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Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Coat of Arms of De Brian, Crusader Miniatures

As with the Wyville figure, details of which can be found (here) this model doesn't actually represent anyone in particular but the coat of arms are based on floor tiles discovered at Shaftsbury Abbey.


De Brian
Arms: Azure, three piles conjoined in base or

Elizabeth, daughter of sir Guy De Brian married Hugh, the son of Hugh Courtney, second Earl of Devon. He was the owner of the East and East Coker in Somerset.



Again I removed the tail from the horse to give a more accurate historical representation of a mounted knight.

 I have to admit that I'm not overly keen on this particular model of the horse and as a result I didn't spend too much time and effort painting it. In retrospect I should have painted the heraldic pattern on the caparison as well as on the figures surcoat but I'm not going to add any more to it now.
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20 comments:

  1. Phil8 July 2014 at 14:02

    Excellent work, love the mix of blue and yellow!

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    1. Ubique Matt8 July 2014 at 16:55

      Thank you Phil, it is a very simple and effective colour combination, one I'm sure I'll use again.

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  2. MarkG8 July 2014 at 14:08

    Nice work. This one is my favourite so far, probably because of the understated design.

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    1. Ubique Matt8 July 2014 at 16:58

      Thanks Mark, simplicity in heraldic designs is often the visually most attractive.

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  3. Smillie8 July 2014 at 14:39

    top brush work!

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  4. captain arjun8 July 2014 at 15:16

    I think your technique for highlighting the blue is very effective. I'm quite impressed with your Knight series.

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    1. Ubique Matt8 July 2014 at 17:00

      Thanks Arjun, it was a technique that developed as a way of highlighting the difference between flesh and material.

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  5. Ray Rousell8 July 2014 at 20:56

    Nice painting, love the shield!

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  6. Whisperin Al8 July 2014 at 21:55

    Fantastic work!

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  7. Evan Hughes8 July 2014 at 23:18

    The hat's still not back on yet...
    : )
    Really enjoying these figs and the way you've finished them, Matt, really good stuff!

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    1. Ubique Matt9 July 2014 at 10:35

      Think its safe to put your hat back on now Evan.

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  8. Millsy9 July 2014 at 02:25

    Superb work mate!

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  9. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)9 July 2014 at 10:34

    He looks great and I really like the shade of blue!

    Christopher

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    1. Ubique Matt9 July 2014 at 10:40

      Thanks Christopher, the blue is one of the old Citadel Foundation paints (one of the best products GW produced - i.e. so obviously they then decide to stop making it). I'm not looking forward to the time when it eventually runs out.

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  10. Juan Mancheño15 July 2014 at 14:26

    Very nice painting work! That blue colour is wonderful.

    Sadly, GW is used to delete their best products from their catalogue...

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    1. Ubique Matt15 July 2014 at 15:45

      Thanks Juan,

      It seems to be company policy, they even discontinued their playing mat, another great product no longer available.

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