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Title: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: Arya, Syrio, Jojen, Meera
Post by: Lau on August 12, 2019, 08:23:20 AM
Finally, a year after recieving my kickstarter, i finished some models. These are my Lannister Guardsmen, with 3 guard captains (one painted as being a minor Farman noble).

Actually a joy to paint. Next project is The Mountain's Men, looking forward to paint something other than red and gold :-)

(https://i.imgur.com/gfGKE4P.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZH2ePVl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ewayqJa.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xuzQPpX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0k14UDr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7rEJ7Gu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jwSzvOx.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style
Post by: HappyChappy439 on August 12, 2019, 04:46:49 PM
Off to a good start! And nice touch with the House Farman captain too! Did he need any converting or is the bare-headed captain a variant of the Lannister captain? Looking forward to your Mountain's Men!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style
Post by: AKULA on August 12, 2019, 09:44:54 PM
Great job, not a fan of the sculpts themselves, but some really consistent paint jobs

 :)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style
Post by: Gallahad on August 13, 2019, 12:31:33 AM
Looking good! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style
Post by: gibby64 on August 13, 2019, 07:27:03 PM
Looking good sir, i'm working on the Bolton's right now! Have fun with it, fun sculpts to paint.
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style
Post by: Lau on August 21, 2019, 08:05:13 AM
Off to a good start! And nice touch with the House Farman captain too! Did he need any converting or is the bare-headed captain a variant of the Lannister captain? Looking forward to your Mountain's Men!

Thank You! It is a kickstarter exclusive sculpt, no head swap needed for this guy, generally i think this unit looks uniform enough that no headswaps were needed.

Great job, not a fan of the sculpts themselves, but some really consistent paint jobs

Thank You!

Looking good! Thanks for sharing.

And thank you for the nice comment :-)

Looking good sir, i'm working on the Bolton's right now! Have fun with it, fun sculpts to paint.

I will reach them at some point! Yes, it is nice clean sculpts, these lannisters got a bit boring, because i painted such a large batch! It was a joy to switch from red to yellow as seen below!


And now: The Mountain's Men!
Great sculpts, but to much repetition in the 3 types of models. I did some headswaps, and i think the results are quite nice! It really does a lot for the unit. A lot of nice differences come to life!

(https://i.imgur.com/7F4ZLTF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LYcI8sf.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TI0TwII.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ftCjZhD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jpKUl6F.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pcpFugu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Luw2dtb.jpg)

Next up: Ser Gregor Clegane himself! On horse and on foot!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style
Post by: HappyChappy439 on August 21, 2019, 06:36:58 PM
Nice touch with the headswaps! Are those GW Marauder Horsemen lurking around in there? I didn't realise the scale was the same!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style
Post by: Lau on August 22, 2019, 09:30:24 AM
Nice touch with the headswaps! Are those GW Marauder Horsemen lurking around in there? I didn't realise the scale was the same!

Yes, almost all are GW marauder, horsemen, or whatever they are called these days, and a single Frostgrave Zombie head, that looked the right size. All newer GW heads fits, because GWs 28 mm scale is heroic, which means bigger heads and hands, so both fits perfectly with the 32 mm CMON models. Its ripe for conversions! I actually had plans doing weapon conversions as well, to show the different guys in the group (like The Tickler who uses short sword and dagger) but decided against it, because finding the information in the books would be to much of a hassle :-) Generally i think CMON really should have more weapon variety in their units, since it is not necceseray in their rules, and it would look cooler :-)

Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Ser Gregor Clegane
Post by: Lau on August 26, 2019, 10:54:40 AM
So i got finished Ser Gregor Clegane on foot and on horse as Lord Tywin's Mad Dog and The Mountain that Rides!

And enormous miniature that looks truly great amongst his men!

(https://i.imgur.com/nhgUFXn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SxW2fkW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QIVzeNQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/rfG7Sq7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eXddYdY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NpViJvs.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fwIwUjn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dx3Up0B.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bSshamy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/a50WiqL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Ilugeap.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ou4QbZ1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xC2hJec.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/I7Z2eEM.jpg)



Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Ser Gregor Clegane
Post by: Lau on December 11, 2019, 01:11:49 PM
Finished the 3 Lannister Cubs - nice with some red and gold in time for the family holidays - so nice with some good old family values!

(https://i.imgur.com/KR2bSXm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/r5Foca2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pM08G1g.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vpIM7Q8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YA7vWm4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AXzGjpy.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Jaime, Cersei and Tyrion
Post by: Lau on December 23, 2019, 01:00:45 PM
A bunch of new Lannister models!

