Just got 5 new Mounted Crusaders (1 Viewer)

[mikemiller1955]

I just got 5 of the last eight pieces I need to finsh the K&C Medieval Crusader/Saracen series...

all mounted figures...

only need 3 more...yipeeeeeee...

then will beg fo new releases...hehehehe...

gonna take some pictures...

I just put the 1st photo (dueling), the cartoon version on my desktop wallpaper...

 

[Northgate Woods]

Michael mate,
You have to tell me why my morning cup of tea and crumpet is so much better with a Michael Miller dio. Whether it be K&C or JJD you start the day well for me. Keep 'em coming cobber. Also keep building those foam buildings. Your talent never ceases to amaze me.
Cheers Howard

 

[mikemiller1955]

Michael mate,
You have to tell me why my morning cup of tea and crumpet is so much better with a Michael Miller dio. Whether it be K&C or JJD you start the day well for me. Keep 'em coming cobber. Also keep building those foam buildings. Your talent never ceases to amaze me.
Cheers Howard

thank you Howard...gotta be honest though...I didn't build this piece...I wish I was that good...it's a Dept 56 piece that I just got today...I'm gonna take some pictures of my new Crusaders/Saracens and will use my building next...hehehe...

you will see a big difference in craftsmanship...

 

[Spitfrnd]

Nice Mike, congratulations on your reinforcements. I especially like the Saracen, I think those are some of the best K&C horses. I would rather not have so many gapping mouths but that seems to be a military sculptor thing that most of them just don't understand. This should give you some fine new diorama additions.

 

[mestell]

Real nice additions to your Crusader/Saracen collection Michael. Your use of the Dept 56 Caravansary Gate and walls look real good too. Gee, I wonder where I've seen that type of a display before . . .. All kidding aside, as we discussed last week, I knew you would like the Dept 56 items.
Looking forward to seeing the rest of them . . . . .
Mike

 

[Northgate Woods]

Bill mate,
K&C always sculpt great horses. As an old Lighthorseman my reason for the gapping mouths on the horses is due to fact that both riders are slowing their mounts and are pulling on the reins which in turn is pulling on the bit in the horse's mouth. True realism.
Cheers Howard

 

[thebritfarmer]

Very nice Michael.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Thank you Bill...Mike and Scott...

a few more if you guys don't mind...

I always take pictures of my new acquisitions...

 

[Spitfrnd]

Wow, that looks like a detached great helm. Can it be moved and place on the knights head?

 

[OzDigger]

Great pics Mike Is this guy the original 'Stormin' Norman'

 

[Mike97]

NICE pics Michael-as always. I'm a bit behind on the mounted Crusader line, but am ordering the Irish rider this weekend-that green and white looks cool.
mike

 

[mikemiller1955]

Wow, that looks like a detached great helm. Can it be moved and place on the knights head?

Bill...no...it's permanently attached...that's a great idea though...it would be nice if it was removeable...

 

[mikemiller1955]

Great pics Mike Is this guy the original 'Stormin' Norman'

Oooooooh yea Matt...

STORMIN NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF.....

larger than life...I loved this guy...a tough bastard...

 

[mikemiller1955]

NICE pics Michael-as always. I'm a bit behind on the mounted Crusader line, but am ordering the Irish rider this weekend-that green and white looks cool.
mike

Thanks Mike...I have been meaning to finsh my collection for a year now...the mounted figures were saved to last cause they are so pricey...but I'm trying to hurry up before anymore retire...

 

[mikemiller1955]

Thank you Mike (Mestell)...for helping me out with this piece...

Howard...this is the structure I built...my first foam building...it turned out okay...probably not suitable for the Crusaders with a wooden porch...but I did make the porch detachable...anyway...

 

[mestell]

Thank you Mike (Mestell)...for helping me out with this piece...

Howard...this is the structure I built...my first foam building...it turned out okay...probably not suitable for the Crusaders with a wooden porch...but I did make the porch detachable...anyway...

Your more than welcome Michael. I like how well MK04 goes with the other Crusader too - I am glad he also went to a good home. By the way, are you using your new photography lights for these picture - they are all very nice . . . .
Mike

 

[The Lt.]

You've been one busy bee Sir Michael at play an thanks for providing the finest of your photos to date as taken and then cartoon. What a pleasue it's been to see the final results of your playtime.......Papa Z

 

[mikemiller1955]

Thank you Papa...

yes Mike...these were with the lights you recommended...they seem to help...

these are the last on my new ones...

 

[g18]

Thanks Mike...I have been meaning to finsh my collection for a year now...the mounted figures were saved to last cause they are so pricey...but I'm trying to hurry up before anymore retire...

Indeed, both Sir Walter and Robert are going for premature retirements - and the war isn't finished yet...

 

[Spitfrnd]

More nice photos Michael. What are those new lights?