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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: AKULA on November 05, 2018, 04:16:57 PM
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I’ve finally been tipped over the edge, after having played Captain Blood’s GoT game at BLAM a couple of weeks back, and then rereading so many of the inspirational threads on LAF. My project will probably end up being a blending of TV series & books in terms of the look (probably more the former than the latter).
No idea on rules yet...quite liked the feel of the game at BLAM, but I tend to play mass skirmish, and so may write a simple set at some point - for now though I want to get some figures on a table, and I’m about SEVEN YEARS behind some of you lot!!!
(Edit) - have added a page index to help if you are skipping through looking for the start of a particular House.
Page Index
1 - Start of House Bolton
2 - Start of Houses Stark, Prester & Tully
3 - Start of Houses Lefford & Lannister
4 - Start of House Sarsfield, a Giant & Unsullied testpiece
5 - Sellswords
6 - Start of House Karstark
8 - Start of Undead
9 - Start of Wildlings
11 - Undead Dragon
12 - Dothraki test piece
13 - House Mormont
16 - Stannis & Golden Company test pieces
17 - Wildling Camp
18 - Siege Train
20 - Karstark Cavalry
22 - Project so far - Group shots
23 - Giants WIP
24 - Essos Masters
25 - House Velaryon & Summer Isles archers
26 - Ship WIP
27 - Dragon WIP
28 - new giant, new ship WIP, Sell Sails
29 - Golden Company
30 - Elephants WIP & Mammoths & Thenn WIP
31 - Elephants Painted, start of King’s Landing terrain project
32 - Thenn painted, Dragon painted
33 - WIP Mounted Wildlings, Wildling Chariot & War Mammoths
34 - Mounted Wildlings painted
35 - War Mammoths & Chariot painted, more Giants WIP
36 - Giants painted
37 - Undead giants
38 - Cave Dwellers & Targaryen ship
40 - start of Ironborn ship & Golden Company Cavalry
42 - Holdfast
43 - First battle report (Boltons vs Lannisters). Golden Company archers
44 - House Lefford & House Sarsfield reinforcements
45 - House Estermont
46 - House Umber, Red Priestess & The Mountain
47 - Children of the Forest, Pale Spiders, Undead Bear & more Unsullied
48 - House Tully, the Riverlands
49 - House Foote, the Westerlands & Baratheon reinforcements
50 - Everything so far on one table - photo heavy
52 - NightsWatch
53 - Second dragon
54 - Building a Westeros Campaign Map
56 - Wildling Chariots & a ballista
57 - Ironborn ship
60 - “A Feast for Crows” - BSC 2021 Winning Entry & mammoth-riding giant
Handy reference tool for the novels
https://asearchoficeandfire.com/
As I’m only a couple of days ride south of the Wall, I’m going to start with some Northerners, Bolton’s, and then Starks plus retainers.
Thoughts on the look I’m going for:
House Bolton
My first bunch of figures will represent Household troops, so I’m going for a fairly regimented look, as I’m working on the basis that the Armourer/Smith at Dreadfort churned out a basic design for the Houseguard - additional retinues will be far more of a mix in terms of look and gear.
Being Northerners, there won’t be a huge amount of metal armour, so the emphasis is upon padded gambesons which would not only be cheaper but also warmer. Unlike some of the other Northern Houses, I’m not going to give them too much in the way of fur - I figure that Roose/Ramsey wouldn’t be too fussed about comfort for their troops. The Officers can afford to embellish their gear and it will help them stand out from the rank and file.
First wave, undercoated, and ready to paint - the figures are mostly Crusader Miniatures, with minimal tweaks as they fit perfectly the look I had in mind...other forces will require a lot more mixing of the various plastics.
The long spear/pikemen will have shields/pavise (once I either find some I like, or make a bunch) - I really like the look from the end of Season 6. I figure these are household troops, so are better drilled in close quarters, while some of the retainer/vassals will provide more rough and ready forces with a greater variety of equipment and weapons, regular spears, axes etc.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/33e636ee-e701-42bc-8b4d-676e0a6dc060_zpsnnea6fyv.jpg)
Plenty of bowmen
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/IMG_2575_zpsholdztyu.jpg)
The horse will be largely armed with lance, to deliver a decisive shock, or chase down a broken enemy....I don’t see the Bolton’s as being very big on skirmishing, unless it is to capture a few prisoners to torture.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/IMG_2577_zpsddg7r7f1.jpg)
Group shot, undercoated and ready for painting
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/IMG_2580_zpsqqc3dehv.jpg)
Will have a play about with the paint scheme - I like the grim dark look of the TV series, but I’m thinking of getting the pink/washed out red in as well...that said, I prefer the TV shields to the pink on red.
Next on the todo list will be officers/leaders (with fur cloaks), and then some more rough and ready looking retainers or some equally rough-looking Starks.
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Nice, welcome to the madness!
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Good to see another person drawn down the rabbit hole! Looks like you've got a nicely thought through aesthetic - how are you planning to paint them?
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Good to see another person drawn down the rabbit hole! Looks like you've got a nicely thought through aesthetic - how are you planning to paint them?
Based on past experience....SLOWLY.
:D ;)
I did originally think to just go down the route of the TV series (ie Northern = grey/dark grey/brown) but I’m going to try and incorporate some washed out red/pink into the scheme - I don’t want to go the full pink/red combo, as I don’t have Capt. Blood’s skill or patience with a brush.
The shields will owe more to the TV heraldry, than the books, and I might cheat and use transfers.
Will paint up a test piece and see what it looks like.
:)
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Welcome aboard!
I like the regimented look you're going for for the Boltons. I tend to imagine that the smallfolk in Roose's levies are pretty anxious about staying in line so they keep things highly drilled (or else!). Plus, bonus points because I've got a soft spot for kettle helms!
Will you be doing named-characters like Roose/Ramsay (or Steelshanks as an officer?) by the way?
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You don't do projects by half Matt, do you? lol I'm really looking forward to what you pull off! 8)
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Oh wow. That certainly is a running start.
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Welcome aboard!
I like the regimented look you're going for for the Boltons. I tend to imagine that the smallfolk in Roose's levies are pretty anxious about staying in line so they keep things highly drilled (or else!). Plus, bonus points because I've got a soft spot for kettle helms!
Will you be doing named-characters like Roose/Ramsay (or Steelshanks as an officer?) by the way?
Thanks, hopefully it will gel together when I get around to painting the levies.
My aim for now is to produce some officers/minor noble types...if they end up looking like they would suitable for named characters, then happy days.
You don't do projects by half Matt, do you? lol I'm really looking forward to what you pull off! 8)
I try not to, but I’ve got a bit of catching up to do..I mean SEVEN YEARS just to get started.
:)
Oh wow. That certainly is a running start.
I wouldn’t go that far...after all I’ve just undercoated them - actually painting them is something else entirely.
:D
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Matt, in Germany we say “Was lang währt, wehrt endlich gut”. So seven years of planning is a secure way to make it right...
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lol great start and I like your miniature choice. I wonder if this means Captain Blood will be starting a zombie project?
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lol great start and I like your miniature choice. I wonder if this means Captain Blood will be starting a zombie project?
:D
Well to comply with Newtons third law I think he has to.
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First few test pieces - still plenty of work needed, including tidying up the shields and the base colour (which i haven’t decided upon yet) - just wanted to give you an idea of the colour scheme.
I’ve gone with the flayed skin pinky/washed out red tunic, but with a dark grey gambeson...sort of Wehrmacht meets Hello Kitty.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/IMG_2605_zpsc9aecdhp.jpg)
Freehand shields...need tidying up still
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/IMG_2607_zpsfheuom4h.jpg)
I find my figures look MUCH better the further away the camera is....
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/IMG_2604_zpsdl5ybnow.jpg)
....or hidden behind battlements
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/IMG_2608_zpsyt3prgqm.jpg)
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Looks good, it's a nice balance between show and book appearance.
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The pink and gray work well together 8)
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Looking pretty good mate.
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Looking good so far!
What'd you use for the pavises in the end?
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Thanks all for the kind words - must admit I don’t think I would have tried pink before playing Captain Blood’s GoT game at BLAM
:D
What'd you use for the pavises in the end?
I’ve gone with the Foundry Pavise for now - bit taller than the Perry ones, and closer to the look from Season 6.
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Nice work.
They will really standout on a dark board (images from the TV series spring to mind).
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They will really standout on a dark board (images from the TV series spring to mind).
Thanks...oh yeah....board....need to build one them as well
:D
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‘Wehrmacht meets Hello Kitty’ lol brilliant.
Glad to see you have been infected with the ‘make your own Game of Thrones’ bug, Matt 8)
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That is an ambitious start.
Looking forward to see where you take this.
8)
The figures you have chosen seem to work pretty damn well for the Bolton TV series image.
Good choice!
As for the....
‘Wehrmacht meets Hello Kitty’ lol brilliant.
...that DID give me a chuckle.
lol
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Thanks guys
Managed to get a few test pieces started for the next House....
House Stark
Again, have to say I really like the look of the Stark troops in the TV series - simple helmets, padded armour, and round wolf head shields. Mounted troops will be similar in terms of equipment, no plate armour.
I’ve used some Perry minis for the Starks (4 metal/1 plastic) - can’t remember where the shields are from...Crusader Miniatures possibly...with some green stuff wolf heads added. Have replaced the weapons with wire spears, considerably shorter than the long spear/pikes I used for the Bolton troops - wanted these to look a bit more practical in terms of guard duty/patrol. Bases will be finished later, once I’ve decided what I want...probably once I’ve had a think about terrain.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/IMG_2668_zpsyc5omx7t.jpg)
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Looking good Matt. Love the shields.
I've added your thread to the LAF GOT compendium / index!
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=87146.msg1074224#msg1074224
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I decided upon snow bases over Christmas, and went with a Woodland Scenics Snow + resin water mix (and then sprinkling some more snow on to the gloop once it’s on the bases).
Starks
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/2A8D36D0-1278-4B5B-840E-D8FA4F0BBE4F_zpsuctqw1vi.jpeg)
A partial repaint of some existing WOTR figures (not originally painted by myself).
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/03F928B3-C799-44D0-B8F1-612117663A03_zpskrut00ts.jpeg)
Direwolves
Not sure of the make, picked these up secondhand on eBay, and then repainted.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/C8225AE5-5942-44A0-ACA7-8AFD565C7F46_zpsp7xsczac.jpeg)
Bolton’s
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/FB75E9D8-08C7-4C3F-B5BC-F84E8D84CEF0_zpshjbecmlv.jpeg)
Group shot
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/83A8FC31-BF9A-4CE1-91D7-314FC59E541D_zpsx7o2cpip.jpeg)
Next up on my painting table are some more partial repaints, as I look to pad out the numbers before I get back to some more from scratch.
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Coming along nicely Matt. 8)
And looking suitably cold
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Good work so far!
Also those Bolton pavises definitely stand out in a crowd! Nicely done
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A bit of a “cheat” on my part ....a partial repaint of some existing War of the Roses minis (painted by someone else previously)....a few minor tweaks, and rebasing, and I have some forces for a Lannister retainer:
House Prester
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/4F9D1A6B-A656-42F1-B9E5-E9F2D8E4CBAA_zpsopzheswx.jpeg)
I plan on using six-figure movement trays for infantry, so I’m thinking of troops in multiples of six all the time. For cavalry, I quite like the idea of four to a base.
Still thinking about my Lannister troops....will probably go with Perry’s for the bulk, but not 100% sure yet....I also like the look of Front Rank.
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Them's some good Westermen! I like the idea of using WotR troops for the wealthier southron houses. They look great with the unified colour-scheme!
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Thanks - it’s a relatively quick and simple way of getting some troops on the table.
I’m going to do something similar for some of the other “southern” Houses to give me enough troops for a game - I can then take my time on some mix’n’match builds for some of the more characterful forces.
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A few more Perry’s, this time for House Tully.
I had a bit of a dilemma about the bases...not sure how many Tully’s we will see in the snow in Season 8, but I opted for snow bases to be consistent with my other forces.
No figures with shields yet to paint a sigil on, but I’ve painted a fish on their backs...handily not shown in the photo.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/CD74C7EA-35DA-48D5-8CD2-C451DAA1DACF_zpsq3g44nem.jpeg)
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Think it's a good choice to go with the matching bases for the whole project. Winter is coming, after all.
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Some more Lannister retainers, this time House Lefford.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/1DD6B899-C7A5-4F0D-BFA0-359CA38A647F_zpsfvnwc4ok.jpeg)
I also picked up some Sienese from fellow LAF’er TheBlackCrane a couple of weeks back, which will fit in perfectly with the colour scheme to further bolster their ranks.
I’m currently working upon more dastardly Bolton’s, and some Lannister’s.
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Northerners with Crossbows? It must be those Bad Boy Boltons...
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/E581DFEF-11E5-4BCE-A37F-B55B37D86F64_zps17jpp9mu.jpeg)
Group shot for House Bolton so far....
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/83200242-8B3D-4216-9DEF-7A31F3F2AFF4_zpshdqcjd37.jpeg)
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Well you’re not hanging around either Matt! There seems to be something about churning out Game of Thrones armies that prompts astonishing feats of productivity! lol (Except for in my case, which is glacial in pace... ::) ;))
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Good work. Like the pink on the Boltons. Will have to start my project up again!!
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Nice work! I like how much the pink stands out, makes for some instantly recognisable Boltons!
It's turned out well having them all with kettle-helms too! Makes for a nice contrast for the WotR southrons, well done!
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Looking good!
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Loving the nasty boys! I'll have to have a rethink about doing some myself the way you've done the pink has made me reconsider, understated but still recognisable as the Bolton's. Would like to see you take on Ramsey or Roose Bolton
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Well you’re not hanging around either Matt! There seems to be something about churning out Game of Thrones armies that prompts astonishing feats of productivity! lol (Except for in my case, which is glacial in pace... ::) ;))
I’ve been binge watching GoT .... the only downside is I keep humming “Rains of Castamere” in meetings
:D
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Good work. Like the pink on the Boltons. Will have to start my project up again!!
Nice work! I like how much the pink stands out, makes for some instantly recognisable Boltons!
It's turned out well having them all with kettle-helms too! Makes for a nice contrast for the WotR southrons, well done!
Looking good!
Loving the nasty boys! I'll have to have a rethink about doing some myself the way you've done the pink has made me reconsider, understated but still recognisable as the Bolton's. Would like to see you take on Ramsey or Roose Bolton
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Cheers all, I’m really pleased with the Pink/Grey combo, particularly so with the mud/snow bases...I wasn’t brave enough to go with the full pink of Captain Blood’s Boltons.
Next in the paint queue some Lannister’s, but I have got a Ramsey on the todo list.
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The first of the Lannister’s .... I can’t claim the paint jobs from scratch, I merely “Lannisterized” someone else’s work, added some shields, and rebased them....first time I’ve freehanded the lion sigil...maybe I should have gone for a smaller photo.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/6707CB2B-A44A-418F-898A-E774D124C40A_zpsnxehy0er.jpeg)
Next bunch are currently drying but involved a bit more effort on my part :D
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Good stuff Matt. The sigils are great.
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Cheers, like I say I can’t really claim the PJs on these, as I’ve only added a splash of colour, and the shields of course.
Next bunch involved a bit more work ;)
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Well, the shields look great. Looking forward to what comes next.
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Excellent work on the sigils! Lions are an absolute nightmare to paint, you've done a great job!
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Shields look pretty damned good to me. Show us the next batch then ;D
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Thanks for the comments, hopefully with some practice (and a smaller brush) my shields will get better.
Shields look pretty damned good to me. Show us the next batch then ;D
Just typing while you posted :D
The first of the Lannister foot are ready...originally I was going to use these figures for a different House, but ended up repainting them halfway through the process.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/745663BC-C794-456A-AA52-239A0A183283_zpsxo54ke29.jpeg)
As you can see, I got a bit bored of red, and increased the proportion of yellow in the uniforms. I’ve also varied the shades, to suggest that some of the tunics are newer than others...I’m working on the basis that even for a rich House like the Lannister’s that there isn’t a warehouse somewhere stocked with uniforms, and some may have faded through wear....anyway that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/87E3EC4C-5CD6-4802-84EC-F5AE57C35AC1_zpsdkdzn7xg.jpeg)
Also, there are no sigils on the tunics...I couldn’t face so many lions, and besides these are just the plebs....unless they are fighting another House with a red/yellow uniform everyone knows who they are (perhaps they have an “away” kit for fixture clashes?)
The next bunch will have some chaps with shields, suitably painted with lions, so I will mix these in once I stick them onto movement trays.
Group shot
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/edited-image_zpssscog6zl.png)
Glad I went with snow bases now....provides a good contrast with the more vivid colours of the “southern” Houses.
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lol lol Wow, they look really good en masse. I also like the way that you have varied the colours to make some look more worn than others. So many wargames armies look like they have just been issued brand new kit and have just come off of the parade ground - I prefer gritty, dirty and worn as per real life. Nice work.
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Yup, the red and yellow is a great look for Lannisters. The whole force really came together well, and fast!
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Yup, the red and yellow is a great look for Lannisters. The whole force really came together well, and fast!
Thanks, I’ve been grabbing the odd hour here and there, but I’ve really found the Perry plastics so quick and easy to paint to a tabletop standard.
:)
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Quick update, as I’m working on a whole bunch of different strands of my GoT project at the moment.
I picked up some movement bases at the York show, and am getting these ready for the various Houses.
Next, I’ve rebased the Sienese that I picked up from Laf’er TheBlackCrane and added them to my existing House Lefford retainers.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/C8A51A52-CE01-42C3-8ED1-0CA659DD5D6A_zps42kobriw.jpeg)
Also, I’ve added another minor retainer to the Lannister forces - House Sarsfield - a mix of existing figures repurposed and some officers painted from scratch. Have got with a plain pennant rather than the full arrow sigil, in part because it’s only a small force, and partly because I wasn’t happy with my attempts!
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/B6DD9489-570F-42C1-B678-5E4306767BFF_zpsd6yjtfpn.jpeg)
Finally, I’ve painted up “Wun Weg Wun Dar Wun”...or ”Wun Wun”.
A very imposing figure against a typical 28mm mini - available from https://elladan-shop.de/
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/193F0DA0-31DC-454A-A87E-3B9F79A27B99_zps4dtcjp2z.jpeg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/DC5A3495-2574-4A03-BF55-DB7C11C3D1C2_zpsisjooaki.jpeg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/6E49F620-9063-4D04-B650-F0374C1A524A_zpsuhghungl.jpeg)
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great project - looking fabulous
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Nice forces, they look great on their movement trays. Love that you've got more than one or two models from each minor house.
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Thanks both,
:)
Nice forces, they look great on their movement trays. Love that you've got more than one or two models from each minor house.
The trays have given me the discipline to think in multiples of six....trouble is, one base doesn’t look very ominous so I think the minimum unit for my forces is two bases..ie a dozen foot.
Cavalry will eventually be on bases of three.
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Crikey, that Wun-Wun is *huge*!
Excellent work on the Westerlands retinues!
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Crikey, that Wun-Wun is *huge*!
It’s about 5” tall, so a decent chunk of resin.
Elladan also do plenty of other character models that people might find appropriate
:)
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A quick test piece for the Unsullied.
The head is from a fireforge Byzantine spearman, with a bit of plastic added, and the torso/arms/weapons are a Victrix Hypaspist.
I’ve added green stuff to the shield and legs - going to make the trousers less baggy on the next one.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/DAAC3023-C486-40AD-A7FE-586221AC68DB_zpsmqxsrabp.jpeg)
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I think that's a solid proof of concept. Looking at the original model, what about trousers tucked into the shin armor? Or just a tiny bit of green stuff to give the impression of tight hose underneath the armor?
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Agreed, a solid test! Excellent job on the helmet too!
Would it be worth filing down the legs beforehand with the trousers? Or would that make the model a bit too unstable?
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Thanks both for the useful feedback, will look at for the next batch.
:)
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Next up, a bunch of knights for the Lannister’s and their retainers.
Perry plastics with a few Westwind heads.
Lord Lefford
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/8FF38DA1-3261-4156-9657-0911EDEC1763_zpsvxecov3r.jpeg)
Lord Prester
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/EECB68B7-CB0B-4FBF-B775-74318389CE0C_zps34twd0ed.jpeg)
...and some minor Lannister’s
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/58932AEB-379E-4C62-987A-717EF1FCCC68_zpstqhym5jv.jpeg)
Group shot
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/C37B83D8-B437-4D54-BC1F-D30E29A58E4F_zps18thnjrr.jpeg)
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Those heads look like a great fit. Well done on the freehand as well.
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Agreed, nice work on the freehanding!
Is Lord Lefford's head one of the Westwind ones? It fits really well if it is!
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Thanks...my freehand sigils look better, the further away the camera is
;)
Lords Lefford & Prester both have Westwind heads ... can’t recall which sprue they are from, as I’ve got a whole bunch of the dark ages...Arthurian heads etc
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Have put some more Unsullied together - I decided not to file the legs as they’d be fairly brittle, but I’ve ended the baggy trousers just above the ankle, as if they are tucked in/bound.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/DC0A2312-0DA4-45A0-AEAF-56291FB40BD4_zpsnkdf4aum.jpeg)
First 6 done, so only another 7,994 to go....
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First 6 done, so only another 7,994 to go....
No No No!
Danaerys bought 8,000 trained unsullied and over 2,000 more that were in training....
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Looks good, the tucked trousers work nicely.
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They look grand, can we expect a 3 foot high and 8 foot long wall of ice at some point?
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Great job, I like the helmets.
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The Unsullied look great!
They look grand, can we expect a 3 foot high and 8 foot long wall of ice at some point?
Considering what Akky has done on previous projects that's not out of the realm of possibility :)
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Looking good! The tucked in trousers work well, and the unit looks great in formation!
Does the original baggy-trousers Unsullied still exist? Could he be leader by virtue of having the baggiest trousers?
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Thanks everyone, glad you like the “tucked” look, must admit I’m pleased with how they look en-masse....need a lot more though.
No No No!
Danaerys bought 8,000 trained unsullied and over 2,000 more that were in training....
Duh!...{goes off to add another 2,000 figures to the paint queue}
They look grand, can we expect a 3 foot high and 8 foot long wall of ice at some point?
I honestly haven’t thought about terrain yet, but it sounds like the sort of completely impractical thing I’d build, so who knows?
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Looking good! The tucked in trousers work well, and the unit looks great in formation!
Does the original baggy-trousers Unsullied still exist? Could he be leader by virtue of having the baggiest trousers?
lol
I might add a Greyworm to the list, if I get a decent number made.
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They look grand, can we expect a 3 foot high and 8 foot long wall of ice at some point?
Considering what Akky has done on previous projects that's not out of the realm of possibility :)
Tbh I'm rather expecting it, anything less would be a disappointment to us all I think. ::)
I honestly haven’t thought about terrain yet, but it sounds like the sort of completely impractical thing I’d build, so who knows?
Good, measure the car first this time chumrade. ;)
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more Lannisters
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Mercenary Company
These are some Perry’s Italian Wars that TheBlackCrane painted, and I’ve just rebased - I thought they’d fit in well as a Company of Sellswords from Braavos. The paint scheme reminded of the House of Black & White, and while they are just mercenaries rather than assassins, it seemed appropriate.
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Ah! The Company of Many Faces, for those situations where one Faceless Man is a bit too steep a price, so you send 40 guys to do the same job!
But seriously though, they look good! The black/white contrast combined with the Italian helmet rolls (mazzocchios?) definitely gives them a Braavosi look! Rich sellswords could probably *afford* the Black and White look in Braavos too, compared to tavern bouncer Bravos.
I like the look of the Lannister infantry too, the one painted kettle-helm is an interesting choice, I wonder how it'd look with more armour painted in house-colours rather than bare steel.
Keep up the good work!
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Ah! The Company of Many Faces, for those situations where one Faceless Man is a bit too steep a price, so you send 40 guys to do the same job!
lol
I like the look of the Lannister infantry too, the one painted kettle-helm is an interesting choice, I wonder how it'd look with more armour painted in house-colours rather than bare steel.
I’ve painted one or two of the knights helmets, breastplates or weapons with House colours, partly for identification, and partly to relieve the boredom of lots of silver...less so with the rest of the foot units as they are more easily identifiable, and I wondered if it might be overkill?
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Army is looking fantastic.
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You really are cracking on with this. Excellent progress. I particularly like The Unsullied. 8)
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Thanks both - I’d take a Group shot, but I haven’t got a clear space in my games room right now...it looks like an earthquake hit it.
Of course, I could spend a day tidying it up, but then I could always paint some more figures....
;D
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Of course, I could spend a day tidying it up, but then I could always paint some more figures....
One of the greatest dilemmas in every gamer/painters life. I know I struggle daily with that same issue.
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One of the greatest dilemmas in every gamer/painters life. I know I struggle daily with that same issue.
Me too!
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Are you going to do some AR:SE fantasy rules then? FantAR:SEy maybe?
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<cough>plagiarism<cough> lol
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Are you going to do some AR:SE fantasy rules then?
I expect so, probably the usual one page A4
:)
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Excellent, my fave rules as you might recall. I haven't got time to read a massive tome, let alone understand it. ;)
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Spurred on by Happychappy’s latest post, I decided I’d add some Karstarks to my own todo list.
The look I want meant it was time for a bit of spruebashing - generally speaking I like the look of the Karstarks from the TV series (meaner, madder Starks), so I wanted a lot of variety.
The bodies & arms are a mix of Fireforge Foot sergeants, Byzantine Spearmen (which I bought for the helmets for my Unsullied) and Frostgrave Soldiers. The heads are from Westwind, and the shields from Gripping Beast.
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Nice creations Matt. Are those Arthurian era heads from Westwind? They work well.
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Nice creations Matt. Are those Arthurian era heads from Westwind? They work well.
Thanks Richard, and apologies for the lousy photo. I can see now how easy it is to get hooked on coming up with different combos from different ranges.
The heads are indeed from the Arthurian/Dark Ages range, a combo of Picts and British. Have got some of the hooded ones as well, but haven’t found a use for them yet.
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Agreed, nice work on the conversions, they definitely get the 'scruffier Starks' look across! Can't wait to see them painted!
I really like the look of the Westwind heads too, they work well! I might have to pick up a pack myself!
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Agreed, nice work on the conversions, they definitely get the 'scruffier Starks' look across! Can't wait to see them painted!
I really like the look of the Westwind heads too, they work well! I might have to pick up a pack myself!
Thanks - I’m definitely going to get some more of the Westwind heads, there is plenty of variety - I’m using the more scruffy bearded ones at the moment for the northerners, but they also have some clean shaven ones that will get used for the softy southerners
:D
Hoping to make some more progress this weekend - build some more Karstarks, plus I’ve got loads on the painting table. I guess I could tidy up a bit...but no, need to paint some more.
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Thanks - I’m definitely going to get some more of the Westwind heads, there is plenty of variety - I’m using the more scruffy bearded ones at the moment for the northerners, but they also have some clean shaven ones that will get used for the softy southerners
Good plan! Though, have you got some of the shaved heads? Wonder how well they'd work for like, some of the "green boys" that get drafted into the northern armies after the Red Wedding.
Also silly question but have you seen the Fireforge Scandinavians? The bodies there look pretty generous with the chainmail, with some headswaps I'm thinking they could make some good Northmen (or Ironmen), but I've not seen them up close!
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Good plan! Though, have you got some of the shaved heads? Wonder how well they'd work for like, some of the "green boys" that get drafted into the northern armies after the Red Wedding.
Also silly question but have you seen the Fireforge Scandinavians? The bodies there look pretty generous with the chainmail, with some headswaps I'm thinking they could make some good Northmen (or Ironmen), but I've not seen them up close!
I haven’t seen the shaved heads...must go and investigate - thanks!
I have had a look at the FF Scandinavians but not gone as far as buying some - went for the Byzantines initially as the helmets work well for the Unsullied, and they have some decent armour as well.
Personally I’m not so sure about too much chain mail for the North - leather/padded gambesons or jerkins are not only cheaper, but also more practical in colder climes.
Still pondering the Ironborn...again I’d like something that doesn’t just end up looking like a bunch of Vikings.
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This weekend’s update:
I’ve been steadily adding some more Karstarks to the putty/paint queue, and while I wait to get some “critical mass” I’ve finished some more Lannisters.
In retrospect I’ve probably got “enough” Lannister’s, because now I need to build/paint a whole load of northerners, otherwise any battle is going to be a tad one sided....and that’s without the Lannister retainers - House Prester, Lefford, Sarsfield and the sellswords.