Tywin Lannister:
(https://i.imgur.com/9kcxCBd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lieJJPV.jpg)

Grand Maester Pycelle:
(https://i.imgur.com/XuOXXkT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JKINZ89.jpg)

Sandor Clegane, The Hound:
(https://i.imgur.com/siu4Oic.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rvK8hFt.jpg)

Tyrion Lannister, as seen on The Battle of the Blackwater:
(https://i.imgur.com/O2hUEsa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NmLQcft.jpg)

The High Septon, also known as The High Sparrow:
(https://i.imgur.com/2wBQeLo.jpg)



Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister characters
Post by: HappyChappy439 on December 23, 2019, 01:49:32 PM
I like that they gave Tywin his muttonchops!

Silly question but are the bases for the High Sparrow/Pycelle/Non-Combat-Tyrion custom sculpts, or do they come like that? It's a nice touch with the floor slabs and such!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister characters
Post by: Lau on December 23, 2019, 05:42:47 PM
I like that they gave Tywin his muttonchops!

Silly question but are the bases for the High Sparrow/Pycelle/Non-Combat-Tyrion custom sculpts, or do they come like that? It's a nice touch with the floor slabs and such!

Not silly at all! It is custom made bases. I think that the non-combat units should stay in the Red Keep, and I like these floor tiles. They are made with a Greenstuffworld roller. This one to be precise: http://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/textured-rolling-pins/614-rolling-pin-hobby-roller-ancestral-recall.html?search_query=rolling+pin+&results=83 (http://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/textured-rolling-pins/614-rolling-pin-hobby-roller-ancestral-recall.html?search_query=rolling+pin+&results=83)

Took some practice, but i really like the result!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister characters
Post by: AKULA on December 23, 2019, 09:28:20 PM
Very effective look on those bases - thanks for sharing

 :)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister characters
Post by: Lau on January 13, 2020, 08:49:53 AM
My force is growing steadily, and with these halberdiers, they are sure to get a harder punch!

(https://i.imgur.com/0lkUq1f.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/rlM9aPM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/1JohwNs.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mozZyuX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wCVJShG.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/1xO2c7W.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister halberdiers
Post by: Mark M Down on January 13, 2020, 07:51:05 PM
Looking like a great collection. What are you hoping to do next, Cavalry, crossbows?
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister halberdiers
Post by: Lau on January 14, 2020, 08:49:35 AM
Looking like a great collection. What are you hoping to do next, Cavalry, crossbows?

Tank you!

Yes that is exactly the plan! I just started on cavalry, and after that i will paint the crossbowmen. Then I only miss wounded Jaime and an assault veteran, to have painted up my army. After that the plan is going on to my Bolton models, and neutral characters, like Brienne, Bronn, Varys and Baelish.

Im Really looking forward to painting something else than red!  :D
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister halberdiers
Post by: Lau on January 20, 2020, 08:39:57 AM
My Knights of Casterly Rock are done, and ready to ride down the enemies of The Iron Throne! Painting the horses was i nice break from all the foot soldiers, and quicker than i thought. I am quite happy with these knights, even though i upped the painting speed.

(https://i.imgur.com/ig0ZPCx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3KCcbVz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KJx79kR.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AC2826N.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister knights
Post by: Lau on March 06, 2020, 09:29:12 AM
After a bit of a hiatus is the last of my Lannister army done (for now.. a couple of pyromancers would look very nice in the army!).

This is the crossbowmen who are ready to make porcupines out of the enemies of the Iron Throne!

Next project is painting Boltons - Pink will be a nice change of pace from all the red!

(https://i.imgur.com/ahBFdTt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ND9IJQc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QcHCeY8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SXj7YHY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/knlhTu8.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister knights
Post by: traveller on March 06, 2020, 10:39:45 AM
Wow! Fantastic collection!  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister knights
Post by: Lau on March 09, 2020, 01:17:35 PM
Wow! Fantastic collection!  :-* :-* :-*

Thanks a lot :-D

Now, a friend have pressured me into putting strings on the crwwbows, so that will be next project :-p
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister crossbowmen
Post by: Devoted of Slaanesh on March 12, 2020, 08:07:32 AM
Nice Job Lau!

I also play Lannister but cant't get motivated somehow to paint them properly...

But the game is cool and we play it a lot.
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Lannister crossbowmen
Post by: Lau on March 14, 2020, 05:21:02 PM
Nice Job Lau!

I also play Lannister but cant't get motivated somehow to paint them properly...

But the game is cool and we play it a lot.

Thank you! Unfortunately I paint more than I play, but I plan to change that, with more games as soon as possible! But it is an amazing game, i've really fallen for it! I hope you get some painting inspiration soon. The miniatures are quite easy paintable compared to other companies  :)

And now I have stringed my Crossbows, for a better look!

