The horses in this case are Christian heavy cavalry. The courses are the battlefields of Spain.
Now, few are likely surprised that a battery of Reconquista games would not spark thoughts of fielding more units for the 28mm Reconquista project. That is too easy. Of course it did. As I formulated a plan of action to bring Zallaqah to the table, I pawed through The Lead Pile to see what could be dug up. I knew I still had some leftovers from earlier excavations. How many? Quite a handful, I thought. Well, 15 heavy cavalry were dug out and brought to the surface for inspection.
A few more heavy Christian cavalry remain to bring to the surface for a later dig. Perhaps enough for another command stand or two?
All of these cavalry are the HUGE Black Tree Design figures bought many, many years ago when BTD service was reliable and prices cheap. Ah, for the good old days! How many years ago? Receipts show that my last orders placed were in 2017. That was a long time ago.
Anyway, on to the parade of three heavy cavalry units of five figures each. Maybe they will see action in an upcoming game?
A couple of handfuls of BTD Christian infantry were extracted from the strata so these 24 fellas might show up sometime soon.
Very finely turned out Jonathan. It is a shame that BTD has become synonymous with shocking customer service.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil! Yes, it is a shame about the unreliability of BTD.
DeleteThey are most excellent additions to your medieval collection John - excellent figures beautifully painted (and based!)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith!
DeleteVery nice figures there which make for nice units too:). Gosh, I remember BTD from way back when, at a time I was still gaming in 28mm! Such as shame that they went downhill as from memory, they had some really nice offerings:(.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, BTD has some very nice ranges of figures. I especially liked the Ancients, Warriors of Islam, and WWII ranges.
DeleteBTD fairly recently announced they were improving delivery and clearing backlogs....
ReplyDeleteLets just say the announcement was met with some scepticism....
Shame really as they did / do some nice figures.
Neil
Well, I will need to see plenty of evidence of a return to good standing! My last order in 2017 ended in a PayPal dispute for non-delivery of goods.
DeleteVery nice, I have painted hundreds if not a couple of thousand horses in my time and I still do not like it although I have my own 'quick' method these days. It works for the old three foot rule.
ReplyDeleteI used to absolutely hate painting tack but now I have come to terms with it.
DeleteExcellent looking cavalry Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal!
DeleteI have quite a few BTD minis in my collection too Jon, TBH I'm amazed they're still around? Great painting though!
ReplyDeleteThanks! BTD figures feature in several of my 28mm collections. I used to get great service from BTD USA and then it went to pot in 2017. I have not ordered since.
DeleteNice work as always Jon. Are most of your Reconquista armies BTD?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anthony! Yes, most of this collection is made up of BTD figures. Quick calculations show about 80% of both foot and horse are BTD figures. More than I expected.
DeleteLovely looking units Jon, very nicely painted and based. It is a real pity BTD are so unreliable as they have some great ranges of figures, very tempting but the service is that poor that the temptation is easily ignored!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yeah, I have several of their ranges within my collections. It is too bad reliability has gone down the tubes.
DeleteThose heavy cavalry look suitably menacing, along with being very nicely painted.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter! They are huge too.
DeleteThey are lovely figures Jonathan and beautifully done. I have only read all the usual comments about BTD figures but never actually seen any, and they are lovely sculpts. Remind me a little of the dearly departed Renegade in terms of heft and style.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence! BTD horses are HUGE and fit nicely with HUGE Renegade horses. You have a good eye.
DeleteBeen a bit since I last dropped by. Good to see you're still steaming along both with your hobby and blogging about it too!
ReplyDeleteYour knights look great mate. Like how they aren't overly ornate.
BTD were indeed great years ago. Haven't ordered in a long time and have read of bad service - too bad.
Hope all is well in the Northwest sir.
Dai! Long time no see! Hope all is well with you. All is well in the PNW. Glad you like my heavy horsemen!
DeleteLovely work on these Jonathan
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neil!
DeleteWonderful figures Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteWhile BTD may have bad service at least "Lead Pile Inc" provides fast delivery, cheap prices, and an excellent selection of figures. 😊
Thanks, Ben, and you are exactly right! The Lead Pile comes through.
DeleteLovely work Jonathan, but I am astonished that you still have figures in your queue from eight years ago!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark! I have figures aging more than eight years in The Lead Pile. The Pile is massive, and I do not paint as quickly as you.
DeleteTo be brutally honest, Ive still got figures in the queue from the 1970s, theyre mostly primed now, well mostly!
DeleteBest Iain
You have me beat! My oldest are probably purchased in the ‘90s.
DeleteFine job on the figures.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe!
DeleteBrilliant work on the cavalry, Jonathan. A fine addition to an superb looking collection.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Richard!
DeleteWhat a splendid addition to the Christian host! Hopefully the stout-hearted infantry are following on soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, David! The infantry should be following up soon (ish).
DeleteSplendid looking cavalry, rapidly excecuted too! All my BTD figures came through a third party and were especially cheap, lovely sculpts though!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain! Yeah, I like the BTD figures a lot too.
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