Friday, 17 April 2020

Black Guard : Al Andalus

After the game last weekend I felt motivated to get another Arab unit up and running. Some of you will remember I picked up a load second hand back in October I think. So I sifted through these and pulled out a mixture of figures. Some are GB others Artizan.

 I wanted mainly black but they needed some contrast and the Red was out having done the AWI british, this is sadly how I work pretty random really. These are based as per my other units in 6’s so they can play in a range of games. Although they have a range of different shields I thought the blue also gave some cohesion to the unit ?
This chap was based and undercoated so I got him painted up as well.
And for those interested I got out on my bike again today, despite the weirdness at the moment I just have to remember how lucky I am this shot is looking out over the Eden Valley towards the Pennines....and so few cars at the movement is great.

Keep painting, hopefully another virtual game tomorrow 🙂

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  1. MartinC17 April 2020 at 22:23

    these look great, big fan of random, inspirational, paint colours. Eden valley is lovely

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    1. Matt Crump18 April 2020 at 09:00

      Thanks Martin, sometimes I know what colours I am going to use others times I grab the next pot. ðŸĪŠ

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  2. Phil Robinson18 April 2020 at 00:22

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    1. Phil Robinson18 April 2020 at 08:50

      The blue compliments. the black robes really well. Nice work Matt.

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    2. Matt Crump18 April 2020 at 09:01

      Thanks Phil I quite liked your cryptic auto correct comment but......I guessed what you meant KBO as they say 😀

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  3. Jonathan Freitag18 April 2020 at 02:48

    Beautiful Black Guard and beautiful landscape! Shieldwork is especially fine. Glad to see you are still out on the bike. With a chance of rain and temps in mid-50sF on Saturday, I may be back in the garage on the trainer.

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    1. Matt Crump18 April 2020 at 09:03

      Thanks Jonathan hopefully back out this weekend if weather holds ðŸĪ”

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  4. Michal DwarfCrypt18 April 2020 at 04:30

    Excellent work!

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  5. David18 April 2020 at 06:13

    Very nice additions Matt! Decent landscape photo too.

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    1. Matt Crump18 April 2020 at 09:07

      Thanks David....the photo was really just a snap and it doesn’t do the Eden valley justice at all the back drop of the Pennines when in the sunshine is quite spectacular

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  6. Norm18 April 2020 at 06:30

    Very nicely done Matt. the question I am thinking is how can you get such lovely stuff out so quickly, but the question I will ask :-) is what sized bases are you using for the 6 figure arrangement?

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    1. Matt Crump18 April 2020 at 09:20

      Thanks Norm the bases are 60mm square, they don’t fit any particular convention but we’re chosen to be able to mix and match with my six man movement trays. I think I did post a picture ages ago. This basically gives me 18 man units or 12 man 7nits which have the same frontage. I quite like the six man size as shown above as there is enough space to make the unit slightly irregular in appearance. As to the speed of painting, I thin, the key elements of productivity for me in no particular order are. Having a designated space, having lots of projects on the go giving variety, I don’t fuss too much about detail, I have a standard style which I don’t change I get a real buzz from completing a unit.....😀

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  7. Phil18 April 2020 at 07:31

    Brilliant work Matt, most beautiful Black Guard...

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  8. Stuart S18 April 2020 at 08:22

    Great stuff Matt. Great to see how a game can stimulate that extra painting push.
    Cheers
    Stu

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  9. Michael Awdry18 April 2020 at 09:29

    They're a fearsome looking lot, lovely work Matt. Stunning view too.

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    1. Matt Crump20 April 2020 at 08:17

      Thanks Michael, really they were pretty quick and cheerful and I am just lucky I live somewhere beautiful 🙂

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  10. caveadsum147118 April 2020 at 14:29

    Lovely looking black guard, the blue works really well on the shields and I'm pretty much the same about colour, certainly when having irregular troops standing by on the painting tray! Great landscape shot too!
    Best Iain

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    1. Matt Crump20 April 2020 at 08:17

      Thanks Iain the good thing about the arabs is I have freedom to pick any colour scheme I fancy !

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  11. Aly Morrison18 April 2020 at 18:07

    Very nice Matt....
    I like the colour scheme...

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Matt Crump20 April 2020 at 08:19

      Thanks Aly nice to be use colours that don’t see much uasge

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  12. DeanM19 April 2020 at 16:54

    Really great looking Arabs, Matt. Nice new wheels too!

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    1. Matt Crump20 April 2020 at 08:20

      Thanks Dean, sadly or lucky for my bank balance whilst I did get some new tyres the bike isn’t too new ðŸĪ”

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  13. The Kiwi21 April 2020 at 02:54

    Really nice painting. I have managed many Bike rides in this strange time. Feels good to get back on the saddle and reconnect with the outdoor world.
    Cheers

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    1. Matt Crump21 April 2020 at 08:23

      Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment....yep I find sanctuary in painting soldiers and cycling 👍

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  14. rross21 April 2020 at 09:41

    These are great Matt - different shield shapes and sizes dont matter at all - these types of troops would have had no uniformity in any case I am sure! The mounted figure is excellent too

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