(https://i.imgur.com/lb7ZJjk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6F2qMYx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aUhllOr.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Crossbowmen with strings
Post by: HappyChappy439 on March 14, 2020, 06:50:16 PM
Oooh! Nice touch! That must've been fiddly to do
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Crossbowmen with strings
Post by: Hitman on March 14, 2020, 09:54:33 PM
 Good Gawd Man!! How on Earth did you do the strings???
  :o :o :o :o :o
Regards
Hitman
 8)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Crossbowmen with strings
Post by: Lau on March 20, 2020, 11:47:35 PM
Thanks both!

I'll try to explain my proces. English is not my first language, so I hope i makes sense :-D

- I cut a lenght of sewing thread, that is a bit too long.
- Then i soak one end in PVA glue. This makes it easier to wrap around the bow. I wrap it around one end twice. This is enough to make it stick when i strech it out.
- I soak a needle in Loctite/super glue. then use the needle to hold the thread to where it fastens in the midle. The glue will run down and fasten it to the bow.
- when super glue is dry (it does so quickly), I wrap the thread around the last end of the bow twice (for a symmetrical look), and again use the needle soaked in super glue to fasten the string to the bow.

Thats it. It.s actually not that difficult, and i think it looks a lot better than the stringless bows :-)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Crossbowmen with strings
Post by: Gallahad on March 24, 2020, 07:09:23 AM
Wow, those strings really add a lot! The whole group looks ace. Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Crossbowmen with strings
Post by: Lau on April 03, 2020, 09:47:16 PM
Wow, those strings really add a lot! The whole group looks ace. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you :-)

And now I have finally startet painting Boltons! These are my Bolton Cutthroats, with a guard captain to lead them.

A trick of the light, makes that some of the skin colour looks like it have green shine, but that's just bad lightning, and I think it's allright.

I think the pinks turned out very good! Looking forward to try some more like that!

(https://i.imgur.com/Dl6V3OG.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/E4JGQZq.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/p5pHgDV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/a2zbB3n.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mgC55yz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Wi9Vlzp.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6ZEKj3m.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Bolton Cutthroats
Post by: Melnibonean on April 03, 2020, 10:16:50 PM
Very nice. I like those halberdiers in particular.
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Bolton Cutthroats
Post by: Lau on April 08, 2020, 12:33:08 PM
Thanks a lot!

I just found some pictures of an old gamem that i wanted to share. It always looks good on the table, but i should start using 3d terrain instead of the easy 2d-kind.

It was my Lannisters, with house Clegane vassals, lead by the Kingslayer! I was fighting the King in the North who led an army of House Starks and house Umber vassals! Really good game even though i lost :-)

(https://i.imgur.com/Ta952IL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ltlsUCU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/UVLLSYd.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zQ6C59S.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vjAqx1I.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Battle pictures
Post by: AKULA on April 08, 2020, 01:04:29 PM
Good to see a game in progress - what are your thoughts on the rules?

Do they give a real flavour of the books?
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Battle pictures
Post by: Lau on April 12, 2020, 11:30:15 AM
Good to see a game in progress - what are your thoughts on the rules?

Do they give a real flavour of the books?

I must say that the way they use characters fits really well with the books. Generally the characters cant attack or something like that, they just influence their unit to fight harder, spread pannic and the likes. That goes as well for the characters who are not on the battlefield and will be intriguing in their castles. Some of the things are a bit abstract, and you have to keep in mind that these things dosent happen simultaionously for it to make sense, but the characters outside the battlefield have used a long time to plan things, that you now can show the result of.

Every commander have access to action cards, as well as cards from the house, that specialises and tailors the army to fit the house and commander. This makes the armies unique and very flavoured.

My main problem is the size of the battles. In the game you have maybe 60 men on each side, where in the books it is thousands. I would have preffered smaller models to have a more epic scale. I just go with that this is the center of the battlefield, and a lot of battle is raging around it.

I am a huge fan of the books, and i will recommend this game whole-heartedly if you are looking for ways to portray and play Westerosi battles!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Battle pictures
Post by: Lau on April 15, 2020, 05:05:56 PM
I have painted up some characters to support my House Bolton forces.

Here is Steelshanks Walton, Roose Bolton and Ramsey Snow. Steelshanks face look kindda weird this close up, but looks fine at tabletop distance. I find it really difficult to paint faces, so it stays this way :-) Rules wise he counts as a Guard Captain.

