

Ohh I don't know about that... ;) :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: BaronVonJ on February 11, 2020, 03:13:00 PM
The better the paint job, the quicker they die!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Malamute on February 11, 2020, 03:16:11 PM
The better the paint job, the quicker they die!

So that's why mine get killed so quickly? I thought it was just Richards great die rolling lol lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Captain Blood on February 13, 2020, 02:07:01 PM
Right then...

Bob the brewer has joined the posse of unruly peasantry...

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220134849-43963704.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.

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220134849-439601503.jpeg)

(Bob the blacksmith, Bob the bodger, and various other Bobs are yet to be painted :D)

And I've completed the faction of Sir Guy de Mordant...

L-to-r, Eadric, Ned and Francon the archers...

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220134849-439641820.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220134849-43965436.jpeg)

L-to-r, Armel the spearman, Cenhelm the Axe, Guillame the spear...

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220135043-43969395.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220135043-43970698.jpeg)

Here's Sir Guy with his trusty retainers...

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220135043-43968479.jpeg)

And the faction entire (although I forgot to include the mounted version of Sir Guy, doh! Ah well, you've seen him before - right at the top of this thread lol)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220134849-439661797.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/577-130220135043-4396717.jpeg)

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)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: BaronVonJ on February 13, 2020, 02:20:26 PM
These newest fellows are top notch! Will they see battle tonight?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 13, 2020, 02:21:13 PM
🎶Bob, the multiple personality disorder victim!🎶

 :D

Lovely pj’s. Looking forward to thrashing them tonight  >:D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on February 13, 2020, 02:40:51 PM
These newest fellows are top notch! Will they see battle tonight?

They will ;)
I'm using some interesting traits for the baron, fool, etc., so we'll see how they fare  ::)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 13, 2020, 02:42:06 PM
Badly  lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Romark on February 13, 2020, 02:44:44 PM
Lovely additions,my favourites are the clergy  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Malamute on February 13, 2020, 03:25:27 PM
Badly  lol

 lol

They're a very colourful lot. Looking forward to getting better aquainted with them later. ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Silent Invader on February 13, 2020, 04:32:08 PM
So good they deserve to die  :D :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: HappyChappy439 on February 13, 2020, 06:03:40 PM
Excellent Bob Mob!

I'm really jealous of how consistent your heraldic lions are! I cannot for the life of me get them looking correct!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: AKULA on February 13, 2020, 06:13:13 PM
Bobs looking great...need more Bobs though.

As for those shields....just stunning  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: gamer Mac on February 13, 2020, 07:17:16 PM
Lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Are the shields free hand?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Munindk on February 13, 2020, 07:44:57 PM
Surely you mean Bob the baby-eating Bishop?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Shahbahraz on February 13, 2020, 07:57:24 PM
Lovely work!  Very impressed with the Bobs, and the Bishop. 
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Breazer on February 13, 2020, 08:03:09 PM
This is probably the only thread on here where you can safely ask to show bobs pls.
Great stuff captain!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: rumacara on February 13, 2020, 08:06:59 PM
Wow!!! Those Bobs. :o :o :-* :-* :-*
I would like to paint as you ten years ago... :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on February 14, 2020, 10:24:32 AM
Thanks lads :)

Lovely :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Are the shields free hand?

Thanks Colin. They are indeed.


I'm really jealous of how consistent your heraldic lions are! I cannot for the life of me get them looking correct!

Truthfully, if you look closely, they're actually all over the place in terms of the details. But superficially they look consistent enough, which is the main thing :)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Swordisdrawn on February 14, 2020, 12:32:39 PM
Those Bobs are truely fab.  :o
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Hammers on February 14, 2020, 02:44:43 PM
Some utterly nice freehand lion rampants, there, Richard.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: LazyStudent on February 14, 2020, 05:07:07 PM
Awesome painting! And the Bobs are certainly a bunch to be reckoned with! At the rate they're going they'll need their own revolting peasants faction before too long!!

An odd question. What color did you use to paint the shoes on the armored figures? The red/orange brown leather is great, and I don't think I've seen it before.

Thanks,
LS
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on February 14, 2020, 05:58:03 PM
Thanks :)

The shoes and other red leatherwork are all done using Vallejo 'Red Leather', and then with a bit of Vallejo 'Bright Orange' and a tiny touch of white mixed in for the highlights.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: scatterbrains on February 15, 2020, 03:49:02 PM
Beautiful work! Thank your for sharing recipe too!

