Repainted the kit after repositioning the arms and some other parts. Not bad for a kit originally made in 1958. Plus I only paid $5, plus $6 shipping for it. Wanted to add it to the other knight kits I already have. Just need to get the "Blue Knight of Milan" figures someday.
The armor is based upon several different suits from the mid-to-late 16th C.
Below, left to right: "Gold Knight of Nice", 28mm Perry WotR figure; "Black Knight of Nurnburg", "Silver Knight of Augsburg", and the "Red Knight of Vienna".
Also picked up a 1/15th AWI cannon kit from ebay. Hope to use it with a Verlinden 120mm figure that has a pose with an arm leaning on something - maybe a cannon barrel. We'll see, if not, it's another cheap kit to work on for it's own sake. It's partially built, but all the parts appear to be present.
Still scheduled to host a Mycenae Lion Gate skirmish game next Saturday using One-Hour Ancient & Medieval Skirmish Wargames. Until next time, thanks for checking out the blog, and wishing you all the best.
Fine armor work, Dean! You are finding some interesting kits on eBay.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan! Yes, I sometimes lapse into my collecting persona on ebay. Must be the weather :) Warmest regards Dean
DeleteLovely work on the knight Dean….the kind of paint scheme I might be able to work on ?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt! Yes, I actually ended up brushing on Vallejo Gun Metal over a coat of sprayed on Silver because the sprayed on color looked too bright. I then used a black ink/wash for the detailed. Looks okay at arms length in the display cabinet. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteCool looking knight Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Christopher! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThat was an incredibly quick turnaround Dean - even by your speedy standards! The knight looks great, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking knight and the cannon looks interesting!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain