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Title: Dark Ages Project - HASTINGS 1066 - 11 March page 4
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 06, 2019, 08:18:36 AM
Back in April of last year I bought several boxes of plastics to furnish a small Dark Age Project - this has grown somewhat but I am delighted to report that the very last figure got painted last week. Just a small case of basing up 1000+ minis.

So starting with the Norman Infantry here goes - more details on the blog
http://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-norman-infantry.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-norman-infantry.html)

a few pics..

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0888_zps4x7xm7v5.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0885_zpsibnvhghq.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0858_zpsgzerzqmw.jpg)

Norman Cavalry up next
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on January 06, 2019, 08:36:03 AM
My hat off to you, sir! Such dedication required to produce so many lovely-looking miniatures. Well done.   :-*
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project
Post by: Elk101 on January 06, 2019, 08:54:54 AM
That's a lot of Normans! Well done in persevering with them.
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project
Post by: Dr. Zombie on January 06, 2019, 09:56:20 AM
By Thor’s majestic dangly bits!

That is a lot of guys. It is crazy how your small project is a years worth of painting to regular people.
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project
Post by: Harry Faversham on January 06, 2019, 01:14:13 PM
Splendid the way they're storming forward, it'd put the fear of God up anybody in the way!

:o
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project
Post by: Captain Blood on January 06, 2019, 04:44:55 PM
Just the thousand figures for this one Giles? Come on you slacker, why not do Hastings at 1:1 scale  lol

They do look good en masse like that, you crazy man you  :)
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 06, 2019, 05:37:43 PM
Thank you everybody for your kind comments...The cavalry post will be up in the next 24 hours.
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project
Post by: jamesmanto on January 06, 2019, 06:26:33 PM
Well thats a good beginning
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project
Post by: AKULA on January 06, 2019, 09:54:23 PM
You don’t do anything by halves do you?

 :)
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project (cavalry now added)
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 07, 2019, 06:29:31 AM
cavalry now added

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0876_zpshnuf1gl4.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0866_zpsbczemxth.jpg)

more here

http://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-norman-cavalry.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-norman-cavalry.html)
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Cavalry now added
Post by: Silent Invader on January 07, 2019, 07:18:10 AM
Wow - that’s a lot of minis. Well done for seeing it through. The mass of differently coloured shields is quite a sight.
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Cavalry now added
Post by: Lost Egg on January 07, 2019, 07:32:02 AM
Wow...that is one impressive army ya got there...I'm not sure I've painted that many minis in 10 years :D
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Cavalry now added
Post by: Malamute on January 07, 2019, 08:19:35 AM
Just a small side project then? lol

Impressive collection as we have come to expect from you. Keep em coming. :)
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Cavalry now added
Post by: Utgaard on January 07, 2019, 12:22:59 PM
What an impressive looking force - one certainly don´t want to stand in the path of them  :)
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Cavalry now added
Post by: Davea on January 07, 2019, 09:22:36 PM
That is a impressive number of figures, nicely painted and based
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Cavalry now added
Post by: walach on January 08, 2019, 08:49:48 PM
nice paintjob. I like your cavelry specialry.
What scale is it? Warhammer scale

walach
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Cavalry now added
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 11, 2019, 06:37:46 AM
the Archers and Command stands now added - The Conquerors Army is now complete - it just needs it foe (which also needs to be based)

Total Norman Forces = 35 units strong and 10 command stands

more here
https://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/01/norman-archers-command.html (https://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/01/norman-archers-command.html)

The full Norman Army
(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/DSC_0928_zps8cn2i5ue.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/a8_zpsngrhnfxm.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/a4_zpsm5ro3rpw.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0902_zpsyfqvrytg.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/DSC_0932_zpsusmupfwx.jpg)

Saxons will be worked on this weekend
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Norman Army Finished 1/11
Post by: FierceKitty on January 12, 2019, 01:10:32 AM
Need some Byzantines facing them now, of course.  lol

