Author Topic: Norman army for SAGA project log (Read 4077 times)

Anatoli · « **on:** March 20, 2018, 05:31:59 PM »

Recently purchased a lot of stuff f or a Norman/Frankish army for SAGA 2nd edition. Still waiting for a few items to arrive but in the meantime I painted up the Gripping Beast William "The bastard" miniature to lead my future armies. More pictures on my blog:

http://anatolisgameroom.blogspot.se/2018/03/william-conqueror-for-saga.html

Antonio J Carrasco · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2018, 06:53:48 PM »

Very good painting! I'll keep an eye on your project. I am thinking to start a Norman warband, now that Footsore is about to release their range sculpted by the talented Paul Hicks.

cram · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:26:28 PM »

Beautifully painted!!

Clean and crisp painting style, which is the way I like em, and a good use of colour.

Look forward to seeing more!

Anatoli · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2018, 06:58:09 AM »

Thanks guys. I got some comments about the club and that this may be Odo and not William on different forum and Facebook groups.

I read up on it before I started painting, because I was thinking about a weapon swap. But according to the Bayeux tapestry William too is carrying a club during the battle of Hastings.

It was supposed to be a symbol of rank or the like.

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/1066-and-the-norman-conquest/the-weaponry-of-1066/

Michi · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2018, 07:02:28 AM »

Oh no, that is completely wrong! He rode a black steed - look here:

Breazer · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2018, 06:42:18 PM »

thats a very nice start to the force. The red makes for a nice contrast on the mini!

Anatoli · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2018, 10:32:51 PM »

A review of Norman knights and Norman infantry from Conquest Games is now up on my blog in both written and video format, along with pictures of my a painted up unit of Norman warriors – mounted and on foot that I have been painting last week. Cheap and good way to start up a Norman army for SAGA

http://anatolisgameroom.blogspot.se/2018/03/norman-infantry-and-knights-review.html

Michi · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2018, 08:41:30 AM »

The look great! I have to get into painting more Normans too, I guess...

moiterei_1984 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2018, 06:35:26 PM »

Not really sold on the plastics, but the painting is top notch of course.

Anatoli · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2018, 06:42:07 PM »

I painted up the Norman crossbowmen blister this week and uploaded some pictures over at my blog:

I will post pictures of 2 units of hearth guard on foot tomorrow

http://anatolisgameroom.blogspot.se/2018/04/norman-warriors-with-crossbows-for-saga.html

Anatoli · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2018, 08:49:23 AM »

And here are the Norman hearth guards I painted up just recently. Pretty happy with the result, very happy with how fast they painted up:

http://anatolisgameroom.blogspot.se/2018/04/norman-hearth-guard-on-foot.html

Michi · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2018, 10:05:16 AM »

You tend to be a machine painting-wise - fabulous output!

Anatoli · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2018, 10:50:08 AM »

Thanks Michael!
If I had more cash to spare at the moment I would have sent them to you since I'm extremely happy with your work on my Vikings

aircav · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2018, 06:39:02 AM »

Great stuff

Anatoli · « **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2018, 05:08:15 PM »

OK, now the painting truly was on a roll as I finished the second warrior unit on foot within two sittings. Next units will all be mounted and take some time as I have to assembly them (1 mounted warrior and 2 mounted hearth guards).

I also have a standard bearer on foot from the plastic warriors kit, and am contemplating if I should use a large paper flag or stick with the small plastic banner attached to the banner pole.

We also managed to play a game and try the new army out this evening:

http://anatolisgameroom.blogspot.se/2018/04/6-pts-of-normans-painted-and-tested.html

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