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Offline Captain Blood

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #30 on: January 20, 2018, 11:29:09 AM »
It's grim stuff. I suppose it's not a lot different from the dead and wounded figures or the occasional 28mm severed head. 

Yes, it’s funny isn’t it, what we consider acceptable or unacceptable in the world of miniature wargames figures...

I would put this very much in the same category as some of Brother Vinni’s sculpts.

In other words, I like it.

A gruesome depiction of torture and death in miniature is not going to be to everyone’s taste, that’s for sure. But it’s certainly well executed, if you’ll pardon the pun  ;)


Offline Too Bo Coo

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #31 on: January 20, 2018, 04:19:28 PM »
Yes, it’s funny isn’t it, what we consider acceptable or unacceptable in the world of miniature wargames figures...

I would put this very much in the same category as some of Brother Vinni’s sculpts.

In other words, I like it.

A gruesome depiction of torture and death in miniature is not going to be to everyone’s taste, that’s for sure. But it’s certainly well executed, if you’ll pardon the pun  ;)



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Offline Gracchus Armisurplus

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #32 on: January 21, 2018, 10:01:05 AM »
This fig is amazing, and I'm stoked that it will be available for purchase! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy to paint up!

Offline Matakakea

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #33 on: January 24, 2018, 05:51:18 PM »
It will make a nice vignette to use with my Vikings, in WAB, Saga and, appropriately, Blood Eagle  :D
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Offline NurgleHH

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #34 on: January 24, 2018, 06:31:16 PM »
Yes, it’s funny isn’t it, what we consider acceptable or unacceptable in the world of miniature wargames figures...

I would put this very much in the same category as some of Brother Vinni’s sculpts.

In other words, I like it.

A gruesome depiction of torture and death in miniature is not going to be to everyone’s taste, that’s for sure. But it’s certainly well executed, if you’ll pardon the pun  ;)


Richard, the difference is, that these figures are made by a guy who left the puberty, Brother Vinni still is in it. ;)
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Offline S_P

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #35 on: February 01, 2018, 01:29:01 PM »
This is available from Footsore atm as a freebie for when you spend over £25.

Offline Komsomol

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #36 on: February 01, 2018, 03:16:29 PM »
The sculpting is pretty good, the subject way over the limit of the pornography of violence in my taste, and historically more than a little dubious as there is no evidence that such a method of execution ever existed.

Quite prepared to believe 9th Century Norsemen weren't the types to invite to a vicarage tea, but then I see no reason to sculpt one of those for a wargame either.

Offline Duncan McDane

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #37 on: February 01, 2018, 05:22:03 PM »
Good. Now, if somebody forces you to like it or, even worse, buy it, tell me and I'll gladly take it out of your hands  o_o
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Offline Dr Mathias

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #38 on: February 01, 2018, 05:55:32 PM »
Horrifying. For some reason, maybe the alleged historical and attendant reality, or perhaps the unusual specificity of the method - this has touched a nerve with me. Oddly and (maybe hypocritically) it's similar to things I've made- I have a Dark Eldar with a flayed person as a back banner for goodness sake. Sort of a front view of this poor guy. I will have to think upon the real difference. I have all sorts of other gruesome things, so what is it about this?

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The thing I take away from it all is that humans, as a species, really do deserve a giant meteor.

It is a well done sculpt though, and thought provoking, which in itself says a lot.
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Offline nic-e

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #39 on: February 02, 2018, 12:32:14 AM »
Yes, it’s funny isn’t it, what we consider acceptable or unacceptable in the world of miniature wargames figures...

I would put this very much in the same category as some of Brother Vinni’s sculpts.

In other words, I like it.

A gruesome depiction of torture and death in miniature is not going to be to everyone’s taste, that’s for sure. But it’s certainly well executed, if you’ll pardon the pun  ;)



I wouldn't really call any of what brother vinni makes Gruesome. There's torture gear in it, but no actual torture, more titillation. It's all very controlled, very much the aesthetic of torture.

This...Well, I think brother vinnis normal market would have a hard time wanking to this.

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Offline Komsomol

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #40 on: February 02, 2018, 10:57:29 AM »
Good. Now, if somebody forces you to like it or, even worse, buy it, tell me and I'll gladly take it out of your hands  o_o
If someone gave me one I'd melt it down.
You obviously feel differently and that's okay.
I probably wouldn't invite you to tea if you do though. :)

Offline Harry Faversham

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #41 on: February 02, 2018, 11:56:46 AM »
Just seen a piccy of one painted up... bit crap, not enough blood!!!

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Offline Johnno

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #42 on: February 02, 2018, 12:00:47 PM »
Just seen a piccy of one painted up... bit crap, not enough blood!!!

It does look lovely awesome though!
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Offline Duncan McDane

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #43 on: February 02, 2018, 01:06:50 PM »
@Komosol:
I's a miniature. A representation of old nordic saga's for a game named.... wait for it..., well, you've guessed it, Saga!
Totally not worth cancelling ones tea party imho, but feel free to go totally pc over it.  lol

Offline PhilH

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Re: Blood Eagle Miniature
« Reply #44 on: February 02, 2018, 02:52:28 PM »
I know it's a bit of a Marmite miniature. The subject is grim, but there are plenty of miniatures  adorned with flayed skin, severed heads etc, nothing particularly out of step with this fellow.
It is regarded as a uniquely Viking method of execution, whether it was actually practiced or not is unclear, but for a Dark ages scenery piece or objective token, it works and is a bit different to a wagon or treasure chest.
 Certainly not worth cancelling tea parties or falling out over.
Anyway, who's heard of Vlad the Impaler?

 

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