Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Thursday 18 October 2012

Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen

Having returned from hols I have a host of autumn projects lined up - an air force (more correctly 2) of 1/144 Eastern front aircraft, a full blown converted lancer regiment (or two...) , some old school shineyness AWI, old school shiney Naploeonics as well. However I still have a few outstanding "just cause I fancied" them purchases from Salute as well - and here we have one.

A rather fine figure from Testudo miniatures in Italy (I got them from PD miniatures , but the thier website seems to have gone so not sure if available direct in the UK any more)from their personalities set for the battle of Tannenburg. He was a bitch to put together lots of fiddly bits He has separate, sword, dagger, lance ,mace, helmet feathers and shield, the cape is a two piece affair which in the end i soldered together using the big soldering gun. But worth the effort in the end



It was a very good figure to paint with the challenge of the white barding and the billowing cape being fun!

Anyway he is the first of an occasional series of Teutonic Knights

Hoping to get a cowboy game or several in coming up too!
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22 comments:

  1. TamsinP18 October 2012 at 12:39

    lovely looking knight Dave :)

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  2. DeanM18 October 2012 at 15:06

    Very nice figure, wonderful painting & basing. I like the flowing cape too. Best, Dean

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    1. DaveD18 October 2012 at 18:13

      Thanks - that was a bit a work i have to say

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  3. Juan Mancheño18 October 2012 at 18:11

    Very nice figure. You have done a lot of work with it!

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  4. Willie Anderson18 October 2012 at 19:13

    well worth the hassle!

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  5. Michael Awdry18 October 2012 at 19:37

    What a cracker Dave, just glad I didn't see it at Salute as it would have been added to my lead pile.

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    1. DaveD19 October 2012 at 08:09

      er yes... i have another 5 of his "friends" to do as well

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  6. fireymonkeyboy18 October 2012 at 23:18

    That's spiffy! Nice job on the white.

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  7. The Kiwi19 October 2012 at 01:19

    Looks good. White I find such a tricky colour to work with.
    cheers

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  8. Ray Rousell19 October 2012 at 05:50

    Excellent painting Dave!

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  9. DaveD19 October 2012 at 08:10

    thanks Ray!

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  10. JayCan.Blogspot.com19 October 2012 at 14:12

    You are a big inspiration for me about your Painting etc

    maybe you have a look to my blog http://j-w-p.blogspot.co.at/

    Im Michael an ex Games Workshop Employe and now startet a Painting Blog...maybe you find something interesting

    would be an honor to see you arround

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  11. Silver Whistle19 October 2012 at 21:33

    Superb painting and basing on this little gem.

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  12. Curt24 October 2012 at 18:42

    Wow, that is a bunch of parts! Nonetheless, he came off brilliantly. Great work on the heraldry, pennant, plumes, etc!

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    1. DaveD25 October 2012 at 07:48

      cheers Curt - yes he was a little complicated!

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  13. john de terre neuve27 October 2012 at 13:00

    Beautiful figure, well worth the work.

    John

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