Quick Answer

Buy the Knight Templar and Saracen Warrior pack if you want two opposing medieval forces for historical wargaming and display painting. Choose it for a matched project; choose a single 75mm resin figure such as WRECKING MAXINE when you want one larger centerpiece instead. If you only need one faction, buy that side alone rather than the paired pack.

WRECKING MAXINE

WRECKING MAXINE

A crusades miniatures buying guide usually starts with the box, but the real decision is what you plan to paint and play. The Knight Templar and Saracen Warrior pack gives you both sides of the conflict, which is ideal for matched games, dioramas, and painting two distinct color palettes side by side.

This guide focuses on concrete decision rules: scale, resin assembly, paint support, and whether a paired pack or a single figure fits your bench. It also covers the paints and reference products that make either choice easier to finish.

CONCRETE

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What the Knight Templar and Saracen Warrior Pack Actually Gives You

The pack pairs two historical forces in one purchase, so you get opposing armies for wargaming or a two-figure display. That matters because painting a crusader and a Saracen warrior together forces you to plan contrasting palettes, metals, and fabrics rather than repeating one scheme. If you already own one side, buying the pack duplicates it; if you own neither, the pack is the efficient route to a matched set.

Before you buy, confirm the scale you want. The pack is built around medieval knight and Saracen warrior subjects; if you prefer a larger single display piece, a 75mm resin figure gives you more surface area for detail work but only one subject.

  • Buy the pack when you want two factions for matched play or a diorama.
  • Buy a single figure when you want one larger centerpiece to paint slowly.

Scale and Resin: What Changes at the Bench

Resin figures reward preparation. Wash the parts, dry-fit before gluing, and expect assembly. The supplied catalog facts for SCALE75 resin figures note unpainted figures, assembly required, and a painting reference in each box. That reference is a starting point, not a rule; the figures are designed so you can customize and apply your own painting styles.

Scale changes how much detail you can render. A 75mm figure such as WRECKING MAXINE gives larger surfaces for faces, armor, and cloth, which suits slow display painters. Smaller paired figures suit army building and tabletop use, where you paint efficiently across multiple models.

  • Dry-fit resin parts before glue; small gaps are easier to fix early.
  • Prime thinly so you do not bury fine resin detail.

Paint Choices That Support Both Factions

Crusader and Saracen schemes need different anchors. For the Saracen side, PISTACHIO GREEN INK is a 20ml slightly satin acrylic ink with high coverage, valid for brush and airbrush, and the catalog describes it as suitable for novice or professional painters. That makes it a practical choice for tunics, banners, or glazes where you want strong pigment without heavy layering.

For neutral armor, leather, and groundwork, ASPHALT is a useful dark base, while LIGHT OLIVE GREEN can support cloth and natural tones. Both are listed at catalog prices below their comparison prices, so testing a new palette costs less. If you are unsure of a color, buy one pot first and test it on a spare base.

  • Use an ink for saturated cloth and glazes; use acrylics for controlled layers.
  • Test new greens on a spare base before committing to a full figure.

Reference Material Worth Adding

If you want guidance on historical or symbolic figures before you start, THE ART OF ZODIAC MYSTIC SIGNS is a 100-page hardcover with history, designs, modeling, and a color chart for each figure, in Spanish and English. It is not a crusades-specific manual, so treat it as general figure-modeling and color reference rather than a historical source for Templars or Saracens.

For beginners, the strongest support is a simple plan: one metal recipe, one cloth recipe, and one skin recipe. The painting reference included with SCALE75 resin figures can inspire that plan, but your own palette consistency matters more than copying a box art scheme.

  • Use reference books for color and modeling ideas, not as strict historical proof.
  • Write your recipes down so both factions stay visually consistent.

Decision Rules: Pack or Single Figure

  • You want two factions for matched play: Choose the Knight Templar and Saracen Warrior pack so both sides share scale, basing, and paint planning. Best value when you need both armies.
  • You want one larger display piece: Choose a 75mm resin figure such as WRECKING MAXINE instead of a paired pack. More surface area, one subject, slower project.
  • You already own one faction: Buy only the missing side rather than duplicating figures you will not paint. Avoid duplicate purchases.
  • You are new to resin: Start with one figure and the included painting reference, then add PISTACHIO GREEN INK or ASPHALT for a simple palette. Learn assembly and priming before committing to a full pack.

Product Facts That Affect Your Decision

  • WRECKING MAXINE: 75mm scale figure made with high quality resin, unpainted, assembly required, and includes a SCALE75 painting reference. A larger single figure suits display painters who want more surface detail and are comfortable assembling resin.
  • AMELIA STEAM: 1/10 scale figure made with high quality resin, unpainted, assembly required, and includes a SCALE75 painting reference. A larger-scale option for painters who want a single detailed project rather than a matched pair of armies.
  • PISTACHIO GREEN INK: 20ml slightly satin acrylic ink with high coverage, valid for brush and airbrush, recommended for novice or professional painters. Useful for Saracen cloth, banners, and glazes where strong pigment and smooth coverage help.
  • ASPHALT: Catalog price USD 2.48, comparison price USD 4.96; no catalog description supplied. A low-cost dark tone for armor, leather, and groundwork, but confirm the finish and coverage you need because no description is supplied.

Who Should Buy Which

Best for

  • Historical wargamers who want two opposing crusades armies in one purchase.
  • Painters planning a matched diorama with contrasting crusader and Saracen palettes.
  • Hobbyists who want a defined project with assembly, painting, and basing stages.

Not for

  • Collectors who want pre-painted, ready-to-display models.
  • Painters who only need one faction and would rather not duplicate figures.
  • Anyone who prefers a single large-scale centerpiece over a paired set.

Decide based on what you will finish: the Knight Templar and Saracen Warrior pack rewards matched play and two-faction painting, while a single 75mm resin figure rewards slow display work. Pick the format that matches your bench time, then add only the paints you will actually use.