The spears are about 70mm long, after I cut them down from the 100mm length I ordered. I needed 100mm to arm the Foundry Silver Shields I hope to start on next. These spears, or more specifically the spear points, are very nice; No need to hammer and file the tips. All of the spears are painted with spirals matching the knights' arms. They probably look more like going to a tournament than war, but it will do.
I also added a unit standard to the Szekler Light Cavalry unit too. I downloaded the design off of the Wiki page on Szeklers (aka Szekley). Yeah, I know - I'm quite the historical researcher!
Here's a photo of the entire Early-Holy Roman Empire Clerical Army - less oxen to pull the Carroccio.
Truly great looking figs Dean
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit taken aback by how beautiful that army is. It's glorious.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAllen
I have been watching the recruitment of this army with great interest. Very inspiring.
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von Peter himself
Thank you, honored guests. Warm Regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteSpectacular show my friend!!!! Amazing miniatures, well done!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely marvelous ! Congratulations !
ReplyDeleteJean-Baptiste
ENVY , is all I can say....
ReplyDeleteFantastic looking troops! Not sure I could bring myself to paint spirals on spears... the waggon is a creat centrepiece.
ReplyDeleteSimon
Beautiful army you there!!
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Christopher
Eye candy for sure, Dean. Beautiful work
ReplyDeleteThe knights really are spectacular - a great looking army and with the wagon - very innovative. Isn't it fun painting the 'barber's pole' lances? Great result!
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Doc
Fantastic work Dean, great looking army.
ReplyDeleteHey Dean! Wow, what a fab looking army you have. Well done in this project.
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Helen
Oh man... look at that spears!!
ReplyDeleteProbably the BEST medieval army I´ve ever see. Great work!
I have to agree with all these good chaps. An absolutely superb army.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the great comments. I appreciate them a lot. Now it remains to be seen how they will perform on the "battlefield." Warm Regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking army. That is great stuff all put together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful figs as always Dean. I am a huge fan of the Northstar spears. They're so easy to use and the points are so perfect (I have the scars to prove it.)
ReplyDeleteWonderful figures - as for how they will perform on the table top I can only envision very well as your opponent will be too distracted looking at your troops to concentrate on playing!
ReplyDeleteHow do you paint the "barber poles" on the lances - is it freehand or do you use a guide - they look fantastic
Miles
Miles:
ReplyDeleteThanks; the spirals were done free-hand. It was my first time doing it, and wasn't sure how hard it would be. It wasn't too bad. The spears not being tapered may have helped. I painted on side with diagonal stripes - then turned the spear and continued the stripes until they connected. Mind you, there was a bit of correction, but not so bad to restart. Try and error is the best way to describe the effort. Regards, Dean
You did a fabulous paint job!
ReplyDeleteDang it Dean! I've only got the chain mail painted on my knights and sergeants... A long way to go to be anywhere near yours. Great work!
ReplyDeleteToo superb too tempting - sigh.
ReplyDeleteI really should stop visiting your blog before i get to finish my current project...
*leaves to charge paypal-account*
Regards,
Schrumpfkopf
Can't believe I missed these 1st time round. They are really stunning.
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Paul
Beautifully done!
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