6 Army DBA Crusades project

[paulr]

Thanks for the pics FK

but not the reminder

[paulr]

I have decided to go ahead with this project

Unfortunately using figures from another manufacturer

I will be using figures from 13 different ranges while Pendraken only has 3-4 applicable ranges as yet

I will be using the one true scale

Thanks again for your assistance FK

[FierceKitty]

You are a model of courtesy! I'll be delighted if I can help in any other way. Hep! Deus vult!

[DanJ]

Have you considered other rules to DBA?

I can recommend SAGA Crescent and Cross for a really good game with Crusaders and Saracens using completely different tactical doctrines because of the very different battle boards.

I use a combination of Pendraken and Old Glory figures.

[Techno]

Thank goodness for that.

For a moment I thought you meant those were 6mm figures.

Those are belting ! 

Cheers - Phil

[Steve J]

I too thought 6mm initially! But what a cracking looking army/warband you've painted

[paulr]

Very impressive DanJ, where did you get the flags for the Saracens? I'm also interested in any colour references you may have

My group already play DBMM so are familiar with the DBx rule sets so it will make slotting in occasional games easier

I have started a new thread to follow the progress of this project here, http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,14686.0.html

[DanJ]

Hi Paul,

All the flags are from Little Bigmen Studio.  I use 15mm flags and 25mm Lance pennons from the Norman, Crusader Islamic and Byzantine ranges.

It doesn't seem to matter that the flags are for 15mm figures, they look fine on the table which is the main thing, and as we know flags come in all shapes and sizes.

As for painting guides I make up most of them, based on inspiration from as many sources as I can find, Ospreys are a good starting point for most combatants.  Apart from the military orders I genraly try and keep away from uniforms for this period, although I do tend to do batches of figures in the general colour scheme so a couple of stands of knights, one or two of men at arms and a few bases of infantry will be painted in the same type of colours and patterns to indicate feudal alegence.

The film 'Kingdom of Heaven' is a visual delight and a great source of ideas, just ignore the history.

[paulr]

Thanks Dan