(https://i.imgur.com/CWUHXgE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qS0GInJ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JZLmlsY.jpg)

My nest project is continuing painting House Bolton forces, next is The Bastards Girls, a mix unit of hounds and archers.
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New:Roose, Ramsey and Steelshanks
Post by: AKULA on April 15, 2020, 08:10:38 PM
Thanks for your thoughts on the rules - great additions to your project as well

 8)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New:Roose, Ramsey and Steelshanks
Post by: Lau on April 19, 2020, 08:37:27 PM
Thanks for your thoughts on the rules - great additions to your project as well

Thanks, I hope You'll give it a try. I have shared some thoughts on how you could use your minis ind your own thread.

And I have been even more productive in this quarantine world!

I have painted up some of the Bastards Boys and some of his hounds in this mix unit. And an unlucky Theon Greyjoy, or Reek, is trapped between them. I really think this unit gives a lot of flavour to my house Bolton Force. Once again I have stringed the Bows. A bit fiddlier than the crossbows, but It have turned out fine, I think.

(https://i.imgur.com/xvZfTWs.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/x4Q91dx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tZKVtoI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nkp6rrr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fldOu4m.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wCQwM9m.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Lnc32y3.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Bolton archers and hounds
Post by: HappyChappy439 on April 20, 2020, 04:11:47 PM
Nice work! Really like the bowstrings as a nice touch!

Also, good work with the book details too, like Theon's hair being completely white by the time he becomes Reek, and Ramsay's red helm!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Bolton archers and hounds
Post by: AKULA on April 20, 2020, 09:41:54 PM
Great additions to your Bolton’s - the bow strings look excellent

 :)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Bolton archers and hounds
Post by: Lau on April 24, 2020, 07:38:14 PM
Nice work! Really like the bowstrings as a nice touch!
Also, good work with the book details too, like Theon's hair being completely white by the time he becomes Reek, and Ramsay's red helm!

Great additions to your Bolton’s - the bow strings look excellent

Thank you both! I really like the bow strings as well. It just gives an extra finish to the models. Even though these were fiddly as hell. A lot harder to work with than the crowwbows.

I really try to paint my miniatues as close to the book as possible. This recreation theme really makes it fun for me to paint - even though in all other games I take pride in inventing my own backstory and colour schemes. I am just really neary enough about ASOIF that i want the minis to reflect GRRM's fantastic works.
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Bolton archers and hounds
Post by: Lau on May 02, 2020, 01:15:26 PM
Beauty and the Beast!

I finished Brienne of Tarth and Bronn.
I dont really know why this special Bronn model have a shield, since the character is famous for not fighting with shields, but I thought it would be difficult to remove it nicely.
I Used a blue glaze to paint over the metal in Briennes armour. The result is OK, but it is difficult to make it look like coloured steel i think.¨

(https://i.imgur.com/INHUCgL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Bds23NB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/j2qzqcx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/j2qzqcx.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Brienne and Bronn
Post by: Lau on May 05, 2020, 06:51:03 PM
Painted up Varys and Littlefinger! Ready to aid and betray whoever they want!

(https://i.imgur.com/nD3lKo2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QNc0cTc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NkEnvTA.jpg)



Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Varys and Littlefinger
Post by: Lau on May 17, 2020, 09:07:57 PM
The last of my Boltons, here are a unit of House Bolton Heavy Cavalry. I'm really pleased with these!

Nest plan is painting up some House Stark forces, but i don't really know where to start. I love paiting white, so i'm looking forward to that!

(https://i.imgur.com/6xXhtiq.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7UQ7uwe.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NSAruLk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uWW3Ouo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xJoRzs1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PtdrPlT.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Bolton cavalry
Post by: AKULA on May 17, 2020, 09:29:49 PM
Nice work - that is some serious looking horse armour

Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Bolton cavalry
Post by: Lau on June 06, 2020, 08:58:08 PM
Nice work - that is some serious looking horse armour

Thank you :-)

And here are my first stark infantry. I really like how they turned out. I think the colours i chose work really well, and i'm looking forward to paint more! Next I will paint either Some House Mormont infantry or some House Stark characters.

(https://i.imgur.com/hfiFyaT.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4yO5X8S.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bAei7fo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/t3tu11x.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jyOtgs2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FPNhrVZ.jpg)

Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Stark Infantry
Post by: AKULA on June 07, 2020, 06:33:29 AM
Good work on those Starks

 8)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Stark Infantry
Post by: Lau on June 13, 2020, 07:58:00 PM
Good work on those Starks

Thanks! They are coming a long nicely! Here are some House Stark archers done! The bowstrings were really annoying, but at least they look fine, even though they are not as tight as i wanted them to be :-)
My next plan is House Tully infantry, since i already became tired of painting white :-)

(https://i.imgur.com/7EqjXmA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/R02XQ5Y.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3IEsHaD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tgqjQ4m.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Stark archers
Post by: Lau on June 21, 2020, 11:03:27 AM
I have finished some House Tully infantry. Heavy armoured and heavy armed, they look cool. I tried to mix the colours, so they are clearly both blue and red, to make them stand out from the many houses with red colours. They were really nice to paint, and I think the result is good! They are ready to fight for The King in the North! Now I think I will paint up some characters for the Stark army.

