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Saturday, March 4, 2017

BTD Reconquista Heavy Foot

While a number of cavalry units for the 28mm Reconquista project has cantered off the painting desk in the last several months, not many foot have mustered up for service.  Given that recent lopsided attention, one twelve figure stand of heavy infantry are readied for duty.
These figures are BTD from their excellent Warriors of Islam range.  A variety of foot were gathered for this unit wearing a mix of armor and weapons.  While I am not pleased with my work on the shield designs, at arms length on the table, only the swatches of color will stand out.  I am tempted to redo the shields but for now, they will stand as they are.  These are definitely warriors funded at their own expense with few concerns for quality control.  This stand will see action either as Spanish  Christians or mercenaries fighting for Islam. 
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28 comments:

  1. Michal DwarfCryptMarch 4, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    Fantastic unit! Must have for my Reconquista project (after Moors)
    greetings

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 4, 2017 at 7:19 AM

      Thanks, Michal! I am sure yours will be beautiful.

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  2. PhilMarch 4, 2017 at 12:21 AM

    What a great looking unit Jonathan, I like the painting and basing...a lot!

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  3. MSFoyMarch 4, 2017 at 1:04 AM

    Lovely work - inspirational. I think the shields are terrific btw - if you think you can improve on them then go ahead, but they look just right to me.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 4, 2017 at 7:21 AM

      Thanks, Tony! On the shields, good enough for you is quite good enough for me! I appreciate the support!

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  4. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)March 4, 2017 at 3:45 AM

    Excellent looking unit Jonathan!

    Christopher

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  5. RodMarch 4, 2017 at 6:26 AM

    That's some excellent work Jonathan!

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  6. AHuntMarch 4, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    Great stuff! I really like this project. I've been slowly collecting an Arab army and have been looking at your stuff for inspiration.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 5, 2017 at 6:26 AM

      Thanks, Aaron! Glad my little project can provide inspiration for your own!

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  7. rct75001March 4, 2017 at 1:11 PM

    Damn your quick Jonathan. These are very nice and I do like and admire the work on the handpainted shields.
    Richard

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 5, 2017 at 6:28 AM

      Thanks, Richard! I find the predominately earth tones and armor paint very quickly. Glad you like the shields.

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  8. Mark StrachanMarch 4, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    That is a superb lookng unit Jonathan.

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  9. PaulalbaMarch 4, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    Very interesting mix Jonathan, nice unit!

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  10. OliMarch 5, 2017 at 2:41 AM

    Really great paint job on those figures, a impressive unit

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 5, 2017 at 6:29 AM

      Very much appreciated, Oli! BIG pike block coming up soon from me.

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  11. RogMarch 5, 2017 at 4:01 AM

    Fantastic unit!! San Tiago!!!! :D Cheers!

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  12. caveadsum1471March 5, 2017 at 4:21 AM

    Great looking infantry and I think the shields are fine, change them if you want to but I think they work well.
    Best Iain

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 5, 2017 at 6:32 AM

      Thanks, Iain! I will leave the shields as they are. Gives them a bit of 'homespun' appearance.

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  13. GonsalvoMarch 6, 2017 at 5:30 AM

    A fine, if indeed somewhat motley, looking crew. I too concur with the shields. Leave 'em as is!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagMarch 6, 2017 at 5:39 AM

      Your concurrence is appreciated! Glad you like my motley crew.

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  14. Ray RousellMarch 13, 2017 at 12:28 AM

    Nothing wrong with the shields Jonathan, not every soldier had an ornately decorated shield.

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