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Author:  Nevinsrip [ Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:56 am ]
Post subject:  Cavalry Conversion Part 4 Men of the Border

All along the Gondorian-Rohan border villages and towns grew. The town peoples intermingled freely and after many centuries a new warrior was born to the Border people. The boys grew up to be Horse Lords, trained by the Rohan side. The Godorian relatives trained the boys in the discipline of War.They learned the ways of steel and Armour at an early age.
Thus mighty men who could fight like Gondorians while riding Rohan steeds came to be. If trouble arose on either side of the border, these were the men who answered the call. And woe to those who dared challenge them. Their Armour was thick, their swords of the finest quality and their
skill atop a Rohan steed was equal to any on the Riddermark . When Theoden's call came to gather his Rohirrim, the men on the Rohan side left to join their King. The men on the Gondor side quickly set out to aide in the defense of the White City. These were hard men, used to border battles with Orcs, Goblins and other foul creatures.
These riders were most welcome in the White City, as their reputation in battle was legendary.

These were made from Conquset mounted Normans usisng the un barderd hoses from a cople of boxes. The round shields were my idea to tie the Rohan side of things into the mix. While on some shields the White Tree was portrayed to show loyalty to Gondor. Carrying only their weapons and armour, these battle tested men arrived in time to fight in the crucial battle of the Third Age.

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Author:  Dorthonion [ Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:37 am ]
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Well, those look fantastic. You have created a well reasoned background for these troops - very plausible. could you get us a couple of close pics of individual minis - it doesn't have to be electronmicroscope close, just enough so we get a look at these in all their individual glory.
Nicely based and from what I can see, well painted - the shields stand out well.
Are you going to create a standard and a captain to lead them?

Author:  Dead Marsh Spectre [ Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:40 am ]
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Awesome again - love the shields!!!

Author:  Erunion [ Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:43 pm ]
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These are a nice looking unit. I particularly like the varied grasses on the bases.

Author:  Telchar [ Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:43 am ]
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Very nice, especially the White Tree symbol. Could I persuade you to tell me how made those?

Author:  FĂ«anor, the mighty elf [ Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:52 am ]
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Love it! Really like the idea of using those Norman Knights (I wanted to use them as Rohirrim myself). Fits very well with the story you made for them (which is, I think, very well in keeping with the books).
The painting looks excellent too!
So, what's next? Any foot conversions planned?

Author:  Sticky Fingersss [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:30 am ]
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The white tree looks really well on those shields.

Author:  Nevinsrip [ Mon Dec 24, 2012 7:45 am ]
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Here's the answers to some questions raised here. Sorry to take so long.

"Are you going to create a standard and a captain to lead them?
Yes, I am. Hopefully sometime early next year.

'Very nice, especially the White Tree symbol. Could I persuade you to tell me how made those
Simple enough. Use a "Paint" type program to make the right sized images.
Print, cut out and glue to the shields. Coat the shield with a good clear sealer. Dulcote that and that's it.

"So, what's next? Any foot conversions planned?
First will be a foot and mounted army, made from BTD figures and converted to another Fiefdom.
After that, comes some Dunlendings using WGF parts and pieces from their Vikings, Saxons and some Fireforge & Crusader parts.
After that? Who knows. I've got loads of ideas. And I am really enjoying this.

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