A couple more bases of knights, plus some spear (an excuse to have some shields) plus some flags.
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Group shop of the Lannister foot..have got some cavalry, but again I reckon I need more.
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:-*
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That is a handsome set of miniatures there, well done!
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Ye Gods, man - you are a machine! :o :o :o
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Still pondering the Ironborn...again I’d like something that doesn’t just end up looking like a bunch of Vikings.
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Have you looked at Victrix Gallic Warriors,the poses are dynamic,lots of cloaks and some nice heads,the shields may be a bit "off," but they suggest the look of Sea Reavers to me,just a thought :)
Great project by the way :)
Cheers
Keith
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That's a lotta Lannisters! Excellent work!
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Actually you don’t need to paint an equal amount of northerners to balance out the Lannisters. You just need to paint one dragon and you are sorted. :D
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Thanks everyone for the kind words, can’t remember the last time I was so motivated to churn out figures, so enjoying it while it lasts!
Have you looked at Victrix Gallic Warriors,the poses are dynamic,lots of cloaks and some nice heads,the shields may be a bit "off," but they suggest the look of Sea Reavers to me,just a thought :)
Great project by the way :)
Cheers
Keith
I hadn’t seen them, but will add them into the mix - tbh, while I will get around to Ironborn at some point, there are plenty of other Houses in my todo list, so I can afford to ponder them for a bit longer.
Actually you don’t need to paint an equal amount of northerners to balance out the Lannisters. You just need to paint one dragon and you are sorted. :D
lol
True, but I haven’t found a dragon that suits the look yet.
I will add some Scorpions to the list though, just in case I come against an opponent that has a dragon or three....
:D
Next up will be some reinforcements for House Stark, and some scruffy Karstarks.
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Woah, that's a whole lot of debt about to be paid! lol Nice Lannister horde!
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Brief update, as I had limited time this week, due to work etc
A few additions to House Stark
18 of the 24 were painted by Romark (Perry HYW) I have merely tweaked them to fit my project, painted the leggings grey, added some green stuff Wolf Shields and then rebased. While I was waiting for these I added another half dozen from scratch (Perry War of the Roses - top right in this photo) and I think they blend together pretty well?
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I’ve got some more of Romark’s HYW which I think will end up being repurposed (again with some minor repainting) as House Frey....boo hiss...
I’ve now got 24 Karstarks assembled and undercoated and in the paint queue plus a bewildering array of other “stuff” in various states of assembly...I fear this project is spiralling out of control...ok, what was my first clue?
lol
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You've done a good job blending those in with your own mins Matt :)
Shields look great 8)
Cheers
Keith
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You've done a good job blending those in with your own mins Matt :)
Shields look great 8)
Agreed! Nice job!
Also, is that chap in the back-right of the formation one of the Westwood heads?
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Are you gaming with these yet? If so, what rules set are you using or planning to use? (Forgive me if you mentioned this already. I'm not seeing it in the thread - besides a reference to drafting a 1 page set of home brew)
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Wow, missed some parts of this thread. Great work, old boy. Hope to see them live on your board.
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You've done a good job blending those in with your own mins Matt :)
Shields look great 8)
Thanks mate, House Stark is grateful for the much needed reinforcements you sent their way.
:D
Also, is that chap in the back-right of the formation one of the Westwood heads?
I think he has a plastic head, but can’t recall where from....sorry.
Are you gaming with these yet? If so, what rules set are you using or planning to use? (Forgive me if you mentioned this already. I'm not seeing it in the thread - besides a reference to drafting a 1 page set of home brew)
I haven’t managed a game yet, as my games room looks like an earthquake hit it....I haven’t even got a clear space to take a photo of everything so far. Currently boxing up some terrain to make some room.
Still plan on writing a fast play set, will be very simple as I like flowing battles with lots of figures. Keep prodding me though, as I need to start having a ponder.
Wow, missed some parts of this thread. Great work, old boy. Hope to see them live on your board.
Thanks Dirk, am really enjoying myself, hence the volume of figures....still so many Houses I’d like to add.
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Managed to finish 24 Karstarks this week
The bodies & arms are a mix of Fireforge Foot sergeants, Byzantine Spearmen (which I bought for the helmets for my Unsullied) and Frostgrave Soldiers. The heads are from Westwind, and the shields from Gripping Beast. Green stuff added for the fur.
As you can see I opted for the Shield pattern from the TV series.
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Those Karstarks have turned out great!
Loving the Westwind heads, definitely gives them a pretty unmistakable Northmen feel, and the hand-weapons rather than spears definitely goes towards the more 'wild' angrier Stark look! Captures the TV Karstark aesthetic nicely!
I've got a bit of a soft spot for the TV Karstark sigil, so nice to see it in use here!
Will you be making a Lord Rickard (and/or sons) to go with them?
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More great progress Matt 8)
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Thanks both, they were more effort than the bulk of my forces so far, but probably more pleasing as a result.
Will you be making a Lord Rickard (and/or sons) to go with them?
It’s possible...I haven’t really thought too much about character figures yet, but I do need some command figures - given the high body count in GoT I could end up with almost as many characters as foot soldiers
:D
Next on my list I think will be some free folk and the start of the dead.
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The start of my Army of the Dead... more of a platoon of the dead really, as there is currently only 36 ....mantic with a few weapons added.
The next batch are already on the workbench with some green stuff furs
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and a brown bear...(picked up from Bad Squiddo at the York show back in Feb)...it’s resin, so it was relatively easy to cut into the side and add some green stuff ribs. I’ve got a Copplestone polar bear on the todo list also.
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Nice blue eyes on the undead, and you've done a great job on the bear!
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Those undead are rather nicely unpleasant and the bear is great, the whole project is shaping up to be Season Nine :o
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Excellent work on the undead mins,looking forward to seeing more :-*
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Agreed, those undead have turned out nicely! Nice touch with the blue eyes too!
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Thanks everyone....plenty more on the WIP table, next batch have more green stuff, and some weapons from my bits box.
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Nice conversions 8)
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Nice hairy wights! Are you going to paint them up in particular house colours?
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Nice hairy wights! Are you going to paint them up in particular house colours?
I did think about having some House themed dead....perhaps later, to add some colour to the horde...for now though I need numbers.
:)
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The first of my band of free folk...apologies once again for the rubbish photos.
Left to Right (Copplestone - Elladan - CMON)
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The Copplestone figure appears to now be OOP, I’ve added some green stuff around the shoulders and around the boots so it fits in more with the others. The CMON figure is v.marginally taller...but the heads of the CMON figures are smaller than the other ranges...(not so much an issue with the hooded wildlings though).
I also managed to finish my Bolton cavalry
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The officer is a metal Perry, and the others are Crusader Miniatures.
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Oh wow! Spoiling us with loads of updates this weekend!
I really like your Tormund! Surprised how well the CMON free-folk scale with the others though, nice to see they're not gigantic in comparison!
Nice to see your finished Boltons too! Keep up the good work!
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Oh wow! Spoiling us with loads of updates this weekend!
I really like your Tormund! Surprised how well the CMON free-folk scale with the others though, nice to see they're not gigantic in comparison!
Nice to see your finished Boltons too! Keep up the good work!
Well I’ve got some time off this week, so I hope to make a bit more progress... so many things on my todo list.
Must confess I was surprised the CMON free folk fitted in, but then the Copplestone figures are pretty bulky - I’ll take a comparison with a Perry when I get a chance - I don’t have any of the other factions, as I’m not a big fan of some of the sculpts..lots of two-handed swords and massive halberds.
The Elladan range has lots of useful minis - must get some more when I get a chance...my only gripe is multi-part metal minis, but as it’s only a few characters rather than a whole army I can live with it.
Re:Boltons - I’ve still got a whole bunch of the foot to finish off, but the cavalry had been lurking around on my paint table and I kept stabbing myself with their spears
lol
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Enjoying the additions to your forces, wildlings are great :)
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Wildlings and Boltons, my favourite factions 8)
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That's a great Tormund Giantsbane :-*
You are a machine, Matt! I don't know how you churn them out so fast...
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them
You are a machine, Matt! I don't know how you churn them out so fast...
What I lack in quality, I make up in quantity
:D
Next up will probably be more free folk & some more dead, but those dastardly Boltons are also tempting me...oh, and I’ve also got some Zvezda catapults that I quite fancy building ;D
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Today’s progress...didn’t get as much done as I’d hoped, but should get some more finished this week.
Some more free folk, and a dire wolf
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The three leftmost are from CMON, and the other two are Copplestone, with some green stuff fur. CMON seem to like flails...I guess they are a simple weapon if you haven’t got a lot of metal, so loosely make sense for Wildings ... but I’m not a massive fan, as it just makes the multiples of the same figure look more obvious, so I’ll be replacing them on any of the other figures I use.
(https://oi253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/AA0456D5-0224-4671-938D-62B1219131DA_zpsiiud6iuw.jpeg)
I picked up the direwolf from Bad Squiddo games at the York show...size wise it fits in well with the other two metal wolves I got off of fleabay.
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I really like the free folk, more ginger hair!
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Thanks Phil - more gingers on the todo list, along with some conversions of the CMON sculpts.
Have spent much of today ferrying children about, and currently enjoying the weather, so today’s update is pretty small:
The Night King
From Elladan
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Still have the mounted version to finish.
Catapult
It’s a 1/72 from Zvezda but fits in well with the rest of my figures.
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Haven’t made any crew yet, but they will be separate, so I can use it for different Houses.
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Great additions :-*
Night king is my fave 8)
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Putting us to shame with all these updates! :o
I really like the way you've painted the ice effect on the Night King's weapon! Also, the colour scheme you've got for the free-folk fur coats works well, keeps them unified while still looking rag-tag!
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Thanks both :)
Made some more progress today
Painted up another 5 wildlings (on the right hand side in this group shot with the others I’ve painted this week) ... more gingers as requested by Phil.
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Undead Giant
I’ve modified another copy of the Wun Weg from Elladan....plenty of green stuff added, plus arrows (from a Perry sprue) spears etc. I’m tempted to get another one, and change the leg position, articulate the fingers, and perhaps add a tree trunk club.
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Mounted White Walkers
from Elladan
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Loving the wildlings! They're looking great grouped up en masse!
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More great additions,the undead giant looks really gruesome.
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Loving the wildlings! They're looking great grouped up en masse!
Thanks, must confess I’m pleased with the look - the good news is that it’s pretty simple to replicate, as I’ve in mind 8 bases worth of Wildlings, so c50 figures. I’ve got about another dozen Copplestone, plus some more of the CMON figures, that I’ll convert, and have ordered a box of Frostgrave Barbarians to add to my pile of sprues.
More great additions,the undead giant looks really gruesome.
:)
Cheers, I wasn’t too sure when I started messing about with the putty, but I think it turned ok - I’ll stick up a side by side comparison with Wun Weg at some point.
Next up?
Well, I’ve still got those Boltons to get on with, a bunch of Perry’s cavalry I’m toying with making into Lannister’s, some characters, a whole load of existing figures that need rebasing to fit in with the project, oh...and a mammoth.
:)
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Finished the Bolton Pike/long spearmen
I’ve modelled them on the unit that was so devastating during the TV version of Battle of the Bastards, but with a compromise - in the episode the Boltons had a front rank with just a pavise, and then the other ranks with pikes - to represent it on the table I’ve given the front rank both pavise and pike as otherwise it wouldn’t look right on 3x2 base...I could have rotated the base around to have just a two man frontage (to facilitate a front rank with just pavise) but everything else is 3x2....either way I’m happy with the compromise.
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For House Bolton, I’ve still got another 18 bowmen to finish, plus Ramsey, his dogs, some banners and ideally I’ll add another half dozen cavalry as well.
Group shot - House Bolton...so far...
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That makes 95 foot, 9 mounted, a bear, a direwolf, 1 giant and a catapult painted this month...easily the most I’ve managed in such a short space of time in thirty years of gaming.
Unfortunately, after a much needed break from real life over Easter I’m back to work on Monday
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That is a scary looking troop of bastards. Well done!
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An excellent looking force of Boltons! Nicely done!
Really impressive production line you had going these last couple of weeks too!
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Impressive presentation all together!
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Impressive presentation all together!
Thanks - I’m (hopefully) getting some gaming mats for my birthday next month so should be able to take some decent shots of everything together.
:)
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Managed to build & paint up another dozen Unsullied this weekend, plus an officer
Group shot of the Unsullied so far
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Currently in the paint queue I’ve got a whole bunch of wildlings, Boltons, undead, a small band of Mormonts and a mammoth.
:)
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Lovely additions to the collection,the Unsullied are my favourites :-*
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Looking good! I'm really liking how the helmets have turned out especially!
How'd you build the officer, out of curiosity?
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Looking good! I'm really liking how the helmets have turned out especially!
How'd you build the officer, out of curiosity?
Thanks, the helmets are from the Fireforge Byzantine sprue, with some green stuff for the face mask, and the “spike” (i know it isn’t a spike but don’t know the proper name for it) is a piece of plastic bent to shape.
The officer is a standard figure, like the others (Victrix Hypaspist) - the sword arm is from the command sprue that comes with the Victrix pack, and I’ve just slung the shield on his back, and added a helmet on top of his hand. The head is metal...is actually from one of my old Space Opera figures , and before I filed its hair off had a passing resemblance to Patrick Stewart (although I’ve squashed the nose in the process of filing the hair down, so now it looks a bit like Patrick Stewart, if he’d been punched in the face).
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Those look spot on!
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Great job on the Unsullied! :-* Absolutely nailed the design from the show, which isn't one of my favorites but has grown on me significantly the longer it's been on-screen.
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This coming on great guns. Esp ike the additional flame haired folk plus the flayed man on all those shields... nailed it! 8)
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Great work on the Unsullied helmets. Just like the real thing! :)
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I can't but chiming in with the rest regarding the Unsullied.
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You are a remorseless building and painting machine! Respect!!
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Very nice work all round on those Unsullied.
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Thanks everyone, glad you like the Unsullied...must admit I’m pleased with how they turned out...trouble is I think they will look even better with a lot more of them
:D
One addition today - not anything I’ve painted, but something I wanted to share for completeness.
McFarlane have released the first of hopefully 3 dragons - Viserion - and IMHO its usable with 28mm figures....I’m sure some will suggest it should be considerably larger, but for me it’s representative, without completely taking over the tabletop.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/8C8F3D00-821B-452B-B78B-2B6E6B3E117B_zpsapsl7ymz.jpeg)
It is posable, and comes with a flight stand plus the icey blast is removable ...you could probably even attach the Elladan Night King to it as a rider.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/01B775FA-AB22-487A-BE56-4B5382B442A2_zpsjrnnpscj.jpeg)
Pictured here on the tabletop next to a base of 28mm troops...I expect I will add some weight to the base to add some additional stability.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/284BF061-D3D5-4CC8-BFBE-18CBE4B028AA_zpsvgl3injq.jpeg)
Drogon is scheduled for release in the UK in June.
Better start building some scorpions....
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Oh wow! Definitely didn't expect this for an update! :o
I'm surprised how well it scales too from a 28mm standpoint!
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Managed to get another dozen Boltons finished this weekend.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/81D6A2DC-6B7D-4823-8DD6-3C7AB5E93502_zpsteuvqrgg.jpeg)
Also rebased some archers (not painted by me, I’ve just added a touch of orange and then rebased them) - these are going to be the start of a force of House Hornwood.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/3EC95324-87D5-4B9D-82B1-E725841E05B4_zpsb4igpvw6.jpeg)
...and then, as I’ve got some gaming mats now, i thought I’d take a couple of group shots of all of the Northerners together.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/A7A3491E-956A-4068-93DE-114138187367_zps0fxorjxc.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/C59A305D-8179-4F6A-9E4D-228311ABE5CE_zpskw3qltfv.jpeg)
Still plenty to do...Hornwoods, and Mormont definitely on the list along with more cavalry, and some character/leaders
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Agree, big enough to be representative for gaming purposes.
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That's a lotta Northmen! :o Looking great arrayed as a force!
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I feel like your northmen should fight my Southerners!... love the group shot. Great job. Where is the castle from or is it scratch built?
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Great looking force!
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Agree, big enough to be representative for gaming purposes.
Thanks DG, I’m not sure what references there are in the books, but based on the TV series, the fully grown ones could well be 2-3 times as big, which would create all sort of problems, not least with the flight stand etc. As with so much of gaming, it’s a compromise
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That's a lotta Northmen! :o Looking great arrayed as a force!
Thanks - I’ve got the funny feeling that they will be outnumbered when I get the Lannister forces on the table though.
I feel like your northmen should fight my Southerners!... love the group shot. Great job. Where is the castle from or is it scratch built?
Cheers mate...would be good to get a game in, the castle is from Hudson & Allen
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Nice stuff! Especially the dragon!
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and IMHO its usable with 28mm figures....I’m sure some will suggest it should be considerably larger, but for me it’s representative, without completely taking over the tabletop.
Drogon is scheduled for release in the UK in June.
If to show them as in this past season yes i agree small for 28mm only because you see them with riders.
If for earlier seasons, they work fine.
Would work fine for 15mm even better.
But i agree with you as a "representation" on the field though.
And Amazon has Drogon listed for a JUne release as well. Running about $25. Not a bad price.
Grimm
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They are flying so high they just look smaller.
https://tenor.com/view/abugs-life-you-all-look-like-little-ants-pretentious-asshole-highhorse-gif-9721929
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Wow those group shots are impressive - great work! :o
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A test figure for the Dothraki
Basically a Gripping Beast Arab Light Cavalry figure, with some green stuff fur, and topknot added, plus a Frostgrave Cultist sword, with a few minor tweaks to the shape. Originally I was going to go with the Warlord Celt barechested torso, and then add a green stuff jacket, but given I’ve got snow covered bases, I’ve gone for the winter clothing version from Season 8.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/56AA0812-C38B-4F49-B9EA-D949CE3CF711_zps4cqujirc.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/D1C0553D-0343-4851-9993-589FC95F8788_zps19qrao5k.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/EE22D724-0BA5-4616-8A3F-B8E3056DD503_zpsujqlxxrk.jpeg)
Let me know what you think?
P.S...anyone that is UK based and has any spare Frostgrave Cultist swords they are willing to part with, please drop me a PM...
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Yeah, that works! Really wish there was more than one of those swords on each sprue, mine are already used up.
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looks great ! I'm waiting for the whole horde
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That’s excellent Matt.
One more arakh will be in the post tomorrow lol
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Great Job... i keep wondering if I should start collecting for these for if CMON is going to come out with an expansion... I thought I'd have to hand make the weapons.. I think that one is a nice match. You could make a small mold and pour resin copies to keep from having to buy a lot of sprues of the other stuff...
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Keep doing that, Matt! That'll be an excellent hoard in the end.
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Looks great, I've been hoarding that frostgrave cultist arm for my Dothraki :D.
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Great conversion! The Arakh looks spot on!
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Thanks everyone, glad you like the Dothraki test figure...all I need now is lots more...
Didn’t make it to Partizan today (my original plan), but I did manage to finish another 24 figures this weekend, so not bad!
I don’t have any real plan or army list I’m working to, but I do like the six figure movement trays, and the bases look good in groups of four, so I wanted to round out a couple of Houses.
As a result, I’ve added (Left to Right) six figures to House Prester, a dozen Lannister’s and six more to the Lefford retinue.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/B6483FFD-3E11-433B-AB2F-2BA373012AC7_zpsgnkvblxv.jpeg)
I also took the opportunity to take a group shot of the Lannisters...again photography isn’t my strength, but you get the idea.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/9734AE7E-8947-4246-AB23-D88265D0F271_zpsylrp8dp1.jpeg)
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That's a super impressive army shot man!
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Got to agree! Nice work mate! :-*
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:o That's a real impressive set of Westermen! Amazing set of Lannisters too, even before factoring in the other vassal houses!
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Beautiful... I'm rearing to start my snowy based Starks now! Keep them coming!
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Stunning!
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Slick looking set of Lannisters 8).
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Quick update...bit more progress on some Dothraki after a break.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/2DBEEB56-6ACA-4478-952B-2348153A23EB_zpsbzduttim.jpeg)
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Fireforge Mongolians + green stuff? Looks good.
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Welcome back!
Impressive work on the Dothraki so far! The arakhs really look the part!
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Elbows, they look more like gripping beast arab light cavalry than fireforge mongols -wich was great choice, as the heads look more dothraki with that hairstyles than with mongol caps
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Elbows, they look more like gripping beast arab light cavalry than fireforge mongols -wich was great choice, as the heads look more dothraki with that hairstyles than with mongol caps
Well spotted, they are indeed Gripping Beast Arab Light Cav
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Love ‘em 8)
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Great stuff Matt.
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Nice work on those 8)
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After a break my Game of Thrones project is firmly back on track... managed to get a small force of Mormonts finished this weekend.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/C1CC9155-514F-41A7-8E30-BA57F78B73D3_zps30twipy3.jpeg)
The bodies are Perry, the arms a mix of Perry/Frostgrave/Fireforge, the heads are Westwind & the shields are from Gripping Beast.
Lady Mormont is from Bad Squiddo.
I might double them up...my other Houses are a minimum of 24 figures.
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I don't remember them being anarchists... lol
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Nicely done! Good to see you back!
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NICE!! Now that i've finished a large bulk of Joan of Arc.... I'm about to get back on my GoT project as well!... Glad you are back at it.
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Cheers guys.
Gibby - good to hear you are working on new additions to your own project... the more I see of your own project... and Happy’s... and Ogrob’s... and a whole host of other LAF’ers... the more I’m motivated to add more forces to my own project.
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Another small update....just two days short of a year since I started this thread.
Another dozen Freefolk/Wildlings - a mix of Copplestone Eskimos, and Frostgrave Barbarian/Soldier bodies, with some Westwind heads mixed in.
Still more in the paint queue
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/3952EC5F-E0D1-4F08-A271-0C29D388396A_zpszh2uatfg.jpeg)
Couple of Characters - from Darksword (Left), and Elladan (Right)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/0057D7C3-C8AB-4C13-BF84-90BD86B16674_zpsosfinpki.jpeg)
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I love the faded greys you have on the Wildling clothes!
Also in retrospect the Darksword Tyrion is extremely Richard III-ish, isn't he?
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I love the faded greys you have on the Wildling clothes!
Also in retrospect the Darksword Tyrion is extremely Richard III-ish, isn't he?
Thanks mate.
For the Wildlings, I start with a mid-grey base coat, add the browns for fur, weapons etc, a quick wash, and then a couple of layers of much lighter grey and then offwhite dry brushing....seems to do the trick.
And yes the Tyrion sculpt does has a bit of the Richard III about him...either that or Lord Farquaad from Shrek
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Quick update... managed to finish some more of the Freefolk.
Apologies for the lousy picture, currently every flat space is currently taken up with my Dredd project, or piles of sprues...
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/E6774444-8A43-4131-804A-E91AB1DBC98E_zpshdhavuuy.jpeg)
Usual mix of CMON, Frostgrave, Fireforge & Copplestone, plus some Perry arms, Westwind heads, and plenty of green stuff fur.
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Excellent work! :o
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Nice :-*
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Love it!
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Excellent! Surprised how well the CMON ones blend in too, given how tall they are usually!
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Cheers all!
Managed to take a couple of (slightly) better photos today, of all my Freefolk, before I head north of the Wall today.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/C5FDDFA6-E6B9-49E2-BF6D-0032CED6366B_zpsahufsuei.jpeg)
The mammoth is from DeeZee for scenarios before the Freefolk are south of the Wall...would have come in handy in the Battle of the Bastards.
The much smaller CMON giants would probably fit in better size wise with the mammoth (thinking of the scene where a giant is riding a mammoth), but I really like the larger Elladan giant.
Guess I could always get a bigger mammoth, but I had the DZ one lying around from an abortive caveman project (the cavemen ended up being used in my Planet of the Apes project)
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Looking great 8)
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Very nice, thanks for sharing.
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Zooks! That’s a lot of free folk :o
Good work Matt 8)
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Brilliant :o
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Thanks everyone...as that great philosopher Redzed once said... “Quantity has a Quality of its own” lol
Zooks! That’s a lot of free folk :o
Good work Matt 8)
Cheers Rich, I’m in Glasgow tonight...went for a walk, and ended up finding a Games Shop completely by accident (that’s my story and I’m sticking to it)...came out with some more sprues... shame I didn’t pack some superglue and my bits box...otherwise I’d start work on the next batch....
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/12AC534F-5B05-44AA-A90D-E7BE1686A042_zpsxzuantmy.jpeg)
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Very nice!
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Quick update....a few hours spare this weekend, so knocked out another 42 dead - mainly mantic ghouls with green stuff fur and some spare weapons, although there a few Frostgrave/Fireforge parts in this batch.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/42B3A81C-AB0D-4344-B3A5-E36ACF0EE326_zpsw0fxilwf.jpeg)
Still some more of these to work my way through at some point before I start adding some slightly less decomposed corpses into the mix.
Dothraki on the paint table next, plus thinking about starting some new Houses....because I clearly haven’t got enough on the go right now
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Looking good! They have that nice frozen monochrome look to them.
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Looking good! They have that nice frozen monochrome look to them.
Agreed! Great work!
Also, missed it before, but the Wildling group shot looks fantastic!
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Quick update....a few hours spare this weekend, so knocked out another 42 dead - mainly mantic ghouls with green stuff fur and some spare weapons, although there a few Frostgrave/Fireforge parts in this batch.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/42B3A81C-AB0D-4344-B3A5-E36ACF0EE326_zpsw0fxilwf.jpeg)
Still some more of these to work my way through at some point before I start adding some slightly less decomposed corpses into the mix.
Dothraki on the paint table next, plus thinking about starting some new Houses....because I clearly haven’t got enough on the go right now
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Absolutely brilliant, caught the dark decayed tones of the TV show's undead perfectly - I'd be so tempted to repaint all of mine in this exact style if I wasn't already buried by a to-do pile. Love these! Can we see some shots of your stuff in action soon? A full photo rep would be so awesome.
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Thanks all, much appreciated!
Absolutely brilliant, caught the dark decayed tones of the TV show's undead perfectly - I'd be so tempted to repaint all of mine in this exact style if I wasn't already buried by a to-do pile. Love these! Can we see some shots of your stuff in action soon? A full photo rep would be so awesome.
I intentionally used a simple palette, dark brown base coat, a dark wash, then dry brushed with successive layers of a grey flesh/off white. The odd gore here and there is Tamiya Clear Red, mixed with a little brown/black.
I’m going to need a LOT more of these, so it has to be easy to replicate.
:)
Planning on a game shortly....just need to write some simple rules....oh and clear some space on my table to actually play a game
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Next up, I need to paint the Dothraki on my paint table, but I’m pondering my next moves, and toying with adding one or more new Houses....
Quite fancy adding some Stannis forces...inspired by other threads in here. They’d fit well with both my Lannister’s, and Bolton’s.
Tyrells, and or Tarlys are another possibility, as would be adding the Frey’s...certainly the latter having the advantage of siding with various Houses.
Also fancy adding some more Northerners...Umbers, Glovers & some Hornwoods, but perhaps I could do with a break with sculpting fur.
Another option would be the Golden Company...despite their bit-part role in the TV series, they’d be interesting as a potential reinforcement to all manner of Houses during a campaign.
Undecided....any views chaps?
:)
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Obviously I'm very biased so I'd definitely be interested in seeing your take on some of the ol' Baratheon boys!
But the Golden Company sounds like a fun one to try too, between the TV show and the books, there's a whole lot of room for interpretations with the East-meets-West theme!
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Freys and Golden company would seem to offer the most flexibility, as they can change sides.
The Freys would work with your Starks, Boltons, Tullys and Lannisters, so they'd be very flexible.
All that grey and blue might be a bit uninspiring to paint though.
I'd go with the Golden Company, some heavy cavalry, some light infantry and a couple of elephants. They're even more flexible than Freys and they sound like more fun to model and paint.
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What an amazing project. I look forward to mass battle pictures at the end!
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Tyrells. Think of the fun you can have painting all those flowers ;)
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House Seaworth
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I second the shout for Freys :D
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House Seaworth
Good call. You’d only need to paint one lol
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Thanks everyone ...so basically I should just build forces for EVERY House :D
House Seaworth
lol
I’ll have a bit more of a think about all of the options while I finish the first bunch of Dothraki (hopefully) this weekend.
In the meantime, here is a group shot of the Night King’s forces (minus the dragon which was difficult to squeeze into the shot).....
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/13B3F0E2-4003-40AF-AFFF-360AB6E6EE5B_zpslqhupppo.jpeg)
.....and yes, I need a lot more dead’uns.
