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Saturday, 1 March 2014

RP No 155 Knights Templer Casualty



This is my entry into the Casualty bonus round in Curt's Painting Challenge, I hoped I was in with a chance of atop 3 placing with this entry, but looking at the quality of others entries I've no chance. Michael Awdry has stolen the show once again with a simply fantastic entry, its quite sickening really!!!!


Just brilliant stuff!
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My Crusader figure is made by Old Glory and is a 12th Century Crusader. I originally undercoated him and the rest of the pack for last years Challenge, but they never made it to the table. So when I had to pick out a casualty figure to paint up, this was my first thought. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. I toyed with the idea of painting him as a Knights Hospitaller all in black, but chose a white coated Templar instead, but he could be any Crusader Knight really. The arrows are all homemade and were a right pain to make, especially with these little sausage fingers!!! I found the flag online and thought it added a nice flash of detail and colour to the figure, I tried to glue it in place so it looked like he had just let go of the pole, which can only really be visible in the pic below.
So if you haven't already get on over to Curt's blog here and caste your vote or votes on which figures you think are the best, but you've only got until Saturday night, so you better hurry!!!










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81 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag1 March 2014 at 03:07

    Outstanding vignette, Ray! Your knight is about to get a mouthful of dirt.

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    1. Ray Rousell3 March 2014 at 04:49

      I don't fancy his chances, not with that big sticky thing poking out of his chest!

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  2. Paul O'G1 March 2014 at 04:22

    Fantatsically dynamic entry mate - well done indeed

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  3. Gothridge Manor1 March 2014 at 05:02

    What a great looking mini. Well done Ray.

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  4. DeanM1 March 2014 at 05:08

    Excellent movement on this falling casualty, Ray. It really shows the moment of impact - the Templar will likely be eating dust in a second. Best, Dean

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    1. Ray Rousell3 March 2014 at 19:35

      He probably won't get a chance to taste it though!!

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  5. david bromley1 March 2014 at 05:26

    I voted for your crusader, I really liked the animation in him! It is really hard to select a few, I can't keep it down to three or five votes. I decided to vote by criteria of gaming, but the Ripper is a glorious piece that is very well done! It's bad enough that Ian did the nice Napoleonic trio!

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    1. Ray Rousell3 March 2014 at 19:39

      There were really nice figures in this round, Micheal's was quite excellent!

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  6. Unknown1 March 2014 at 05:53

    That was a stellar piece Ray. Last time I checked you were in the top four with this I think.

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  7. Prufrock1 March 2014 at 06:14

    That's fantastic work. Very lifelike. Just like me on the pushbike after a shandy too many ;-)

    Cheers,
    Aaron

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  8. Curt1 March 2014 at 06:34

    I love this vignette. Cracking work Ray! You got my vote.

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  9. DaveD1 March 2014 at 07:01

    A great piece Ray , you are right these rounds are tough!

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  10. Paul Foster1 March 2014 at 07:19

    Splendid work Ray.

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  11. Sander1 March 2014 at 07:25

    Ray, while mister Awdry's entry is a well deserved, if gruesome, winner indeed; your entry is full of dynamic action and great painting and a great work of careful composition as well!

    Great stuff cheers Sander

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  12. The Happy Whisk1 March 2014 at 07:32

    I like what you painted and that flag is pretty darn cool.

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  13. Rodger1 March 2014 at 08:02

    Fantastic model Ray. Very nice!

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  14. Clint1 March 2014 at 08:04

    Very nice Ray.

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  15. Dalauppror1 March 2014 at 08:17

    :) Splendid work on the crusader, you have realy caught him in the action, lovely design and paint work !!!

    Best regards Michael

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  16. Phil1 March 2014 at 08:27

    Excellent work Ray!

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  17. Jay1 March 2014 at 08:32

    Nice painting, Ray.

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  18. Schedler Vincent 1 March 2014 at 08:35

    Great vignette Ray .
    Cheers .

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  19. Simon Quinton 1 March 2014 at 09:05

    Thats still a great entry painted very well and its a very dynamic pose.

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  20. danny1 March 2014 at 10:30

    Hola
    Fantástico,la escena del caballero tiene un gran movimiento
    un saludo

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  21. Scottswargaming1 March 2014 at 10:35

    Very nice work Ray. Its tough to pull off such a dynamic action in a static pose. You've made a grand job of it.

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  22. Silver Whistle1 March 2014 at 11:08

    Great painting and very dynamic. Excellent job on the weathering on the flag as well.

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    1. Ray Rousell3 March 2014 at 20:50

      Most of the weathering actually came on the flag Pat, but I did add my own as well!

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  23. Remco1 March 2014 at 11:21

    Fantastic, you are a price winer in my eyes!
    Cool base, figure, paintwork.
    My compliments!

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  24. jmilesr1 March 2014 at 12:10

    Really nice work Ray - I thought this was one of the best submissions in the casualty round

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  25. GaryA1 March 2014 at 12:21

    Don't knock yourself Ray, it's a very nicely done figure.

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  26. Alex J. Cavanaugh1 March 2014 at 13:14

    Ray, it's still an awesome paint job! Be proud of it.

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  27. DEZMOND1 March 2014 at 13:18

    I like your entry, Ray, it has movement and a story to tell

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  28. Moiterei_19841 March 2014 at 14:06

    Splendid work on the knight, Ray. The posture is great as is your painting.

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  29. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)1 March 2014 at 15:05

    Ohh that looks like it's going to hurt! Very nicely done on him Ray!

    Christopher

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    1. Ray Rousell3 March 2014 at 20:59

      I don't suppose the arrows in his chest did him any favours either!

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  30. Monty1 March 2014 at 15:16

    Very impressive, Ray ;)

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  31. Zabadak1 March 2014 at 15:37

    It really is a great vignette, but you're up against some stiff opposition

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  32. Unknown1 March 2014 at 19:52

    Nice work sir.

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  33. Mad Padre1 March 2014 at 22:14

    I love the movement in your piece, Ray. I am sure he is saying the Frankish equivalent of "Oh bugger!".

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  34. Willie Anderson2 March 2014 at 01:51

    Cracking job Ray

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  35. PanzerKaput2 March 2014 at 09:08

    That is a lovely marker actually vignette but Michael's one is just so, wow.

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  37. D42 March 2014 at 20:10

    I mean yours are great and all but.. holy cow

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  38. Gael Ridire/Irish Knight3 March 2014 at 01:33

    You continue to amaze me! What talent.

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  40. Ray Rousell3 March 2014 at 21:24

    Thanks Gary! :0)

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  41. Elsie Amata5 March 2014 at 13:17

    Homemade arrows. Damn, you're talented Ray. I feel for the horse. Poor guy.

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  42. Anonymous6 March 2014 at 08:34

    Ray if it is any consolation, I thought it looked great!

    I had great hopes to at least get a honorable mention this round, but the competition is really fierce!

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  43. David6 March 2014 at 22:11

    Great stuff!!

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  44. peter7 March 2014 at 20:41

    Great work full of action! Like it Ray!

    Greetings
    Peter

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  45. Chris C.17 March 2014 at 22:37

    That's gotta hurt!

    Looks great though!

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