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Title: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: Lt. Hazel on December 14, 2017, 12:23:20 PM: (http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_13_12_17_10_44_53_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_13_12_17_10_44_54_1.jpg)

I recently finished the bases of these Anglo Danes. I only have 6 pts. Of Irish, so I thought it would be nice to have an opponent at hand. I mixed Gripping Beast, Footsore and Saxon Miniatures and really like how they work together.
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages
Post by: Breazer on December 14, 2017, 02:02:07 PM: They look great!
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Post by: aircav on December 14, 2017, 03:31:00 PM: Fantastic work 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: Lt. Hazel on December 14, 2017, 06:50:05 PM: My Irish.

The Warlord. He is, like the rest of my warband, equiped with javelines. It was this miniature, sculpted by Bill T. of Footsore Miniatures, that caused my craving for the Irish. I chose to paint all the shields black, because in Cornwells Arthur books the Irish have such shields and I liked the idea then. The rest of the warband is almost entirely made of Footsore Miniatures, Irish with some Picts mixed in. The Dogs and the Priest are from Gripping Beast.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_14_12_17_6_48_02_0.jpg)

Two Curaidhs:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_14_12_17_6_48_02_1.jpg)

My "Death Star", 10 Fiannas. Everyone knowing the Irish battleboard knows what havoc they cause when 3 geese are rolled:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_14_12_17_6_48_02_2.jpg)

The Dogs (one is missing, but it is a 8 "men" unit):
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_14_12_17_6_48_02_4.jpg)

2x8 Warriors:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_14_12_17_6_49_36_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_14_12_17_6_49_36_1.jpg)

That is, in my opinion, a very though 6 pt. army.
I also have a few other miniatures ready, Fianna with Daneaxes:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_14_12_17_6_48_02_3.jpg)
And a warrior priest:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_14_12_17_6_49_36_2.jpg)
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: Orctrader on December 14, 2017, 07:03:54 PM: Hi,

Oh my goodness. :o :o :-*

They are very good. :)
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: Lost Egg on December 14, 2017, 07:21:19 PM: Awesome!
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: Tonhel on December 14, 2017, 09:37:59 PM: Fantastic warband!
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Post by: Mr.J on December 14, 2017, 09:57:27 PM: Wow! Very nice. Lovely selection of figures. I'm waiting on Footsore's Vikings.
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Post by: Golgotha on December 14, 2017, 10:24:24 PM: Very impressive and it does make one wonder why we do not see more Dark Age Irish armies?
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: Jacksarge on December 14, 2017, 10:29:53 PM: Such lovely painting, wonderful!
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: Lt. Hazel on December 15, 2017, 07:21:55 AM: Quote from: Golgotha on December 14, 2017, 10:24:24 PM
Very impressive and it does make one wonder why we do not see more Dark Age Irish armies?

I also have no clue :D
Mr. J, I am very excited what FM will unleash in 2018. Vikings and Normans, Gangs of Rome and later in the year early Byzantines sculpted by Steve Saleh-marvellous.
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: Hu Rhu on December 15, 2017, 09:39:15 AM: That is a fantastic army, very well painted. I wish you luck in your forthcoming battles.
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: arget8 on December 15, 2017, 03:20:00 PM: Fantastic painting on the Irish! I love the subdued tone you went with on them. As to the upcoming releases, I may well get into the Viking era if I'm not careful. Byzantines will be pretty awesome too!
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: Codsticker on December 15, 2017, 03:42:14 PM: I saw these on the Saga forums so I will post the same thing I posted there: these are awesome! :D
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Post by: tancrede on December 15, 2017, 06:22:54 PM: Wonderful painting, man ! :-*
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Post by: Lt. Hazel on December 15, 2017, 07:03:01 PM: Thank you for your kind comments, very appreciated!
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Post by: Ragnar on December 15, 2017, 09:28:26 PM: Lovely painting Hazel.
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: ayak333 on December 19, 2017, 02:27:31 AM: Those are certainly beautiful miniatures! On a different note, how do you make those trees???
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 14.12.17: Irish)
Post by: Lt. Hazel on December 19, 2017, 12:56:07 PM: Quote from: ayak333 on December 19, 2017, 02:27:31 AM
Those are certainly beautiful miniatures! On a different note, how do you make those trees???

I use Rubberised horsehair or branches of "sea foam"(that's the German name translated, I do not know the correct english term), spray them dark brown, spray adhesive and flock from the model railroad store.
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: Lt. Hazel on December 22, 2017, 09:36:40 PM: I finished 8 Warriors for my slowly growing Anglo-Danes. I really like Saxon infantry Standing firm, but there are not many miniatures available in this pose. I mixed Gripping Beast and Saxon Miniatures.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/30/504_22_12_17_10_31_15.jpg)

That is all for now, I wish all of you and your loved ones Merry Christmas!
Jan
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: Jacksarge on December 22, 2017, 09:48:11 PM: Wonderful painting and photography! Very inspiring.
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Post by: Ragnar on December 22, 2017, 10:00:08 PM: Nice work again Jan.
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Post by: Michi on December 22, 2017, 10:19:39 PM: If you just knew how inspiring that is...
Thanks for setting my brush in the right direction again!
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: Axebreaker on December 22, 2017, 11:34:48 PM: As I stated on sweetwater fantastic work Jan! :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: delbruck on December 23, 2017, 12:34:57 AM: Beautifully done.
FYI, Essex have a fair number of standing Saxons in their 28mm range. I don't have any of the figures, so I can't comment on their quality or size (although I think they are compatible with GB).
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: Utgaard on December 23, 2017, 06:58:55 AM: Just wonderfully painted figures, fantastic work! Merry Christmas for you too!
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: moiterei_1984 on December 23, 2017, 04:14:46 PM: Superb stuff as always! Hope there will be a chance to see these close up in the new year.
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: Tonhel on December 23, 2017, 06:23:59 PM: Fantastic work!
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: gostgost on December 23, 2017, 06:57:28 PM: Wish I could paint like that!
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Post by: majorsmith on December 24, 2017, 09:23:58 AM: Super stuff
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Post by: rokurota on December 24, 2017, 09:46:19 AM: Very nice!
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: Lt. Hazel on December 24, 2017, 05:37:52 PM: Thanks Humakt! I was not aware of the Crusader Saxons, they look fine. And yes, the spears are ugly but replacing them will not be a problem.
Title: Re: My SAGA in the Dark Ages (Update 22.12.17: Saxon Fyrd)
Post by: Breazer on December 25, 2017, 11:43:04 AM: Great painting. The grey streaks in the hair here and there are a great detail. I like doing that myself too. Keep up the good work!