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Nice :-*
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Made some progress on the Dothraki...aiming to finish them this weekend.
In the meantime I’ve been looking at the various options for my next force and I’ve narrowed it down to either Stannis or possibly the Golden Company...will have a play about with a test piece for both, and take some photos of them along with the Dothraki.
There...I’ve said it now, so I’d better get on with them :D
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As promised, a couple of test pieces... apologies for the rubbish photos
First up, a member of Stannis’ Household Guard
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/2002DF3E-94A6-4823-96E5-5F76AD5F702A_zpsr01pth1c.jpeg)
A Perry French Medieval body, Militon head, and the arms/weapons will be a mixture of Perry/Fireforge with a Fireforge shield with some green stuff (that needs tidying up once it has set).
Secondly, a member of the Golden Company
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/8388E4C3-F994-41C6-B964-29AF360C2809_zpscvbb53zj.jpeg)
Frostgrave Cultist body, Fireforge Byzantine Head and arms, and Gripping Beast Arab Light Cavalry shield. The shoulders in the photo look bare, but the Byzantine parts actually have cloth..it’s just the texture has washed out in the photo.
As always, comments appreciated
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First dozen Dothraki finished.
Gripping Beast Arab Light Cavalry, green stuff furs to fit in with the winter theme, and Frostgrave Cultist swords.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/0FBB53C9-20ED-4BCC-B743-76CED802EB61_zpsovnce6iu.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/A467B187-72D4-4C5C-870C-1694616ACF56_zpses9fk67b.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/1AE0C6CC-770F-4D79-A974-AB31AF42CFD4_zpsppf6lwht.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/7ECC8AE3-0B5A-4BD5-9DC4-47CA971B786A_zpsjzevpd3q.jpeg)
Hopefully pretty true to the TV series, and imposing on the tabletop....does make me want to build more though.
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A heroic effort just gathering all those swords! They look very nice!
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Top notch Dothraki! They really look the part!
Nice work on capturing the look of the TV!Baratheons too with the distinctive Burgeonets! Looking forward to seeing him painted up!
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They look pukkah!
8) 8)
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Brilliant job on the Dothraki, Matt. They look the business. All those donations of arakhs paid off lol
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The Dothraki look great.
But you forgot to make their arakhs flaming. :D
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They look great, super conversions ;D
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them
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All those donations of arakhs paid off lol
Indeed. Very grateful to the generosity of LAF’ers...going to have to buy a shed load of cultists for the next lot....fortunately I have a use for the rest of the sprue contents.
The Dothraki look great.
But you forgot to make their arakhs flaming. :D
lol
I did think about flames, but I’m planning on using the Dothraki in a wider campaign, rather than just against the Night King...besides, I haven’t got a Red Priestess figure yet ;)
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Awesome painting on this thread!
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Thank you MFB, my painting is nowhere the standard of some of the other GoT threads on LAF, but I try my best :)
A bit more progress tonight, have assembled some troops for Stannis Baratheon, and primed them ready for painting.
Some of the shields need tidying up, but I’ll fix them before I get on with the painting.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/FBA8E1C9-B984-40E0-8D8A-144D8187F62B_zpsy86dpew1.jpeg)
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Looking good, can't wait to see them painted up! (Not that I'm biased)
Do you plan on doing any named-characters and/or King Stannis himself to go with them?
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Looking good, can't wait to see them painted up! (Not that I'm biased)
Do you plan on doing any named-characters and/or King Stannis himself to go with them?
Thanks mate. I’ll probably make a Stannis, and possibly a Red Priestess and a Davos.
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I love the helmets, very evocative of Stannis' forces in the TV series and I'm in awe of your productivity.
Looking at the shields unpainted I cant help noticing that the fiery heart looks somewhat like turnip...
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I love the helmets, very evocative of Stannis' forces in the TV series and I'm in awe of your productivity.
Looking at the shields unpainted I cant help noticing that the fiery heart looks somewhat like turnip...
It’s that sort of talk that gets people burnt at the stake by the Lord of Light ;)
All hail the fiery turnip....I mean heart.
:D
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The night is dark and full of root vegetables :p
All kidding aside I'm sure a bit of paint will do the trick.
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Great work on those dothraki Matt.
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The night is dark and full of root vegetables :p
I mean that's basically canon!
(https://i.imgur.com/vzVVYJq.png)
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Quick update - didn’t have a lot of time today so rather than start a new unit I thought I’d paint up a couple of terrain pieces - some Wildling encampments, using the old Steve Barber cavemen tents.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/E33122DC-8E16-4406-958B-B68DFB2C5CD0_zpscxhwuerx.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/D15CE9FF-2714-4A98-90BB-484211BDE620_zpslmn1tsrv.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/729D920C-FFE5-4A0F-970D-0703693B749C_zpsdepglxue.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/A2A1A56C-34DF-43E6-A43D-CED9B790BA22_zpswdbapcwg.jpeg)
The camp fires are just green stuff and sand.
I did think about having the snow melted back from the fire pits but I’ve opted for more of a semi abandoned look...ie the fire has gone out but enough warmth to keep the snow off it (or it hasn’t snowed lately) ....again thought about having some glowing embers but decided against it.
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I really like the faded grey palette you've got going for your wildlings, really hits home the whole "abandoned Beyond the Wall" feel
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Indeed, great colour choices. Snow looks really good as well.
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I can feel the cold!
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Excellent portrayal- really does look the part 8)
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They work well 8)
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Way cool, mate!
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This is so cool :-*.
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Thanks everyone, glad you like the camp - I’d love to get hold of some more of the tents, but it looks like they are OOP which is a shame.
Been limited for time this week...another 5 nights away for work...fortunately the last of the year. Managed to get to Recon yesterday and picked up another box of Frostgrave Soldiers, some Frostgrave sailors, plus a box of Oathmark humans...3 for 2 in the Warlord bargain bin!
Also took advantage of NorthStar’s FunTime Friday sale last week, which added another box each of Fireforge Foot Sergeants, Frostgrave Soldiers, and Mantic Northern tribesmen, so the plastic mountain is satisfyingly large.... ;D
Going to try and make some progress on the Baratheons, plus a few odds and ends.
:)
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Not much time this afternoon...still not happy with the first Baratheon, but managed to finish 3 Bolton cavalry that had been sat on my paint table for a while.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/EF8EAE9D-413F-4D62-AF64-6F9186472C04_zpshmaeu5zx.jpeg)
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Nice work, will these go in as part of a larger block with your lance-armed Boltons?
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Nice work, will these go in as part of a larger block with your lance-armed Boltons?
Tbh, I haven’t thought too much about orders of battle and formations....I’m not sure how much detail the books go into on formation/tactics, but I quite like the simplicity of the TV show....admittedly this approach suits a more generalist TV audience, but it also makes sense given the lack of command & control.
The Battle of the Bastards gave a good flavour of the “period”, with the cavalry operating as one mass, charging with no recall and then effectively spent as a force, the archers again operating as a single unit, and then the rest of your foot.
The honest truth is I really like the Crusader miniatures, and could quite happily just keep adding a few more when I have a spare hour or so
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Looking very good sir!!
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The Dothraki look great.
But you forgot to make their arakhs flaming. :D
Yes. Very shoddy work there... ;)
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Yes. Very shoddy work there... ;)
I’m sorry mate...I’ll try harder in future
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Who makes the banners for the tentacled god? :)
Dan
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=121598.0
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Photobucket appears to have done a hack job on your pics. Consider hosting through Imgur, there are no ads and it's a fair easier upload/link interface to use if you haven't already: www.imgur.com
Came here looking to ogle your Dothraki - am I right in thinking you used the Fireforge Mongols in large part?
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Photobucket has been having problems for the last couple of days...will see if they fix the issue over the weekend.
My Dothraki are based upon Gripping Beast Arab Light Cavalry, with various headswops, and green stuff for their furs. The weapon arms are from Frostgrave Cultists.
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Photobucket appears to have done a hack job on your pics. Consider hosting through Imgur, there are no ads and it's a fair easier upload/link interface to use if you haven't already: www.imgur.com
Came here looking to ogle your Dothraki - am I right in thinking you used the Fireforge Mongols in large part?
I’ve stuck the Dothraki photos on imgur and added them into my thread on page 16, if you still want to have a look at them
:)
Will have to go back and do the same for the rest of my photos if Photobucket don’t get their act together soon :(
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Finished up my siege train - a two more Zvezda catapults, and two Iron Gate Scenery Trebuchets.
My crew are made from Frostgrave soldier bodies with a variety of heads from different sources, and green stuff furs, but I will be adding some of the new IGS crew as well. The paint scheme is intentionally neutral so I can use them for various Houses, or even a Sellsword company.
(https://i.imgur.com/Weuzax5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VDCJvop.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mlS7IZD.jpg)
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You don't hold back when taking on a project :)
Artillery compliment looks great :)
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Wow. Quite a lineup.
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That's an impressive array!
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To give variety in artillery crews, why not have a distinctive captain for each crew in house livery/uniform. To give the variety, make a few different ones then just swap them out as required. If you don't want to do that many officers, just make a battery commander.
Another option would be mantlets or pavises for the crews to shelter behind.
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Wow. I've been eyeing up the Iron Gate trebuchets myself and I must say they look HUGE. You have certainly done them tremendous justice here. May I ask how they were to assemble and paint? They look absolutely fantastic in your style. How are you going to use them gamewise - the bases look gigantic...?
I like how they're true to the show in their deployment OUTSIDE the walls too :P
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them
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To give variety in artillery crews, why not have a distinctive captain for each crew in house livery/uniform. To give the variety, make a few different ones then just swap them out as required. If you don't want to do that many officers, just make a battery commander.
Another option would be mantlets or pavises for the crews to shelter behind.
I plan on adding a bunch of additional Officer figures to my painting queue at some point, for the various Houses, so I’ll have at least a Battery Commander figures for each of the major Houses.
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Wow. I've been eyeing up the Iron Gate trebuchets myself and I must say they look HUGE. You have certainly done them tremendous justice here. May I ask how they were to assemble and paint? They look absolutely fantastic in your style. How are you going to use them gamewise - the bases look gigantic...?
I like how they're true to the show in their deployment OUTSIDE the walls too :P
The IGS trebuchets are a big piece of kit for the price ( £14 ) - they were dead easy to paint, just gave them a quick spray brown base coat, a dark wash, and a quick dry brush.
The best bit is they come pre-assembled....the only work to do is to add the string (which is provided) - I’ve been put off of previous trebuchet kits, in part, due to the assembly time so for me this was a massive plus.
I opted for a large base in part because they are a big piece of kit....the Zvezda catapults are 1/72 but fit in well. Game wise the range and load capacity of the trebuchet makes them potentially a bit of a super weapon, so the larger base at least creates a small deployment challenge for the user.
I’ve based the crew separately so give a bit more flexibility in their usage...I can swop in command figures from different Houses, or even field the crew figures as a makeshift unit...just need a couple of extra crew figures for each trebuchet to give me a 24-strong unit.
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That’s a lot of progress 8)
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Love it! A serious battle is going to happen here...
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Finally managed to get the first unit for Stannis’ force finished...
Perry French Medieval bodies, Militon heads, and the arms/weapons are a mixture of Perry/Fireforge/oathmark with Fireforge shields with some green stuff added.
Stannis is a mixture of Perry parts, with a head left over from my space opera project.
I’m going to sort out another banner with the flaming heart, and swop the current one into the next unit that I paint up.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/42A1D18F-FD9A-43F1-8055-DFA7C5D60600_zpsptgghnnu.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/AA3084BA-E3CA-4B82-96F3-1CA0D0B4C916_zpsbolitgee.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/14B28B36-381E-46F2-8114-6B2EDD9C598F_zpsicstrnr9.jpeg)
I’ve also finished a few hounds for Ramsey Bolton, although they haven’t come out particularly well in the photos :?
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/956E0256-98CE-48A5-A5DC-DD6999F3C0BB_zpskly9qxyk.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/E2D56135-C5D3-4C2A-BC6B-17A4F1EF4170_zpsbymw2a5g.jpeg)
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Brill 8)
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Looking good! They've turned out great! (not that I'm biased lol )
And nice to see some Baratheon yellow in the mix too! The TV show seemed to forget Stannis was a Baratheon and just gave his lads all-black costumes!
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Cheers both :)
Looking good! They've turned out great! (not that I'm biased lol )
And nice to see some Baratheon yellow in the mix too! The TV show seemed to forget Stannis was a Baratheon and just gave his lads all-black costumes!
I’m glad you like how they turned out...the pressure was beginning to get to me :D
As with the Boltons I wanted to give the feel of the TV look, but add in a hint of the House colours.
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Really nice work
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Awesome project mate, it must have been stress putting the heads on those Baratheon men! I've looked at trying to mix some of these plastic sets for fantasy but it feels quite daunting! Solid stuff!
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Awesome stuff, Akula, really fond of the basing in particular somehow. You’ve sold me on the IGS trebuchets, btw :)
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Thanks everyone :)
Awesome project mate, it must have been stress putting the heads on those Baratheon men! I've looked at trying to mix some of these plastic sets for fantasy but it feels quite daunting! Solid stuff!
It wasn’t too bad tbh, the mirliton heads just need a tiny bit of adjusting and fit pretty well.
Read a couple of Captain Blood’s threads, and you’ll soon get the plastic bug :D
Awesome stuff, Akula, really fond of the basing in particular somehow. You’ve sold me on the IGS trebuchets, btw :)
The movement trays, or the scattered snow? :)
Will be interested to see your take on the trebuchets :)
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Bit more progress....
...first up, I finished another dozen figures for House Mormont, Perry bodies with a variety of Perry/Frostgrave/Fireforge arms, mainly Frostgrave heads, with the odd metal one from Westwind, metal shields from Gripping Beast and green stuff fur.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/0FDD4DC1-BB95-4F94-A8FE-AB539AC4F1C6_zpsvh6s1cop.jpeg)
Group shot - the finished unit
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I had time to paint up some more tents - these resins are from Grabblecast - excellent service, and a good quality product. I think they fit in well with the OOP Steve Barber prehistoric settlement, so I might get some more to further extend my Wildling camp.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/FF6C746D-DA13-4B21-9036-7EF0114140E9_zpssrm9ec6r.jpeg)
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/269B0CCB-9024-4EC0-B7F4-EB398F34644A_zpswyp6kp9x.jpeg)
Next on the todo list are more Karstarks, including possibly mounted.
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Oooh, I really like the campsite! How do you paint the hides for the tents?
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Excellent! The conversions are spot on.
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Thanks both.
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Oooh, I really like the campsite! How do you paint the hides for the tents?
The tents lend themselves to the painting method I’m using for the Wildlings:
Grey base coat, a dark wash on the ropes and to provide some shadow, then dry brush with varying shades of brown/off white.
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Those new tents look the business, Matt. Very nice.
You are turning out new houses at a phenomenal rate :o How many figures are you up to now?
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Great work on the campsites :-*
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(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/E2D56135-C5D3-4C2A-BC6B-17A4F1EF4170_zpsbymw2a5g.jpeg)
Brilliant. lol
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Those new tents look the business, Matt. Very nice.
You are turning out new houses at a phenomenal rate :o How many figures are you up to now?
Thanks Richard.
I’ll have a count up when I get home at the end of the week ... I genuinely don’t know ... a routine precaution in case the missus interrogates me with a truth serum :D
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Very cool campsites!
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I really like the color scheme you have on those House Mormont guys!
Your snow basing is also really nice. Thanks for sharing.
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Cracking stuff,looking forward to the new cavalry :)
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Continuing great work! So much to love in this thread. Thanks for letting us see it.
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Next batch of Karstarks WIP...a similar mix of Frostgrave Soldier/Fireforge Templar & Byzantine Spearmen bodies, mainly Fireforge weapons, but a few Oathmark/Frostgrave and Westwind metal heads, with Gripping Beast metal shields.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/A4805C9B-411F-496A-86ED-9B15BD4D598E_zpsjxj9uozq.jpeg)
Cavalry next in the WIP queue
I haven’t made an accurate count of the finished/painted figures yet, but I picked up another half a dozen boxes of plastics today, which on top of my existing supplies me as I’ve probably got a years worth of sprues ;D
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Dear God man, you have turned into a kitbashing machine lol
But are you actually going to play with them? ;)
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Crikey! You've got an impressive assembly line going! You're making these at an incredible rate!
Looking forward to seeing them painted! The Westwind heads definitely give the "scruffy Stark" look that gets the Karstark feel across!
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Dear God man, you have turned into a kitbashing machine lol
It’s all your bleeding fault
lol
But are you actually going to play with them? ;)
I hope so ...just need to finish writing the rules...I might be stretching the definition of “skirmish” though ;)
Crikey! You've got an impressive assembly line going! You're making these at an incredible rate!
Looking forward to seeing them painted! The Westwind heads definitely give the "scruffy Stark" look that gets the Karstark feel across!
Cheers...the discipline of thinking in terms of units of 24 is driving me on - I do want to go back and revisit some of the existing units, as some are part bow/part bill...my original plan was to combine the bow/bill troops from different retinues, but I might go back and expand them into full units if/when I get the chance.
After the Karstarks are done, I’d like to add some Hornwoods to go with the unit of northern Bowmen (which were painted by someone else, I’ve just rebased them), plus some Umbers, more Baratheon’s, more Wildlings...Dothraki...Unsullied...and so it goes on...
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Some Karstark cavalry.....Crusader mini figures (plus a single Perry) green stuff fur, Gripping Beast shields....and of course Northstar wire spears ;)
I’ve given most of them shields attached across their backs, as if on the march
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....and some more Bolton’s....less uniform than the last bunch, less kit, no helmets, spears rather than pikes. Again, Crusader minis, with Gripping Beast shields, NS spears and Westwind heads.
(https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/AKULADEEP/47CC01AD-B0AF-4A08-971E-93F48690EDD6_zpsa9zou0px.jpeg)
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Very nice :-*
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Looking good! how do you find the Perry HYW cavalry scales up with the Crusader ones?
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Great progress and a lot of it!
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Looking good! how do you find the Perry HYW cavalry scales up with the Crusader ones?
The Perry rider is slighter than the Crusader ones, but mounted on a Crusader horse, and with the same Gripping Beast shield, so I think it blends in well.
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Well it’s been almost two months since I last posted on the thread, and a lot has happened in the wider world over that time. Work went manic, even after most of the country went into lockdown, and it has ironically only been the last few days when I’ve been ill that I actually got some painting done ;D
Managed to finish another unit of 24 Karstarks today...as with the first unit the bodies & arms are a mix of Fireforge Foot sergeants, Byzantine Spearmen and Frostgrave Soldiers. The heads are from Westwind, and the shields from Gripping Beast.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/5/78289DC0-4C65-4398-8F1B-24E94950CA37.jpeg)
Group shot with the first bunch of Karstarks, and Lord Harald Karstark (a Crusader Teutonic knight with a Westwind head).
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/5/17F866A1-9763-4883-A88D-B3921DDBD0B6.jpeg)
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They do look good en masse.
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They look great! Loving the Harald conversion too!
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Looking good Matt 8)
I hope you feel better soon, especially if it’s the dreaded...
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Looking great, Matt. I just got a load of GW archer which I am looking for suitable houses to join.
Speedy recovery!
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Great stuff mate, I like your take on the shield design 8)
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Cheers all...it’s good to be back in the painting grove
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They do look good en masse.
Thanks - en masse has the advantage that the camera is far enough away that you can’t see how crappy my painting is :D
They look great! Loving the Harald conversion too!
Glad you like him...a last minute addition...need some more leaders and it seemed like an appropriate level of armour for a Northern Lord.
I hope you feel better soon, especially if it’s the dreaded...
I don’t think it’s coronavirus...at least I hope not...probably just a chest infection...my missus isn’t concerned at least.
I just got a load of GW archer which I am looking for suitable houses to join.
Look forward to seeing what House(s) you decide upon for them :)
Great stuff mate, I like your take on the shield design 8)
Cheers - it’s a simpler version of the TV shield design, on the basis that I’ve had to paint loads of them :)
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Great thread with wonderful conversions.
Sorry if I missed it, but where is your castle from? Is it scratch built? I'm looking for a good way to build around towers or for a reasonably priced model set and have yet been unable to find anything to my liking.
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Great thread with wonderful conversions.
Sorry if I missed it, but where is your castle from? Is it scratch built? I'm looking for a good way to build around towers or for a reasonably priced model set and have yet been unable to find anything to my liking.
Thanks - the castle is from Hudson Allen.
I’ve also got a ziterdes to add to it, but haven’t had a chance to paint that yet.
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Managed to get a few more finished today
Lord Rickard Karstark.... a Crusader Miniatures Teutonic with a head swop and some green stuff for the hair.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/A11DDF10-CC9C-4E6D-A086-449877A629A8.jpeg)
And some Karstark cavalry .... Crusader miniatures HYW Hobilars with green stuff fur and Gripping Beast Shields. Bit limited on the poses (including the horses) but decent models to paint.
{edit} Hmmm....the lighting has made the horses look a bit plastic in the photos, but they do actually have some shading on them....
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/8E2CCFFC-C56C-47C3-AAA7-CB2730F8F946.jpeg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/EDBF7B66-6892-4B1C-B34F-AA8A8DD992F8.jpeg)
And some group shots of House Karstark
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/2D08C426-1A0E-491F-A181-25169C119309.jpeg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/1E1A5628-81E4-4A3D-B3E8-F720EC26AA0E.jpeg)
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That's an impressive array! Thanks for showing the Crusader Hobilars too, I've not seen the sculpts up close before!
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Great stuff! The cavalry are brilliant :-*
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As usual, I'm a big fan of your work. You made the Crusader hobilars look great, I don't normally go for metal models from that era but yours look superb. Can't wait to see a photo batrep from you one day.
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Looking really good. 8)
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Looks very impressive :-* :-* :-*.
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Cheers all, your support is greatly appreciated, and keeps me motivated.
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Can't wait to see a photo batrep from you one day.
Me too...I’m still mulling over the rules :D
Quick update today... apologies in advance for the poor lighting on the photo again...
...managed to get some reinforcements painted up for the Bolton’s...Crusader Minis with a few Westwind headswops and some green stuff fur.
(https://i.imgur.com/WET3cGj.jpg)
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Bloody Hell, you are indefatigable lol
How many have you made now? Got to be about 250 figures by now? At least? :o
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Good Lord! Between these and the Karstarks you've got a Hell of an output going! Keep up the great work!
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Amazing, and daunting, how much miniatures you have (finished) per house! :o You surely got enough for two complete opposing armies!
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Thanks everyone for your comments, always appreciated :)
How many have you made now? Got to be about 250 figures by now? At least? :o
Apologies Richard...just remembered you asked me back in January how many figures I was up to... as I’ve had a bit of peace and quiet this afternoon, I thought I’d have a bit of a count up, and take some fresh photos.
Just a smidge over 750 figures ...of which c150-200 were painted by others, and I’ve just rebased or partially repainted...back in the day when I was worried about having enough for a game.
Broken down as follows...
Stannis of House Baratheon
Lord Stannis
24 Foot
24 Sellsword foot “Company of Many Faces”
3 sellsword cavalry
(https://i.imgur.com/FjEnUaR.jpg)
House Targaryen
Greyworm
Tyrion
18 Unsullied
12 Dothraki
(https://i.imgur.com/sdIt7GO.jpg)
House Tully
24 Foot
6 Cavalry
(https://i.imgur.com/Rwd21pr.jpg)
Mercenary Company of Siege Engineers
2 Trebuchet
3 Catapults
20 crew
(https://i.imgur.com/xWAJAYh.jpg)
The Free Folk
Tormund
48 Foot
Giant
Mammoth
(https://i.imgur.com/yEvK4g3.jpg)
House Lannister
Jamie Lannister
120 Foot
9 Cavalry
(https://i.imgur.com/unk4yt8.jpg)
House Lefford
Lord Lefford
48 Foot
3 Cavalry
(https://i.imgur.com/C2QYxYU.jpg)
House Sarsfield
12 Foot
(https://i.imgur.com/mkSdRnk.jpg)
House Prester
Lord Prester
48 Foot
6 Cavalry
(https://i.imgur.com/r9vQhWm.jpg)
House Karstark
Lord Rickard Karstark
Harald Karstark
48 Foot
12 Cavalry
(https://i.imgur.com/zDTAsZc.jpg)
House Bolton
Ramsey plus Hounds
Mtd General
60 Foot
9 Cavalry
(https://i.imgur.com/Ze5AE1u.jpg)
House Stark
Jon Snow
48 Foot
3 dire wolves
(https://i.imgur.com/LqZPsGS.jpg)
House Mormont
Lady Mormont
24 Foot
(https://i.imgur.com/kyvWGxw.jpg)
House Hornwood
24 Foot
(https://i.imgur.com/3Ab91Dx.jpg)
The Dead
The Night King
2 White Walkers
1 dragon (not in photo)
2 bears
1 giant
78 Foot
(https://i.imgur.com/yaVBURs.jpg)
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Daft thing is, I just look at the list and think of all the gaps in my collection ;D
I’ve got a whole bunch of Bolton’s in the paint queue, as I want to game the Battle of the Bastards at some point, plus I need some Stark cavalry for the War of the Five Kings, and a force of Umbers for both campaigns.
Then of course, the Northern forces will look too big compared to the Lannister’s & their allies, so I’ll probably add another House to the forces of the Rock.
I’ve barely got anything from the Riverlands...would like some more Tully’s, plus of course some Frey’s (boo hiss), and of course I haven’t got any Knights of the Vale, or Houses from the Reach or Dorne.
Daenerys needs a big boost in numbers for both the Dothraki and Unsullied, otherwise she’ll be stuck in Essos, even with 3 Dragons, and no wonder Stannis is always so glum if all he can muster is a single unit of Baratheons.
There is also a small detachment of the Golden company in the rather lengthy paint queue.... and don’t get me started on the Army of the Dead...honestly...the Night King would be laughed out of town if he turned up with a tiny little force like that, although to be fair I haven’t got any Nightwatch yet....
So plenty to keep me busy, although to be fair I’ve got enough for a game in the meantime.
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750 ??!!
lol
And you're still going to do more :o
You utter madman :D
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Good God...my poor paint brushes.
Honestly though wow
Keep going push it to the max :)
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Nearly a thousand and still going!? :o Fantastic work! The combined Westerlands/Northern hosts must be pretty intimidating to all have on the same table!
That's definitely an inspiration for me to get back to the painting backlog!
no wonder Stannis is always so glum if all he can muster is a single unit of Baratheons.
And I mean, that's fairly accurate to the narrative! Even if sometimes his glumness is why he can't muster anyone!
"For three thousand men, I suppose I can endure some pipes and porridge," the king said, though his tone begrudged even that.
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Nearly a thousand and still going!? :o Fantastic work! The combined Westerlands/Northern hosts must be pretty intimidating to all have on the same table!
I’ve managed to take some photos of the Northerners squaring up against the Westerlanders... not that easy to get them all in camera shot, but hopefully gives you the idea.
(https://i.imgur.com/jY1E6Pp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/62n6fHy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/51gfYRQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JsKQzMw.jpg)
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Daft thing is, I just look at the list and think of all the gaps in my collection ;D
I’ve got a whole bunch of Bolton’s in the paint queue, as I want to game the Battle of the Bastards at some point, plus I need some Stark cavalry for the War of the Five Kings, and a force of Umbers for both campaigns.
Then of course, the Northern forces will look too big compared to the Lannister’s & their allies, so I’ll probably add another House to the forces of the Rock.
I’ve barely got anything from the Riverlands...would like some more Tully’s, plus of course some Frey’s (boo hiss), and of course I haven’t got any Knights of the Vale, or Houses from the Reach or Dorne.
Daenerys needs a big boost in numbers for both the Dothraki and Unsullied, otherwise she’ll be stuck in Essos, even with 3 Dragons, and no wonder Stannis is always so glum if all he can muster is a single unit of Baratheons.
There is also a small detachment of the Golden company in the rather lengthy paint queue.... and don’t get me started on the Army of the Dead...honestly...the Night King would be laughed out of town if he turned up with a tiny little force like that, although to be fair I haven’t got any Nightwatch yet....
So plenty to keep me busy, although to be fair I’ve got enough for a game in the meantime.
You nutter! lol lol lol
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2 massed armies! :-*
Real wargaming. ;)
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Respect.
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Wow, that truly is a fantastic collection.
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So cool! that is truly amazing work!
If you are still looking for rules, you can try out CMON's rules. Both the rules and cards are available online (links in bottom).
