Saturday, March 29, 2014

Reconquista Heavy Foot

After a week away from the painting desk due to travel, I had some time at the end of the work week to return to the brushes and pots of paint.  First unit to muster off the painting desk is a twelve figure stand of Black Tree Design armored infantry for the Reconquista project.

These twelve warriors comprise one Impetvs stand and will be used as either Spanish or Mercenary heavy infantry.  They will likely see action on both sides of the gaming table.  BTD figures from the Warriors of Island and 2nd Crusade range are very nicely sculpted.  Covered nearly head to toe in mail, these chaps can be ready for battle quite quickly.  In fact, a second unit of twelve is on the painting table in a repeat performance.  After a long week away, it is gratifying to be able to push out a unit to get back into the swing of production.     
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  1. El GregoMarch 29, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    Very nice.

    Are those tufts on the base, or loose static grass? Either way, it looks good.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 29, 2014 at 7:03 PM

      Thanks! The vegetation clumps are Silflor tufts from Scenic Express.

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  2. PaulalbaMarch 29, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    very nice Jonathan, there is always 1 joker in a unit. All the rest taking cover behind their shields and 1 opening himself up to arrows, god help him!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 29, 2014 at 7:05 PM

      Thanks, Paul! Perhaps, he is drawing fire towards himself to allow his comrades to close?

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  3. DeanMMarch 29, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Very nice spearmen - and as Paul pointed out, always one in the bunch :)

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 29, 2014 at 7:05 PM

      Thanks, Dean! Yes, these is always AT LEAST one in every bunch...

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  4. Phil CMarch 29, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Great looking miniatures and unit Jonathan, the flocking of the base looks cool as well.... its obvious :o) the poor guy with raised sword and shield got the short straw and he's outraged! :o)

    cheers,

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 29, 2014 at 7:42 PM

      Thanks, Phil! I thought he was the leader making some Grand Gesture...probably right before being potted by several arrows. Maybe that should be "Grand Jester" rather than "Grand Gesture?"

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    2. Phil CMarch 29, 2014 at 9:53 PM

      :o)

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  5. GonsalvoMarch 29, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    A fine addition to the project, Jon!

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  6. PhilMarch 30, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    A beautiful unit Jonathan, love your work on the base and the colors...The sound of the horn will bring them to victory!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 30, 2014 at 7:02 AM

      Thanks, Phil! I hope they will see victory on the battlefield!

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  7. MontyMarch 30, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Lovely painting! I do like figures that can pull double duty.

    Last week you were on the road? Nothing slows you down!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 30, 2014 at 11:07 AM

      Monty, I was in D.C. from the 21-27 attending a conference. I will be sharing a few photos of the tourist spots sometime later.

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  8. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)March 30, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    These look great Jonathan!

    Christopher

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  9. DartfrogMarch 30, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    Another great unit. The guy on the right is just trying to get you to take a close up.

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