'West' from StephenS: Crusading Knight
I
know, the 'West', such as it was in 1096, weren't the only team to be
fielding armoured men on horseback. Indeed, they weren't even the first
to launch a war of conquest in the name of religion. However, the
crusading knight with his shield and tunic adorned with the emblem of
his religion, is still a clear symbol of what most would consider to be
the 'West' at this point in history.
The model, a 28 mm figure from Gripping Beast, is a member of a military order commonly known as the 'Knights Templar'. The noble knight will serve in my crusading forces for SAGA and Lion Rampant.
I
had hoped to finish a whole unit of these guys, but a small logistical
error involving empty cans of spray undercoat, meant only one was able
to hit the painting table this weekend. Which turned out to be a good
thing, because even with one model to paint, it was still a close run
thing!
Cheers,
Steve
Very good work, Stephen - the horse and rider are both excellently rendered!
ReplyDeleteWell done Stephen! I have enjoyed seeing different crusade items in the Challenge, glad to see this as well. Excellent work.
ReplyDeleteExcellent paint job
ReplyDeleteGreat colours and the armour is also very good!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work.
ReplyDeleteNice work Stephen :)
ReplyDeleteLovely looking Crusader
ReplyDeleteVery nice Stephen - looking forward too seeing all your Crusaders deployed en mass at the club soon mate!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. cheers
ReplyDeleteGreat colours mate - he looks appropriately grimy and sandy!
ReplyDeleteI love the tones on the cloth!
ReplyDeleteA great looking Crusader Steve!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
That is a lovely looking Crusader, Stephen. I really like the yellowish linen colour you've achieved for his cloak and surtout.
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