The rules are made for regiments of 4x4, but i dont think it would be a problem to play them 3x4, as yours would be. Cavalry is a bit trickier as CMON's rules are meant to be 2x2, but i think i would play yours 3*2, as the numer of ranks are really important for the game (4 for infantry and 2 for cavalry). This will mean that cavalry will be a lot deadlier and infantry will be some what weaker compared to eacother, but i guess that will work fine, as long as you dont overdo it with cavalry.
If you want to play around with list-building CMON's own warcouncil app is really good!
Anyway, check it out here :-) and you can just print the cards that you are going to use for easy reference (otherwise you can use the warcoucil app as reference).
Rules: https://asoif.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/pdf/pdf/103/Rulebook_v1.5_Normal.pdf (https://asoif.s3.amazonaws.com/pdf/pdf/pdf/103/Rulebook_v1.5_Normal.pdf)
Cards: http://www.asoiafbuilder.com/ (http://www.asoiafbuilder.com/)
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Thanks mate, I’ll give them a go at some point...for now though, back to the paint queue :D
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You have some greats armies, its motive me to paint mine but my unsullied are far less good than yours! I used warlord games gauls and arab light cavalry for dothrakis like you but the less clothes version ;)
I'm impressed by the quantity of minis!
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They look very nice :).
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Wow! This is fabulous Matt,fantastic project. Well done :)
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You certainly don't hold back on your projects! Amazing!
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Thanks everyone, much appreciated!
A few more today...another dozen Bolton’s, to round off another unit - Crusader Miniatures.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/DCF9BAE2-EC27-4071-93FC-8DC3EBE40C28.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
And the finished unit
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Nice work, keeping the momentum going I see!
The Crusader Minis have worked really well for your Boltons, the consistent gambeson + kettle-hat is a good look for them!
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very nice additions
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I’ve been thinking about GoT giants today ....I really like the Elladan Wun Weg, but he is really big....ok, yes, he is a giant afterall....but the model is 5” tall and towers over the ordinary human models.
I’ve been rewatching the TV series, and the CMON Savage Giants are more “in scale”, but I’m personally not a massive fan of the actual sculpts, so I hit upon the following solution...
I managed to get hold of the Ymir model from Bloodrage...a bit bigger than the CMON giants admittedly, but significantly smaller than the Elladan model - the Ymir figure is essentially wearing his birthday outfit, so I needed to add some clothing, which will hopefully give the impression of a number of previous owners fur.
I then took a couple of the CMON giants and hacked them about a bit to change the pose and then added some more green stuff fur, and ended up with the following - I’m going to use the Savage giants as undead... rationalising them on being smaller than Wun Weg in part due to survival of the fitness.
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FAN-tastic Matt :-*
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Very cool conversion. Just finished the series again in a Covid binge. I always liked the way Giants were portrayed in that series and these will fit right in.
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Nice work! Looking forward to seeing them painted up!
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the giants are really clever conversions. Can't wait to see them painted
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I like them a lot, mate, and always better to have something unique rather than off the shelf.
8) 8)
Just finished the series again in a Covid binge.
I was thinking recently that now would be the ideal time for a re-cap.
Hmmmm.
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You don't do anything by halves, that's for sure.
This is really impressive!
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I’ve been thinking about GoT giants today ....I really like the Elladan Wun Weg, but he is really big....ok, yes, he is a giant afterall....but the model is 5” tall and towers over the ordinary human models.
I’ve been rewatching the TV series, and the CMON Savage Giants are more “in scale”, but I’m personally not a massive fan of the actual sculpts, so I hit upon the following solution...
I managed to get hold of the Ymir model from Bloodrage...a bit bigger than the CMON giants admittedly, but significantly smaller than the Elladan model - the Ymir figure is essentially wearing his birthday outfit, so I needed to add some clothing, which will hopefully give the impression of a number of previous owners fur.
I then took a couple of the CMON giants and hacked them about a bit to change the pose and then added some more green stuff fur, and ended up with the following - I’m going to use the Savage giants as undead... rationalising them on being smaller than Wun Weg in part due to survival of the fitness.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/43453F61-ED39-41E6-96B6-71D16635DC79.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Stunning work. I love these, super unique.
Did the Mantic giant interest you at all? It might be good fodder for conversions.
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Excellent!
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them
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Did the Mantic giant interest you at all? It might be good fodder for conversions.
I did originally look at the Mantic giant, but from their description it’s far too tall for my needs (19cm)...making it actually taller than the Elladan giant (but less bulky). 75-100mm looks about right for the TV version...plus has the benefit of making it more cost effective to field more than one.
I know the irony of wanting giants that aren’t too...giant lol
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A bit of a diversion today...got a bit tired of snowy bases, so thought I’d paint a couple of figures that may be more suitable for Essos than Westeros.
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No plans for full scale armies...just a couple of figures for maybe a skirmish...I can stop whenever I like...honest...
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Loving them
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Oh! Nice idea! Are they Gangs of Rome figures?
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Loving them
Oh! Nice idea! Are they Gangs of Rome figures?
Thanks both. :)
They are indeed from Gangs of Rome .... another part of the lead pile that has been devoured by my ever expanding Game of Thrones project.
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I can stop whenever I like...honest...
Want to put money on that? lol
Great stuff mate 8)
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No plans for full scale armies...just a couple of figures for maybe a skirmish...I can stop whenever I like...honest...
You know you want/need both Dothraki and Unsullied in both summer and winter edition. And the Golden Company.
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Nice 8)
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You know you want/need both Dothraki and Unsullied in both summer and winter edition. And the Golden Company.
...with elephants.
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...with elephants.
Of course with elephants. The elephants goes without saying..
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Excellent armies! Something to aspire to.
And like you say.. always room for more ;) lol
Nice civvies too, they the slavers?
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Great idea on those Essos minis.
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Cheers all :)
Nice civvies too, they the slavers?
Yup...at least until something better comes along, or I can be bothered to sculpt some.
:)
Bit more progress....more Boltons
First up some grizzly terrain pieces....I was thinking about making some from scratch, and then, as if by magic some appeared on eBay, so a quick paint job later.... looks like I missed a paintbrush hair... ;D
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Next...some more foot soldiers (crusader minis with Gripping Beast shields)
I wanted these to be a bit more grubby...on campaign. First up, a spear and shield rather than a pike/pavise ..much more practical for guard duty, or relieving some farmer from their silver. Next, a bit less uniformity than the pikemen, a few missing helmets, some green stuff fur...and then finally, some mud.
I flicked on some gloop, made from watered down paint with some fine sand added, and then used a couple more tones to indicate dried/caked mud vs the gloopy stuff.
It probably doesn’t come out in the photos, but the snow is more resin water and less snow, to give more of a melting snow effect...trust me, it looks better in real life.
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The good thing is that mud partly obscures my paint jobs...in future I might just dip the figures in mud, and be done with it
lol
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And to finish off my unit of cavalry, another 3 figures (crusader minis with a few Fireforge weapon swops)
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Group shot
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Brill :)
Those Crusader figures work for this better than I thought.
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Gruesome.
I like them >:D :)
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Those Crusader figures work for this better than I thought.
Agreed! They're a good fit!
And nice terrain pieces! They're a lucky find!
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Managed to get another unit finished today - House Velaryon, part of Stannis’ force.
“Your Grace, some good news”
“What is it Ser Davos?”
“Lord Velaryon of Driftmark has pledged himself to you, and called his banners”
“Hardly news.... if he didn’t I’d tie him to one of those bonfires we’re building.”
“Good news all the same, your Grace, our forces grow”
“Barely...who is going to tremble at the sight of a Seahorse banner coming over the horizon? .....Stags, Lions, Wolves, Dragons...all martial creatures, but Seahorses....have you ever been mauled by a Seahorse Ser Davos?”
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Funnily enough when I ordered these figures from Black Tree Designs, I had them in mind as part of the Bolton force. By the time they’d arrived, and I based them up, I’d changed my mind and was thinking of using them as House Glover, but after priming them, they’d switched allegiance again, and became a Stannis retainer - the unflashy, functional armour seems to fit in with Stannis.
Shields are from Gripping Beast.
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Nice to see some more of King Stannis' codfish lords! (As Renly puts it)
Great work! I've found the Velaryon seahorse to be one of the more agreeable sigils to paint! How about you?
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Nice to see some more of King Stannis' codfish lords! (As Renly puts it)
Great work! I've found the Velaryon seahorse to be one of the more agreeable sigils to paint! How about you?
I’m not the best with sigils, but it was fairly painless once I got into my stride - the colour scheme seems to work pretty well, and made a change from all the brown and grey of late.
Inspired in particular, by your thread, and the recent additions from Sukhe, I’m tempted to have a go at some mounted knights, from various Houses
:)
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This thread continues to deliver! Great stuff.
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This thread continues to deliver! Great stuff.
Thanks mate.
Had a couple of times of late, when I’m just too tired to focus upon painting, but even then I’m trying to add more bits and bobs to the paint queue ...I don’t find a lot of figures waiting to be painted demotivating, actually the opposite, because it gives me different options.
Started off yesterday with the intention of making some more Unsullied, but ended up working upon putting some Golden Company together...inspired by Sukhe’s excellent thread. Have also ordered some Crusader miniatures mounted knights, as my overall forces are a bit light on cavalry.
:)
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Are you going to do House Guppy to?
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Delightfully gruesome. Those skinned wedding tackles made me really cringe uncomfortably in my chair.
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Are you going to do House Guppy to?
Poor Lord Bar Emmon! lol
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Are you going to do House Guppy to?
Maybe....honestly, I seem to have little or no control over where this project goes next lol
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A couple of WIP archers from the Summer Isles, in service to the Golden Company....clearly no one told them that “winter is coming”.
Perry Sudanese bodies....I used cut down Sudanese spears, as I wanted to give the impression of the yard long arrows. Bows are Perry, quivers are a couple of Oathmark cut/stuck together.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/0CC9F6E3_A57B_47D1_ABD9_50457DF54B5F.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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Really like the green stuff feathers, thats the part that turns them into Summer Islanders cracking piece of kit bashing!
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Really like the green stuff feathers, thats the part that turns them into Summer Islanders cracking piece of kit bashing!
Thanks, although I suspect they’d get a nasty shock venturing into the North in that outfit lol
I’m undecided on how many Islanders I’ll make...perhaps a few more, and then absorb them into a larger unit of Golden Company archers, to keep with my 24-strong foot units. For Essos, I’d be tempted to give them a whole unit, either as a roving band of pirates of perhaps hired guards for one of the Free Cities?
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Great kitbashing idea, looking forward to seeing it painted.
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I’m undecided on how many Islanders I’ll make...perhaps a few more, and then absorb them into a larger unit of Golden Company archers, to keep with my 24-strong foot units. For Essos, I’d be tempted to give them a whole unit, either as a roving band of pirates of perhaps hired guards for one of the Free Cities?
Loving the Summer Islanders - it is quite a challenge sourcing a combination of exotic looking figures AND longbows...
For Essos, have you considered fielding a unit based around the more flamboyant costumes from the Italian Wars / Landsknechts? I saw a free set in a popular magazine recently and will be using a few of them...
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Loving the Summer Islanders - it is quite a challenge sourcing a combination of exotic looking figures AND longbows...
For Essos, have you considered fielding a unit based around the more flamboyant costumes from the Italian Wars / Landsknechts? I saw a free set in a popular magazine recently and will be using a few of them...
Thanks mate.
Re:Essos, I was thinking that the flamboyant Landsknecht-type costumes would be good for Bravosi...I think Captain Blood painted some up a number of years back that lodged in my mind.
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Yeah, I tend to get all those foreigners a bit mixed up ;)
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Lots of great progress since I last looked in 8)
Am looking forward to the photo of everything! :o
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Lots of great progress since I last looked in 8)
Am looking forward to the photo of everything! :o
Isn’t that traditionally taken at the END of a project though?
Might be a bit of a wait in that case lol
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Nice conversion work there! I'd been spending ages trying to track down a suitably feathery figure, hadn't thought of using the Ansar set!
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Not much spare time this weekend, but I decided to have a go at building a ship....it’s the 1/72 medieval cog that was around a few years back. I’m replacing some of the more fragile bits with hard wire as I go, and I’m going to leave off the rigging...I just want a gaming piece, and frankly the rigging will just get in the way.
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I’m not building it for a particular House, rather, the Ship’s Captain will be available for hire to whoever can pay the most.
It always amused me in the TV series when various forces seemed to churn out hundreds of identical ships, in a short space time....the joys of CGI navies.
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There's a coincidence! I managed to snag one of the Crusader Cog kits off ebay not too long ago to add to the ASoIaF project! lol
Have you glued in the mast, or are you leaving that detachable for like, storage and such?
I wonder if there's any way of making exchangeable sails or flags, to swap out for different houses. Though, like you say, there's absolutely going to be some Salladhor Saan type sellsails working for just about every house with a port!
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That little boat is smashing,top notch!
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I have one of the Zvezda 1/72nd scale cogs waiting to be done at some point. Your idea on the sellsword captain is a good one and look forward to seeing this ship completed!
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You can't stop at one ship. You know you will want to do the battle at Blackwater.
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You can't stop at one ship. You know you will want to do the battle at Blackwater.
Don’t tell him that lol
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Thanks everyone :)
Have you glued in the mast, or are you leaving that detachable for like, storage and such?
I’ve glued the mast in to give some extra stability for the structure.
I wonder if there's any way of making exchangeable sails or flags, to swap out for different houses. Though, like you say, there's absolutely going to be some Salladhor Saan type sellsails working for just about every house with a port!
I had an idea about that....you might be able to make out a couple of pins near the top of the mast? I’m hoping to hang the sail off of them, to make it interchangeable.
You can't stop at one ship. You know you will want to do the battle at Blackwater.
Well...once I’ve made this one I’ve got enough for Joffrey’s Fleet at least :D
Don’t tell him that lol
lol
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Quick update...bit more progress
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Cool beans. Can I ask you to put a mini beside it for size comparison?
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Here is a picture of my ship with a mix of Perry and 1.st corps minis on it.
(https://i.imgur.com/W1V46FQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w6g8C2n.jpg)
Sorry for the hijack Akula..
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I was going to ask about the scale difference looked - but Dr Zombie answered that admirably... Kinda jealous now since I love the Kogge. Guess I'm going to have to scratch-build my own. I have a Revell 1:50 Viking ship... was hoping to morph it into an Ironborn raider at some point... judging from the shield sizes that looks more plausible now, once I've cracked how to waterline it...
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Sorry for the hijack Akula..
Not at all...nice looking ship
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That's not shit, for 1/72 scale applicability foe 28mm.
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REALLY keen to see where this goes. Was eyeing up a ship myself but don't really have any excuses to use it.
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Bit more progress on the Sell Sail’s vessel ...I decided to add a figurehead, and a ram (hopefully you can make out the latter despite my choice of a white background).
The dragon head is from a Schleich toy, with a bit of putty and HDP board for the ram. I was originally going to go with much smaller scales, but it just didn’t look right...the head is formed of large chunky ones.
I expect the figurehead would do wonders for the ship’s seakeeping qualities... probably has the bosun cursing in anything other than calm waters, but would impress potential employers at least ;D
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/C7229B83_FC34_4C24_8093_150EF4E3A333.jpeg)
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Ha! Great idea! The scales work really well!
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That works very nicely.
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Brill 8)
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Great idea, Matt. That’s going to look really good when painted.
Burnished gold for the ram? Or something more industrial? :)
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It's a nice idea, and an excellent fantasy twist, but you do know that with the projecting forecastle the figurehead is going to connect way before any ram does! - the Captain will be cursing even more at the extra carpentry required afterwards!
Historically wide beamed ships like Kogge relied on their height above the waterline and used boarding rather than ramming attacks but don't let that put you off pimping your ride :D
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Cheers all :)
Great idea, Matt. That’s going to look really good when painted.
Burnished gold for the ram? Or something more industrial? :)
I haven’t decided yet tbh :)
It's a nice idea, and an excellent fantasy twist, but you do know that with the projecting forecastle the figurehead is going to connect way before any ram does! - the Captain will be cursing even more at the extra carpentry required afterwards!
Historically wide beamed ships like Kogge relied on their height above the waterline and used boarding rather than ramming attacks but don't let that put you off pimping your ride :D
I did think about that, but, as you said the Cog is high-sided compared to most other vessels - most of the other vessels I’m going to use will be lower that the dragon figurehead, so it won’t be an issue unless the Captain decides to ram another Cog in the bow or stern.
Actually the height of the figurehead, and the horns etc make it quite a handy way of hopping onto another ship.
If that isn’t enough excuses, I can always say the ram extends further under the waterline :D
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Last night I performed surgery on a dragon...actually 3 dragons to be precise.
:)
I’d been thinking about the McFarlane Drogon...it’s just not intimidating enough. The flying Viserion/Undead Viserion models are fine....it’s just the Drogon/Rhaegal model that looks a bit pants tbh....the head is tiny....Drogon would struggle to eat a chicken, let alone a horse, and I’m not a fan of the wing joints (ball/socket).
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/BE5AF507_0E8C_419E_8F1D_4D4B11D00079.jpeg)
Then there is the Schleich Dragon I used as the basis of the figurehead on my Sell Sail vessel....
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Massive head....one of the few dragon models that doesn’t have 2 pairs of legs with separate wings, BUT it’s wings are a bit stubby, and it’s got a ridiculous spiked tail.....
So, 20 minutes later, after a bit of sawing, pinning, gluing and putty, I came up with the following....
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I used the Schleich toy as the basis of my new dragon, but cut back the wings, and the outer claw on each forearm, before pinning the Mcfarlane wings onto it, and filling the gaps with green stuff...one of the sections of wing membrane on the left wing is tucked in, hence the slightly raised wing shape....I’m going to base the model on a low rock, so I figure the dragon is shifting its position, hence the wings are partially extended, but also not open symmetrically.
The tail from the McFarlane dragon is pinned onto the Schleich model...conveniently the “fins” on the tail actually end at the point I made the cut...they don’t run all the way along the spine of the McFarlane model. I’ve also trimmed back the central scales running along the spine of the Schleich model.
The Schleich torso is from the original dragon, which I’d decapitated to create the ship’s figurehead, so I detached the head from a second (identical) Schleich dragon, at the base of the neck, to allow me to extend the neck of the new model. I also trimmed off the top horn from the head, to make it look a bit more like the GoT dragon.
Hopefully the paint job will tie the different parts together...I’m going to base it on some low profile rocks, but will tidy up the front claws at that stage.
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Some clever kitbashing there mate!
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Really good looking dragon! I'm really looking forward to see it painted!
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Nice conversion work!
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Very inspiring conversion work. Nice to see that Schleich is a potentially excellent source of inspiration and parts for Dragons as well as Mammoths and Oliphaunts!
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lovely dragon....
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Great conversion. Looks properly menacing now; a real swath of destruction.
Will you convert the solider so his expression goes from :-I to this :o and maybe in a fleeing pose.
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Thanks everyone, glad you like it....have run out of primer, but as soon as I’ve got some more, I’ll get some paint on it.
Very inspiring conversion work. Nice to see that Schleich is a potentially excellent source of inspiration and parts for Dragons as well as Mammoths and Oliphaunts!
Potentially an excellent source of new inspiration, but more worryingly, another dent in the credit card lol
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Today’s update is a single figure, but a large one...I managed to get the new version of Wun Weg painted up...just a reminder it is based upon the Bloodrage Ymir figure, but with a bit of greenstuff added for the clothing.
As much as I like the Elladan giant, I think this new version fits in, size wise much better with the human contingent.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/A788A4AB_317E_4DF9_8A58_AE78538F2E87.jpeg)
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:-* :-* :-* :-*stunning
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Nice work!
And agreed, the proportions fit in a bit better with poor lil' Tormund there!
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Cheers guys
I’ve been working upon a second ship this evening, a Grand Manner Roman Troop Transport. Changed the stern, and added a wolfshead on the bow. The latter was another Schleich toy....too small for the cog....but ideal for the GM vessel, as it has a pair of ramps.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/61F5331F_06EB_4B3B_8091_6C82158695CF.jpeg)
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It also sizes up quite well with the Zvezda Cog
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Just enough time left to get a couple of crew kit bashed...meant to be Sell Sails/Pirates from Essos
The first one is an oathmark body, with head/arms from Perry Sudan
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The next two have Perry Sudan bodies, Oathmark/Perry Medieval heads, Fireforge weapons and shields from Frostgrave Crew
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Oh wow, the Perry Sudanese arms size up surprisingly well with the Oathmark body!
The GrandManner ship's turned out great too! Is the rear of the ship an addition by you?
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Oh wow, the Perry Sudanese arms size up surprisingly well with the Oathmark body!
The GrandManner ship's turned out great too! Is the rear of the ship an addition by you?
Yeah, I was surprised at how well the oathmark body combined with the Perry bits tbh.
The rear of the ship is indeed a quick addition...the original stern was a bit too Roman, crisscross railings etc...hopefully painting it will tie everything together.
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Great work as usual mate. You continue to inspire!
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It has been a while since I looked in here and ,well....BLOODY HELL!
Are you making the entire world?
:o :o :o
Everything GoT you can think of is being made.
Top work all round by a bloke that does like to 'throw himself into' a project!
8) 8)
Just beginning to wonder where you are going to store The Wall when you build it...?
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I randomly clicked on page 22 :o
Needless to say I wasnt disapointed! How long have yoy been working on this? Its a one man job?
Edit: sorry the answers to my questions was on page 1 lol! Inspirational stuff all around and cracking Giants :o
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Great work as usual mate. You continue to inspire!
Thank you mate, kind of you to say :)
It has been a while since I looked in here and ,well....BLOODY HELL!
Are you making the entire world?
:o :o :o
Everything GoT you can think of is being made.
Top work all round by a bloke that does like to 'throw himself into' a project!
8) 8)
Just beginning to wonder where you are going to store The Wall when you build it...?
;)
Well maybe not the whole world....just the interesting bits :D
I am toying with a Westerosi Terrain project at the moment, but it isn’t the Wall ;)
I randomly clicked on page 22 :o
Needless to say I wasnt disapointed! How long have yoy been working on this? Its a one man job?
Edit: sorry the answers to my questions was on page 1 lol! Inspirational stuff all around and cracking Giants :o
Time seems to have flown by on this project, but it has been 20 months (Nov 2019)...unusually for me I haven’t been too distracted, although I do keep looking guiltily at the pile of Judge Dredd figures & terrain waiting for me at some point. The good thing about Game of Thrones is that there is plenty of material to keep me motivated .... 8 seasons of episodes on endless loop, a pretty good soundtrack...I’ve even started reading the books again when (like now) it’s too hot to paint.
You hit lucky with page 22, and the group shots by House - I’ve added a little index on page 1, for someone looking for the start of a particular House (pinched the idea off of Silent Invader’s Whitechapel thread).
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And now there is two ships.
Battle of Blackwater is nearing.. :D
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I always wanted one those Kogges for this very reason, and seeing yours just tipped me over the edge to finally get one. It will probably be the kickstart or a new start of my Westeros project!
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And now there is two ships.
Battle of Blackwater is nearing.. :D
Maybe..... ;)
I always wanted one those Kogges for this very reason, and seeing yours just tipped me over the edge to finally get one. It will probably be the kickstart or a new start of my Westeros project!
Excellent, be sure to post some photos :)
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Managed to get the first of my Golden Company finished today.
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Bodies are Frostgrave Cultists, arms, and heads are Fireforge Byzantine infantry, and shields are from the Gripping Beast Arab box. I quite liked the look of the Sellswords in the TV series, and thought the cultist robes would give more of an Essos-vibe.
It also helps that it’s a good use of existing sprues - the helmets are from the same sprues that I use for the Unsullied, the shields are from the Gripping Beast cavalry that I’m using for Dothraki, and I’ve plenty of cultist bodies left over after collecting the sickle swords...again for the Dothraki.
The commander has a pair for Cultist legs, with arms and torso from Perry medievals and a Westwind head.
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There are some elephants in the pipeline, plus I’m going to think about what other units to represent... Cavalry etc
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Great work! I really like how the officer looks especially!
How do you paint your yellow on the cloth there? It's turned out really well as a gold-yellow
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Are they gonna do some actual fighting or just die like in the show? lol
Great idea using cultist bodies with that color for the Essos vibe!
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They came out great!
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them....took a while to get motivated for these, mainly because I wanted to come up with a decent colour scheme.
How do you paint your yellow on the cloth there? It's turned out really well as a gold-yellow
Bought some new paints especially...Citadel Base Averland Sunset (it’s quite a rich golden yellow), then a Citadel Gryphonne Sepia Wash (finally found a use for this one....had it sat there for years), then added some Coat d’arms Sun Yellow (much more yellow yellow) to a bit of Averland Sunset to highlight.
Are they gonna do some actual fighting or just die like in the show? lol
Hopefully they will last longer than those in the TV show. When I get around to a campaign they give players another option, so I wouldn’t count on them facing off against a dragon....who knows, maybe Stannis will win the Westeros Lottery, and be able to afford them :D
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Cool! It's good to see that the, um... divisive way the series ended hasn't killed off peoples' interest in painting and gaming it. I must admit, I lost interest in the whole business for a while there. I am currently painting a Game of Thrones figure for the painting club right now, though.
Citadel Gryphonne Sepia Wash (finally found a use for this one....had it sat there for years),
It's funny how different we all are. That is probably the Citadel product I have used more than any other. Along with Devlan Mud it was my go-to wash. Must have used barrels of the stuff over the years. They replaced it with something else that had "sepia" in the name, and I am still using that in the same way. If it is a different colour I can't say I have noticed. :)
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Oh I like those.
Much more like I imagined than the HBO version. Nice kitbashing :)
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Yes, they work well 8)
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Cool! It's good to see that the, um... divisive way the series ended hasn't killed off peoples' interest in painting and gaming it. I must admit, I lost interest in the whole business for a while there. I am currently painting a Game of Thrones figure for the painting club right now, though.
Tbh, if Game of Thrones had been a one season wonder that had finished in the way that the series did, I’d understand it switching people off, but we got 8 seasons of largely entertaining viewing as an introduction to a rich fantasy world....the ending doesn’t really matter, in the same way that if you didn’t like the ending of Star War IX - Rise of Skywalker it probably want stop you gaming Star Wars (although thank god the finale wasn’t Phantom Menace).
Besides....I’ve got a mountain of stuff to work my way through lol
It's funny how different we all are. That is probably the Citadel product I have used more than any other. Along with Devlan Mud it was my go-to wash. Must have used barrels of the stuff over the years.
Devlan Mud was always my go-to wash, but I’ve recently switched to Army Painter Strong Tone...just fancied trying something different.
Oh I like those.
Much more like I imagined than the HBO version. Nice kitbashing :)
Thanks Richard...I still hold you responsible for my kitbashing addiction ;)
Yes, they work well 8)
Cheers James - thank you also for your advice on baseboards ...along with Richard & Steve I regard you as my “hive-mind” for such matters ... have been assembling some materials, and expect to make a start shortly on some terrain boards
:)
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Well, as I was more interested in watching it than gaming it, I don't feel quite the same way, I'm afraid (not seen the new Star Wars, 20 years of being disappointed by that franchise has almost entirely driven me away).
But this is old ground, long gone over and done to death here. It is probably best that I just shut up rather than irresponsibly drag it all up again. :)
Love all the kitbashing it brings out in everyone. Looking forward to seeing more going into the future.
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They're fantastic mate. Far more interesting than the HBO series. There had better be an elephant in the works ;)
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They're fantastic mate. Far more interesting than the HBO series. There had better be an elephant in the works ;)
Two elephants..at least :D
I found a pair of Gripping Beast Sassanid models in a drawer the other day....IIRC I bought them years ago to be part of a VBCW circus I was assembling at the time, and as such they had no armour on, hence the green stuff.
While I admire the skill, time and effort that went into Sukhe’s war elephants (not to mention their size) I’ve opted for a lighter option in terms of protection, mainly padded armour, with some chain mail, and the odd bit of plate.
My personal interpretation (rightly or wrongly) is that the Golden Company are used to less formidable opposition in Essos, with sometimes their reputation causing the opposition to fold without a fight.
I also wanted the elephants to be a little vulnerable to missile fire, with archers having a faint chance of a critical hit, to encourage players not to leave them unsupported.
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The crew will be built around Frostgrave cultist bodies.
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Nice elephants! Are those spare Perry bucklers/targes on the knees?
How many archers can fit in the howdahs?
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Nice elephants! Are those spare Perry bucklers/targes on the knees?
How many archers can fit in the howdahs?
