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Author Topic: Fridericus Redivivus: Impetus in 15mm [UP 19.11.12, p. 4]  (Read 10283 times)

Offline Mad Doc Morris

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Fridericus Redivivus: Impetus in 15mm [UP 19.11.12, p. 4]
« on: May 25, 2012, 06:12:01 PM »

Hi all!
I've just started the latest army project on my blog, and hopefully you don't mind if I promote it here. Knowing myself I need every bit of cheering (and critical comments if you must ;D) in order to get this done. The plan is to build up a Medieval army in 15mm to be used with the (Basic) Impetus rules. It's themed on a young lad's Italian adventure, namely Konradin's campaign to reconquer the kingdom of Sicily in 1267 to 1268.

After an introduction, the first actual miniatures have been posted. And, of course, I had to start with an iconic image: the knights!


I will add to this further bases as we go along, and - if you wish - will post condensed updates here. For a bit more detail and different shots you can always refer to my blog. There's also a dedicated project page, where I'm going to collect all the entries.

Anyway, thanks for watching! :)
« Last Edit: November 19, 2012, 07:49:42 PM by Mad Doc Morris »

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2012, 01:35:41 PM »
Very nice looking unit

Best regards Michael

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2012, 10:44:39 PM »
Lovely unit and damn fine painting ... :-*

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2012, 10:49:08 PM »
Lovely paint job. Superbly vibrant colours, especially for 15s.  :-*
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Offline Mad Doc Morris

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP 29/05/12]
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2012, 07:27:35 PM »
Okay, seemingly just a few interested, but all the more: Thank you! 8)
Here's the next unit. Less splendid, I know. But where's noble light, there have to be lowly footmen as well. So, come the archers:



More views on the blog. Thanks for watching. :)

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP 29/05/12]
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2012, 08:36:35 PM »
Very nice indeed,a lot of work went into getting those Knights looking so good I should think, and the basing especially for yon lowly peasants is excellent.  :)

Offline Engel

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP 29/05/12]
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2012, 10:58:21 PM »
Those are some nice archers but those knights realy stand out. Great work and keep em comming... :D

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP 29/05/12]
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2012, 05:39:43 AM »
both units shown here are very nice, different lighting and background make a huge difference, though

Offline Mad Doc Morris

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP June 2]
« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2012, 10:36:13 AM »
Many thanks for your comments, gents. Please keep them coming, so that morale stays at a high level. :)
Italian mercenaries joining the party today:



More pictures and yaking, as always, on the blog. Thanks for watching!

PS: Note on lighting: For some weird reason I like the structured background better than the (admittedly, photoshopped) purely white one. It makes photos appear somewhat dark, but it gives a more natural feel. So, I'll probably stay with that.

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP June 2]
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2012, 10:55:35 AM »
Gorgeous, Mad Doc!

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP June 2]
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2012, 12:18:13 PM »
Jesus Jones, they're a bit good :o
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Offline CyberAlien312

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP June 2]
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2012, 01:10:03 PM »
Those minis look splendid! Well done!
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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP June 2]
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2012, 05:50:02 AM »
Just fine, Doc, 15mm and that painting quality, impressive, my friend!

But for God's sake, why suddenly 15mm?

Offline War In 15MM

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP June 2]
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2012, 05:51:56 AM »
Beautiful painting.

Offline Mad Doc Morris

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Re: Fridericus Redivivus: An army project [UP June 2]
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2012, 09:32:03 AM »
Thanks all for your comments! :)

Prof, actually, it's not all of a sudden. Since I've pondered the idea of using smaller scales for at least over a year now. The first outing was a blog post dating from the 1st of March 2011. My reasoning boils down to an increasing lack of time, space and money. I'm simply not in a position to amass armies in 28mm, and at the same time I don't want to be limited to just skirmish games. And, truth be told, smaller scales can be a lot of fun, too. ;)

 

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