WIP Critique Teutonic Knight from Mike Blank

[marta]

I bought a mini yesterday (@Bolton show - cheers to everyone I've met there).
And now I'm rushing to start working on it before I lose all my enthusiasm.
The plan is to finish it in time for the show in Crew (this year, not 2026;p) which is a tall order for me and my painting speed.
So I'm publishing first photos here to maybe keep myself in check.

I haven't decided on the colour scheme yet, though. (I have 3 90mm crusaders that will be painted white, black, and red, so I don't really mind for this little fella).
I'm thinking red tunic and black cloak maybe?

What do you think?


cheers

eM

 

[VerSacrum]

The garb of an initiated Ritterbruder was white with a black cross. The garment/cloak, called camilis , would also be white with black cross.
A grand master would additionally wear a golden cross with eagle and, depending on the time, also his personal coat of arms. This "worldly" practice was forbidden in the mid 14th century.
The Order had "guest" knights who would aid them in crusade, so theoretically you could paint it up as anything you wish, but considering he wears the cloak of an initiated, high ranking member under his hood I would use the classic black/white scheme and the hood in a complimentary colour like red.


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[Briggsy]

Beautiful figure, from Mike Blank what else could it be. Looking forward to seeing this progress, this year!

Cheers Simon

 

[Malkie]

A beautiful little figure, a good paint job will really bring this to life.

Malkie

 

[BRAN]

Good choice of figurine, I will follow with pleasure.

 

[marta]

The garb of an initiated Ritterbruder was white with a black cross. The garment/cloak, called camilis , would also be white with black cross.
A grand master would additionally wear a golden cross with eagle and, depending on the time, also his personal coat of arms. This "worldly" practice was forbidden in the mid 14th century.
The Order had "guest" knights who would aid them in crusade, so theoretically you could paint it up as anything you wish, but considering he wears the cloak of an initiated, high ranking member under his hood I would use the classic black/white scheme and the hood in a complimentary colour like red.

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What about other colour combinations? I hardly think the grab he's wearing is only for one particular type of templar (or teutonic warrior, Ritterbruder or whatever). I believe it's universal enough for him to be painted in any other feudal colours, or am I wrong?

The white is still on the table of course, I'm just considering other options.

cheers
eM