Good spot...a bit of battlefield up armouring :)
The howdahs are a bit cramped, so there will only be a pair of crossbowmen in each....guess I might need a few more elephants ;)
Their main effect in the game (once I eventually write some rules) will be to disrupt the opposition cavalry (and infantry), in concert with other forces, rather than acting alone.
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Their main effect in the game (once I eventually write some rules) will be to disrupt the opposition cavalry (and infantry), in concert with other forces, rather than acting alone.
That's very much in-character for the Golden Company!
The horse lines were to the north, and beyond them, two dozen elephants grazed beside the water, pulling up reeds with their trunks. [spoiler-character-name] glanced at the great grey beasts with approval. There is not a warhorse in all of Westeros that will stand against them.
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Nice work mate! They seem to fit the bill nicely.
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Thanks both.
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Managed to get another DeeZee Mammoth painted up for my Wildling Army (and rebased my existing one to fit the standard-sized bases I’m using for large creatures such as giants, and the new war elephants).
The new one is on the left in both photos
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Lots more screaming for attention in my painting queue....the “kitbashed” dragon, a pair of ships, the war elephants, and I’ve just found a couple more boxes worth of Frostgrave barbarians in my sprue mountain
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It’s pachyderm week in Westeros! lol
You are a machine!
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:o How are you doing these so fast! It's amazing!
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:o How are you doing these so fast! It's amazing!
The mammoth is probably the quickest model I’ve painted....dark brown spray primer, brown base coat, then a strong tone wash, and finish with a quick dry brush with a light brown/off white, varnish then add snow...sorted.
Literally a couple of minutes here or there, in between some truly scintillating webcalls for work ;)
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Nice job on the deezee mammoths. I love those models!
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Nice job on the deezee mammoths. I love those models!
Thanks, the DeeZee models are lovely castings, requiring little or no cleaning up. Tempted to get some more, and maybe vary the poses a bit, but not a priority for now at least.
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I just wanted to highlight some excellent service from Anvil Industry - ordered some head sprues late on Tuesday evening, despatched on Wednesday, arrived on Friday - will be ordering some more as soon as I can.
Most of their sprues are modern/near future/sci-fi but they have a “shaven head” sprue in their “heroic 28mm” range that I wanted to try out....have to say I am very pleased with them. Size wise are a perfect match for Frostgrave sized minis...perhaps a little big for use with Perry (but no more than any other manufacturer, given the Perry plastics as a bit slighter build.
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The reason I was after shaven/bald heads was to put together a band of Thenn. I don’t think the books describe them a# shaven headed, but I like the look of the TV version (clearly fans of the Kurgan from Highlander), and it provides a little bit of variety in my wildling force.
Built this bunch today, let me know what you think.
Bodies are mostly FG barbarians with a few FG soldiers, as are the weapons. A few Mantic Kings of War weapons/shields in there as well, although most of their stuff is a bit too big. Decided to arm them mainly with axes, few swords/knives, again to go with the brutal “butcher” look from the TV series....might paint some/all as bronze weapons...undecided at the moment.
:)
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Very cool project. Thank you for the size comparison. I kept looking at the heads from anvil and did not pull the trigger as I was unsure how well they scaled.
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Nice conversions! I'm impressed at how much mileage you're getting from the Frostgrave kits! Looking forward to seeing them painted up
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Funnily enough I was thinking only this morning that Anvil's heads would be a good fit for some of my knights. Thanks for confirming that for me. These work perfectly on your Thenns, they evoke the HBO look perfectly.
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I think I tried posting here 3 times this week and I keep getting connection timeouts... is there some dark magic at play?
Anyway just wanted to say: love the mammoths, isn't it great when a big mini like that turns out beautiful without too much time spent!
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Thanks everyone, glad the comparison photo was of use.
Nice conversions! I'm impressed at how much mileage you're getting from the Frostgrave kits! Looking forward to seeing them painted up
The Frostgrave Barbarian & Soldier boxes are probably my favourites, purely because there so many handy extras. By the time I’ve added in the Westwind heads, and different metal shields, they give me so many possibilities, I just end up buying more sprues.
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love the mammoths, isn't it great when a big mini like that turns out beautiful without too much time spent!
Thank you, I must confess it was satisfying to get the mammoth finished so quickly...it helps keep up the momentum...
...speaking of which, I managed to finish the two War Elephants for the Golden Company today (although I’ve already spotted a couple of bits I want to touch up).
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...and a couple of shots with the first unit of spearmen.
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Maybe I should issue the foot soldiers with some shovels? ;)
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Hope you like them.
I think that the Thenn will be next in the paint queue...unless I get distracted again... :)
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The finished elephants look great!
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The whole company looks great, the cultist bodies are perfect.
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Spot on mate, the look great!
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Excellent! Your green stuff work is very good :)
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They looks great AKULA! love how versatile those cultist bodies are proving to be for everyone.
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Well done.
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So nice :)
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Thanks everyone, I’m glad you like them...the Golden Company was probably one of the units I spent the most time thinking about how I wanted them to look.
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Excellent! Your green stuff work is very good :)
Cheers...I’m getting a little braver with using green stuff
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As you are a Frostgrave plastic fan, I hope you see the new soldiers plastic set!!!! So many possibilities!
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Benath the gold, the bitter steel! Love them! Especially the shields on the infantry looks great!
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As you are a Frostgrave plastic fan, I hope you see the new soldiers plastic set!!!! So many possibilities!
I have indeed :) Definitely some good kitbashing options there
Benath the gold, the bitter steel! Love them! Especially the shields on the infantry looks great!
Thanks Lau
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I think that the Thenn will be next in the paint queue...unless I get distracted again... :)
Ok, what can I say, but I got “a little distracted” today and instead of finishing the Thenn, I started building a slice of King’s Landing ....as you do!
lol
Initially I’m going to focus upon 6 x 2’ terrain tiles....I can fit another 6 on my table, but I’m thinking out representing a slice of the Blackwater in at least some games.
To represent a portion of the city wall, I’ve settled on a combo of Hudson Allen & Ziterdes terrain, cut to size.
Unlike my Winterfell board, where the Hudson Allen castle will sit on top of a gaming mat, I’m going to build the walls onto some tiles so I can have a bit more fun with building the city scape.
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Needless to say, the walls I’ve chosen don’t fit exactly onto the 2’ tiles, so I’ve cut them to size.
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The Ziterdes gateway is actually from a OOP Fortress model I bought off eBay a while back, which was damaged en route...cannibalised though the gateway is ideal for my purposes...at least once I’d cut away the solid gate. As you can see from the Perry figure in the next photo, it’s a good size.
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I’m thinking of basing it around the Mud Gate, so I’ll have an open space inside the gate to represent Fishmongers Square, but other than that I haven’t made much in the way of a plan just yet.
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I think I've said so before, that's one lovely castle.
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I started building a slice of King’s Landing ....as you do!
Just a casual capital-city building side-project! lol
Impressive looking terrain though, and like you say, perfect scale for the Perry figures! Looking forward to seeing more!
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Will be great to see where this is going, good start!
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This is going to be good! :o
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Brilliant. Can’t wait to see this take shape. Nice one Matt 8)
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Thanks everyone, have some more pondering to do before the next move on the terrain...but in the meantime, I managed to finish the Thenn.
I decided to go with bronze weapons as per the book version...hopefully the weathering looks ok.
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The skinchanger is a Mantic Kings of War Northern Alliance clansman....not great figures tbh (overly large, soft detail) but as a one off I think it fits the bill, with the help of a bit of green stuff.
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They look great mate!
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Nice work! I like the way you've gotten the faces done, the furrowed-brow highlights are great!
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Nice work on those,very feral looking :)
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Thanks everyone.
I’ve got a week off work now, and a small mountain of Perry Medieval arrived this morning fresh from eBay - a bunch built but unpainted, some badly painted ...”caked” is the word that comes to mind...not sure they are worth the bother of salvaging, AND a truck load still on the sprue.
Hopefully I can fill in a few gaps in my project this week.
:)
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Ok, Day One of my week off, and only one figure painted to show for my time, but it’s a big one.
35cm from wing tip to wing tip, and 28cm from head to the end of the tail....the base is 20cm in diameter.
A Perry figure to show the size....
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It's huge!
Great work!
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Brilliant work mate, it looks great!
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Well done
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:-* brilliant.
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Amazing looking model!
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Wow. Absolutely looks the part :-*
Love the Thenn too. Those baldies worked out well :)
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Great additions.
That dragon looks immense, a proper scary bugger, and the look of the Thenns is spot on, I reckon.
8) 8)
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Thanks everyone, it was one of those models that required almost as much pondering time as painting....in the end once I’d got it sorted in my head that I wasn’t going to attempt to replicate the TV dragons scale for scale, it went a lot easier.
A different post this morning - no figures, but a few thoughts about making a Wildling force a bit more interesting.
One of the advantages of blending the books and the TV series is that I can pick the best bits - while the TV series gives us plenty of eye candy, the books offer more depth and breadth to draw inspiration from.
{SPOILER ALERT: references to Storm of Swords below, in case you haven’t read it yet}
Based on the TV series, we see a horde, consisting of poorly armed wildlings trudging about on foot, supported by a handful of giants (4? when they attack the Wall) and a couple of mammoths. The TV series does a reasonable job of showing the disparate tribes, such as the Thenn (bearing in mind they all go to the same barbers to make it easier for viewers to keep track).
I’ve already tried to differentiate the Thenn through their bronze weaponry, but “A Storm of Swords” provides a lot more opportunities to add some varying troop types to a Wildling force....
“the men of the Frozen Shore who rode in chariots made of walrus bones pulled along by packs of savage dogs, the terrible ice-river clans who were said to feast on human flesh, the cave dwellers with their faces dyed blue and purple and green.”
There is at least one reference to “dogs as big as ponies” but I think GRRM was just getting a bit carried away with himself - huskies would seem to be the real-world equivalent? The chariots seem to be singularly ineffective in battle, but cope well with rough terrain, and would be useful south of the wall for scouting - there are also references to replacing the wheels with runners for heavy snow.
Then there are mentions of mounted wildlings, not just as scouts, but in a large formation.
“On either side of the giants came a wave of horsemen in boiled leather harness with fire-hardened lances, a mass of running archers, hundreds of foot with spears, slings, clubs, and leathern shields. The bone chariots from the Frozen Shore clattered forward on the flanks, bouncing over rocks and roots behind teams of huge white dogs.”
““Harma had five hundred in the van, every one ahorse."
The men around the fire exchanged uneasy looks. It was a rare thing to find even a dozen mounted wildlings, and five hundred.”
Again, no one is suggesting that these are trained cavalry, depending upon the rules I’d count them as effectively mounted infantry, so at a disadvantage if they go head-to-head with trained mounted troops.
Having been inspired by the TV series attack on the Wall, to add a couple of mammoths to my force already, my eyes popped out when I read the following:
“they passed another twenty mammoths, these bearing wildlings in tall wooden towers instead of giants”
“A mammoth lumbered by, trumpeting, a half-dozen bowmen in the wooden tower on its back”
“Mammoths centered the wildling line, he saw, a hundred or more with giants on their backs clutching mauls and huge stone axes.”
Clearly it doesn’t go well for the Wildlings due to Stannis’ surprise intervention, but it would have been interesting if they’d got south of the wall in significant numbers...the mammoths have a similar unsettling effect on horses.
The following gives a better sense of the whole of the Freefolk on the move...
“More'n half were women and children, and they were driving their animals before them, goats, sheep, even aurochs dragging sledges. They'd loaded up with bales of fur and sides of meat, cages of chickens, butter churns and spinning wheels, every damn thing they own. The mules and garrons was so heavy laden you'd think their backs would break.”
Finally, from a campaign perspective, a few ideas for a budding Wildling Chief...
“I could continue the attack here and still send ten thousand men to cross the Bay of Seals on rafts and take Eastwatch from the rear. I could storm the Shadow Tower too, I know the approaches as well as any man alive. I could send men and mammoths to dig out the gates at the castles you've abandoned, all of them at once.”
Hope this provides a bit of inspiration - I’m already thinking about how I represent some of these ideas in my own games.
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Cracking stuff all round 8)
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Sounds like good old George was letting his imagination completely off the leash with some of this...
‘Let’s see how nuts we can make this barbarian horde sound... ‘ lol
I do like the sound of the purple and green dyed cave dwellers though.
And I’m looking forward to seeing your walrus bone chariots ;)
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Sounds like good old George was letting his imagination completely off the leash with some of this...
‘Let’s see how nuts we can make this barbarian horde sound... ‘ lol
I do like the sound of the purple and green dyed cave dwellers though.
And I’m looking forward to seeing your walrus bone chariots ;)
GRRM certainly did get a bit carried away with the description of the attack on the Wall, but then given that the Wall is 700 foot tall...
The massed mammoths did sound a little bit as if he’d been inspired by LOTR though...
...but it does mean that I can finally use this....
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GRRM definitely likes to dial things up to 11 in his worldbuilding! In between the huge geography (seriously Westeros is *gigantic*), giant structures and thousands-of-years-long dynasties! lol
Like you say though, it does definitely lend itself well to some pretty distinctive modelling opportunities!
...but it does mean that I can finally use this....
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I'm glad Cersei's elephants are the enduring legacy for Season 8! lol
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Day 3 of my week off....(ok technically 3/9 days off), and I’ve made some more progress.
Today I’ve built and greenstuffed a dozen mounted wildlings.
The horses are Gripping Beast Arab Light Cavalry, as are the riders torso/legs (trimmed back with a sharp knife to lose some of the bagginess).
The arms/weapons are a mix of Gripping Beast, Fireforge, and Frostgrave. The heads are mostly FG Barbarians, with a few metal Westwind heads for some variety. Have added a few bits of FG clutter to some ...packs and ropes to increase the irregular nature.
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I’m looking forward to seeing your walrus bone chariots ;)
Well I had a go at making one today...
:)
I tried different wheel positions, and a team of Copplestone huskies, before finally opting for a pair of Vendel timberwolves....they are big, not quite “the size of ponies” as GRRM describes them at one point in the books, but big enough to tow a light chariot. The huskies just didn’t look right pulling a chariot...I know modern-day dog chariots exist, but tbh the wheels on them don’t look like they’d be much use cross country. I’ll probably use the huskies at some point, perhaps if I add some sleds later on.
The “floor” of the chariot is green stuffed to represent bones, with some animal skins thrown over them, and the frame at the front/sides will be painted up as tusks...walrus or otherwise.
The wheels are from Warbases...I was going to green stuff them as well to represent bones, but tbh the Freefolk could have salvaged them either on a raid south of the Wall, or cargo from a shipwreck....that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
;)
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The crewman is a Frostgrave soldier, with a metal Westwind head....if I make another chariot, I’ll probably either give it two crew, or give the driver some spears, as I’m not sure how steady a platform it would be for a bowman, especially if he is holding on for dear life.
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Wonderful chariot!
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Wow, serious production here. The chariot looks really good, well done on the sculpting!
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Excellent work! Looking forward to seeing it painted up!
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Great stuff!
8)
Love the chariot, especially as I have just done something similar myself.
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You are a machine, mate! Your throughput is as amazing as your artistry. Great stuff!
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Today’s offering to the Old gods, are another pair of mammoths, this time meant to house a Wildling crew. As you can see, the coffee stirrers came in handy again, as did the green stuff to make some minor tweaks to the models for a bit of variety....still a couple of bits to finish - need to add the belly harness to stop the tower falling off, and I might add a few skins as protection against flaming arrows.
I’m not going to give them a driver as per the Golden Company War Elephants, as I like the way that the TV series dealt with the Mammoths...ie having a minder running alongside with a long spear to guide them in the general direction of travel.
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The mammoths are DeeZee resins, ordered via Arcane Miniatures earlier this week...fantastical service as always!
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Yet again superb, love the cavalry! Your fur sculpting looks very good, any pointers on your technique?
The mammoths looks nice too, the Deezee mammoths are very nice need to grab a couple more myself soon!
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Yet again superb, love the cavalry! Your fur sculpting looks very good, any pointers on your technique?
The mammoths looks nice too, the Deezee mammoths are very nice need to grab a couple more myself soon!
Thanks :)
The fur couldn’t be easier really - main thing is to use a small point, the tip of a wire spear would do the trick...I made a little tool with a pin attached to an old paint brush.
Start at the bottom of the green stuff, and tease it downwards using the point (as long or as short as you want, to give short or long fur). I find it best to work around the figure completing one row, and then work on the next row above, otherwise you end up damaging the fur you’ve already done.
Depending upon how regular you tease out the GS, and how neat your rows will affect the look, so it’s really down to whether you want to represent a rich lords finest fur trim, or a scruffy cave dwellers flea-ridden old cape.
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Warning though... Sculpting Green Stuff fur is addictive lol
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Warning though... Sculpting Green Stuff fur is addictive lol
It certainly is lol
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Warning though... Sculpting Green Stuff fur is addictive lol
It certainly is lol
My name is Paul....and I am an addict.
;D
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The King Beyond the Wall continues to grow his army....another unit of 24 built and primed ready for painting.
These are a mix of Frostgrave Barbarians, Soldiers, Copplestone Inuits (OOP), and even a CMON figure, albeit one that has had its arms and soft weapons replaced....basically whatever was on my workbench at the time.
Weapons are a mix of FG, Fireforge and Oathmark. Couple of metal Westwind heads for variety, and of course the obligatory GS fur.
(https://i.imgur.com/h1MZVdr.jpg)
Just another example of the complete lack of planning or control I have over this project....a week ago I was thinking I’d maybe paint 20-40 Perry’s during my week off....instead, so far, I’ve painted one very large dragon, and built/primed about 40 Wildlings, a chariot and a couple of Mammoths....still any progress is good progress
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Thanks :)
The fur couldn’t be easier really - main thing is to use a small point, the tip of a wire spear would do the trick...I made a little tool with a pin attached to an old paint brush.
Start at the bottom of the green stuff, and tease it downwards using the point (as long or as short as you want, to give short or long fur). I find it best to work around the figure completing one row, and then work on the next row above, otherwise you end up damaging the fur you’ve already done.
Depending upon how regular you tease out the GS, and how neat your rows will affect the look, so it’s really down to whether you want to represent a rich lords finest fur trim, or a scruffy cave dwellers flea-ridden old cape.
Thanks, sounds interesting and the result looks great.
Nice conversion work on the new wildlings, interesting to see that the Inuits fit in the unit
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Just another example of the complete lack of planning or control I have over this project....a week ago I was thinking I’d maybe paint 20-40 Perry’s during my week off....instead, so far, I’ve painted one very large dragon, and built/primed about 40 Wildlings, a chariot and a couple of Mammoths....still any progress is good progress
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The curse of miniature painting! Still amazing progress in just a week!
(And the Wildlings look great!)
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Great work, yet again mate! Brilliant kitbashing.
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Been watching this project in awe. Impressive all around.
Just another example of the complete lack of planning or control I have over this project....a week ago I was thinking I’d maybe paint 20-40 Perry’s during my week off....instead, so far, I’ve painted one very large dragon, and built/primed about 40 Wildlings, a chariot and a couple of Mammoths....still any progress is good progress
Glad to see someone else who can flitter between projects as individual interests take hold. I always feel like the only one when I see some project logs steadily moving along.
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them :)
Hopefully if it isn’t too hot today, I’ll actually get some of them painted.
Nice conversion work on the new wildlings, interesting to see that the Inuits fit in the unit
Thanks. The Inuits already have some fur, on their leggings, and trim around their hoods, so they are a good fit. They also sound pretty much what GRRM had in mind when he talks about the Frozen Shore tribe (minus the chariots)....”clad in seal skin”.
Been watching this project in awe. Impressive all around. Glad to see someone else who can flitter between projects as individual interests take hold. I always feel like the only one when I see some project logs steadily moving along.
Cheers - to be fair, the Perry’s were also meant for Game of Thrones...these days I’m focussed upon one big project. My only other “active” project Judge Dredd is currently sat next/under my games table, as every surface is covered in piles of sprue, terrain, or figures in various states of assembly for GoT.
My flittering is from from House to another - fortunately GoT offers plenty of variety so that I can just progress one mini-project over another if I hit a mental roadblock.
:)
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They look great :-*
Although I feel the time for Obsessive-compulsive therapy may be approaching lol
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Just another example of the complete lack of planning or control I have over this project....a week ago I was thinking I’d maybe paint 20-40 Perry’s during my week off....instead, so far, I’ve painted one very large dragon, and built/primed about 40 Wildlings, a chariot and a couple of Mammoths....still any progress is good progress
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Don't think like that. It is hobby done right. You have to go where the muse takes you. Otherwise it becomes a chore and not hobby. I love this thread and following your work to bring all of Westeros to life.
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Don't think like that. It is hobby done right. You have to go where the muse takes you. Otherwise it becomes a chore and not hobby. I love this thread and following your work to bring all of Westeros to life.
Well said Dr. Frede.
Worth remembering this :)
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They look great :-*
Although I feel the time for Obsessive-compulsive therapy may be approaching lol
Thanks Richard. I probably should consider some sort of therapy, but it would take away from vital hobby time ;)
Don't think like that. It is hobby done right. You have to go where the muse takes you. Otherwise it becomes a chore and not hobby. I love this thread and following your work to bring all of Westeros to life.
Cheers! :)
Well, my muse today told me to get the mounted Wildlings finished
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Great work! The fur 'barding' on the horses is a really nice touch!
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Yeah, they came out great!
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Wow! They are outstanding! :-* :-* :-*
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They are excellent, a proper wild looking horde! I have never actually seen or read GoT but I can well imagine they are an intimidating sight as they thunder into battle whooping and snarling!
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Thanks everyone :)
They are excellent, a proper wild looking horde! I have never actually seen or read GoT but I can well imagine they are an intimidating sight as they thunder into battle whooping and snarling!
Funnily enough, the mounted Wildlings unit never made it into the TV series, but I liked the sound of them from the books. Not sure how effective they’d be in a game, but was pleased to add a bit of variety to the Wildling army.
Speaking of which, although I’m back at work today, I managed to finish the two War Mammoths with towers, in my lunch hour. Just about crammed three archers into each.
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Super job on those Matt. The dusting of snow really sets the scene amazingly well - nice touch having a line on the rim of the howdah as well...
At least, I'm assuming it's a line of snow ;)
(Maybe that's how you keep up your amazing rate of output! lol)
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Amazing work, they really look the part! The dusting of snow on the howdah really ties the whole thing together!
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Super job on those Matt. The dusting of snow really sets the scene amazingly well - nice touch having a line on the rim of the howdah as well...
Amazing work, they really look the part! The dusting of snow on the howdah really ties the whole thing together!
Thanks both, quite pleased with them especially since they really didn’t taken long compared to some of the other models...easy to build...easy to paint.
At least, I'm assuming it's a line of snow ;)
(Maybe that's how you keep up your amazing rate of output! lol)
lol
I think my output probably owes more to caffeine than anything else.
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Today’s progress consisted of finishing the scratchbuilt Wildling Chariot from the Frozen Shore (as per the books rather than the TV series).
I decided to paint the Vendel timberwolves up as per Siberian White Huskies, to fit in with the description GRRM gave in the books. Just a reminder, the charioteer is Frostgrave, with a Westwind head.
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Let me know your thoughts...does it work?
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Totally! That is wicked cool!
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Totally! That is wicked cool!
Agreed! The hybrid driftwood/tusks approach works really well!
How big is your force of free-folk now, out of curiosity?
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Genius work, I really love that chariot!
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Very nice work and a solid interpretation. Those hooded heads from Westwind are just too handy.
I have six plastic WF chariots languishing in a storage box next to my bike. Maybe i should have another look at them.
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Cheers all, glad you liked the Chariot...tempted to make another.
:)
How big is your force of free-folk now, out of curiosity?
I’m approaching 100 Wildlings now, with more in the pipeline....hopefully beginning to look more like a substantial force, rather than just a raiding party.
Painted so far:
3 x 24 foot
1 x 12 mounted
4 x Mammoths (including 2 with a total of 6 crew)
1 x chariot with a crew
1 x giant
3 x leaders
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Just a brief update today... a couple more giants for the paint queue.
Bloodrage giants, with GS fur.
The one of the left of the photo is another copy of the one I’ve already painted up, I’ve just changed the position of his arm ... not sure if the photo really shows the pose, but the clenched fist arm is a lot closer to the camera, than the other arm, in case he looked a little lopsided.
The original figure is completely starkers, hence the amount of GS used... I tried to vary the size/shape/direction of the fur, and will probably emphasise a bit more at the painting stage...want to give the impression of various animals having gone into his clothing, rather than a giant “onesie”.
The other giant (with the club) is a bit smaller, actually roughly similar in size to the CMON Savage Giants...partially clothed, so less time intensive with the putty.
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My original Wildling force was based upon the Battle of the Bastards, but I took a decision a while back to reset my project effectively to the start of a campaign, widening out the potential types of troops I can field.
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Brill, love the chariot but why has it got such a large base?
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Brill, love the chariot but why has it got such a large base?
The base width is the same as my standard infantry bases, so 3 figures across.
It’s true, I could have used a base with a smaller frontage, but from the descriptions in the book, the chariots are pretty wild, bouncing all over the place....I guess I’m scarred by playing WRG Ancients battles with chariots elegantly gliding across the table in wheel to wheel synchronised formations, so the wider base is meant to encourage players to use the wildling chariots for scouting/skirmishing, or pursuing rather than as some sort of fantasy Tiger tank.
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Makes sense :)
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Makes sense :)
Cheers.
The other reason was that I had a bunch of bases that size on my work table :D
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Those giants Look great :) as all your wildlings :).
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mammoths and chariots are great :-*
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Another day, another bunch of Wildlings....hopefully I’m not boring everyone with more fur-clad Freefolk.
This is the 4th unit of Wildlings on foot, I’ve got one more planned, which will be Cave Dwellers, plus the giants, and maybe a few bits and bobs, and that might be the Freefolk just about done, as I’ve other forces that need some attention.
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Just one extract today, a Storm of Swords...it’s evident that “castle forged steel” is in short supply north of the Wall, but I thought the following might make an interesting scenario:
“Roro had sailed past Skagos into the Shivering Sea, visiting a hundred little coves that had never seen a trading ship before. He brought steel; swords, axes, helms, good chainmail hauberks, to trade for furs, ivory, amber, and obsidian. When the Cobblecat turned back south her holds were stuffed, but in the Bay of Seals three black galleys came out to herd her into Eastwatch. They lost their cargo and the Bastard lost his head, for the crime of trading weapons to the wildlings.”
Nightswatch galleys, and weapon smugglers :)
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I am not bored! I am taking inspiration from your wildlings for some “northern folk” from the Icebay of Forochel.... the Lossoth or Snowmen of Forochel for my gaming project.
And that sounds a cracking good idea for a scenario.
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Wildlings look nice and frosty. Scenario idea sounds excellent, could probably do both land and sea versions of catching the weapon smuggler.
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Looking good! And definitely not bored :)
The faded-greys on the clothes look great!
The scenario of Eastwatch-piracy definitely sounds interesting! Going back to Davos' ol' long-fingered roots!
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Thanks, much appreciated!
Today’s offering, more Bloodrage Giants...3 new ones, rather than two I’d originally planned, as a third found its way into the paint queue.
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...like the others, the late addition is pretty much GS putty (apart from his face, hands/toes and the rock).
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...and a group shot, including the giant I painted a little while back.
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Got to stop looking at your stuff. Must concentrate on own projects and not get distracted by others inspirational work grrrrr ;)
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:o That was an extremely quick turnaround! Amazing work!
How do the giants scale up to the mammoths out of curiosity?
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Brilliant thread in particular love the volume of miniatures, giants, green stuff work and mammoths - will be looking into getting some Arcane scenery - so thank you for the link - I like the look of their vultures https://arcanesceneryandmodels.co.uk/shop/vultures-pack-of-5-deezee-miniatures-dz17-28mm-wargames/
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Those giants turned out brilliant mate!
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The Giants are outstanding! you manage to let them look really cold!
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Thanks everyone, I must confess I really like the giants, although they are fairly time intensive, and costly, once you factor in the amount of GS putty I used....just a reminder, apart from the head/hands/feet, they are mostly putty, as the originals are pretty much naked.
How do the giants scale up to the mammoths out of curiosity?
The slightly smaller variety...on the right of the picture below (which are similar in size to the CMON Savage Giants) might do as a mammoth-rider if that is what you were thinking
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If you were thinking of using the Ymir model on the left of the photo, then I’d probably get a Papo toy, but they are BIG, and wouldn’t really mix with the DeeZee mammoths. I’m happy with the DeeZees, so I’m less bothered about a giant riding a mammoth....honest....
