Real life seems to have gotten in the way of gaming and painting of late, the Outremer Campaign is hopefully a way of driving activity and clearing the never ending queue.
I have had this model of Richard the Lionheart tucked away for a number of months, the perfect model to ease myself back in this month. A cracking model full of character from Footsore Miniatures.
My leaning is towards the Third Crusade (1189-1192), where he led Christian forces against the Muslim leader Saladin. Motivated by religious fervour and the loss of Jerusalem to Saladin in 1187, Richard joined forces with other European leaders, including Philip II of France and Frederick I of the Holy Roman Empire 1, perfect if I wanted to create a multi player campaign with competing factions.
I have gone for the Hollywood Red, perfect for the siege of Acre or the Battle of Arsuf. Can miniature Richard capture Jerusalem we shall see?
Outstanding work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill
DeleteExcellent work
ReplyDeleteCheers Neil, thanks for stopping by.
DeleteA really nice figure and excellently painted too, Stu!
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith a useful addition to the Christian forces, the shield decals really save an age. :-)
DeleteVery nice figures and paint job Stu:).
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve, got to ease myself back in after a couple of weeks away.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful brushwork Stuart!
ReplyDeleteHe looks beaut in both forms. I can understand you 'cheating' with the shield. Woulda been tricky!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, James