Any trick to get those freehand shields to be so consistent as well as beautiful? Like ... do you start with a stencil for the overall shape or something ... or are you just a god?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on February 15, 2020, 09:55:18 PM
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 :)

 
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Hammers on February 16, 2020, 01:46:43 PM

(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.


Lovely, but surely you need a Bob the Candlestick maker to complete the set?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: scatterbrains on February 17, 2020, 03:40:29 AM
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 :)

Well that is beautifully done!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 17, 2020, 02:04:02 PM
No. It's just a little time, patience and a sharp point on a fine brush :)

Knowing you haven't got another three hundred of 'em, waiting to be done helps morale tremendously, too!

:o
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: dan97526 on March 05, 2020, 06:38:05 PM


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!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on March 05, 2020, 07:36:49 PM
Lots of great stuff in this thread but those Bob’s steal the show! Respect.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: Captain Blood on March 06, 2020, 12:03:31 AM
Cap'n, I could use these figures myself. If you recall, would you share the manufacturer?  Thanks!

Yep, the bishop was a Pro Gloria figure, that range is now owned by Warlord Games, so I expect he’s somewhere in their Renaissance range...

The other three are Foundry figures. The monk / friar in the centre is from the Sea Dogs range by Mike Owen.

The other two monks are from the Eldorado Adventurers range by Mark Copplestone.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: mweaver on March 06, 2020, 02:20:19 AM
They look a cunning and terrible bunch.  May they smite their enemies without mercy.

-Michael

P.S. Is there going to be a Bob the Village Idiot?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: metalface13 on August 19, 2021, 03:38:24 PM
What an awesome thread. So many great characters!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 20, 2021, 05:32:12 AM
Very nice additions. Will the next pesants be named Cedric, Clodevic and Charles..... lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: levied troop on August 20, 2021, 05:49:32 AM
Bobby hell!  They are a bit too good to die, look after those on the table top.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: MaleGriffin on August 20, 2021, 04:25:29 PM
AMAZING BRUSHWORK! Absolutely first rate! Top shelf! Brilliant!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: BZ on August 21, 2021, 06:32:58 AM
Those Bobs are stunning! What kind of miniatures are they?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on August 21, 2021, 08:18:09 AM
 lol Thanks. 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 ;)

Those Bobs are stunning! What kind of miniatures are they?

They are kitbashed from various plastic parts. If you go back through the thread, you can find which parts I’ve used to make up each of the different figures  :)

Right, I’d better get back on it!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P27, more paintwork!
Post by: NurgleHH on August 25, 2021, 06:01:58 AM


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.


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
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Silent Invader on August 25, 2021, 07:17:16 AM
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)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P29, new faction finished! More Bobs!
Post by: Storm Wolf on August 25, 2021, 12:22:31 PM
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)

Gadzukes you are right, I have Edmund, Percy, Baldrick and a passable Lord Flasheart. But I do need the rest of the gang and now I need a Bob also, thanks for that  lol

Time for a cunning plan ;) :D

Glen
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on September 16, 2021, 01:06:14 PM
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 ;)

I've duly been prompted to complete a few more Bobs - the burgeoning army of the peasantry, all named Robert. (The reasons why are lost in the mists of time ;))

These were originally a gang for FFOL, but I only need a couple more and I've got a (completely useless) unit for Lion Rampant lol

Newly added we have:

Bob the blacksmith with his beer belly - self-explanatory.
Bob the bodger, wild man of the woods, charcoal burner and spindle turner.
Bob the blower - the village's very own early warning man in the event of raiding robber barons and the like.
(He's a metal Drabant Miniatures viking, but passes well enough for a generic early medieval peasant)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/577-160921124638-5274736.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/577-160921124638-52753420.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/577-160921124638-527541186.jpeg)

The assembled peasantry so far, left to right: Bob the bodger; Bob the builder; Bob the bumboat man; Bob the butcher (everyone's favourite hate figure); Bob the brewer; Bob the blacksmith; Bob the brother; Bob the blower; Bob the baker, and Bob the bowman.