:)
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Just a small update today, 3 Pack Yaks (Copplestone) for the Wildlings...only a little bit of the obligatory Green Stuff fur added to the loads.
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GRRM mentions the Freefolk using aurochs to move their tribes south, and these yaks seemed like a (more) reasonable interpretation.
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Managed to finish the undead giants for the Army of the Night King....been sat on my desk for a while glaring at me.
They are all CMON Savage Giants...two of each variants, and all have been altered to a greater or lesser extent, with GS and or a sharp knife.
The following giant was my first attempt ....I wasn’t happy with the original model, so I cut back the head slightly to make it more skull like, and added some GS fur.
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Next up, was an attempt to convert the same model...removing the tree, and changing the arm position...plus cutting back some of the clothing in the original model, and adding more fur....just noticed on this one, that I’ve missed the tusks on the front...will touch those up later.
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The third one giant is probably the one I’m least happy with...I don’t like the pose, and didn’t want to use him as a giant for the Freefolk (especially after I got hold of the Bloodrage models)...still he is done. Have painted him with the skull showing through... his back has had some of the fur ripped away, and the wounds are Tamiya Clear Red darkened up to reflect the fact that the blood has long since stopped flowing.
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The fourth one was an attempt to convert the same figure...chopped up the club & added some green stuff to try to make it more treelike, hacked about the head to make it more like a skull, removed some of the cloak, and added a whole bunch of green stuff fur....oh and tilted the figure back more.
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Final photo - group shot
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Overall, not my favourite models by any means, but at least they are done now, and give the undead some big hitters.
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Wow! You continue to impress. I envy your vision as well your throughput!
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Great job on those giants! The paint jobs tie them together so they clearly look like a unit, yet each one is individual. I like the yaks too. They definitely add interest to the force, as well as potentially acting as objectives to capture/defend in a game scenario.
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Ambitious converting! :o
They really look the part, Matt.
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Ambitious converting! :o
They really look the part, Matt.
Agreed, you've really nailed the pallid flesh-tones as well!
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Your giants are awesome, can't even imagine where to start with something like that.
I love those Yaks, am using them in my post nuclear winter post apoc game.
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Thanks everyone, your comments keep me motivated :D
Today a slightly different update - recently fellow LAF’er Silent Invader decided to have one of his periodic clear outs of old projects, and I was lucky enough to buy c100 WOTR beautifully painted figures from him.
Generally speaking, I prefer to paint my own figures for this project, but Steve’s paint jobs are lovely, and frankly, I’ve plenty of other Houses on my list to paint for myself.
Apart from a handful of weapons that required attention due to the machinations of the postal service, all I’ve done to the following figures is make the bases a bit more wintery to fit in with my own figures, and to fit the movement trays I have for them - all of the following have been painted by Silent Invader.
Ideal reinforcements for House Tully - the infantry even have a fish banner...(Steve were these part of your own GoT project?)
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The other 50 figures or so will need a few minor tweaks (only to fit into the Houses I have in mind for them), so I’ll post some pictures of them once I’ve finished.
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They look great indeed. Maybe I'm misremembering, but wasn't Silent Invader on the GoT-train for a bit? Could explain the banner.
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Storming along 8)
Stop it lol
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They look great! I think Captain Blood had something similar with Yorkists doubling up as Tullys (Tullies?), it's helpfully verstaile! :D
Are the other 50 figures in different liveries for other houses, or Yorkist Murrey-and-Blue?
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They look great :-). I especially like your cavalry :-).
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They look great indeed. Maybe I'm misremembering, but wasn't Silent Invader on the GoT-train for a bit? Could explain the banner.
I think you are right :)
Storming along 8)
Stop it lol
Nope lol
Are the other 50 figures in different liveries for other houses, or Yorkist Murrey-and-Blue?
Different liveries - 3 distinctive varieties and a handful without specific colours.
Most will need some minor tweaks to fit in with the Houses I’ve in mind, but I’ll mention what I’ve done to change them when I post pictures later.
They look great :-). I especially like your cavalry :-).
Thanks, but all the credit for the Tully cavalry goes to Silent Invader, I just rebased them ;)
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Thanks Matt. I do like what you’re doing with them 8)
The fish motif is purely a coincidence. I did have a GoT project but these were very much for WotR with my Lords derived from places local to me. The fish was for Rochford (of Anne Boleyn fame) which was originally Roach Ford.
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Aaaah... I played several happy WOTR games with / against these figures and am sad that Steve has sold them on. But glad they have gone to such a good home 8)
And yes indeed, I have done the same thing, doubling up my Yorkists and Tullys - good old murrey and blue livery! lol
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Thanks Matt. I do like what you’re doing with them 8)
Aaaah... I played several happy WOTR games with / against these figures and am sad that Steve has sold them on. But glad they have gone to such a good home 8)
Thanks both - hopefully you’ll get to play some more games with them soon :)
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...and this is the second half of the figures I got from Steve.
Firstly, House Bracken of Stone Hedge from the Riverlands.... on my todo list for sometime.
Originally, only a handful of the figures had any red, so apart from rebasing them, I tweaked the figures by adding some red to the colour scheme where appropriate, and altered the banner to reflect the House (it’s not identical but close enough for me) but the figures are overwhelmingly the work of the very talented Silent Invader.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/2C1ED49D_AF87_4B40_AADC_E061ECA2EBE4.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Next up, these figures have just been rebased, no tweaks by me - purely the work of Silent Invader.
The colour scheme (for me at least) screams House Tarly of Hornhill...again, another key House from my todo list...and the first House from the Reach. As my foot are in units of 24, this only gives me half a unit, but plenty of incentive to paint more, with a similar colour scheme.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/101B8AA9_499E_41F8_83BF_A6E6A33D98C0.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Next, 7 more figures for House Lefford....these were originally blue and white...I’ve just repainted the white as yellow to fit in with my existing figures. The blue is a slightly different shade from my existing figures, but I like the idea of new/old uniforms and so will mix these in with the rest.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/07C3A6B9_9919_417B_8EBA_B0374062E72C.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Finally, the following 8 figures have had a bit more of a tweak....the white and black has been added, so they fit in with the figures I picked up from TheBlackCrane 18 months ago....originally I’d planned on using them as a Sellsword Company for Stannis, but I’m now thinking of giving them banners to represent House Foote from the Westerlands...boosting the Lannister’s....sorry Stannis!
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/1C865D1F_A6CB_42DC_A4DF_C9EA2ABBED64.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Ok...back to kitbashing some more new figures :)
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Looking good!
Silly question but do you have a specific composition for each of your houses, like in terms of numbers of ranged/melee/cavalry?
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Silly question but do you have a specific composition for each of your houses, like in terms of numbers of ranged/melee/cavalry?
The simple answer is no, but the longer answer is below... :D
I have standardised the size of actual units - cavalry will be 12 strong, and foot in units of 24, with characters separate - some of the new additions mean that I’ll need to paint up some additional figures to form these into units.
In terms of the composition of actual units, I’m a little bit more relaxed - I do have some dedicated bow units, but others (typically smaller Houses) are currently a bit more mixed in terms of composition....still toying with how I reflect this in the rules....for example, I’m not really fussed with what individual Wildlings are depicted as being armed with, but I’ll probably allow a unit to have some bow fire in a game.
I like the depiction in the TV series of the Lannister’s and Bolton’s having lines of archers, but equally smaller Houses would probably only be able to muster a smaller, more mixed force. The dedicated bow units would be more deadly...afterall you’ve got some chap shouting “nock, draw, loose” ;)
Currently I’m toying with various classes of foot troops for my homegrown rules:
Knight for those equipped with plate/full chain mail
Long spear/Pike
Bow - for dedicated units
Men-at-arms (anyone that doesn’t fit into the above)
Rabble - peasants/Wildlings etc
Obviously a 24 strong Long spear unit wouldn’t have any bow factor, but a force of men-at-arms or even a rabble might....like I said, I’m still mulling over the rules.
In terms of the Order of Battle, I don’t have a overall plan....as you’ve probably guessed by now, given how I’m flitting back and forth.
Minor Houses will almost certainly be represented by a single unit of 24 foot...perhaps contributing one or more cavalry to a unit of 12 (when combined with other minor Houses).
Major Houses seem to be heading towards 3-6 units of foot, plus cavalry, with the Lannister’s at the top end of this range, and poor Stannis probably ending up at the lower end.
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Great Job, Matt. With the changes and the rebasing they’ve fitted right into your project 8) :-*
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Great Job, Matt. With the changes and the rebasing they’ve fitted right into your project 8) :-*
Thanks Steve, much appreciated. :)
More progress this bank hols weekend, managed to build/paint a unit of Cave Dwellers for the Wildlings.
I did originally think of using Copplestone cavemen, but wanted some commonality with the other Wildling units, but enough difference to make them distinct (if that make sense?)
To this end, I used the now familiar FG Soldier bodies, but with the primitive weapons/arms from the FG Ghost Archipeligo Tribal box. The heads are a real mix of the plastic FG Tribal sprue, resin Anvil Industry, and metal Westwind Picts/Warlord Ancient Brits.
(https://i.imgur.com/fAnL4TK.jpg)
While I’m not sure I’ll ever truly “finish” any part of this project, the Wildling force is feeling much more intimidating than a couple of months ago. Still tempted to add some spear wives, a couple more chariots, plus maybe some more mammoths with archer towers, pack yaks, camps....etc etc ... but for now at least, I’ll turn to other forces.
I’ll try and take a better group shot of the entire Wildling force, at some point, but space is limited at the moment, so hopefully this dragons-eye view will suffice for now.
(https://i.imgur.com/Im8ToG6.jpg)
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I like the look of the Cave-Dwellers, just different enough to set them apart, but still clearly part of the Wildling force!
And I count 144 Wildlings (not including the Yaks), that's a huge horde! :o
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Epic work, mate!
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Love the cave dwellers. Very primitive :-*
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Stop it! lol
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Wow this is becoming quite the collection ! 8)
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That's a cracking force, lovely job.
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Thanks everyone for your comments, much appreciated :)
Stop it! lol
Sorry, but I can’t help myself.... :D
I managed to finish the Cog, and even though I’d planned on using it as a Sellsail, I couldn’t resist having a go at a Targaryen sigil, since I’d already given it a dragon figurehead. If I want to use it for someone other than the Targaryens, I can always swop out the sail, as it isn’t permanently attached (it is hanging off of a pin I drilled into the mast).
It was only after I’d taken the photos that I realised the sigil is 2mm off centre, but I guess that’s what I get for free handing it ... oh well ;D
I’ve tried to paint the figurehead/ram with a bronze finish...I’ll let you be the judge of whether it worked or not.
(https://i.imgur.com/A6NXQ7b.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Fab7Pgo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Cw5zQ5j.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/14HwcmE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EmWuVxm.jpg)
@Happychappy - maybe we can have a Westerosi naval game at some point? :D
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That isa cracking model :-* :-* :-*
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That is a lovely addition I particularly like the sail.
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The ship's turned out great! Great work on the sail as well!
I've had a lot of trouble getting the sail itself to actually stick to the mast on my end, how have you pinned it? If you don't mind me asking!
@Happychappy - maybe we can have a Westerosi naval game at some point? :D
I'll have to get a move on with my Fury build in that case! lol
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very nice indeed! The freehand is outstanding and i like the look of the figurehead .
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Cog looks great mate 8)
Might I suggest darkening the bronze and giving it some suitable weathering (patina, salt residue etc)?
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That cog looks stunning :-* :-* as does the Wilding force.
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Thanks everyone, glad you like it
I've had a lot of trouble getting the sail itself to actually stick to the mast on my end, how have you pinned it? If you don't mind me asking!
I’ll take some close ups of the mast/sail, to show the pin arrangement :)
Cog looks great mate 8)
Might I suggest darkening the bronze and giving it some suitable weathering (patina, salt residue etc)?
Thanks James for your suggestions. :)
I didn’t want to go overboard (no pun intended) on the weathering, as I quite like the shiny shiny, but I guess bronze oxidises quicker in salt water - do you reckon a wash with something like strong tone would help, or would you suggest painting (but with a bit less gold in the mix) ? Again, I did try and give a hint of the green patina, but could make it more obvious?
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I think if you add a bit of brown paint to the ink/strong tone to make it a little less watery that might work. Gently wiping it off will help as well. Try it on something else first to make sure you're happy with the technique,I don't want you to mess it up and blame me lol
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The cog is great but that hand-painted sigil is all sorts of awesome :-*
I’ve had one of those cogs in a box for years, and it’s been allocated to various projects that have died. One day I will use it.
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the cog is just wonderful ... :-*
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I think if you add a bit of brown paint to the ink/strong tone to make it a little less watery that might work. Gently wiping it off will help as well. Try it on something else first to make sure you're happy with the technique,I don't want you to mess it up and blame me lol
Had a go on my lunch break and I think it looks alright....definitely a bit darker than before anyway...added a bit more patina as well (didn’t want to overdo it).
(https://i.imgur.com/Ya1aRqK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1OeFwwP.jpg)
I've had a lot of trouble getting the sail itself to actually stick to the mast on my end, how have you pinned it? If you don't mind me asking!
Basically I drilled a small hole into the sail spar, and popped a pin in, which I’d previously bent into an L-shape, the idea being that it would just rest on top of the cut down pin that I’d already drilled into the mast. Apparently I didn’t put enough glue on the pin (it is a very small hole that I drilled), so the L-Shape still moved about, so I just added a second pin as a bar, so I can rotate it into position...it actually works better (as it holds it more securely than my original idea of using a single pin).
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/019E91DC_AA9B_4E7F_98BB_EA1E1483A63C.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Here it is in position, with the L-shaped pin rotated round.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/hh72/AKULADEEP/7017B402_CE2B_4A74_B07B_D694B3DE95EC.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
What it does mean, is that I can swop out the mast for the furled version that comes with the kit, or a completely different sail... from {cough} one of the other kits I’ve got the build{cough} ;)
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Yes, that does the job 8)
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Thanks for the explanation! The latch setup with two pins is a great idea, I may have to copy that!
The extra shading and corrosion on the bronze definitely turned out well too!
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Brilliant work mate, as usual!
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Cheers all :D
Yes, that does the job 8)
Thanks again for the suggestion, always appreciated
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Thanks for the explanation! The latch setup with two pins is a great idea, I may have to copy that!
The Zvezda cog lends itself to interchangeable sails, given it comes with two options, but I guess there‘s no reason that it couldn’t be applied to any kit...at the very least, it’s relatively easy to make furled sails from scratch.
:)
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A few things on the go currently, most of which aren’t at a very exciting point picture wise, but I’ve started another ship.
I think it might end up being an Ironborn ship...too small for the Silence, but a good size for a raiding party....of course, I haven’t actually made/painted any Ironborn yet, so that’s another thing added to the to-do list :D
The card add-ons need a bit of a tidy up before I start to add the planking, but it hopefully gives you an idea of the basic shape.
(https://i.imgur.com/wkN2ESp.jpg)
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Looks really interesting. Everything in this thread is fabulous! :-*
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Looking forward to seeing your Ironborn design concept!
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Looking forward to seeing your Ironborn design concept!
Agreed! A lot of options there! :D
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Which kit is this new ship based on?
Seeing you having started your third ship already, reminds me I really need to finish my own Westerosi ship ::)
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Thanks all :)
Which kit is this new ship based on?
Seeing you having started your third ship already, reminds me I really need to finish my own Westerosi ship ::)
It’s the same Zvezda Medieval cog kit as the Targaryen ship, I’ve just left off some of the plastic superstructure, and added the extra two masts etc to change the profile.
I’d be interested to see some pictures of your own WIP :)
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How long are those zveda ships?
I've been eyeing Sarissas cog, but a plastic ship is probably easier to put together.
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How long are those zveda ships?
I've been eyeing Sarissas cog, but a plastic ship is probably easier to put together.
Just measured the Targaryen model, and it is 32cm long x 13cm wide at the waterline. If you measure from the forecastle to the stern it is 41cm long (doesn’t include the dragon figurehead as that wasn’t part of the kit).
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Just measured the Targaryen model, and it is 32cm long x 13cm wide at the waterline. If you measure from the forecastle to the stern it is 41cm long (doesn’t include the dragon figurehead as that wasn’t part of the kit).
I think the Zvezda kits are 1:72 as well, rather than 1:56, so they're a tiny bit smaller than 28mm scale. It's not too much of an issue, but the accessories that come with the ships are a bit tiny when put next to some 28mm figures!
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I think the Zvezda kits are 1:72 as well, rather than 1:56, so they're a tiny bit smaller than 28mm scale. It's not too much of an issue, but the accessories that come with the ships are a bit tiny when put next to some 28mm figures!
It is indeed 1/72.... the ladders are a little bit small, and personally I wouldn’t bother with the shields...particularly as some of mine will be used for multiple Houses.
:)
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Limited time this weekend, so only another 7 unsullied finished...6 rank & file, plus a standard bearer. I also replaced the spears on the first 18 I painted up some time ago...the original Victrix spear arms were by far the most flimsy of any of my figures, and after a couple of near misses, I decided to redo them all, with metal spears.
The existing Victrix hands were just too tiny for my 0.7mm drill (?) so I replaced them with slightly more substantial hands/arms, from Frostgrave or Oathmark.
(https://i.imgur.com/libd0Yv.jpg)
Just a reminder, my recipe for Unsullied is Victrix Hypaspists Bodies, and shields (the latter with a bit of Greenstuff added), Fireforge Byzantine Spearmen helmets, and then more GS to pad out the leggings, and the face guard.
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They look great :).
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Those Byzantine helmets really are perfect for this. Great job Matt.
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Great job! You've nailed the TV look!
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Thanks everyone ...now I’ve sorted the spears to my satisfaction, hopefully I can churn some more out :D
Next up, some cavalry for the Golden Company - Crusader Miniatures, with a couple of Perry headswops for variety, and Gripping Beast shields.
When I bought these, I originally had them in mind for Stannis...indeed the colour scheme meant I could have changed my mind again right up to the last minute, but I think the flowing barding fits in well with the baggy robes of the Frostgrave cultists I’m using for the regular infantry....sorry Stannis.
(https://i.imgur.com/5pmjBb2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FpxacRQ.jpg)
Group shot of the Golden Company so far...
(https://i.imgur.com/wh7eiFp.jpg)
Needless to say, need more of everything...
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Brill 8)
So when do you start on The Wall?
:D
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A lovely unit.
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Blimey, you've really got moving with this one since I last checked it out. :-*
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Like those a lot! :-*
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Nice work, the golden-yellow works really well honestly!
When I bought these, I originally had them in mind for Stannis...indeed the colour scheme meant I could have changed my mind again right up to the last minute, but I think the flowing barding fits in well with the baggy robes of the Frostgrave cultists I’m using for the regular infantry....sorry Stannis.
Poor Stannis...though it's 100% in-character for people to see Stannis and decide "You know what, let's work for the other guy" lol
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Brill 8)
So when do you start on The Wall?
:D
He is waiting on Winter
And
WINTER IS COMING :D
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Thanks everyone for your comments :)
So when do you start on The Wall?
He is waiting on Winter
And
WINTER IS COMING :D
Stop it lol
It would be an interesting project to build a small section of the Wall, perhaps with Castle Black, but more action seems to happen around Winterfell and Kings Landing, so it’s not exactly a priority right now, especially given I’ve just started making a small slice of Kings Landing... ;)
Blimey, you've really got moving with this one since I last checked it out. :-*
Cheers, I’ve got into a decent groove of trying to finish a unit every week...not always possible, but it’s a good goal. Even when time is limited, or my energy is flagging I still try and get something done, even if it’s a few more movement trays.
Poor Stannis...though it's 100% in-character for people to see Stannis and decide "You know what, let's work for the other guy" lol
Its daft, but I am genuinely beginning to feel a bit sorry for Stannis....I can almost feel that glum 28mm face staring at me, as I put yet another unit on a different shelf .... ;D
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The existing Victrix hands were just too tiny for my 0.7mm drill (?) so I replaced them with slightly more substantial hands/arms, from Frostgrave or Oathmark.
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You need to get a pin vice. Over here they are sold with a dozen or so tiny drill bits hidden away in the handle. Only about $11 CAD as well. :)
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I’m using a pin vice, hence the 0.7mm drill bit....it’s just that the Victrix Hypaspist hands were tiny....by the time I’d drilled a gap for the spear, there was nothing left of the hand.
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Its daft, but I am genuinely beginning to feel a bit sorry for Stannis....I can almost feel that glum 28mm face staring at me, as I put yet another unit on a different shelf .... ;D
It's like the Tell-Tale Heart, except Stannis is grinding his teeth under the floorboards! :D
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looking fabulous...
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Been a while since I've had a chance to sit and properly go through everything you've done Akula - got to say I'm super excited to see where the ship goes.
Have you seen Mantic's upcoming game release? It's a naval game called Armada, and altho the scale is different to what you're doing here, might be another chance to flex your considerable creative muscles.
Loving it all and can't wait to see more.
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Thanks everyone, I’ve had v.limited hobby time the last month due to work etc, and what time I’ve had has been spent upon reorganising my games room, and adding more table space.
I hope to be able to spend some time this week on the project, and get everything back on track again
:)
Been a while since I've had a chance to sit and properly go through everything you've done Akula - got to say I'm super excited to see where the ship goes.
Have you seen Mantic's upcoming game release? It's a naval game called Armada, and altho the scale is different to what you're doing here, might be another chance to flex your considerable creative muscles.
Loving it all and can't wait to see more.
Thank you mate - I have been eyeing up the Mantic game...undecided upon the actual models, but a mass naval game certainly appeals as part of a wider campaign.
Hope to make some more progress on the Ironborn ship soon.
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Just started running back through this thread, amazing work.
750 ??!!
So what is the count up to now?
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I've been off the grid for a bit, but I can see you are still at it! amazing stuff as always!!
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Thanks guys, much appreciated :)
Just started running back through this thread, amazing work.So what is the count up to now?
Well....over a thousand I guess...I’ll have a proper count again at some point soon...coming up to the second anniversary of the project, so maybe I’ll try a group shot :)
This weekend, inspired, by the gorgeous looking watchtower that HappyChappy commissioned, I thoughT I’d have a go at building a small holdfast...
I’ve pinched the idea of the banner hooks, either side of the entrance.
(https://i.imgur.com/KKOI3m0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/424FS1v.jpg)
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That's an amazing looking start so far, can't wait to see it painted up! Now you just need a Yoren to hold it! :D
Silly question but where did you get the door from?
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Looking good!
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Silly question but where did you get the door from?
https://www.shiftinglands.com/
It’s also where I got the roller for the wall texture
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Finished.
Total build time - start to finish - 12 hours this weekend/today
:)
(https://i.imgur.com/QA6R7ha.jpg)
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Now you just need a Yoren to hold it!
Unbelievably, I still haven’t got any Nightwatch...have plans for some though :D
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Excellent Matt :-*
And so fast!
It’ll also make a perfect centrepiece for your Christmas dinner table ;)
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Brill 8)
It’ll also make a perfect centrepiece for your Christmas dinner table ;)
lol
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Honestly, either I need a new thesaurus or they need to come up with a superlative form of 'prolific', because that is insane.
I absolutely love it - it's bloody huge! Will be a commanding presence on the battlefield alright. Any chance those trebuchets will see tabletop at the same time? ;)
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Nice start.
[Edit] Okay, between my reading the post and replying, you have finished and painted it.
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Good job, I take it this is a warm up for a full castle?
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Nice start.
[Edit] Okay, between my reading the post and replying, you have finished and painted it.
lol lol lol
That's what I mean - prolific!
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:o I absolutely did not expect to see in between replying to the post earlier today, and finishing work, that it would be finished!
It looks great finished up! Amazing work!
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Great stuff :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
So that was a roller you used for the stone texture?
Was it one of those for green stuff?
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12 hours, all one sitting, holdfast in a day?! You are a machine, mate! It looks great by the way.
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Stunning work, speed and quality!
And this is useful:
https://www.shiftinglands.com/
Never seen them before but I think my Christmas just got sorted out :)
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Excellent Matt :-*
And so fast!
Brill 8)
Thanks guys. I just got into the groove on this one....before I saw the photos of the stunning watchtower that James built, I was planning on spending the weekend painting up some more figures, but this seemed to come together well.
It’ll also make a perfect centrepiece for your Christmas dinner table ;)
lol yeah, I’m not sure what the rest of the family would make of that
Honestly, either I need a new thesaurus or they need to come up with a superlative form of 'prolific', because that is insane.
I absolutely love it - it's bloody huge! Will be a commanding presence on the battlefield alright. Any chance those trebuchets will see tabletop at the same time? ;)
Thanks...I like insane. It’s not THAT BIG...the walls are a 20cm square, and it’s just under 20cm to the top of the parapet. I’m lucky to have a table that is 14’ x 5’ so it should fit in, without spoiling game play, but yes those trebuchets could make an appearance ;)
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According to Bob Mortimer (as Dave Hill from Slade), the key to a good centrepiece is to be attractive without dominating.
Fat chance of that, it is way too spectacular. Very nice. Whether or not you decide to use it as a centrepiece, you best stock up on turkey-flavour Cup-a-Soup ready for your Christmas dinner. :)
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Nice start.
[Edit] Okay, between my reading the post and replying, you have finished and painted it.
:o I absolutely did not expect to see in between replying to the post earlier today, and finishing work, that it would be finished!
It looks great finished up! Amazing work!
12 hours, all one sitting, holdfast in a day?! You are a machine, mate! It looks great by the way.
Trust me, I was surprised how quickly it came together... 3 sessions, roughly 4hours each, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
The roller made doing the walls a doddle...there is a square of hard card beneath the foam to give it some rigidity. TBH, I could have spent longer on the roof, but I’m happy with it looking a bit ramshackle.
Good job, I take it this is a warm up for a full castle?
I hadn’t thought about it, but then again, I hadn’t really considered building a Holdfast, before this week.
I’ve already got a Hudson Allen castle to represent Winterfell but could be tempted to build some more bits.
Great stuff :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
So that was a roller you used for the stone texture?
Was it one of those for green stuff?
I guess it could be used for green stuff, although the shifting lands site says they are specifically for foam. I’ve got a couple of the other rollers as well...it’s of uses.
Stunning work, speed and quality!
And this is useful:
https://www.shiftinglands.com/
Never seen them before but I think my Christmas just got sorted out :)
Thanks mate. Lots of interesting photos/clips on the shifting lands site.
According to Bob Mortimer (as Dave Hill from Slade), the key to a good centrepiece is to be attractive without dominating.
Fat chance of that, it is way too spectacular. Very nice. Whether or not you decide to use it as a centrepiece, you best stock up on turkey-flavour Cup-a-Soup ready for your Christmas dinner. :)
I should be ok, will just go with the usual centrepiece of half a dozen bottles of wine lol
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I’ve already got a Hudson Allen castle to represent Winterfell but could be tempted to build some more bits.
Sure you'll need other castles :P My problem is I don't like any of the currently available castle kits enough to pay the price they're asking for them. I've a plan to make one though, just have to wait till some of the xmas snacks have been eaten so I can get the packaging.
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With the second anniversary of the start of my project fast approaching, I was keen to get a game in this week.
The rules are still a work in progress, but I thought who better than my 16 year old son to act as a play tester, given that he literally questions everything lol
Some of the game mechanics will be familiar to anyone that has played my zombie AR:SE rules previously - the turn sequence is random card driven, with commanders having to decide what units to prioritise for activation. The combat system is simple and very bloody... I want a lot of figures on the table at the start of the game, and a conclusion within a reasonable space of time.
Today’s game was relatively small, c250 figures on the table, and reached a conclusion within 90 minutes.
The setup was intentionally simple, little in the way of terrain, and nothing too fancy in terms of troop types.
Scenario
Lannister forces are pushing northwards, but uncertain of the exact location of the northerners. As the dawn mists clear, the Lannister vanguard spots the banners of House Bolton in the distance...there is little room for manoeuvre, this will be a straight slog, but Ser Jamie’s force has a slight numerical advantage over the northerners, led by Roose Bolton’s bastard, Ramsey Snow.
