From RossM: 15mm Crusaders (27 points)

Here is the first of a few posts of finished items for the end of this years AHPC.

A small addition in both numbers of figures and points, however every little counts. These are part of a second DBA sized army that has been getting painted over the last 12 months to boost this towards an ADLG army. 

The figures are from the Gladiator Miniatures Crusaders range and paint well. 

The colours reflect the Knights of Jerusalem, although I haven't been able to find any suitable decals in 15mm scale for their shields. It's the shape of the cross that is causing the issue. 

The knights and sergeants never may the painting table this time round...

In terms of points, this works out as:

11 x 15mm infantry - 22 points

1 x 15mm cavalry - 4 points

1 x 15mm horse casualty - 1 point

Sub-total 27 points

Running total 147 points (59% of 250 revised total and 20% of 750 original)

Stay safe and paint.

Ross

From Millsy:

Lovely work on these Gladiator Games minis Ross. I've painted a few and found them difficult for a number of reasons but you've really proved how good they can look treated right.

Speaking as a fellow crusader who hand painted a bunch of Knights of Jerusalem heraldry in 28mm a couple of Challenges ago, I'd encourage you to try free handing the heraldry. It's all straight lines and dots and looks better en masse anyway. It's easier than you might think and certainly not as daunting as a Maltese cross.