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Creative => Customs Gallery => Topic started by: Erik on February 11, 2012, 11:44:39

Title: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: Erik on February 11, 2012, 11:44:39

Hi all!
As several members here have already (and truthfully!) pointed out the balance between "knights" and "men-at-arms" or "soldiers" in storebought sets mostly is waaaaaaaaaaaay off, so I've "customized" my own men-at arms for my "Griffion" knights, using parts from the "conquistador" special.The colours on the arms and legs went perfectly with the heraldic colours on the flags and shields, so...
I hope you like them! :)

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: Giorginetto on February 11, 2012, 12:44:46

Excellent work. I always though the ' Griffion' heraldry and colors/ design is one of the very best playmobil has ever created . They should have kept it along with the 3666/3888 heraldry and the yellow dragons  and keep these for the new sets rather than bring new heraldry every 6 months .

I hope you build a massive army of Griffions, i think its worth focusing on one heraldry and build an army of it . Just dont get obsessed with it as some of us have gone down that rabbit hole ...... and there is no coming back  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 :loco: :loco: :loco: :loco:

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: conniefrere on February 11, 2012, 12:45:17

They look great! :)

Now I'm gonna check out the difference between man-at-arms, soldiers etc.

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: Wolf Knight on February 11, 2012, 14:29:42

These looks great Erik!! Very clever use of the legs form the latest conquistador special!
You also gave me a chance to look up the definition of the man-at-arm again, which I had forgoten : a medieval cavalryman supplied with heavy arms or a heavily armed and usually mounted soldier.

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: tahra on February 11, 2012, 17:13:07

Those look great Erik!

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: playmofire on February 11, 2012, 17:21:43

Very nice cusotms, Erik.

Mediaeval Englsih armies were built around the "lance".  This didn't refer to the weapon but to a military unit.  A lance consisted of a knight and his squire plus 5 or 6 supporters, men-at-arms or archers, for example, or a mixture of these.

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: tahra on February 11, 2012, 17:23:55

Quote from: playmofire on February 11, 2012, 17:21:43

Mediaeval Englsih armies were built around the "lance".  This didn't refer to the weapon but to a military unit.  A lance consisted of a knight and his squire plus 5 or 6 supporters, men-at-arms or archers, for example, or a mixture of these.

Thanks :)  Though I don't think I'll be able to gather that many around each knight..

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: cowabounga on February 11, 2012, 19:36:12

Nice customs Erik! Now, I've got to show you mine, but they're in a tub (or two), so it won't be today! I used  brown torsos too, I had loads after popping many many Arab warrior specials!  ;D
Best,
Arnaud

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: Justindo on February 13, 2012, 18:09:39

Good looking customs, Erik.  I've always liked this heraldry, which is more than I can say for many of Playmobil's heraldic designs.

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: grangel on February 14, 2012, 22:31:48

Great job!!!
You have managed to find the best color combination for that heraldry!!!
I will "steal" your idea my friend.
Marvelous!

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: Erik on February 14, 2012, 22:33:08

Quote from: grangel on February 14, 2012, 22:31:48

Great job!!!
You have managed to find the best color combination for that heraldry!!!
I will "steal" your idea my friend.
Marvelous!

You're more than welcome to!!! :)

Title: Re: "Griffion" knights' men-at-arms.
Post by: grangel on February 14, 2012, 23:03:25

Quote from: Erik on February 14, 2012, 22:33:08

You're more than welcome to!!! :)

Appreciated!!

I have already dismantled my 5 conquistadors klickies and i will buy another ten of them tomorrow!!

Thanks my friend !!