(https://i.imgur.com/xTUugBA.jpg)
Forces
House Bolton
1 x 12 Cavalry (just out of camera shot to the left of the photo)
1 x 24 Pikemen
1 x 24 Men-at-arms
2 x 24 archers
House Lannister
2 x 9 Cavalry (one unit just out of camera shot to the right of the photo)
1 x 24 Knights on foot
3 x 24 Men-at-arms
1 x 24 archers
First moves
Perhaps over confident due to their slight superiority in numbers, the Lannister vanguard pushed forward, but almost immediately ran into trouble. The Lannister cavalry, rather than protecting the flank of the advance, decided to wheel towards the Bolton archers, exposing their own flank, in turn, to the Bolton cavalry. The Bolton cavalry needed no encouragement, spurring forward to hit the Lannister horse moments after a well-timed volley from the archers had disrupted the southerners.
(https://i.imgur.com/XF7ja10.jpg)
The Lannister cavalry, already under strength, crumpled under the deadly archery, and charge from the northerners. Buoyed by their success, the Bolton horse pushed on towards the Lannister infantry. The first target in range was a unit of Lannister knights advancing on foot....this time the Bolton archers had less joy, and the cavalry lacked the momentum of their previous charge. As the fighting continued, the nearest Lannister men-at-arms charged into the melee, routing the Bolton cavalry.
(https://i.imgur.com/BrCQLTN.jpg)
Desperate measures
As the remnants of the broken Bolton horse fled the battlefield, Ramsey was forced to pull back his archers as the Lannister centre was advancing quicker than he’d expected (curse those random activation cards). To stop the retreat becoming a full blown rout, Ramsey urged his men-at-arms forward, catching the lead Lannister’s by surprise.
(https://i.imgur.com/REHZ6Cl.jpg)
Ramsey’s men appeared to have the upper hand in the combat, inflicting heavy casualties, but the Lannister men-at-arms held them up long enough for the heavily armoured Sers to smash into the northerners. On Ramsey’s right flank, his archers were engaged in a bloody hand to hand fight.
(https://i.imgur.com/WDx2iYb.jpg)
Turning point
It was at this point, that the commander of the remaining Lannister cavalry, more than made up for the ineptitude of his counterpart on the other flank. Having spent much of the last hour doing little more than staring at the fearsome looking hedgehog of Bolton pikemen, the Lannister cavalry charged into the flank of Ramsey’s counterattack.
As Ramsey’s men fled from the cavalry, the archers also broke and ran for the safety of the table edge (and tree line).
(https://i.imgur.com/vCXNXpc.jpg)
The Bolton Pike, with no threat to their front, turned to hit the remnants of the Lannister foot, which broke immediately. With the majority of the Northern force either dead or in full retreat, the Officer in charge of the Bolton Pike wisely ordered his men to halt their pursuit, and then to head back the way they’d come.
(https://i.imgur.com/mpI3YVh.jpg)
As the battle drew to a close, the losses to both sides had been heavy.
House Bolton had lost its cavalry, and half its infantry...Ramsey turned up in camp that evening, having somehow managed to avoid being ridden down by the Lannister horse.
House Lannister had fared little better...as Ser Jamie surveyed the field of battle, maesters tended to the wounded, while camp followers looted the dead and dying. Although he had managed to rally those troops that had broken during the fight, his losses were almost as heavy as those of the Bolton’s....probably best to leave that detail out of the Raven to Lord Tywin.
Post game verdict
For a first outing, the rules worked well - a thumbs up from my son...high praise indeed.
The rules are bloody...and unforgiving of poor decision-making. There are a few tweaks that I have in mind, but I’ll probably try another game, with some different troops types, before making any adjustments.
One thing I definitely want, is to make some markers, for broken units, to show which have been activated, and also to show where the combat has taken place...just removing casualties leaves the battlefield a bit too clinical...particularly on a white table.
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Excellent battle report, and great to see all these troops take the field. Second anniversary... inspirational! I admire your dedication mate.
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Blimey! Two years!?!
That went quickly.
:o
Good to see all those painted figures hitting the table.
8) 8)
I like the idea of markers, much better visually.
Maybe, while you are at it, you could make some 'blanks' to replace figures in the movement trays when a unit takes casualties?
It would look better and is something I shall be doing for my OGAM forces as the spaces look a little weird when the casualties mount up.
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Awesome seeing it all laid out on the table!!
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Impressive Matt :o :-*
Glad you finally got to play with them! :)
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Great to see them in action! Thanks for sharing
And good point about markers, though that sounds like it'd be a pretty interesting modelling project in itself!
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And good point about markers, though that sounds like it'd be a pretty interesting modelling project in itself!
Just saying... ;)
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/48/577-050920120014-480751046.jpeg)
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Just saying... ;)
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/48/577-050920120014-480751046.jpeg)
:D Yup, your project was definitely what I had in mind!
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Interesting report.
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nice report :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Richard’s markers are definitely an inspiration...just hope mine end up half as good :)
In the meantime, I’ve finished another unit of Golden Company.
The standard archers are made from FG Cultist bodies, with Oathmark heads. I think the mounted commander is a Perry metal, but I’m not 100% certain.
(https://i.imgur.com/yq93Ps9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5PfopqJ.jpg)
The Summer Islanders are Perry Sudanese, with FG/Perry medieval weapons, and greenstuffed feather capes.
(https://i.imgur.com/vvDhlfN.jpg)
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Very nice, do like the summer islanders. That sudanese kit is super versatile, I've gone through two boxes myself. The metal model is indeed a Perry, from their Joan of Arc character set.
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I really like the Summer Islanders, well done yet again mate.
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Very nice work!
Very nice, do like the summer islanders. That sudanese kit is super versatile
Agreed! It's a great kit! A lot of mileage in it!
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The summer islanders are brilliant. Love those cloaks of many colours :-*
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The summer islanders are brilliant. Love those cloaks of many colours :-*
Yep,they look great Matt 8)
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Very nice work on the Summer Islanders.
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Thanks everyone, I wasn’t initially sure about the Summer Islanders, but a wash definitely helped tone down the feather cloaks, so I’m glad you liked the end result
Plenty more on the todo list, but I genuinely have no idea what’s next ....
:D
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It’s an amazing project Matt. 8)
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It’s an amazing project Matt. 8)
Thanks Steve, I’m still enjoying myself, so plenty more to come :)
As well as adding more Houses, I’m also thinking about how I tidy up some of the existing forces.
First up is House Lefford, which previously had two mixed units.
New additions...just need to add a bit more curl to the flags.
(https://i.imgur.com/xmxx30b.jpg)
The end result is that Lefford has expanded from 2 to 3 units, one each of Foot knights, Men-at-arms and Pike
(https://i.imgur.com/LBTxYWj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rMEmwKW.jpg)
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Oooooh! Those are nice. Very striking.
Right, I’m off to paint some blue and yellow figures lol
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That's a fine crop of Westermen you've got there! The yellow/blue works really well!
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Nice additions!
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Very nice work.
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Thanks everyone :)
I’m continuing with rounding out existing units before I add more Houses, I’ve added another dozen archers to House Sarsfield to give me a full unit of 24.
I just need to add a separate leader figure, but that will probably be it for Sarsfield, as they are one of the smaller Houses.
(https://i.imgur.com/J27eqe4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3M9eW9M.jpg)
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Nice :)
So, what’s you predicted timeframe for doing the entire population for Westeros then :D
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Nice :)
So, what’s you predicted timeframe for doing the entire population for Westeros then :D
At this rate he’ll be done by Christmas.
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Nice work! Sarsfield is definitely one of the more neglected houses!
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Cheers all :)
So, what’s your predicted timeframe for doing the entire population for Westeros then :D
Maybe next year ;)
Next up is House Estermont, pledged to Stannis
The figures are from Black Tree Design, with shields from Gripping Beast. Standard Bearer is from Crusader Minis.
(https://i.imgur.com/Zb1i24a.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Rg5pXHt.jpg)
Group shot of Stannis’ forces so far....
(https://i.imgur.com/TnbeQ05.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/46255nW.jpg)
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Matt, I am starting to think you are obsessed lol
The ginormous aircraft carrier was one thing. The entire population of Westeros (and bits of Essos) is something else again ;D
They look great.
(In metal too :o. Good job so much of this ever expanding collection is in plastic, or you’d be needing to strengthen the floor joists of your house :D)
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they look great! Just incredible work!
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Incredible and imaginative work.
Inspiring.
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Just stellar. By focussing on so many lesser-known houses you're really creating a sense of verisimilitude the show lacked for me. I love it.
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Great to see some Turtle Power for King Stannis :D
I'm always a bit hesitant painting up Estermonts because I'm never sure what green to use! You've done a great job!
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Thank you everyone for your kind words, I’m glad you like them.
Matt, I am starting to think you are obsessed lol
The ginormous aircraft carrier was one thing. The entire population of Westeros (and bits of Essos) is something else again ;D
You say that like there is something wrong with being obsessed lol
I’m just going where my muse takes me...I can’t help it that it’s been stuck on Game of Thrones for the last two years...
Just stellar. By focussing on so many lesser-known houses you're really creating a sense of verisimilitude the show lacked for me. I love it.
Thank you mate, although I had to check what verisimilitude meant ;)
I’m reading the books at the moment, and the extra Houses definitely add to the flavour IMHO. I will eventually get around to building a campaign system...impressed by your own work, and that of Silent Invader’s ECW campaign, and multiple Houses provides more interest....my homegrown rules also reflect this, as I use separate activation cards for individual Houses, giving an element of divided command.
Great to see some Turtle Power for King Stannis :D
I'm always a bit hesitant painting up Estermonts because I'm never sure what green to use! You've done a great job!
Yeah, but we both know that Stannis wouldn’t be happy lol
As our resident Baratheon, you will pleased to know I have plans for more forces for Stannis though ;)
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Yeah, but we both know that Stannis wouldn’t be happy lol
As our resident Baratheon, you will pleased to know I have plans for more forces for Stannis though ;)
Fair point! lol
Definitely looking forward to seeing what you've got planned!
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very very nice indeed
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I just love this thread, you've given me so many ideas over the last two years for my own GOT armies, they've been on a backburner for most of lockdown as I was conned into doing a British/loyalist army to fight my main gaming partners traitors in the 13 colonies. The last unit I did for GOT was from house Lefford, I could do another one of them before Christmas if i got my finger out. Keep up your amazing work and output :)
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Thank you both, very kind of you to say so.
The last unit I did for GOT was from house Lefford, I could do another one of them before Christmas if i got my finger out. Keep up your amazing work and output :)
I would love to see your take on the Leffords - the more GOT threads the better 8)
Next up I’d like to share some test pieces .... inspired by Captain Blood’s excellent work.
For my homegrown rules I need something to signify Activation, Routs, space fillers for my movement trays, and some casualty piles, as I hate seeing loads of tokens on the table.
Activation markers
I liked the idea of using ravens for activation - these markers are made by using Dead Man Hands Minis Crows...the tree stumps are greenstuffed.
(https://i.imgur.com/V8FXwTf.jpg)
Routs
(https://i.imgur.com/GBNiEoO.jpg)
Casualty pile
Not strictly necessary, but just taking figures off the movement trays leaves the table looking too clinical.
I’ve also got it in mind that they will come in handy for when I play a game with the Night King on the table.
(https://i.imgur.com/sUmBiGd.jpg)
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:o :-*
Excellent. That pile of bodies looks like a scene straight from The Battle of The Bastards!
Love the crows too. And the running men. All so well done. Nice work Matt.
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Really great work! The crows are top notch especially, the green-stuff'd treestumps have turned out fantastic!
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I do like those markers. The ravens are an excellent idea.
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Cool 8)
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Great ideas and execution Mark, well done! 8)
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Ooops, Matt! Sorry- brain not functioning so well yesterday!
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Great concept and execution on those markers mate, especially the ravens.
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Great collection of markers Matt 8)
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Those are nice markers.
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They're brilliant mate. I love how you got so much dynamism from the plastic Perry models for the corpse piles.
You have to do a (really) photo-heavy batrep when you eventually get a chance to play a game. It'll be a hell of a thing to behold.
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Thanks everyone, glad you like the test markers.... guess I’d better make a whole load more :D
Excellent. That pile of bodies looks like a scene straight from The Battle of The Bastards!
Thank you Richard, I’ve had GoT on endless loop in my games room for the past two years, and it’s fair to say that the Battle of the Bastards is my favourite episode...the danger with a white snowy gaming mat is that the battlefield ends up looking almost clinical, so while I don’t want to revel in the gore, I want a visual reminder of the human cost.
Really great work! The crows are top notch especially, the green-stuff'd treestumps have turned out fantastic!
Cheers...the best bit is that they were so quick to do. I glued a small piece of dowel to the base, wrapped a blob of putty around it, and then scored it with a pin...the putty also hides the base of the metal bird.
They're brilliant mate. I love how you got so much dynamism from the plastic Perry models for the corpse piles.
You have to do a (really) photo-heavy batrep when you eventually get a chance to play a game. It'll be a hell of a thing to behold.
The pile of corpses is inspired by Captain Blood’s excellent medieval thread
I have run a small test game with c250 figures to try out the rules I’m currently writing ... there is a brief battle report with a few photos on pg43, but I will of course take plenty of photos when I put a “proper” game on...need a bit more terrain before then.
A photo from this “skirmish” :)
(https://i.imgur.com/NyU6rGJ.jpg)
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A small test game with c250 figures :D
That’s the Akula-way 8)
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I managed to paint some more figures over the weekend, but due to the weather didn’t finish the bases until now.
First up some Umbers.
My first use of the Claymore Castings range, and I’ve got to say I’m mightily impressed... beautiful figures, and the array of kit, weapons and dynamic poses shouted out Umbers for me. The shields are my favourite heaters by Gripping Beast to help tie the figures a little together with the other ranges/Houses I’m using.
(https://i.imgur.com/SZfXvQa.jpg)
As you can see, it’s another House (as with the Bolton’s) where I prefer the TV sigil over that of the books.
(https://i.imgur.com/NK1kkZS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4Ht1Tlp.jpg)
I also had a little time leftover to add another couple of characters, again from manufacturers I haven’t used a great deal so far.
First up the Red Priestess is from Darksword...beautiful castings again, although I do find that some of the proportions on certain figures a bit “stretched” (or natural proportions if you prefer) for my liking...just personal taste.
(https://i.imgur.com/lOGWjVZ.jpg)
Finally, a CMON ASOIAF “miniature” of the Mountain. CMON’s figures are a bit larger than most of the other ranges I use, and clearly Ser Gregor is a giant figure anyway, but I filed a couple of millimetres off the soles of his footwear all the same.
(https://i.imgur.com/Gqhmgdy.jpg)
:)
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Great additions Matt,the Claymore mins are a good choice,like the two characters as well :)
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Great stuff, as usual mate! I particularly like the brigs on those first two. I agree with you on the Darksword sculpting.
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More nice work.
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Great stuff and excellent choice of figures too!
As you can see, it’s another House (as with the Bolton’s) where I prefer the TV sigil over that of the books.
Agreed, the minimalist chains seem to have a nicer look to me and they've turned out great here! I'm sure someone probably could make the Roaring Giant look impressive, but I'm not brave enough to try!
Will you be using more of the Claymore range for other houses if you don't mind me asking?
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them...they’ve been sat there intimidating everything else in the paint queue so it was nice to be able to chalk off another unit. :D
Will you be using more of the Claymore range for other houses if you don't mind me asking?
At this stage, I honestly don’t know...I enjoyed painting them, although drilling the hands for weapons isn’t my favourite task...ok if you are doing 1 or 2 figures, but 24 at a time becomes a bit of a drag. I might add a second unit of Umbers using the Antediluvian Minis range (same sculptor?).
It’s also a case of trying to find the right look for each House...I’ve bought figures before with one House in mind, but ended up painting them for a different one just because it seemed a better fit if that makes sense?
As it stands, I’ve got a scarily large amount already in the paint/build queue, so will have to see.
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Lovely additions, mate.
Good figure choices too, especially the Red lass.
8) 8)
I am another big fan of Claymore Castings, lovely sculpts by Mr Bickley.
They tempt me sorely, even though I have no current projects that they would fit into.
:)
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them...they’ve been sat there intimidating everything else in the paint queue so it was nice to be able to chalk off another unit. :D
At this stage, I honestly don’t know...I enjoyed painting them, although drilling the hands for weapons isn’t my favourite task...ok if you are doing 1 or 2 figures, but 24 at a time becomes a bit of a drag. I might add a second unit of Umbers using the Antediluvian Minis range (same sculptor?).
It’s also a case of trying to find the right look for each House...I’ve bought figures before with one House in mind, but ended up painting them for a different one just because it seemed a better fit if that makes sense?
As it stands, I’ve got a scarily large amount already in the paint/build queue, so will have to see.
The later Antediluvian scots are the same sculptor yes, Matt Bickley. They also need their hands drilled out which is a little bit bothersome, especially the ones with both hands on their spears/pikes. They are fantastic sculpts though, well worth it in my opinion.
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The latest update goes beyond the Wall....
(https://i.imgur.com/86udZk5.jpg)
Children of the Forest... (Sprites from conquest games)
The right hand mini is a minor conversion...the casting has a small throwing spear.
(https://i.imgur.com/VSwycmF.jpg)
“packs of pale white spiders big as hounds” .... (Copplestone)
(https://i.imgur.com/lFKciQ7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Faq1Qes.jpg)
and another undead bear for the Night Kings Army (Dead Man Hand Minis)
(https://i.imgur.com/KS8AbnK.jpg)
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That bear is great.
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We were robbed of Ice Spiders in the show! Great to see 'em here! :D
The bear is fantastic!
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I was disappointed by the lack of spiders in the show... great to see that addressed here! Brilliant work as usual mate. Your choices are spot on.
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Thanks everyone, glad you liked the spiders...I agree I think they missed a trick in the TV series (unless the CGI budget was all spent on dire wolves and dragons).
It would have been great to have seen thousands of spiders climbing the Wall, perhaps towing an undead each....
“Release the Broom.....I mean....release the scythe!”
:D
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Cool.
The Children of the Forest look great.
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Well done Matt. Those are absolutely perfect for the children of the forest.
Great job on the Claymore figures too.
And actually, that CMON Ser Gregor is probably the first one of that range of licensed miniatures that actually looks like how imagined the character. Not too outlandishly fantasy-looking (for a giant ;))
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Once again leading the way on 'miniatures I was looking at buying but wasn't sure about' lol
Specifically, those Children of the Forest / Sprites. I'd never actually clocked how similar to the GoT show Children they are! They look fantastic in your style. And the ice spiders are great as well, I didn't realise the Copplestone sculpts were so sharp.
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Another update on my little project, or as Ultravanillasmurf called it...
Akula's "painting everyone in Westeros" thread.
lol
Managed to finish a second unit of Unsullied last night...Victrix Hypaspists with FF Byzantine heads.
Fittingly as I finished these it started to snow.
I also had time for to paint up Daenerys...a Hasslefree mini...not sure if I’m happy with the colour scheme...added some blue to the grey, might redo it a bit darker. :?
(https://i.imgur.com/exZwwUA.jpg)
Group shot with the first unit, and command figures
(https://i.imgur.com/2x5yoVA.jpg)
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Those all look great!
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Great work! And the Dany colour-scheme looks fine to me! Sets her apart from the bunch without being too garish
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Excellent job 8)
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Excellent.
We need a more detailed shot of Daenarys.
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Wow. But you converted the FF helmets right?
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Wow. But you converted the FF helmets right?
Yup, a little bit of putty for the face covering, and then a strip from a blister pack for the “spike”
:)
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Excellent.
We need a more detailed shot of Daenarys.
Hopefully these are ok (every time I post a photo that is much bigger than actual size I think it looks like it was painted with a roller). Not the greatest of angles but she is holding what looks like a dragon glass knife
(https://i.imgur.com/su9y9WJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GbIZvo2.jpg)
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Very good.
Is that the HF Frost Queen?
every time I post a photo that is much bigger than actual size I think it looks like it was painted with a roller
A roller much smaller than my paint brush.
^__^
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She looks good, I like that blue.
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Is that the HF Frost Queen?
Spot on 8)
Funnily enough I’d originally planned to use the mini for Sansa Stark
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Just a few tents during this update
Firstly, another 4 resin ones from Grabblecast (excellent quality & customer service) for my Wildling army. MDF Base is from warbases 6” x 8”
(https://i.imgur.com/lqeiTGI.jpg)
Group shot of my wildling camp
(https://i.imgur.com/L2XXYE6.jpg)
I also had time to paint up some plastic Renedra tents, to represent the camps of various Houses....will add some banners on separate stands so that they can be used for various forces, as needed. Bases are from Sarissa 8” x 8”
(https://i.imgur.com/rUYB6Np.jpg)
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Great work on the snow-weathering on the canvas!
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Great work on the snow-weathering on the canvas!
Thanks mate, easy to do just dry brushing from a few different angles with a big soft brush.
The tents are part of planning ahead to running a campaign, but there are also plenty of opportunities for an encampment to feature in games, even just using the screen time from the TV series.
My main quandary about a campaign is when to start, and how large to make it - the trouble is, that I want to just game the whole of Westeros... ;D
Two years in, I’d say that forces that are looking fairly filled out are as follows:
The North
Westerlands
Wildlings
Forces that still need a lot of work
Riverlands
Stannis Baratheon
Targaryens
Golden Company
Army of the Dead
Forces that are barely started, or not even begun
The Reach
The Vale
Dorne
Nights Watch
IronBorn
Sellsword Companies
Hill tribes
Based upon this, I could try a straight Stark vs Lannister campaign, or even a Battle of the Bastards mini-campaign, perhaps to try out some fledgling campaign rules, before I attempt to refight the War of the Five Kings.
:D
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Very nice. I like those wilding tents - very restrained.
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Just tidying up a few Houses currently, where units aren’t quite at full strength
Managed to finish off House Tully this weekend - another 8 infantry, plus half a dozen metal Perry cavalry (photo of the Cav was a bit blurry, so I’ve included a group shot of the Riverlands forces, including House Bracken.
(https://i.imgur.com/T1SN9E7.jpg)
Two thirds of the Riverlands forces are courtesy of Silent Invader...I’ve just rebased them, and tweaked a few figures for House Bracken.
(https://i.imgur.com/E1ViFmd.jpg)
I’m definitely going to add some Frey’s as well, once I’ve decided on the right minis for them.
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Your project continues to inspire mate, truly epic.
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Of all your epic projects, Matt, this is the most epic :o 8) Your commitment to it and your productivity are most admirable.
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:o Didn't expect that many Riverlanders already! Excellent work!
Nice touch with the fish badge on their chests too!
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Very good.
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Managed to finish off another dozen figures today - Perry’s straight off the sprue, no tweaks for a change.
(https://i.imgur.com/LsJvTty.jpg)
These are to fit in with similar figures that I picked a while back from TheBlackCrane & Silent Invader....the extra figures are to fill them out to two full units of 24, one pike, one bow.
Originally I was toying with these as some sort of sellsword company, but I’ve replaced the original banners, so they will now be representing House Foote, of the Westerlands (bannermen of House Lannister).
Group shots of the finished units
(https://i.imgur.com/pWYhes4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6EmNzOr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w9ilxfw.jpg)
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Nice work.
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Very nice. Like the black and white colour scheme. V dramatic 8)
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Very nice. Like the black and white colour scheme. V dramatic 8)
Agreed! Great work!
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very nice additions ! How do you paint them that quick?
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Thanks everyone, glad you like them...just trying to tidy up a few of the existing Houses, as I’ve got plenty of plans for new ones as well :D
very nice additions ! How do you paint them that quick?
Thank you. As mentioned, the bulk of House Foote (3/4) were painted originally by TheBlackCrane & Silent Invader, I just tweaked them slightly and rebased to fit with my others.
The dozen “fresh” troops that I finished this week, are the end result of a lengthy build/paint queue....I reckon I can finish a unit of 24 infantry in 8 hours, which works out to 20 mins per figure...but that includes building, basing, priming etc.
In practice, I end up having much shorter periods of time scattered over a week say, so I might build/kitbash them during a break on Mon/Tues, base on Wed, prime on Thursday, start on some basic elements on Friday eg flesh, and then blitz them over the weekend.
If it looks like I’ll have less time over the weekend (or don’t manage a 30 min break during the week), then I’ll use the weekend time, instead, to start building/basing up extra units.
The key is just to get something.... anything.... done, when I have a few spare minutes - that way I can keep making progress.
:)
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Still want to see an 'absolutely everything' shot. You must have a phenomenal collection, seriously. Would be curious to see all the terrain as well.
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Still want to see an 'absolutely everything' shot. You must have a phenomenal collection, seriously. Would be curious to see all the terrain as well.
I’ll give it a go, but it might take a while to set up for obvious reasons :D
I expanded my tabletop gaming space at the end of last year...added another table, and got some additional gaming mats for Christmas, so it would be good to (hopefully) get everything in one shot.
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How many figures completed now for the project?
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Brill mate 8)
V dramatic 8)
V thesp ;D
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Stannis gets some much-needed reinforcements
(https://i.imgur.com/vPrBGqA.jpg)
The bodies are mainly Perry’s with a few Fireforge mixed in. Arms are a mix of Perry, Fireforge, Frostgrave and Oathmark. Large shields are Perry plastics, the haters are the usual metal Gripping Beast ones. The distinctive heads are metal from Mirliton.
The standard bearer doesn’t fit with the troops, as it’s actually for the household troops I painted up previously....I still gave him a “regular” Baratheon shield, as I figured it was more handy given he is holding a standard.
(https://i.imgur.com/TTLAIXV.jpg)
Both units together (with the standards swopped over)
(https://i.imgur.com/Rjtzk0S.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6QuZnOQ.jpg)
How many figures completed now for the project?
I’ll have a bit of a count up ... planning on taking a photo of everything together
:)
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Brilliant work, they look great!
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Nice work! I like the mix-and-match approach for the shields, to have a nice combination of full-stags, stag heads and hearts. Really gets the whole "We had to cobble together what we had left on Dragonstone" feeling across!
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very nice
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Nice. Am also looking forward to the total project epic photogasm. :D
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Yup! You’re going to need a bigger table ;)
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Can I just say, I've spent the morning reading through and ogling your work, AKULA, and bravo! :-*
I don't think I've ever painted that many miniatures in the 20 years I've been wargaming, and you've done them in 2!
Looking forward to seeing them all together. :D
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Can I just say, I've spent the morning reading through and ogling your work, AKULA, and bravo! :-*
I don't think I've ever painted that many miniatures in the 20 years I've been wargaming, and you've done them in 2!
Looking forward to seeing them all together. :D
That’s very kind of you to say so :)
I’m in the process of moving all of the photos over to Imgur from Photobucket, so some of the early ones still need replacing to remove the PB watermark, but should have that completed shortly.
Glad you enjoyed the read through, as you can see the project keeps evolving....some might say “spiralling out of control”.
Still plenty of extra characters and forces that I’d like to add, not to mention, expanding existing forces, so should keep me occupied for a while yet :D
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Nice. Am also looking forward to the total project epic photogasm. :D
As requested, and seeing as its page 50 of my little project, here are some photos of everything so far....with the emphasis upon wide angle shots to give the overall scale, rather than individual unit photos (individual units are shown elsewhere in the thread, with an index on page 1).
I have to admit, it took longer than I thought to get everything on the table, so they are effectively “on parade” rather than set up for battle...not least because there are so many competing armies, rather than just two sides.
The nearest I could get to everything in one photo....
(https://i.imgur.com/ZX9CsXq.jpg)
Each infantry unit is 24 figures, cavalry are 12 figures each.
Some slightly closer shots....
(https://i.imgur.com/xMS2oe1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/euINtMV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ltaHGtz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KJkeYbh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ulJZmV1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0MMcSZV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GBqfz8b.jpg)
How many figures completed now for the project?
It’s around 1300 figures (that includes c200 figures not painted by me, so just rebased)...to be honest I’m thinking of switching to square footage.... currently they take up about 9’x4’ :D
Plenty more on the todo list.
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That is one hell of a collection indeed. Those trebuchets are just massive too!
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Wow. :o That is impressive. ;D
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Now thats an army :D
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:o :o :o
'Kinnell!!!
:o :o :o
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:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Bloody Hell lol
That is an amazing collection
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Nutter ;)
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Needs more dinosaurs.
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Wow! Totally amazing!
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This is a stunning collection :o
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:o Incredible collection!
Shout-outs to the table for the heroic effort of supporting most of Westeros on it!
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Epic!
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Mad bastard lol
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Dear Lord... I knew you must have quite a hoard but seeing it like this...
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Outstanding! That really is a lot of minis.
But please keep those catapults behind the walls and not in front ;D
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Superb!!!!!!!!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Seriously epic!!!!
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you are mad :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
how long did it take you to set up just for these photos?
amazing work and a strong table ;D lol
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:o :o :o
'Kinnell!!!
