Castle 2007 MOCed Army *New archers 22Sept*

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Castle 2007 MOCed Army *New archers 22Sept*

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Before the sets were available I was amassing dark blue legs and arms to make the soldiers the way I wanted them to be.

Plumes are essential for the visored knights and I think white looks best of the colours we currently have

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The troops I have collected so far (I like to have 100-120 per army)

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I am hoping we will get metallic bullet helms for archers. The metallic helms and dark blue are quite striking.

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Wow, very impressive army there. How many figs?
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Nice army! The color scheme is very imposing.

Are the horse helms from the Castle 2007 line? If so, it's to bad they didn't resurrect the original horse helm style...

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Nice. The dark blue most certainly goes well with these....

Is the other blue on the shields medium, like Jayko?

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Mr. D wrote:Nice army! Are the horse helms from the Castle 2007 line? If so, it's to bad they didn't resurrect the original horse helm style...
I believe the horse helms were first introduced during the KKI period.
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I know, they were. I was just wondering if they were also used in the 2007 line.

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Mr. D wrote:I know, they were. I was just wondering if they were also used in the 2007 line.
My mistake, I misread your post. Yes they are used in 2007 line. One of the sets it appears in is 7009 Final Joust.
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This is a very impressive army. I like the use of the white plumes, as they add class and something extra to the knights without making the design look too busy.
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That army is growing well :) white plumes were indeed the best choice here. The infantry looks good too.
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it's huge :shock:
i thought i had a big crownknight army, but yours is much bigger! :shock:

I think blue plumes are the best to use with the new knights, but white ones are also nice !
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:shock: Where did you get all these again man? How much was it approx.? This brings tears to my eyes. It's so...beautiful. Great work, and the colors look awsome.
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The new torsos look great with the dark blue legs, good choice. I'll bet all those white plumes run into money!
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Wow, very impressive army there. How many figs?
60 infantry and 8 heavy calvary plus a mounted seargant at arms to command the infantry.

If so, it's to bad they didn't resurrect the original horse helm style...
I do like the old style better as these look almost spacey/mechanical, but seeing as this what we have, it'll have to do.
Is the other blue on the shields medium, like Jayko?
I believe that it is and i toyed with the idea of going that route for a colour to accent the dark blue. Dark colours are just too nice though :wink:
Where did you get all these again man? How much was it approx.?
I bought 8 of the joust sets, 5 of the crossbow attack, 1 catapult, and 1 skeleton carriage...and 40some infantry from BL. As far as cost, enough, but oh so worth it. (in other words I don't keep track).
I'll bet all those white plumes run into money!
I had several already from my years of buying Castle LEGO. I did BL another 8 and they were expensive and should be here next week. Yes that does mean I do plan on expanding the calvary.

I think you all will agree that this faction is impressive in any number. A regal well equipped bunch of troops is easily attainable for almost all of us with the currently available sets at very reasonable prices. I look forward to seeing your armies as well.
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Troy T. Moore wrote:
Is the other blue on the shields medium, like Jayko?
I believe that it is and i toyed with the idea of going that route for a colour to accent the dark blue. Dark colours are just too nice though :wink:
Yeah, I was thinking that if I got enough new guys (I don't have any yet :() for a good-sized army, I'd use medium blue arms/legs for an elite "King's Guard," or something. Or maybe checkered with dark blue....

*dreams*

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I would be jeleous if my own Shop at Home order didn't arrive yesterday ;) But that is an obscene amount of white plumes!
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