Finally was able to finish this unit as the deadline of mid September is getting closer. It's been hard to keep on track as I keep wanting to drift back into my ACW and start my Arabs for Impetus, but I'm trying to keep focused as time is getting short!
This is a unit of Jinetes who were arguably some of the best light cavalry in Europe during their time in history.
Since the nobles tended to join units of Caballeros I tried to place an emphasis on their status as less wealthy common men who either through preference or lack of monetary means served in the Jinetes. For this reason I left off adding flowing garments that were not modelled on and kept the shields plain and mostly unadorned. Like the rest of the army I kept a Moorish and Christian mix with them.
Even with the faster style I've found it's still difficult to paint cavalry in large amounts, but hey, only 3 more units to go.........gulp!
Miniature Company-Crusader, Artizan, Conquest Miniatures
Very nice unit, good work!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to see picturese of the project complete and your convention game.
Keep it up !
Best regards Dalauppror
Beautifully done. Love the wooden shields especially :)
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely Christopher.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to take them on over the tabletop one day mate.
Darrell.
Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteReally very nice work.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! Beautiful painting and models. Dean
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ReplyDeleteThank you gentlemen, I really appreciate the support!!:-)
@Darrell
Any chance that you'll be in France in September? I would be great if we could meet up there.
@Bill
Thank you and let me just say I'm chewing at the bit to paint some of your FANTASTIC Romano British and Arabs, but I need to finish a few things first....namely this very project!
Cheers
Christopher
Very, very nice work!!
ReplyDeleteMan that's one cool looking unit.
ReplyDeleteLove then! I am particularly fond of those horses. Very nice use of your faster painting method.
ReplyDeleteThank you guys for the kind comments and Doc I like your new avatar.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Great work. It's going to be a fantastic collection!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I must admit, Charlton Heston and El Cid is one of those movie greats... I have the WAB El Cid supplement and was tempted, but too many periods are already pulling me in all sorts of directions ( i completed your poll), and my WAB days appear to have dissappeared due to lack of local players, and I am looking to switch to Hail Caesar...
ReplyDeleteExcellent work, Christopher
ReplyDeleteSimply divine.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking unit. I wasn't too sure how the Conquest figures match in with Crusader and Artizan but they look just champion.
ReplyDeleteJust the best ever. If only they were on Impetus big bases ;) Just kidding. They look the business.
ReplyDelete@Everyone
ReplyDeleteReally, really appreciate all this kind support!
@ Scott
The WAB El Cid and Age of Arthur supplements are very well balanced are really worth playing. Both are by the same author btw. I recommend basing your armies so you can play both the WAB El Cid and Hail Caesar.
@Jet
Impetus has totally captured me and in September/October I plan on formally building armies for it rather then just cobbling together armies to play it. Stay tuned!:-)
Cheers
Christopher
Excellent work Christopher.
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Rafa" Archiduque "
You really did nail these. You've developed a very nice, distinct style all your own that I really like, and I bet looks amazing on a game table. Very well done.
ReplyDelete-Scott
Very nice work, I love the horses.
ReplyDeleteWhat paint colors are you using for your horses?
Not to beat a dead horse... but those look great!
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, beautiful work on these fine horsemen, well done.
ReplyDeleteHelen
Lovely unit, well done!
ReplyDeleteCurt
@Everyone
ReplyDeleteThanks folks, I really, really appreciate all the wonderful support!
@Iowa
They are all Foundry colours using various shades of brown mostly from their standard range.
Cheers
Christopher