(https://i.imgur.com/QofS53K.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FTIE9L2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FEhCRCg.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0Kyvabx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5g1OLud.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Tully Infantry
Post by: AKULA on June 23, 2020, 02:29:14 PM
Good work on those Tully Infantry ... possibly the closest one of the CMON “factions” sets of sculpts has come to the look I’d got in my head for a particular House.

 :)

Not sure why they gave them those “utility belts” though...they look out of place with the rest of the mini?  :?
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Tully Infantry
Post by: HappyChappy439 on June 23, 2020, 03:44:45 PM
Nice job on the painting! Keep up the good work!

Good work on those Tully Infantry ... possibly the closest one of the CMON “factions” sets of sculpts has come to the look I’d got in my head for a particular House.


Agreed, though, when reading the books I never could quite visualise what the "fish-crest helms" the Tully infantry wear would look like!....or the lion-crested half-helms of the Lannisters either!

Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Tully Infantry
Post by: Lau on June 29, 2020, 08:41:12 PM
Good work on those Tully Infantry ... possibly the closest one of the CMON “factions” sets of sculpts has come to the look I’d got in my head for a particular House.
Not sure why they gave them those “utility belts” though...they look out of place with the rest of the mini?  :?
Thank you! And yeah, the belts look weird - like a unnecessary detail added ti give the mini something more. It is a bit to much

Nice job on the painting! Keep up the good work!
Thank you!

And now for some more pictures! I have been painting characters, and I hereby present The King in the North himself, Robb Stark! Sided by his mother Catelyn and sister Sansa!

(https://i.imgur.com/ssbN483.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vnxOT4v.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aFnph5a.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4HAvBCW.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Robb, Catelyn, Sansa
Post by: Lau on July 03, 2020, 04:43:42 PM
Two newly painted minis: Maege Mormont, the She-bear and a House Stark Captain.

(https://i.imgur.com/L1lOE8Z.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JyiVRbx.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Maege Mormont + Stark captn.
Post by: Lau on July 19, 2020, 12:44:41 PM
After a short break I have returned with some painted House Umber Infantry. Lead by Greatjon Umber himself, with one of the biggest (and ugliest) greatswords in Westeros. He is flanked by his drunken uncle Mors Crowsfood, who is wearing his famous polar bear pelt as a cloak,

The models looked boring before painting, but painted up i have come to really like them!

The lighting makes the skin-colour look a bit off, but it looks great IRL.

(https://i.imgur.com/X4ttiwX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QH5qHX9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EjctKvD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EWiU4XM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Mi1ASqu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0MrYo6Z.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Umber Infantry + Greatjon
Post by: HappyChappy439 on July 19, 2020, 04:45:14 PM
Nice work, and glad to see the inclusion of ol' Crowfood in the bunch!

Also slightly late, but it's great to see the attention to detail to keep the 'Tully' hair for Robb and Sansa!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Umber Infantry + Greatjon
Post by: AKULA on July 19, 2020, 04:57:47 PM
Nice work  :)

I’m impressed by the ambition of the CMON range but I do shudder at the number of giant two-handed swords that they seem to include... :?
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Umber Infantry + Greatjon
Post by: Lau on July 20, 2020, 12:24:01 PM
Nice work, and glad to see the inclusion of ol' Crowfood in the bunch!

Also slightly late, but it's great to see the attention to detail to keep the 'Tully' hair for Robb and Sansa!

Thanks! I really love to paint the minis as close to the source material as possible! I dont know why, but that makes it an even more joyfull experince. Im always reading up on character appearance :-)

I love the Umber uncles as well! I really need to find an alternative model for Hother Whoresbane, who is one of my favorite characters!

Nice work  :)

I’m impressed by the ambition of the CMON range but I do shudder at the number of giant two-handed swords that they seem to include... :?

Thanks a lot!

There are a lot of stupidly big swords in the books. Eddard Starks greatsword Ice is as tall as grown man, and The Greatjons is even bigger than that! It feels very impractical! with that in mind i dont think the sculpts are to off... But the sculpters clearly like big swords! The sword-and-shield guys swords looks to big in my eyes as well!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Umber Infantry + Greatjon
Post by: Lau on July 22, 2020, 09:00:59 PM
Painted up some more support for The North; Two Crannogmen! Here is Howland Reed in a cool pose with dagger and spear. Supporting him is a Crannogman warden. I love the ranger-like looks on the Crannogmen models, especially Howland.

