To be honest, looking at the name for number seven below I really can’t make it out. Is it John De Belloows? Well whether it is or not that’s what my latest knight in my Footsore Baron’s War army is called.
There are several designs here that I like, and some may well show up on future miniatures and posts, but the first time I looked at this chart I was attracted to number seven and thought I’d give it a go.
I wouldn’t describe my depiction as spot on but as a first freehand attempt of this design I’ll settle for it. I may do it again at some point but with so many design options I rather like the idea of each knight being different.
Time ran out for me this week so I didn’t get as much done as I wanted, specifically a group shot of what I have done to date. Unfortunately the next few weeks look like I will be up to my eyes and I may even struggle to get much painting done so for now I’ve just added that task to my list!
Is it just me or was life in lockdown so much easier?
Images of Sir John below.
TIM
The Imperfect Modeller 
These knights have been fantastic! Great period, great sculpts and definately great painting!
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Thank you. It is a great period as you say and the figures are good to paint which is always and added bonus. 🙂
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Very nice, Dave! 🙂 The shield’s come out well!
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Thanks John. It was a little tedious at times but I got there eventually! 🙂
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That shield has come out exceptionally well, I think that’s your best to date!
Cheers Roger.
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Thanks Roger. My main aim is to try to make each one individual and I think I’m getting there slowly. 🙂
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Excellent work on the Knight and freehand TIM.
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Thanks Dave. With each one I’m getting a lttle more confident with my freehand but there plenty of designs I won’t be tackling for a long time yet. 🙂
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Loks great. all his knight buddies and enemies will recognize that heraldry.
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Thank you. With a shield like that he is definitely a marked man! 🙂
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Another great model – really well done
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Thank you, much appreciated. 🙂
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More excellent work, and the freehand emblem on his shield is outstanding!
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Cheers mate, glad you like it. 🙂
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That shield’s come out really well – could be the best one yet. 🙂
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Thank you. I’m pleased with how it came out but it was easier to do than the last one which helped. 🙂
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Very nice- you’ve done a fine job on the shield.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Thanks Pete. 🙂
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I like the white and black scheme on this one and the shield is unsurprisingly excellent as well!
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Thanks Kuribo, glad you like him. 🙂
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Oh nice one man. The shield is super impressive.
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Cheers matey. 🙂
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Some great free hand there mate, well done. And I know what you mean about life being eaier in lockdown!
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Thank you. Yea, since lockdown eased I think life has become manic for lots of us in different ways.
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Great work again Dave. The raven looks spot on.
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Cheers Steve. 🙂
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Excellent – cracking job on that shield fella!
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Thanks Alex. 🙂
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Lovely painting. I’m not sure if it’s coincidence, the way you’ve painted it or convergent evolution but the face plate looks a lot like an ice hockey mask.
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Thank you. I hadn’t looked at it that way when I painted it but yes, it does look like a hockey mask. A popular medieval game I believe! 😉
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The shield looks excellent, your freehand is impressive. Belloows…a possible derivative of bellows, maybe he was a long winded fellow, happy to hear himself talk.
Lockdown was much easier. While I missed being able to meet up with people, with the invitations to socialise now become a little overwhelming, I do miss the easy “excuse” to stay home and “just do my own thing”.
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Thank you. I do love freehand work even if it doesn’t always work out. Just makes a commercial figure more personal. There was never a better time than lockdown for the hobby! 😉
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Nice one Dave, like the lads have said, great freehand.
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Thanks Pat. 🙂
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Ditto on the shield, but greater praise on the research and the pushing of yourself to new freehand heights. Wonderful – again!
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Cheers Mark. Some freehand is proving easier than anticipated but there are plenty of things I can’t get my head around. The main thing is it’s fun trying. 🙂
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