But seriously, folks, very pretty.
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Norman Army Finished 1/11
Post by: Codsticker on January 12, 2019, 01:51:59 AM
Incredible output. o_o
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Norman Army Finished 1/11
Post by: LouieN on January 12, 2019, 06:31:04 PM
Byzantine vs. Norman has lots of potential.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Dyrrhachium_(1081) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Dyrrhachium_(1081))
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Norman Army Finished 1/11
Post by: Golgotha on January 12, 2019, 11:20:17 PM
Very impressive - that certainly must have taken some doing. Be good to see more pics. So when are the Anglo Saxons going to arrive.
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Norman Army Finished 1/11
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 13, 2019, 06:01:59 AM
Very impressive - that certainly must have taken some doing. Be good to see more pics. So when are the Anglo Saxons going to arrive.

later today...hopefully
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Norman Army Finished 1/11
Post by: von Lucky on January 13, 2019, 11:24:09 AM
Eric - you consistently prove that you are a machine. Lovely army.
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Norman Army Finished 1/11
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 13, 2019, 11:39:37 AM
Thanks guys - so I better show you the Saxon Army (painted at the same time as the Norman Army - this has been nine months of pain)

Lots of photos here
http://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/01/28mm-saxon-army.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/01/28mm-saxon-army.html)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0950_zpszsc9myph.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0952_zpsdpeauj0p.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0940_zpsljitqxs8.jpg)

the complete army

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0984_zpspazay4xx.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0983_zpswa8zzkki.jpg)

I'll show up both armies in my next blog post and talk about how we are going to play Hastings this coming Spring

Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Saxon Army Complete
Post by: Maniac on January 14, 2019, 03:58:23 PM
That's very impressive.  Do you have any problems with having things stand up okay on the fur in some of your shots, or do you find the bases big enough to avoid issues with that?
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Saxon Army Complete
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 14, 2019, 06:02:37 PM
Thanks Maniac - the stands are big enough not to fall over but they do get snagged. Still in two mimds as to whether I'll use the fur or the base green boards...
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Saxon Army Complete
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 15, 2019, 09:34:17 PM

Could not help myself - had to put the Normans out to face the Saxons - both Armies on the table at the same time;-)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0990_zpszcbvbcwt.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0989_zpseguultjb.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Dark%20Ages/DSC_0988_zpsyd07xyso.jpg)

I thought i'd finished...but I'll leave that for the next instalment
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: Lost Egg on January 15, 2019, 09:45:14 PM
That is insane...I salute you!
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: bluewillow on January 15, 2019, 11:14:51 PM
whoa fabulous!

cheers
Matt
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: Dr. Zombie on January 16, 2019, 06:25:17 AM
That really looks the part. Great job.
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: aircav on January 16, 2019, 07:13:51 AM
 :o :o :o
Blimey, 9 months, that would have taken me 9 years

Brilliant job  8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: von Lucky on January 16, 2019, 09:45:25 AM
Lordy Lord!
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: Elk101 on January 16, 2019, 11:34:07 PM
You're not finished?  :o
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: coopman827 on January 17, 2019, 03:22:23 AM
Eric,
That is mighty impressive.  You are my new superhero!
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 17, 2019, 07:02:55 AM
You're not finished?  :o

no - after setting up the forces I realised I still needed some more archers and some more fyrd. These have just arrived and should be finished by March - the inaugural battle of Hastings is being fought on March 10th - an all day affair

Thanks for all the wonderful comments chaps
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: Ragnar on January 17, 2019, 08:23:19 AM
Wowsers, marvelous work!
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Both Armies on the Table
Post by: Eric the Shed on February 26, 2019, 08:04:47 PM
Hi Folks

Its been a few weeks coming but here is the first Dark Ages Battle Report from the Shed - Battle of Stamford Bridge

https://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/02/1066-battle-of-stamford-bridge-wargame.html (https://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/02/1066-battle-of-stamford-bridge-wargame.html)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Stamford%20Bridge/DSC_1037_zpseqqftzvv.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Stamford%20Bridge/DSC_1063_zpsynpzfni0.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Stamford%20Bridge/DSC_1065_zpsgwngzdue.jpg)

Full report and lots of pictures on the blog
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Stamford Bridge (page 3)
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 27, 2019, 08:43:09 AM
Good read and great piccys!

 :-*
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Stamford Bridge (page 3)
Post by: Romark on February 27, 2019, 09:01:10 AM
Good read and great piccys!