(https://i.imgur.com/1k1M6GH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yVn93pw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/l01CVvh.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Howland Reed + Crannogman
Post by: HappyChappy439 on July 23, 2020, 12:05:26 AM
I really like the greens you used here, gets that swampy Crannogman feel across nicely!

How tall are the Crannognmen sculpts compared to the others? I think they're smaller than other Northmen in the books right?
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Howland Reed + Crannogman
Post by: AKULA on July 23, 2020, 06:47:09 AM
I really like the greens you used here, gets that swampy Crannogman feel across nicely!

Exactly this, great work.

 :)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Howland Reed + Crannogman
Post by: Lau on July 24, 2020, 07:01:43 AM
I really like the greens you used here, gets that swampy Crannogman feel across nicely!
How tall are the Crannognmen sculpts compared to the others? I think they're smaller than other Northmen in the books right?

Thank you! It Did take some time to mix a combination of grey and green, that I was happy with! Now I just need to recreate the colour if i buy a unit of crannogmen to paint.  :` They are described as smaller in books, but the miniatures dont look seem to be smaller than regular miniatures, shame really, as it wouold have been a ekstra nice detail to keep them smaller.

Exactly this, great work.

Thanks a lot :-)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Howland Reed + Crannogman
Post by: Lau on July 28, 2020, 08:58:56 PM
Some more Stark Characters, almost done with them! This is Eddard Stark (center). He still have his head, so good for him. His Sword is clearly not Ice, but as Ice is (mostly?) a ceremonial sword, i guess he wouldn't bring it to a battlefield. He is flanked by Rodrik Cassel, and I just love his posing, with helmet ind hand and sword in scabbard. Just a great model! And lastly i have painted Hodor, who is carrying a cribbled Bran Stark. Also a great model, and Hodor truly is a giant!

(https://i.imgur.com/CLhlzmt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/13VNe9b.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nkfv1Ma.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Eddard, Rodrik, Hodor, Bran
Post by: HappyChappy439 on July 28, 2020, 09:29:25 PM
The Ned figure is one of my favourites in the range, thanks for sharing! But wow, that Hodor is *gigantic*!

(And again, nice touch with the auburn hair on Bran!)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Eddard, Rodrik, Hodor, Bran
Post by: Lau on July 31, 2020, 07:46:19 AM
The Ned figure is one of my favourites in the range, thanks for sharing! But wow, that Hodor is *gigantic*!
(And again, nice touch with the auburn hair on Bran!)

Thanks for it all! Yeah, Hodor really looks part giant here. In the books he is described as more than 7 feet tall (more than 2,1 meters tall). In a medieval setting that is tall, but not that crazy in real life. The Mountain on the other hand is just short of 8 feet (2,4 meters) and that is extremely tall, even nowadays!
I think they made the Hodor miniature on the big side, but he does stand out!

And now: Some painted Direwolves! Here is Robb's Wolf Grey Wind and Bran's Wolf Summer. They are cool models, but the snouts looks a bit off to me - but i cant quite place my finger on what it is.

(https://i.imgur.com/CmB6s42.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5DuFuF8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/j7rA7x6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/a9Jv8mY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/J55b74L.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Direwolves
Post by: AKULA on July 31, 2020, 07:51:41 AM
Good work on those Direwolves

 8)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Direwolves
Post by: HappyChappy439 on July 31, 2020, 11:03:57 AM
Nice work!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Direwolves
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on July 31, 2020, 01:44:07 PM
I quite like those Dire Wolves.
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Direwolves
Post by: Lau on August 03, 2020, 08:39:28 AM
Thanks for the kind words!

I have finished Brynden 'The Blackfish' Tully, mounted and on foot. I like the character, so it was cool having him finished. A shame the model dosen't have a shield to show the blackfish, when he is next to other Tully soldiers. The mounted model is very awkward with his arm in a weird angle, but I think both have turned out fine.
Im running some intro games in october, which is a great excuse to getting painted all my models up. I am actually only missing a few models and some terrain, and then i will be done with the kickstarter - and will have to by some new models of course! The new Greyjoy faction is looking very cool!

(https://i.imgur.com/94Eflv4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BT7O4sk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HpQeNuu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uGuXGbj.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style -New: Brynden 'The Blackfish' Tully
Post by: AKULA on August 03, 2020, 09:11:11 AM
Good work on the Blackfish.

