Wednesday 28 December 2016

From AledC: Inshallah - Crusader Muslims for Deus Vult (60 Points)

Hey everyone, here goes my first steps into the Challenge. Thanks everyone for having me!


My main aim for the challenge is to get my Crusades period Muslim army up and going for Deus Vult. So, for my first submission, I present 12 Spearmen (Gripping Beast Plastics). I'll have 96 (hopefully) by the end, as well as 24 Archers and somewhere between 24 and 48 Cavalry or various sorts. I like the way this first batch turned out, I was getting nervous just before we started because I hadn't done any test models.



On top of that, there is a nice selection of casualty figures that I have to paint up and some Commanders. That has me set for my goal points (and some) but, I also plan on painting up the beginnings of a Men of Minas Tirith force for Dragon Rampant and a few other bits and bobs I have about the place.



Or at least, that's what I hope I can get around to painting. First 60 points down, more to go!
Once again Thanks for having me I hope I can post regularly. 

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Another newcomer, excellent! Welcome to the Painting Challenge Aled!

These spearmen look very nice. I like the counterpoint of the coloured headgear and shields against the drab clothing. I also admire your grouped basing - it gives a nice diorama feel to the unit.

I look forward to seeing more of this army emerge from your paint desk Aled!


27 comments:

  1. Those GB plastics are pretty versatile - very nice work, Aled, I look forward to seeing more of your army!

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  2. Welcome to the madness.

    Nice work. I can see these being used in any number of projects.

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  3. Welcome aboard Aled, love the work on the spearmen and look forward to seeing the army develope

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  4. Good day mate! Very nice first entry, keep 'em coming!

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  5. They look lovely mate, I look forward to hopefully seeing them hit the table in the future!

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  6. Good job mate. They shall fall like wheat before my (miniature's) blades but shall do so in style :)

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  7. They are nice, welcome along.

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  8. Welcome to the madhouse Aled - nice work on the Arab spearmen :)

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  9. Huzzah Aled! A great start to the Challenge for you.

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  10. Huzzah Aled! A great start to the Challenge for you.

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  11. Great looking Arabs, they look like useful sculpts byGB.
    Best Iain

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  12. Very nice work and welcome to the challenge

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  13. Welcome aboard Aled. Very nice looking spearmen. Love the shields.

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  14. Very nice work Aled. Looking forward to see all the stuff you have planned for the challenge.

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  15. A great debut to the Challenge. These troops look like a match for anything Christendom can throw against them. Well done.

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  16. It's nice to see these making their way to the painting table. I have a box en route so the inspiration is appreciated. Nice work!

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  17. Again a new guy comes along with some fine work. Thanks for joining in, I await your next entry :-)

    Ian

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  18. Great start! Looking forwards to seeing the rest of your force!

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  19. Nice beginning, Aled! Kudos on the sheild work too, something that is always very mixed in results for me, both transfers and freehand! ;)

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  20. Hi Aled! Welcome to the craziness of the Challenge! What a great submission to start off with. The muslims look terrific, and we're going to be in store for great things if your other submissions are as fine as this! Top work!

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