Heading Overseas with the Baron’s War
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About the Project
Painting up all the figures for the Baron's War: Outremer.
Related Game: The Barons' War
Related Company: Footsore Miniatures and Games
Related Genre: Historical
This Project is Active
Mounted Sergeants
I had completely forgotten that there were a pair of mounted sergeants in the Outremer range, so I hadn’t quite managed to get all the Hospitallers done after all. I gave these two slightly more colourful attire than the full brothers of the order, but trying to keep it more restrained comparative to the Islamic forces.
Islamic Archers II
Another six archers finished, following the same approach as in the last post. Quite a colourful end result, but with a degree of coherency across all 12 figures.
Islamic Archers
With the Hospitallers done, it’s time to break out the colours for the Islamic forces. I had a look at quite a few pictures and paintings, and got a sense that I could pretty much get away with whatever colours I wanted, as long as they leaned towards being bright.
For these archers, I did my usual thing for non-uniformed troops – pick 3-4 colours, varying which item of clothing got painted with each colour, whilst keeping equipment like quivers and bows consistent. I think it provides some degree of coherency without uniformity.
Turcopole Guide
Another one of my favourites from the range, and marking the start of breaking out the brighter coloured paints.
The Holy Relic
A nice little set with a priest, a Holy Relic and an armed pilgrim guard. The first two might see some use beyond Outremer - the priest in particular has a pose that calls out for some supernatural shenanigans like the Silver Bayonet.
Knight Commander and Gonfalonier
The Knight Commander is one of my favourite models in the Outremer range. The standard bearer (gonfalonier) is his trusted second in command, ready to take charge if he falls in battle
As is usual for the Baron's War range, there are mounted and on foot versions of the characters.
Completed Knight HospitallersMore Mounted Hospitallers
Another three Knights Hospitaller done. I had a week away on holiday, so found a bit more enthusiasm for finishing the black on these chaps after some time away from the painting table. A nice reminder that a break is sometimes just what you need to make progress.
Mounted Hospitallers
Just finished up the first batch of the mounted counterparts to the foot knights. Almost getting bored of painting black now, but very happy I didn’t go for the white of the Templars, as I would probably be struggling even more. Luckily, there’s not many more knightly order figures left now – a few more mounted Knights plus some characters.