 :)

Will have to go and check out the Ironborn.
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style -New: Brynden 'The Blackfish' Tully
Post by: HappyChappy439 on August 03, 2020, 10:36:37 PM
I genuinely didn't know the Greyjoy kits had been announced!  :o

Nice work on the Blackfish, though, agreed it's a shame that he doesn't have a shield to actually show his black fish, his arms are just a bit too fiddly to paint it on his surcoat too!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style -New: Brynden 'The Blackfish' Tully
Post by: Lau on September 04, 2020, 05:30:23 PM
I genuinely didn't know the Greyjoy kits had been announced!  :o
Nice work on the Blackfish, though, agreed it's a shame that he doesn't have a shield to actually show his black fish, his arms are just a bit too fiddly to paint it on his surcoat too!

Good work on the Blackfish.
Will have to go and check out the Ironborn.

Thank you both! I have put a picture of what is known about CMONs greyjoys on the bottom of this post, if you are interested :-)

And after a short break I have painted up some House Stark Light Cavalry. I really like the models, they look tough and determined. Only regret is the grey boots, I should have painted them dark brown, oh well, i dont think i will change it.

Next project is a lot of movement trays. They are boring, so I wont post them here. Then I will paint up some terrain: a weirwood, and a couple of corpse piles. And some banners for House Stark and House Bolton (which are the boring neutral banners i bought for some reason - I should really buy the flayed men miniatures I have seen around the web). Oh well, here are pictures!

(https://i.imgur.com/ov1LNuV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DcvBKbU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/c4i6lTW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pFBhEhH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GZV75n4.jpg)

And the Greyjoys:

(https://i.imgur.com/b5QNCTM.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Stark Light Cavalry
Post by: AKULA on September 04, 2020, 06:27:30 PM
Nice work on those Stark cavalry

 :)

Still undecided on the CMON Greyjoy’s...they always felt like a bit of an afterthought in the TV series tbh, and I’m not sold on the official sculpts.

I would wholeheartedly recommend the Flayed Man markers that you can find on eBay... a few pictures on my thread, great value for money - if you give them a go, I’d suggest getting hold of a bottle of Tamiya Clear Red for the gore (just add a bit of brown or black paint to darken)...be warned though, it will destroy your paint brush.

 http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=113100.360

I’ve got more to do, and I notice the maker has got some Essos Masters nailed up as a gruesome Targaryen activation marker.
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Stark Light Cavalry
Post by: HappyChappy439 on September 05, 2020, 12:48:38 AM
Nice work on the Starks! Those beards and fur cloaks makes me think they would make excellent Karstarks as well with a change of shields! Are the CMON shields sculpted to the miniatures themselves?

Thanks for sharing the Greyjoy information as well! Interesting that they mention Victarion is pre-red-arm, I wonder if that means they'll do an ADWD version, and if that means we'll see a Moqorro figure eventually
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Stark Light Cavalry
Post by: Bloggard on September 05, 2020, 09:58:55 AM
excellent result with the cavalry
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Stark Light Cavalry
Post by: Lau on September 09, 2020, 10:55:29 AM
Nice work on those Stark cavalry
Still undecided on the CMON Greyjoy’s...they always felt like a bit of an afterthought in the TV series tbh, and I’m not sold on the official sculpts.
I would wholeheartedly recommend the Flayed Man markers that you can find on eBay... a few pictures on my thread, great value for money - if you give them a go, I’d suggest getting hold of a bottle of Tamiya Clear Red for the gore (just add a bit of brown or black paint to darken)...be warned though, it will destroy your paint brush.
 http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=113100.360
I’ve got more to do, and I notice the maker has got some Essos Masters nailed up as a gruesome Targaryen activation marker.
Thank you! And it was at your blog i saw the sculpts, thats right! Now I have ordered 6, which should be enough for a large game! Thank you for that! The Essos marker is really cool as well!

Nice work on the Starks! Those beards and fur cloaks makes me think they would make excellent Karstarks as well with a change of shields! Are the CMON shields sculpted to the miniatures themselves?
Thanks for sharing the Greyjoy information as well! Interesting that they mention Victarion is pre-red-arm, I wonder if that means they'll do an ADWD version, and if that means we'll see a Moqorro figure eventually
Yes, they could easily fit as a lot of northmen, I still dream of an House Umber themed army! The shields are sculpted to the arm, but could be cut of and replaced, or more easily, you could file down the wolf and free-hand (og glue on) a sun.
CMON usually does a couple of models of the characters who change a lot through the books, so I think both are entirely possible!

excellent result with the cavalry
Thank you :-D
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Stark Light Cavalry
Post by: Lau on January 10, 2022, 09:35:28 AM
More than a year later i finally finished the last things i own for ASOIF - Activation Banners for House Bolton and House Stark. Unfortunately the Corona has meant that I have not played since, but I hope I can find some games during 2022! Well, enjoy the banners (or corpses in case of the Boltons).

