Wednesday 13 July 2011

25mm Nubian Spearmen, Spanish Reconquista


Today's post is once again one of my long hidden gems, dusted and photographed just to appear here for your viewing pleasure!! he he!
This unit of Nubian Spearmen was painted many moons ago and like the Black Guard in my previous post, have only made one miserable appearance on a wargaming table, which is such a shame, because in my opinion they look quite good, but I'm biased of course, as I painted most of them. Around ten of these figures were part of my bring and buy bargin at a Birmingham wargame show around 12 years ago. The figures are all from the excellent Gripping beast range. They are based on a picture in the Osprey book,  "The Armies of Islam 7th-10th century Men-at-arms No125. These and others make up my Moor army to oppose the infamous Charltono Hestona  El Cid.
Hope you like them!!!

Ray





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28 comments:

  1. Neil Scott13 July 2011 at 20:39

    Such a shame such lovely figures don't get on the gaming table more often. They look superb

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  2. The Happy Whisk13 July 2011 at 20:39

    Dusted, even. Wow. I am impressed.

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  3. The Angry Lurker13 July 2011 at 20:46

    Some of these are more of the ones I gave you aswell.

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  4. TS Hendrik13 July 2011 at 20:48

    Now those are seriously sharp.

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  5. Ray Rousell13 July 2011 at 20:48

    @Scotty - I really need to get my finger out!!
    @Whisk- Ta very much!
    @Orish - ha bloody ha!!!

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  6. Dan13 July 2011 at 22:55

    Those are some great looking figures

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  7. Bob Barnetson13 July 2011 at 22:58

    Nice colour pallette!

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  8. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)13 July 2011 at 23:01

    I really do like them! As a matter of fact when I'm finished with my Christian Reconquista project I'll then do a Moorish one as I really enjoy the period so much.

    Christopher

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  9. Chris C.13 July 2011 at 23:46

    Very nicely painted models. Are the flags your own work as well? They're really excellent too.

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  10. Ray Rousell13 July 2011 at 23:52

    Thanks to everyone for your comments!!!
    @Bard - Unfortunately I cannot claim fame for the flag, I think it came from Gripping Beast?? I just added some high/low light to it to make it stand out more.

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  11. Zombie14 July 2011 at 00:37

    those guys are expertly painted! :)

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  12. Dr. Willett's Workshop14 July 2011 at 06:58

    Nice unit, you did a great job, particularly like the shields.

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  13. BigLee14 July 2011 at 08:20

    Very nice

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  14. Zombie Ad14 July 2011 at 08:54

    Chartono Hestona! :)

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  15. Rodger14 July 2011 at 11:09

    Very nice unit Ray.

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  16. Porky14 July 2011 at 11:12

    Great models and I agree on the colour scheme. It's very effective. I'd have guessed the banner was one of yours too.

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  17. Melanie14 July 2011 at 14:11

    No need to be biased, because they look incredible!! Keep 'em coming!

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  18. Mr. Cactus14 July 2011 at 16:53

    Great paint job I like the brown and blue.

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  19. Paul´s Bods14 July 2011 at 19:03

    How many figs have you got!!!?
    Nice stuff mate...I like the fact that the bigger stuff comes with figs like the drummer.
    Cheers
    paul

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  20. Ray Rousell14 July 2011 at 19:59

    Loads!!!

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  21. mekelnborg16 July 2011 at 13:19

    I need to see that movie again, but if you are opposed to the great former president Charlton Heston then doesn't that make you something like Omar Sharif, and where exactly would that fit Sophia Loren into the picture?

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  22. Bart16 July 2011 at 17:42

    thats some sweet looking armor.

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  23. Greg9 June 2013 at 08:18

    Ray,
    Did a Google search for Moors infantry, and your stuff came up...wow another period you're kicking ass in! Great paint jobs on the two different foot units. I'm working on my Tangier 1683 - Donnybrook project. I'm painting a bunch of Artizan figures for my Moors.

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    1. Ray Rousell12 June 2013 at 00:58

      Glad you like them Greg, I can't even remember when i painted these guys, must be at least 13 yeras ago, I think I've used them once!!!!

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  24. Jonathan Freitag20 August 2013 at 04:31

    Very nice! I really like the blues tones on the padded jacket and the flag is superb. Is the flag one of your own creations? Do you have other Moorish flags in your flag arsenal?

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    1. Ray Rousell20 August 2013 at 04:46

      I'm afraid this is a flag I bought, If I remember correctly, because it was a long time ago, I bought this from Gripping Beast?? The only other Moorish flags I have I found online. I've not made any myself......yet?

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  25. Rog18 December 2014 at 09:54

    Very impressive figs! The flag is indeed very well chosen - it´s particularly beautiful!

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