I've got a few more in the works...  lol

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/577-160921124638-527551969.jpeg)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Malamute on September 16, 2021, 01:37:06 PM
Jolly splendid collection of Bobs. ;D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 16, 2021, 01:43:00 PM
bob
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Mason on September 16, 2021, 01:47:18 PM
Worra Lorra Bobs!
Splendid they are too!
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Atheling on September 16, 2021, 01:47:31 PM
Classy  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Pattus Magnus on September 16, 2021, 02:07:28 PM
Great painting and all around presentation on those! I admire your style.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Silent Invader on September 16, 2021, 02:09:11 PM
Nicely bobbing along  8)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: AKULA on September 16, 2021, 02:29:51 PM
Nice additions Rich ... how about a labourer that is looking for work?

He could be called “Bob a job”

 :D
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: JollyBob on September 16, 2021, 02:32:26 PM
Jolly splendid collection of Bobs. ;D

I feel oddly vindicated by this thread...  lol

Excellent work as always Richard, the bodger is a VERY ginger boy, isn't he? I'd be tempted to add a small child with a catapult, Bob the Boy...

I love stuff like this, so characterful, so of its setting, so individual and in game terms so utterly pointless...!
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Mason on September 16, 2021, 06:06:46 PM
I feel oddly vindicated by this thread...  lol

Oh, Gawd! Not another bleedin' Bob!
 ;) ;)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Malamute on September 16, 2021, 09:29:01 PM
Oh, Gawd! Not another bleedin' Bob!
 ;) ;)

The original, one and only Sir Bob de Jolly.  ;)
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Silent Invader on September 16, 2021, 10:18:53 PM
You could do a dwarf,,, half a bob
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Mason on September 16, 2021, 11:23:04 PM
You could do a dwarf,,, half a bob

Or 'Two-Bob', the schizophrenic...
 ;)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: levied troop on September 17, 2021, 06:17:06 AM
If they go raiding the neighbouring village for food you could call the scenario
“Bobbing for Apples”.

Oh, is that my coat?
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: valleyboy on September 17, 2021, 08:00:39 AM
Lovely
So where is Bob my uncle then? ;)

Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: 2010sunburst on September 17, 2021, 10:41:40 AM
You could do a sailor, but he’d just be bobbing along….
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on September 17, 2021, 11:27:37 AM
lol Good to see so many LAF chums embracing the silliness :)

Thank you so much for all the ingenious / comic suggestions.

I do also have a list of about 100 other obscure / archaic / obvious medieval trades and occupations beginning with B. So plenty of scope yet when it comes to naming further Bobs!

Bob the backwasher, bear-baiter, bellows-mender, bender (yes really), bluffer, bowdler, bone-setter, beekeeper, bailiff, beadle, bottom captain, bunter and bummaree, all seem to offer distinct modelling possibilities ;)

http://www.worldthroughthelens.com/family-history/old-occupations.php

Fascinating stuff :D

Don't get me started on the Cs.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Dr. Zombie on September 17, 2021, 11:36:15 AM
I guess you should save Bob you uncle for the last of the bobs before you move on to another letter.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: 2010sunburst on September 17, 2021, 12:28:55 PM
What a great site ….looking forward to Bob the belly builder…..
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Warboss Nick on September 27, 2021, 06:16:01 PM
Lovely and hilarious additions  :-*

Your modelling and painting keeps serving as an excellent motivation for my own little medieval project.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Michi on September 28, 2021, 05:29:46 PM
What a great site ….looking forward to Bob the belly builder…..

I was thinking ALMOST the same - still waiting for Bob the belly dancer...  lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Vanvlak on September 28, 2021, 07:22:48 PM
At the risk of going overbobrd, Bob-a-Fat the overweight bounty hunter. 
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on September 28, 2021, 08:25:31 PM
lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Metternich on September 30, 2021, 03:33:12 PM
"Sire, the peasants are revolting !"

"I know. Have you seen them eat ?"
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Metternich on September 30, 2021, 03:35:17 PM
And Bob's your uncle.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: ulverston on November 18, 2021, 09:32:42 PM
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.
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: valleyboy on November 21, 2021, 03:14:59 AM
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
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Captain Blood on November 24, 2021, 12:33:52 PM
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.

Thank you :) None of my projects are ever dead - only resting ;) There will be more - eventually.

Probobly  lol

Kerry, hang your head in shame lol
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Michi on November 24, 2021, 01:27:27 PM
Thank you :) None of my projects are ever dead - only resting ;) There will be more - eventually.

I dare to hope for the infamous Mother Bobette and her faithful maidens who run the Black Swan "Inn"
Title: Re: Captain Blood's Fireforge medieval thread. P31. Yet more Bobs!
Post by: Duncan McDane on November 26, 2021, 08:13:58 PM
Bobalicious  :D.