(https://i.imgur.com/9VQWsMM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FCvVzGv.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Stark and Bolton banners
Post by: Lau on April 07, 2022, 08:14:09 AM
Painted up a weirwood tree for an upcomming tournament with 3d terrain. I dont really like the 2d cardboard terrain, so i need to make some more real terrain!

(https://i.imgur.com/fBbE7nW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kUqAoNc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zqMrIKQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Weirdwood tree
Post by: HappyChappy439 on April 08, 2022, 10:40:29 PM
Nice work, really like how the Weirwood's turned out!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style - New: Weirdwood tree
Post by: Lau on May 25, 2022, 06:53:21 AM
Nice work, really like how the Weirwood's turned out!

Thanks! I should have bought more! It was great and an easy paint job!

I held a small 8 person ASOIAF Tournament, and House Lannister led by Kevan Lannister became the king on the Iron Throne! Defeating rebels including his own brother, Tywin and The Mountain and Addam Marbrand who was sworn to House Lannister. He also defeated Mance Ryders Wildlings, Euron Crowseyes Ironborn and House Tyrells might led by Sir Loras! It was a good fun Tourney!

(https://i.imgur.com/El9X6yX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0mPgi95.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/v8Dl58v.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/FzUfujE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9fg4uk9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uP2Oryl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QP6TMgu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9LeMuXv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/h98cAAW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7cABuyK.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/foJxXRO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LXWkqvM.jpg)

Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style
Post by: Lau on June 09, 2022, 06:36:07 AM
Some reinforcements for House Bolton! These Blackguards looks really cool, and i like the Flayer model as well. Nasty looking fellow! Bad guys wear pink!

(https://i.imgur.com/0wjQExr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PgnpAOD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RKmvug6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/saYQaBO.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: House Bolton Blackguards
Post by: killshot on June 09, 2022, 12:31:44 PM
Excellent work!  I agree, very nice figures  :-*
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: House Bolton Blackguards
Post by: HappyChappy439 on June 12, 2022, 04:52:34 PM
Great work on the Boltons! The shields, cloaks and leather looking like skin is a really effective look for the house!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: House Bolton Blackguards
Post by: Lau on October 21, 2022, 10:39:53 AM
Great work on the Boltons! The shields, cloaks and leather looking like skin is a really effective look for the house!

Thank you! I really like the colours i have chosen. Pink is difficult to make look menacing, but i really think this works!

Excellent work!  I agree, very nice figures  :-*

Thanks a lot!


And now I have painted up some House Mormont Infantry, ready to bash some heads!

(https://i.imgur.com/EjGvozu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/O07QSFR.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/1lljJu1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WtwjMYK.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pHvuVYM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CPAeV8W.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: House Mormont Infantry
Post by: HappyChappy439 on October 21, 2022, 02:12:13 PM
Lovely work! The forest greens and browns work really well for House Mormont!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: House Mormont Infantry
Post by: AKULA on October 22, 2022, 12:00:35 PM
Nice job on the Mormonts, although I think the Bolton’s are my favourites so far  8)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: House Mormont Infantry
Post by: Lau on October 25, 2022, 02:00:29 PM
Nice job on the Mormonts, although I think the Bolton’s are my favourites so far  8)
Thank you and i agree! The Boltons have turned out really well!

Lovely work! The forest greens and browns work really well for House Mormont!
Thanks a lot!

I just painted Rickon Stark and Osha, his protector. Like the models, the paint job didn't turn out as well as hoped, but they are nice enough!

(https://i.imgur.com/EnZzjKE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NNKOxnX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cynZ5um.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: Rickon Stark and Osha
Post by: Lau on April 25, 2023, 09:48:12 AM
This is the last models i own, so until further buys the project is complete - now i just need to play some more games!

without further ado:

Arya Stark and Syrio Forel:
(https://i.imgur.com/AOqS4lB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tryhe4i.jpg)

Jojen and Meera Reed:
(https://i.imgur.com/zq18rNQ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dNxDroT.jpg)
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: Arya, Syrio, Jojen, Meera
Post by: Rosie on April 25, 2023, 10:25:24 AM
Great thread! Always good to see some more Westeros content on here and loving Jojen and Meera!
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: Arya, Syrio, Jojen, Meera
Post by: HappyChappy439 on April 25, 2023, 10:23:02 PM
Nice work! I like how colourful Syrio's outfit is
Title: Re: Lau sings A Song of Ice and Fire, CMON style. NEW: Arya, Syrio, Jojen, Meera
Post by: Lau on April 27, 2023, 06:47:59 AM
Great thread! Always good to see some more Westeros content on here and loving Jojen and Meera!

Thanks a lot!

Nice work! I like how colourful Syrio's outfit is

Thank you! He is a bravo after all, I think it is fitting with all the colours!