In an effort to bolster the mounted arm of the Wars of the Roses project, a couple of boxes of Perry Miniatures' mounted knights have been stuck together and painted. The first unit of eight to trot out from the painting desk are these fellows.
Although mostly covered head to toe in armor, one or two of the horsemen sport the livery of Clifford. More units, of similar nature, should be emerging from the workbench soon. Sticking them together takes time, for sure, but the process was not too onerous. There will be no dread in tackling even more.
Winter, here, in the Pacific Northwest has been relatively mild with only one noteworthy storm dumping seven inches of snow back in January. Unless the region gets dragged back into winter that means cycling weather approaches earlier than expected.
Taking advantage of, perhaps, an early sighting of spring, I wrapped up and headed out for a short ride on the last day of February. While I ought to go back to my cycling log to confirm, this might be the earliest I have braved the cold weather in a long time. Perhaps I am hardier in my old age?
Beautiful looking cavalry Jonathan! Have to used this box for my 15th Teutonic Order Knights.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal! It is a useful box as are many of the Perry plastic boxes.
DeleteLovely work Jon, but these days, I don't fancy the thought of sticking mulitpart miniatures together, unlike some 20 years ago when it seemed more appealing! Good to see you able to get out and about on your bike. Here the weather has just been so wet and gloomy, bar a short spell of Spring this week, that it's just not conducive to getting out on the bike and enjoying oneself:(.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, finally outside on the bike for an enjoyable change from cycling indoors. Hope your weather turns soon. I know that you have had a very wet winter.
DeleteGood to see the cavalry have arrived.
ReplyDeleteCavalry always show up just in time!
DeleteThey look beautiful Jonathan. How many parts were there to each figure? Head and two arms, or were they fiddlier than that? Great work on them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lawrence! Typically, only one arm and weapon choice, head, and body. Not too bad. Sticking armor on the horse is a different matter, though.
DeleteThose mounted knights look superb
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neil!
DeleteVery nice, the unit of 8 looks just right.
ReplyDeleteEight fit nicely into the photo box too!
DeleteComing out of my hobby coma to engage again. Still have 18" of snow on the ground in these parts, but finally getting some melt. Encouraging to see signs of thaw in your post (a helpful metaphor, indeed).
ReplyDeleteEd, not much snow here, this year. The summer will likely be hot and very dry. Hope to see you fully engaged from your winter hibernation.
DeleteVery nice π
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jim!
DeleteNice work on the mounted knights Jon and the weather seems to be reasonable for the time of year in your neck of the woods, too.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Keith! Weather is better than expected. Tulips are popping up in the garden.
DeleteGreat looking Cavalry Jon. Good to see you've beem back out on your bike.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! Being back out on the bike is good. I never get the same level of workout and traffic avoidance as cycling indoors.
DeleteVery nice unit of cavalry Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteI notice that the tuffs of grass on the bases seem to mimic the tufts of grass on the side of the road in your first bike photo. Some unconscious inspiration perhaps?π
Thank you! Resemblance of the tufts to Real Life scenery is purely coincidental. Or is it?
DeleteLovely figures and l enjoyed seeing out and about where you are.
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Thank you, Alan! This is good country to be out and about.
DeleteLovely looking knights, Jonathan. I've yet to tackle my box of Perry knights. Perhaps this will inspire me to at least stick them together.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The speed at which you have been mustering units out, one box should be quick work for you.
DeleteVery nice Knights, something I've always avoided doing as it all looks far too complicated! Our daffodils are out too and the unceasing rain does seem to be letting up a bit.
ReplyDeleteNot as complicated as the process first seems. One can get into a rhythm quite easily. Daffodils are first to pop up here too although I have not seen any yet.
DeleteA finely turned out unit of tin men there Jonathan. Nice outdoor photos thank you for putting them up I was beginning to forget what clear blue sky looked like over hereπ
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil, but these are plastic men. When you need a jolt of blue sky, let me know!
DeleteNice work Jon, the knights look great. I keep thinking about the WoTR but too many other projects at the moment
ReplyDeleteThanks! At the speed at which you paint, you will hardly break stride by adding one more period.
DeleteLovely and very purposeful looking mounted men-at-arms there, Jon. Enjoy the cycling… (and a very British addendum would be …”and watch out for the pot holes” π).
ReplyDeleteThank you, Martin! Potholes are a global Northern Hemisphere problem, I reckon. One of our unofficial seasons is, “road construction” season and it runs from May through October.
DeleteVery nice men-at-arms, Jon. All bays, it appears. I hope to see your take on a grey (gray) in the next batch - I'm sure it will be better than mine. Clifford has local interest here, as the Bolling family from Bradford were Clifford retainers. Good to see views of the Washington countryside. Maybe the Spokane waterfalls next time?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anthony! Most of my horseflesh are in various shades of brown or red brown. I will toss in a gray and you can judge how I did. Interesting tidbit about Clifford. With weather improving, a shot of the falls is not too far off when I next make my way north. Much less water roaring over them this year.
DeleteLovely Men at Arms Jonathan…
ReplyDeleteSticking plastic figures can be a bit of a task… but the end results are worth it…
Nice to see there are blue skies somewhere π
All the best. Aly
Thank you, Aly! Yes, there are blue skies somewhere!
DeleteNice painting Jonathan, even if you made them Cliffords....;-)
ReplyDeleteIt must be nice to be able to get out and about in the sunshine - a rare commodity in parts of the UK!
Neil
Thanks! Well, I had the foot retinue. Having a mild winter was a nice change of pace here. We will pay for it this summer, I expect.
DeleteLovely perry plastic knights, theyre what Im using for my Italian wars, Italian men at arms, nice and quick to assemble I find, very well designed, lovely finish on these chaps! Glad to hear youre riding again, I hope to start running again ehen I get home, we will see!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks! I agree that the models are well designed. Are you away on business again?
DeleteNo, just finished a contract so nipping away with my wife for two weeks for a break!
DeleteBest Iain
Good for you!
DeleteThose cavalry are a fetching sight. Wouldn't want them thundering down on my position.
ReplyDeleteWeather here is heading into a silly heat already, fully a month or more early than typical. Not good for our Summer scorchers I think.
Thanks, Dai! On the Northern California front, I cannot believe that temps are already reaching into the 80s. You may have a very hot summer, indeed!
DeleteI must admit, as a Yorkshire-based Brit, the idea of a country where the weather at the start of March can predict the nature of summer is very odd. Predicting the weather at the end of March would be an act of faith.
ReplyDeleteWe are an odd lot over here! In the Pacific Northwest, a very low winter snowpack leads to a very dry summer with threat of wildfires increased several fold. Wildfires are a real threat in the dry, hot months whether manmade or natural. Check back in August and see if the region is not choked with smoke from wildfires.
DeleteIt may surprise you that Yorkshire has a problem with wildfires. Ours are moorland fires, though. Very difficult to put out if the fire gets into the peat.
DeleteWith all of your rain, a wildfire problem is surprising.
DeleteLovely knights. Nothing better then a charge of lances and steal. Perfectly painted and arranged on the bases.
ReplyDeleteThank you! More knights to come.
DeleteFine additions there to the Wars of the Roses collection!
ReplyDeleteThank you, David! Not as nice as your work but, for me, they will do.
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