 :-*
Yes,I agree  :)
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Stamford Bridge (page 3)
Post by: Eric the Shed on February 27, 2019, 01:27:25 PM
Thanks guys
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Stamford Bridge (page 3)
Post by: DivisMal on February 27, 2019, 10:45:11 PM
I’m seriously impressed. No stunned. This, sir, is awesome!
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Stamford Bridge (page 3)
Post by: FifteensAway on February 28, 2019, 02:58:30 AM
I'm of two minds here:

Do I report you for having some coterie of poor souls chained up in some soundproofed basement slaving away 23 hours a day painting your miniatures you purport to be your own work? 

Or do I demand, demand I say, that you provide us all with a detailed light-speed painting tutorial?

That's way freakin' above 30 figures per day, start to finish - and based, too!

Now I'm of two more minds:

Do I hate you for showing us all up?

Or, do I just continue to love your work?

You scoundrel!    lol

Why the heck hasn't LAF brought forth that "Green With Envy" emoticon yet?

Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Stamford Bridge (page 3)
Post by: Eric the Shed on March 01, 2019, 05:18:18 AM
Fifteens away - I will answer your question in a blog post :) Which I will write over the weekend

cheers everybody...we are fighting Fulford on Monday (I know wrong way rouind ;)
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Stamford Bridge (page 3)
Post by: swiftnick on March 01, 2019, 08:41:35 AM
Outstanding! Not sure how you manage to paint that quantity so well and so quickly. I thought I was cock of North painting 12 in a sitting. And they are Egyptians so like 90% flesh.
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - Stamford Bridge (page 3)
Post by: Eric the Shed on March 06, 2019, 06:28:20 PM
Ok - so its not quite in historic order but we fought the battle of Fulford on monday night - full report on the blog

https://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/03/1066-battle-of-fulford-in-28mm.html (https://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/03/1066-battle-of-fulford-in-28mm.html)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Fulford/DSC_1069_zpsybk6ls8v.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Fulford/DSC_1071_zpswungb0xq.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28mm%20Fulford/DSC_1078_zpsgfx8i50e.jpg)

Hastings, the big battle is this Sunday  :D
Title: Re: My Dark Ages Project - NEW Update Battle of Fulford (page 3)
Post by: Eric the Shed on March 11, 2019, 08:33:55 PM
Finally got round to fighting Hastings at the Weekend - Full story, background, houserules etc on the blog here http://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/03/1066-battle-of-hastings-28mm-wargame.html (http://shedwars.blogspot.com/2019/03/1066-battle-of-hastings-28mm-wargame.html)

Here are some pictures
(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28MM%20Hastings/DSC_1094_zpsgyg87grg.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28MM%20Hastings/DSC_1096%202_zpsk70zgoi3.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28MM%20Hastings/DSC_1104_zpskt3l5ubf.jpg)

(https://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/28MM%20Hastings/DSC_1115_zpsvqi1mhzz.jpg)

please do drop by...
Title: Re: Dark Ages Project - HASTINGS 1066 - 11 March page 4
Post by: Michi on March 11, 2019, 08:55:21 PM
Stunning...
I am lost for words.
Title: Re: Dark Ages Project - HASTINGS 1066 - 11 March page 4
Post by: Randell on March 11, 2019, 10:15:03 PM
A truly epic undertaking and game.
Title: Re: Dark Ages Project - HASTINGS 1066 - 11 March page 4
Post by: Captain Blood on March 11, 2019, 10:43:56 PM
Well done Giles. Just like the real thing  ;)
Title: Re: Dark Ages Project - HASTINGS 1066 - 11 March page 4
Post by: levied troop on March 12, 2019, 07:45:13 AM
A classic re-enactment, brilliant looking game!
Title: Re: Dark Ages Project - HASTINGS 1066 - 11 March page 4
Post by: gamer Mac on March 12, 2019, 09:27:06 AM
Proper wargaming, stunning amount of work Giles :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Very nice battle reports as well
Title: Re: Dark Ages Project - HASTINGS 1066 - 11 March page 4
Post by: Harry Faversham on March 12, 2019, 01:18:18 PM
:-* In the Grand Manner!!!  :-*
Title: Re: Dark Ages Project - HASTINGS 1066 - 11 March page 4
Post by: Eric the Shed on March 12, 2019, 06:33:02 PM
Thanks for all the great comments guys...
Title: Re: Dark Ages Project - HASTINGS 1066 - 11 March page 4
Post by: Dr. Zombie on March 13, 2019, 08:47:57 AM
Outstanding!