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Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: valleyboy on 30 April 2023, 09:36:58 AM

Title: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: valleyboy on 30 April 2023, 09:36:58 AM: I've somehow left my Ill- disciplined brush wander off again and I suspect the purists and knowledgeable will be perhaps a little horrified.
What started out as a crusades project has just sort of wandered again, starting in Palestine with Crusaders and Saladin, then somehow I thought of Charlton Heston and found myself painting for Spain, listened to an audiobook about the Normans in Sicily and now I'm planning to add some Medieval Welsh from Footsore and I did back the Footsore Outremer kickstarter ... oh look shiny

More details on the blog https://valleyboyinnz.wordpress.com/2023/04/30/crusaders-saladin-el-cid-normans-all-mixed-up-somehow/

This is what happens when you paint and collect with no discipline and the "oh look shiny" attraction takes over

(https://i.postimg.cc/3JtjJCqz/DSC05332.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhmLdgMx)
What started with an intent to collect 2 armies to wargame the Crusades has taken a few odd twists and turns and is again all over the place

It all started with a visit to the Salute show many years ago and a visit to the then Musketeer Miniatures trade stand (now Footsore Miniatures). I just loved the look of their Arab cavalry and bought a few units
(https://i.postimg.cc/jqGYw15N/DSC05301.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z0FMXV6K)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L4qMsSH2/DSC05300.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNk76BpR)
Musketeer Miniatures Light and Heavy Cavalry - now Footsore

(https://i.postimg.cc/4NVkz170/DSC05302.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tpd4xgcj)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBZTR596/DSC05315.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NyDK3hGk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/020vTfkw/DSC05322.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHt6YvsL)

There's a mix of MM Ghulams and Blacktree Design Cavalry and Camelry and Perry Miniatures get in on the act
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxRG0Js7/DSC05269.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYL01Hsk)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fL1WbTpS/DSC05319.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0Md1Wx89)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fL05TRSp/DSC05268.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFT05jnw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SsJHjLbD/DSC05305.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k6PTpb4b)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fLhDBJsf/DSC05266.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKTpJ1rv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VsCHzDjv/DSC05267.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TBh0Vbx)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nc1ntffn/DSC05265.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KR46nVYW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YqWPB6ck/DSC05259.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3d31gDJb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/15QK2RTt/DSC05280.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JtpJB8RV)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rFwDKvRj/DSC05281.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K4CGWpN3)

I decided to add some Gripping Beast Plastic Arab cavalry and Foot

(https://i.postimg.cc/RZ7s0s6M/DSC05299.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9Dft8BYS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRk90f1V/DSC05288.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d7xWmfM4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k5NkkMFv/DSC05289.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5H07zVrX)

(https://i.postimg.cc/q7BPHVbf/DSC05306.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/873KL3gw)

I just couldn't help it....

Deus Vult lol
(https://i.postimg.cc/g0TDTVFF/DSC05278.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJ0cJS8v)

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8k0nm6b/DSC05260.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tsTzcQ63)

What started out as a Crusader army
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgSrvv2Z/DSC05286.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhJSqdmm)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Sx0jPPRf/DSC05298.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HV2pcBQr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QxWY2xjK/DSC05297.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJkG842m)

got hijacked by a bunch of Normans on tour..

(https://i.postimg.cc/cLtpsBZh/DSC05324.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/18PCB68V)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k5rkDRgm/DSC05325.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Yv3Xs9Fn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dQCknyKg/DSC05275.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLgjjLFx)

who then contrived to add a Norman Fort from Grand Manner (with 2 added scratchbuilt lengths) taking it from Outremer & Spain into Sicily

(https://i.postimg.cc/MHkYWzp9/DSC05279.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0J4jXW4)

(https://i.postimg.cc/pdMwG58d/DSC05287.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0zZXrQVg)

thereby adding the possibility of a future scrap with Saxons and Footsore Welsh (in the painting queue)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7L4RM88G/DSC05293.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bZ6Lp5vp)

