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Saturday, April 11, 2015

Spanish Jinetes for SAGA

Locally, we're starting a Crescent and Cross campaign and I don't have time to paint a new warband. I painted these fellows to help proxy my mounted Normans as a Spanish warband until can I paint up another 24 mounted warriors.  They're also my submission for The Tapestry's SAGA painting competition.
These Gripping Beast figures pull double duty as Bretons and Norman warriors.  Make that triple duty now that they're greenstuffed for a reconquista look. To offset the limited poses, I bent some arms.  Now that I think about it, I could have greenstuffed tassles on the shields.  Maybe next batch!

My photos turned out a bit better than usual thanks to a new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. It gets great marks for its controls and low light pictures (read: gaming hall or table). I'm quite happy with it the first time out.  

That's it for my SAGA painting until I finish the monster Punic Wars project.  The ancient Spanish army is well under way and then lastly come the Carthaginians.  If you have a minute, click over to The Tapestry and have a look at all the lovely SAGA painting in their forum. It's tucked under the thread "SAGA painting competition 2015."  A poll for voting will be posted after 5:00 tonight.  And now for me, back to the painting table!
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  1. DeanMApril 11, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Great looking "multi-purpose" troops, Monty. I've used my old Normans as 1st Crusades knights.

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    1. MontyApril 11, 2015 at 6:07 PM

      Thanks Dean! If I had the time, I'd paint separate Norman, Breton, Strathclyde and Spanish warbands. I don't so I have to cheat a little.

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  2. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)April 11, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Very nice Monty! An excellent period as well!

    Christopher

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    1. MontyApril 11, 2015 at 6:08 PM

      Christopher, I was looking for some inspiration and saw your El Cid painting. The words "fantastic" and "inspirational" spring to mind.

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  3. Michal DwarfCryptApril 11, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Fantastic work Monty! Your SAGA's minis are amazing!

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    1. MontyApril 11, 2015 at 6:09 PM

      Thanks Michal, your SAGA painting has been a treat to follow!

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  4. PhilApril 11, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Excellent 'Saga's work' Monty, well done!

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  5. thefrenchjesterApril 11, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Monty,
    you're on all the fronts !
    painter and photographer!
    congratulations for the Spanish bombs!

    all the best.

    Gilles

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    1. MontyApril 11, 2015 at 6:10 PM

      Thanks Gilles and I'm reminded of the saying "Jack of all trades, master of none.? Still, we must try!

      And I caught that reference to The Clash.

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    2. thefrenchjesterApril 11, 2015 at 6:42 PM

      thanks for the saying monty, as Frenchman, I only know very few English or American saying ( I really must learn more of them;-)) to avoid any mistake when I send messages.
      I count on you to be my teacher, Mate.


      All the best.

      Gilles

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  6. Paul WApril 11, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful work! A great way to get the most out of your figures too, very clever. They will look right at home in several different armies. Good luck for the competition, I'll be sure to check it out.

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    1. MontyApril 11, 2015 at 6:11 PM

      Thanks Paul, I figure I can tuck them into the back line when I'm running something other than Spanish!

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  7. flyingshedpainting serviceApril 11, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Awesome, love the tight palette.

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    1. MontyApril 11, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      Thanks Shed and I see we're painting the same period, opposite sides! Nicely done.

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  8. MillsyApril 11, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    Nice work mate. The red/yellow palette is very evocative.

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    1. MontyApril 11, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      Thanks Millsy, red and yellow is a sharp combo!

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  9. Evan HughesApril 11, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Job's a good 'un!

    Striking stuff, Monty, and as well-executed as ever. Well done!

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    1. MontyApril 12, 2015 at 8:50 AM

      Thanks Evan! Now I need to go and watch El Cid.

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  10. Jonathan FreitagApril 11, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Great start, Monty! A few hundred more and you will be able to field an Impetvs army!

    Quite photogenic. I like them!

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    1. MontyApril 12, 2015 at 8:51 AM

      Thanks Jonathan! I have 50ish mounted Normans so that is a possibility. ;-)

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  11. NateApril 11, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    lovely work mate

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  12. fireymonkeyboyApril 12, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Looks good. You're really falling down the SAGA hole, huh?

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    1. MontyApril 12, 2015 at 8:53 AM

      Marcus! It is the most popular historical game in town. Monthly tournaments, a large and growing FB page, campaign about to get under way. Yea, I'm in deep!

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  13. BrentApril 12, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Very nice, Monty. These will be an excellent add to the community. I like the color combination, and the your detail modifications to the figures works really well.
    Brent

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    1. MontyApril 12, 2015 at 4:19 PM

      Thanks Brent, I appreciate that. I can't wait to give them a spin! Maybe Wednesday?

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    2. BrentApril 13, 2015 at 7:55 AM

      You bet. I'm bringing Kilij Arslan - Iberia against Rum!

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  14. The KiwiApril 12, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Top job on those Monty. Really good. Would be a pleasure to see them on a games table. cheers

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  15. HobbyworkerApril 13, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    That is a great looking cavalry unit.

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  16. Jonas MApril 13, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    Very nice indeed! Those small conversions work a treat.

    Love the period too – it's on my "some day ..."-list.

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  17. Moiterei_1984April 13, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Amazing brush work once again! Those patterned shields look just fabulous. Regarding your tremendous output of high class wargamers candy I keep asking myself if you actually sleep at night..

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  18. Ray RousellApril 13, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Really nice work Monty, I've got a unit exactly like these!!

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  19. DalaupprorApril 16, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Indeed exellent paintwork Monty!!!

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  20. BaconfatApril 26, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    They look great; beautiful colors. My green stuff is broken, I seem to be only able to make worms and snakes.

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