I'm no longer sure where this is going really but as usual its all ovrer the place!
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 30 April 2023, 09:38:55 AM: Nothing wrong with 'shiny' and these certainly look the part 8)
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: rumacara on 30 April 2023, 11:27:06 AM: I would like to have that "shiny" collection at home. :)
Besides, the best collection we can have is what gives us pleasure. ;)
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: Atheling on 30 April 2023, 12:05:34 PM: This is one of the best 11th CE Spanish/North African collections I've seen. Just fantastic stuff :-* :-* :-*

Yes it helps that it's one of my favourite "periods", but the scale and splendor of the project really shines through.
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: commissarmoody on 30 April 2023, 09:16:17 PM: Looks great! :o
What was the audio book that inspired your change in project?
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: MaleGriffin on 30 April 2023, 10:42:44 PM: Absolutely FANTASTIC! Gorgeous terrain! Magnificent figures! Brilliant, simply brilliant!
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: Plynkes on 30 April 2023, 10:56:29 PM: Chapeau bas!

Also,

Charlton Heston
put his vest on.
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: LouieN on 01 May 2023, 03:09:08 AM: That is very epic. Great work
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: mweaver on 01 May 2023, 04:06:55 AM: :o

That's a lot of horsie-boys. I approve.

Looking at those pictures of your stunning collection, "valleyboy has a Ill- disciplined brush" was not my first thought.

-Michael
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: valleyboy on 01 May 2023, 04:53:48 AM: Thanks for the kind comments gents, its a collection that's grown over many years, it may have started with purchases in salute 2011 I think.
@ Michael my brush is ill disciplined because it seems to wander off from one period to another but it does keep me productive
@ Commisarmoody - can't recall I just listen to so many audiobooks as I paint - I think it may have been "The Borgias" by Paul Strathern but I wouldn't swear to it
@ Darrell - your blog has often been a source of inspiration mate!
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: levied troop on 01 May 2023, 07:05:58 AM: Beautiful collection - and the Norman adventures in Italy/Sicily are a fascinating campaign.
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: Freddy on 01 May 2023, 09:10:43 AM: Great looking figures and terrain- diorama quality battle!
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: Orctrader on 01 May 2023, 10:08:27 AM: Brilliant! What a display. :o
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: blacksoilbill on 01 May 2023, 11:16:33 AM: That is a splendid collection!
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: Marine0846 on 01 May 2023, 04:12:21 PM: A really great collection of figures and terrain. :-*
I wish I had your talents for painting.
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: valleyboy on 06 August 2023, 09:55:34 AM: Thanks all. Victrix Normans are such lovely figures
A box of 60 foot goes a long way! So good I've just bought more cavalry and a pack of the new crossbowmen
more on the blog https://wordpress.com/post/valleyboyinnz.wordpress.com/1878

(https://i.postimg.cc/TYgnHjgM/DSC05935.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BXZ8jKmM)
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Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: peachey_c on 06 August 2023, 02:44:11 PM: These are fantastic :)
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: valleyboy on 07 August 2023, 07:30:03 AM: Thanks they are nicely posed and go a long way, some bases need trimming though for 25mm rounds
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: Corso on 11 August 2023, 12:56:05 PM: Superb stuff - an impressive array of miniatures!
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: LouieN on 11 August 2023, 06:41:11 PM: The units are very impressive. Great painting and basing
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: valleyboy on 11 August 2023, 09:10:00 PM: Thank you
I've bought a few more bits in the interim, more Artizan Arab cavalry and Black Guard, some Reconquista designs camelry and command figures along with Victrix Norman cavalry and crossbowmen though at the moment I'm painting Spanish for the Italian Wars!
Title: Re: Valleyboy's wanderings, Crusaders,Arabs & Charlton Heston meets Norman in Sicily
Post by: Frostie on 24 August 2023, 09:00:14 AM: Very nice looking table and wonderful figures