:o :o :o
Wot he said! lol
Really really impressive! 8)
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Amazing!
Where there already detail shoots about the ship?
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Only one ship? :P
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That is a massive collection and such a big effort you put in there!!!
How do you keep up your painting mojo for such a big project? For so long?
I usually loose my mojo for a project after a year and don't come back for longer times then.
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:o
That's amazing!
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Impressive, most impressive.
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Bah! Im pretty sure all but the front row is CGI.
Just kidding! Seriously impressive project.
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:o Nice collection?
Based on that, how many tables do you think you'll need before this project is done? lol
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Cheers all...I must admit, it was a bit of an eye opener for me, actually having them all on the table at the same time, although I did start to think about where the gaps are ;D
please keep those catapults behind the walls and not in front ;D
lol
how long did it take you to set up just for these photos?
amazing work and a strong table ;D lol
A couple of hours to set everything up :D
Where there already detail shoots about the ship?
Yup, there is an index on page 1, but IIRC the photos of the finished ship are on pg38
Only one ship? :P
Only one finished...so far....shameful, I know. Plenty more on the way, the second ship WIP started on pg40
How do you keep up your painting mojo for such a big project? For so long?
I usually loose my mojo for a project after a year and don't come back for longer times then.
A mix of caffeine and having all 8 seasons on endless loop in my games room.
The main thing is to just do something...anything, when I have some spare time. If I don’t fancy painting, I’ll kitbash more figures, and if I don’t fancy that then I’ll sort out some more movement trays...everything helps.
It also helps having everything visible - they are stored in glass cabinets - seeing what I’ve done already keeps me motivated to do more.
Last, but not least, keeping everything on the one thread, and getting constructive feedback from my fellow LAF’ers (such as the suggestions for the dragon figurehead) really helps as well.
:)
Bah! Im pretty sure all but the front row is CGI.
lol
Based on that, how many tables do you think you'll need before this project is done? lol
Well, my table is 14’ x 5’, so I should be good...and in practice, only a fraction will be on the table at a time :)
As Qyburn would say....”the work continues”
;)
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I been thinking this same thing:
It also helps having everything visible - they are stored in glass cabinets - seeing what I’ve done already keeps me motivated to do more.
If something goes in a box I tend to forget about it
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Wow!
That is some collection.
It is very inspiring (even if daunting).
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HO-LEE SHIT! I've just seen those photos (much to my shame I'm not sure how I missed them?).
Fantastic commitment and work!
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Been trying to reply to this thread for two days, lol. Haven't seemed to have more than five minutes free, and the words have escaped me a couple times...
You've already been called a mad bastard so I won't repeat the sentiment (although with the best will in the world, it is deserved). I shared all those pics with my local Kings of War group as an example of the best of the hobby. 'Phenomenal' doesn't cover it. It's super impressive to build a collection of that size, even more so to keep consistency and theme throughout, and especially on top of that to keep the quality as high as you have. Really phenomenal work. I don't know if you're into social media in general but this collection deserves to be shown far and wide, it's a labour of love that's been inspirational to follow over the past few years. Well done mate.
Now, when do we get some photo battle reports? ;)
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Damned! With my actual 20-30 figs per year it would take me a lifetime to paint just what is pictured!
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You've already been called a mad bastard so I won't repeat the sentiment (although with the best will in the world, it is deserved).
lol
Did you ever see his aircraft carrier?
He is not a man to do things by halves :)
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lol
Did you ever see his aircraft carrier?
He is not a man to do things by halves :)
That I haven't. Although I expect a full 1/1 scale replica now...
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Fantastic, kudos!
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Thanks everyone for your comments, always appreciated.
You've already been called a mad bastard so I won't repeat the sentiment (although with the best will in the world, it is deserved). I shared all those pics with my local Kings of War group as an example of the best of the hobby. 'Phenomenal' doesn't cover it. It's super impressive to build a collection of that size, even more so to keep consistency and theme throughout, and especially on top of that to keep the quality as high as you have.
Very kind of you to say so mate :)
I don't know if you're into social media in general but this collection deserves to be shown far and wide, it's a labour of love that's been inspirational to follow over the past few years. Well done mate
Too busy painting lol ;)
Now, when do we get some photo battle reports? ;)
Soon... another test game or two on the way as I iron out the rules.
:)
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Just a brief update today, to start to tackle one of the gaping holes in my collection...
Given that they are in the very first and last scenes of the TV Series, and plenty in between, it’s fairly surprising that I haven’t got around to building/painting any Nights Watch before now.
The following are a real mix of kits...from Perry, Fireforge, Frostgrave and Oathmark, plus a couple of metal heads from Westwind and shields from Gripping Beast. Fur/cloaks are greenstuffed.
As you can see I wanted them to have a real variety of kit...more so than anything I’ve attempted so far...to give them that feel of a ragtag forgotten force.
(https://i.imgur.com/XrWtLLp.jpg)
Let me know what you think :)
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Objective achieved there Matt, very well done 8)
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Oh yes. Spot on 8)
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Nice work! The Night's Watch feel like they have a lot of room to really go wild with mixing and matching different kits, so glad to see yours!
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Wow!
The guy with the torch looks great - his expression looks like he's deciding whether it's a Wildling or a White Walker off in the distance. :D
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Excellent.
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Cheers all....glad you like them, because I’ve finished off some more :D
I have enough now for a unit of 24 plus a commander.
(https://i.imgur.com/4Xw8UPf.jpg)
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Awesome! Great kitbash with great paintjob!
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Those look fantastic!
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Thanks guys, much appreciated.
Just the one figure painted this weekend...another dragon.
(https://i.imgur.com/mX8ipei.jpg)
This one is from Eaglemoss...it’s a hard, but slightly brittle resin...had a bit of damage when it arrived, but mended with a bit of green stuff, and repainted.
It’s much smaller than the one I kitbashed, but still a decent size.....the base is 20cm in diameter
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Ooh,nice. Now that’s a proper dragon :-*
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That is a nice dragon.
Who makes it?
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Oh nice! How does it scale (no pun intended) up to the other dragon?
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That is a nice dragon.
Who makes it?
Eaglemoss Models :)
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That is a great model and pose for GOT. Well done
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Nice dragon!!
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Awesome dragon!
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Who makes it?
As Blackwolf said, it’s from Eaglemoss - it’s an official GoT product...comes on a small thick base, but is fairly easy to detach (mine had detached itself courtesy of the postman dropping the parcel). As I said before the resin is a bit brittle on the feet, but has a wire skeleton, so it was easy to repair with a bit of putty and superglue.
Oh nice! How does it scale (no pun intended) up to the other dragon?
Some more pictures for scale purposes (plus I’m enjoying my new snowy backdrop)
It’s pretty big in its own right... 28mm figure for comparison. I’d say fairly close to Drogon’s size in the fighting pit in Mereen.
(https://i.imgur.com/hgvi2gq.jpg)
...and takes up a decent chunk of tabletop...
(https://i.imgur.com/isqCIXE.jpg)
... but is still small in comparison to my kitbashed dragon, which is fine for my purposes.
(https://i.imgur.com/K7iOHNF.jpg)
The green dragon obviously has its wings partially folded, and it’s tail tucked underneath, but even so, the kitbashed toy is meant to represent fully grown, and so has a bigger, bulkier head, body etc
(https://i.imgur.com/suGf3zA.jpg)
I’ve got another dragon to finish, which will be one of the MacFarlane dragons...a bit larger in the head than the Eaglemoss. As my kitbashed black dragon uses the macfarlane wings and tail, the final dragon will be more of an intermediate stage between the first two.
(https://i.imgur.com/q2HYqwA.jpg)
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Nice find,looks the part 8)
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Thanks.
They are excellent.
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That’s a lovely dragon :-*
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The two dragons look amazing, very well done, I may reconsider my plan to not have any fantasy elements in my GOT armies, mine are pretty much reflecting the armies of the war of the five kings before the red wedding and the birth of the dragons. Might mean my wargaming opponent may huff and puff a bit about goblins, orcs and wizards and not real wargaming, but they are my toyys so ill have what I want lol
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Update:
This weekend I decided to start building the whole of Westeros...that is all *
(https://i.imgur.com/UfFeIIp.jpg)
Basically I’m going to build a campaign board to track the movements of the various Houses - as you can see it will be 4’ x 2’ and will sit alongside my games table. I did think about a more high-tech solution - Knight-Captain Tyr has demonstrated what can be achieved using map software, but I like the idea of a map relief similar to the one that sits in Dragonstone.
I’m not aiming for an exact replica, mine will have colour for starters, and I’ll probably only represent the Houses that I’m planning on gaming, otherwise the entire southern half of the map will just be a sea of towers.
* considerably smaller than the 10’ long aircraft carrier I built, so relatively speaking this is actually quite a sensible idea when you think about it.
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I would say, mic effectively dropped.
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:o Gotta say, didn't expect that! Definitely looking forward to seeing this progress
What's the map itself carved from? That must've taken ages to get the coastline accurate!
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What's the map itself carved from? That must've taken ages to get the coastline accurate!
The map is 10mm blue foam used for underfloor insulation, just carved with a scalpel.
I freehanded the coastline on a big piece of paper, laid it over the top of the foam and just cut through the paper....took 15 mins or so.
There is a certain degree of interpretation with the islands...the shapes vary from the maps in the books, to the World of Fire & Ice etc. Not every little speck has made it onto the map yet, and I can always add a bit more texture to the coastline in the next stage.
Mountains will be carved from blue foam, and be impassable other than via a road. The limited number of roads in Westeros makes for an interesting campaign - the importance of river crossings such as the Twins is obviously clear, and of choke points such as Moat Cailin - and clearly having a fleet gives a real mobility advantage.
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love it.
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Are you planning on making it like Mel's old project from a few years ago...I keep wanting to make a map of a particular campaign world like it
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That’s a really great idea. Oh the temptation to make teeny tiny units and pin them to their respective places on the map :D
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Brill 8)
I am expecting lots of little castles dotted all over it though ;D
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Impressive.
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Are you planning on making it like Mel's old project from a few years ago...I keep wanting to make a map of a particular campaign world like it
On the basis I’ve no idea who Mel is I doubt it...unless it’s by coincidence
;) :D
That’s a really great idea. Oh the temptation to make teeny tiny units and pin them to their respective places on the map :D
Trying to resist that temptation...was thinking of either Shield counters or possibly flags for units, but tiny weeny troops is a possibility as well.
I am expecting lots of little castles dotted all over it though ;D
I can confirm there will be lots of tiny castles, or towers dotted all over it.
:)
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It had to happen lol
Next stop, Akula builds the entire world!!! ;)
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I really like your more is more attitude to hobbying.
If some is good then more must be better!
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Next stop, Akula builds the entire world!!! ;)
Well I’ve got plenty more blue foam :D
I really like your more is more attitude to hobbying.
If some is good then more must be better!
Quantity has a quality all of its own :)
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Great job :o :o :o :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Love that! Can't wait to see it take shape.
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Honestly the only thing that surprises me about this is that it's not 1/1 scale. o_o
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On the basis I’ve no idea who Mel is I doubt it...unless it’s by coincidence
;) :D
Mel's the Terrain Tutor...
HERE (http://"www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zD5ZQ-bVSg") is the first video of the series...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zD5ZQ-bVSg
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SotF
Your link is not working
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Mel's the Terrain Tutor...
Ah ok, I hadn’t seen the board he did for 4Ground for their Fabled Realms KS - I just watched a bit of the first video with the MDF base board that warped ... switched off after he said for about the tenth time that he wasn’t worried about it, but I’m pleased that I’d already gone with high density foam ;)
I expect that some of my steps will be similar, but tbh, I don’t really want to watch the rest of the “series” as I’ve already got an idea in my head if that makes sense ... and that’s nothing against Mel, he makes some real eye candy.
:)
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SotF
Your link is not working
The boards seem to be doing odd things with video links...but translate the URL when not in the tags into the video...I think I got it fixed
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A small update...in more ways than one.
I ordered some of the “small-scale” buildings range from Tony at Brigade Models UK...fantastic customer service, great communication, and the product is excellent...really crisp castings, pictured here with a 28mm figure for scale purposes.
(https://i.imgur.com/qNr3tQ9.jpg)
I’ve already ordered some more pieces...the range is really extensive...but I’ve started to have a think about where everything will go.
(https://i.imgur.com/EFwXfsG.jpg)
The main locations will have some conversion work so that Winterfell is different from Casterly Rock etc but they are location markers rather than accurate depictions on each keep.
As you can probably make out, I’ve begun to mark out the main water features..next up will be working out where the mountainous regions start/finish as they are clearly the main barriers to movement on the campaign map.
I’m not going to represent every House that gets even a passing reference in the books, otherwise the entire map would just be a forest of keeps - rather I’m going to focus upon the Houses I’ve already built forces for plus those that I might conceivably add....yes, as you can see, that is still a lot of forces...{gulp}
Still a few variables I’m considering:
I might have interchangeable flag poles next to each Keep so that the ownership changes on the map, but perhaps a bit fiddly and I’d be creating a lot of spare banners.
To represent armies, I could go with 2mm troops, or a single 28mm figure, or perhaps a counter with the House shield...the later would be simpler, otherwise I’m adding dozens more figures to the already rather lengthy painting queue :?
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The tiny buildings are a really nice touch, the scale fits nicely on the map!
I like how you've represented Oldtown, and the two larger square towers is a nice touch for The Twins! :D
I’m not going to represent every House that gets even a passing reference in the books, otherwise the entire map would just be a forest of keeps - rather I’m going to focus upon the Houses I’ve already built forces for plus those that I might conceivably add....yes, as you can see, that is still a lot of forces...{gulp}
That looks like a LOT of Dornish houses already! You definitely don't do things in half measures! :D
Amazing work!
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Brilliant !!! :o :D
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They work well 8)
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Cheers all ... glad you like where it’s going :)
That looks like a LOT of Dornish houses already! You definitely don't do things in half measures! :D
Worrying isn’t it ... just realised i haven’t put Estermont on yet either ... Stannis won’t be happy lol
They work well 8)
I just need to think carefully where I put the place labels :)
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That map is really impressive, if you get to use it as a campaign tool even ore so. I don't think I have ever seen anyone make something like it.
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Great idea and really impressive look! I find the buildings very fitting. Im curious how it will lookpainted!
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What they all said ^^^
Great piece of work and a real boon for campaign gaming.
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that looks really good
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Had a bit of spare time during the week...
...fairly typical of my lack of planning...I started out thinking I’d make some Freys and ended up instead scratchbuilding a couple more Wildling chariots lol
As mentioned previously (pg33) the books add a lot more flavour to the Free Folk including rickety chariots made of hide and bone, from the Frozen Shore, pulled by “white dogs as big as horses”.
Crew are Frostgrave, and the “dogs” are Vendel wolves.
(https://i.imgur.com/tLrwUGq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cozLdfS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uvGuzyd.jpg)
And a couple of group shots with the original chariot
(https://i.imgur.com/kY1M3GQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4fosHKU.jpg)
Haven’t written specific rules for the chariots yet, but they will be pretty rubbish in combat... I just wanted them as I think they look cool :D
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Great looking chariots
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Those look great Matt 8)
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Nice work!
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Those are excellent. Well done
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Nice! Maybe I will have to do something similar for Oathmark.
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Cracking job on every thing :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Those are pretty cool Matt 8)
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Great work yet again mate!
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Nice chariots.
So is the map just a reduced scale prototype for your 28mm scale version?
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lolThanks everyone, glad you like the chariots, they were fun to make.
So is the map just a reduced scale prototype for your 28mm scale version?
lol
Today, just a simple conversion of the Zvezda ballista to look a bit more Westerosi...the limb is made from a bit of spare sprue.
(https://i.imgur.com/ob1BfdB.jpg)
The metal bar is because it’s mounted on a turntable for use on a ship, or in a tower.
(https://i.imgur.com/P7eCXe6.jpg)
Comparison with the standard version.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZV5TF6J.jpg)
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Looking the part, good conversion mate.
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That’s a lovely conversion job 8)
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Great conversion. It looks a lot more lethal in that configuration.
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Great conversion!
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Very inspirational work, top notch all round.
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Really like the chariots. 8)
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Effective conversion! I genuinely didn't know Zvezda made siege weapons!
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I just wanted them as I think they look cool :D
Is there another reason?
Seriously nice job on both the ballista and the chariots. I had not checked your thread out for some time and I am still in awe of the amount of models that you manage to get through.
One thing that you may look into if you have not already is artificial sinew. Green stuff and I have a troubled relationship so I tend to look for other options. In this case I use the sinew when replicate smaller ropes for lashing poles together as it is easily cut to size, can be tied, will hold itself in place while gluing, will naturally mould around parts, is fibrous enough that you can see the strands once painted and takes superglue well to tack it in place. It can also be separated into thinner threads so you can use it for things like your ballista ropes.
Here is a link for what I am talking about.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/artificial_sinew (https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/artificial_sinew)
Again beautiful work throughout this project.
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Fantastic work!!! Loving all of this. Remind me what rules you like to use?
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That is nice.
What scale is the original Zvezda?
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That is nice.
What scale is the original Zvezda?
I think all medieval Zvezda boxes are 1/72.
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Thanks everyone for your comments - Snitchy, I’ll have a look at the artificial sinew
:)
What scale is the original Zvezda?
BZ is correct the Zvezda siege gear is all 1/72
Remind me what rules you like to use?
I’m writing a set of fastplay rules for large scale games. They worked well for a play test (pg43 has a battle report) with 250 figures, but I’m going to try some larger games with different troop types as I tweak them....originally I’d planned a game for last weekend, but got sidetracked by the rest of the project lol
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Nice start, keep it up 🤣🤣🤣
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Made some more progress on the Ironborn ship (started back on pg 40).
Tried to give it a Kraken figurehead...
(https://i.imgur.com/SvlkSpX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AK5SUy7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/t0oZHKN.jpg)
As it is based upon the same 1/72 Zvezda model as the Targaryen vessel, I wanted to make it look a little different, so here are some comparison shots.
(https://i.imgur.com/7dQ2TnL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SakZdfu.jpg)
As per the previous model, I’ve made the main sail removable for extra gameplay.
(https://i.imgur.com/k8GwJHK.jpg)
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Nice progress! Definitely looking forward to seeing it painted!
Were you thinking of going for the full Greyjoy-gold for it?
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Nice progress! Definitely looking forward to seeing it painted!
Were you thinking of going for the full Greyjoy-gold for it?
Cheers. Still pondering the colour scheme, but a gold Kraken figurehead with a black outer hull might work given I've got to paint the main sail as well.
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Great, again!
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Very nicely done - looking forward to seeing the paint 8)
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Cracking (should read Kracken) Job :-* :-* :-* lol
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Looking good mate!
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Great looking ship.
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Amazingly inspiring, as usual. I'd love to get my hands on a Zvezda ship now. Looking forward to seeing it completed!
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Looking great. Is there going to to be some form of railing on the front castle? Or are Westerosi health and safety regulations as loose as they are in a galaxy far far away...
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Looking great. Is there going to to be some form of railing on the front castle? Or are Westerosi health and safety regulations as loose as they are in a galaxy far far away...
No railing...they are fearsome Ironborn reavers, not some flouncy sailors from Lannisport ;)
I figured that you can’t really fire the weapon anyway if the sea is so rough that the crew are falling overboard - the ballista is mounted on a turntable, and so is secured - and the lack of protection for the crew actually gives the weapon a better firing arc.
So if the crew die...well... “they weren’t good fighters anyway”... :D
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great stuff. Those ships are brilliant.
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No railing...they are fearsome Ironborn reavers, not some flouncy sailors from Lannisport ;)
I figured that you can’t really fire the weapon anyway if the sea is so rough that the crew are falling overboard - the ballista is mounted on a turntable, and so is secured - and the lack of protection for the crew actually gives the weapon a better firing arc.
So if the crew die...well... “they weren’t good fighters anyway”... :D
What is dead can never die...
I suppose it makes assaults on enemy ships easier as well. That you don't have to first jump over your own railings first.
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That is an excellent little ship.
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Cheers all.
Managed to splash some paint on the Ironborn ship plus the cargo ship.
(https://i.imgur.com/TERWHDE.jpg)
Just a reminder, the latter is a Grand Manner Roman ship, which I’ve altered the stern on and added a wolfshead figurehead from a toy. The resin casting is pretty poor tbh especially the masts and sails where is looks like the mould has slipped, but I’ve tidied it up the best I can.
(https://i.imgur.com/cHBDjAL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tTQpEQf.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/QgUDoAk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pJkTJDc.jpg)
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That Kraken ship is spectacular. Wow!
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Thats awesome! It was looking good, but the paintjob give it a really amazing finish!
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The Greyjoy ship looks amazing, big fan of the black hull! :o Well done!
And good work with the sail too, the squid-sigil is definitely one of the fiddlier ones!
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Those look great.
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Brilliant Matt :-*
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great stuff.
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Great looking ship - that paint job has really made it outstanding
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EXCELLENT!! ... the few sea battles, played a huge roll in that world... CMON recently commented that they had a really hard time adapting the new Greyjoy starter box to "feel" like the iron born on land... the main designer for them said he wished there was a way to do sea battles with their system... You could possible use blood and plunder rules for your sea battles, they are pretty smooth rules.
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Thanks everyone for your comments, greatly appreciated.
:)
Took a couple of “group” shots with the Targaryen ship - hopefully don’t look too much like they came from the same plastic kit.
(https://i.imgur.com/Kf3J5aK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/N470M0g.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sgR7krq.jpg)
Thinking about adding some crew types to my todo list....between the campaign map, and finishing the Ironborn ship, I haven’t painted any figures in a couple of weeks.
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Absolutely amazing!
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They look great together mate. Similar enough tobe familiar but not looking like they came from the same kit.
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They look great together mate. Similar enough tobe familiar but not looking like they came from the same kit.
Exactly, similar enough that they're recognisably from the same continent, but different enough that it gets across the cultural differences!
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Insanely good. The games you're going to have with these... :o
(Please do batreps! ;) )
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Brilliant.
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Thanks everyone for your comments
They look great together mate. Similar enough tobe familiar but not looking like they came from the same kit.
Exactly, similar enough that they're recognisably from the same continent, but different enough that it gets across the cultural differences!
Mission accomplished then :D
Insanely good. The games you're going to have with these... :o
(Please do batreps! ;) )
I will...I promise...I’m just stuck in “Build” mode right now lol
Of course, the trouble with following my muse is that I don’t have any control over the direction it takes me.
So this week I was thinking about another ship, or possibly some more Dothraki, but ended up working on my Wildlings...arguably the force that is already the most complete.
First up, my interpretation of the King Beyond the Wall...I didn’t want him wearing the raven-winged helmet from the books, and equally, I didn’t want the clean shaven look of the TV series - I particularly liked the sullen stare and the facial hair on this head option.
I gave him the flask as it reminded me of his encounters with Jon Snow...perhaps he is about to offer a potential foe a “proper northern drink”...although to be fair he could equally draw his sword.
(https://i.imgur.com/nyBIR0l.jpg)
I also wanted to revisit the mammoths...adding a couple more towers & crew, plus giving each mammoth its own minder...they aren’t trained like a war elephant, so I figured that apart from a giant, they’d only be guided by someone with a long pointy stick.
(https://i.imgur.com/GcXU9hB.jpg)
Unfortunately one of the mammoths has been hit by a bolt, leaving its crew and handler in a dangerous position...
(https://i.imgur.com/yeI9Amk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FsAdffT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5iROSdg.jpg)
Next up? Your guess is as good as mine lol
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Awesome!
My son and I were thinking about to make mounted, moving fortresses for goblins, just this weekend. What kind of miniatures are these mammoths?
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Awesome!
My son and I were thinking about to make mounted, moving fortresses for goblins, just this weekend. What kind of miniatures are these mammoths?
The mammoths are from DeeZee ... resin with metal tusks ... very reasonably priced.
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Thanks!
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Pachyderm pandemonium! Excellent work on those Matt.
Who'd be stick man trying to guide a mammoth though? Terrifying assignment lol
(But a very clever idea)
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Amazing work! :o Definitely doing Mance justice!
The backdrop on the photos is definitely a great choice as well, it's really effective!
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Nice job! Very inspiring :D
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Loving those mammoths, and agree that the guides are an inspired idea.
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Great idea with the prodders.
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Those mammoths are great.
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Wow. All of it.
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Seems like I've missed a lot since january, but catching up just now is actually a pleasure!
That shot of all your Westerosi :o :o
And then the two new ships... I can only imagine how a harbour would look with all three ships in it... but wow, I'm amazed on so mny levels
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Obviously my thread has been a bit quiet while the Build Something Competition was ongoing, but I can now add the terrain to my thread.
(https://i.imgur.com/JVZa0Mt.jpg)
Build thread here
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=130639.0
(https://i.imgur.com/q68ljWZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0BpSHDW.jpg)
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Those body piles look stunning, great work!
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Excellent work! The finished result here is great!
(Also nice homage to Battle of the Bastards too :D )
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Amazing!
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That does look fantastic.
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You've taken this to the next level. That's an incredible set-up/display, instantly evokes the BotB. The body piles are absolutely fantastic, as others said. I recognise the terrain bases from Warbases, but are the bodies kitbashed or from a specific manufacturer?
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It’s literally bloody amazing Matt. Well done!
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Thanks everyone :D
You've taken this to the next level. That's an incredible set-up/display, instantly evokes the BotB. The body piles are absolutely fantastic, as others said. I recognise the terrain bases from Warbases, but are the bodies kitbashed or from a specific manufacturer?
The bodies are a mix of sculpted GS, and kitbashed parts from Perry, Fireforge, Frostgrave - the build thread is on the link below:
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=130639.0
:)
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Magazine quality photos and composition mate! What a project!! :-* :-* :-*
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After a break to recharge my Westerosi batteries, the work continues ...
I had hoped to have the following ready for the third anniversary of my project a couple of weeks back, but work etc got in the way.
After giants and mammoths, what better than a giant riding a mammoth?
Both the giant and the mammoth are from the ASOIAF game, but the giants’ legs were greenstuffed.
(https://i.imgur.com/vhmkGWM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DlccoqM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lLQz9LJ.jpg)
Some groups shots with the other giants...and mammoths
(https://i.imgur.com/0bckWvA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vXgfJOU.jpg)
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You do like to redefine the meaning of the word 'exceptional'! :o
Great work - I'm almost slightly afraid to ask what's next lol
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Great job! The slightly larger mammoth from the CMON game works really well here, it's a great centerpiece for your free-folk!
And happy anniversary on the project! :D
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Epic work mate, truly epic!
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What a photo! :o :-*
(https://i.imgur.com/vXgfJOU.jpg)
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Amazing work :o
You’ll need a first aider standing by when an opponent sees those laid out on the table!
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As the dwarf says in Lord of the Rings (Jackson's film),
'Still counts as one!'
lol lol lol
VERY impressive.
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Those are very impressive mammoths. Great looking unit :-*
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Thanks everyone, glad you like the new addition :)
Great work - I'm almost slightly afraid to ask what's next lol
Why...a larger giant on a mammoth of course :D
Based upon a plastic Bergtroll kit, so much larger than the CMON Savage Giant I used for the last one...nearer in size to the Bloodrage giants I’m already using in my Wildling army.
As it’s a kit, it’s easy to manipulate to act as a rider...although the mammoth looks less than impressed...I doubt anyone has the courage to tell the giant to walk instead lol
(https://i.imgur.com/l91Gs1V.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/F15fSgt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gqbjbrp.jpg)
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Wow! :o
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Stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Can you show us that next to a 28mm?
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Great work so far! Looking forward to seeing it painted up!
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It virtually painted itself today :)
(https://i.imgur.com/n6kNyoU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2YYQfSC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2LSYzO7.jpg)
...and as requested, a comparison shot with a 28mm figure
(https://i.imgur.com/EQoMSC0.jpg)
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Very cool mate 8)
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Wow - they are a sight to behold
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They are fecking awesome! :o :-*
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Well done
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Glorious work on this!!!
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Excellent work!
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Very, very cool stuff indeed. Great work on those.
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Thanks everyone...getting back into the groove after a break, but it’s easier working on a few large models rather than a whole regiment at a time currently.
Another WIP - this time a Blood Rage giant for the Free Folk
(https://i.imgur.com/HvMGy9K.jpg)
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A tent for the King Beyond the Wall
The basic tent is from a CMON KS, but has been expanded/pimped up with wood, green stuff and a few metal bits and pieces.
(https://i.imgur.com/z8fYG74.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/B1fgLFs.jpg)
...and some wolves
(https://i.imgur.com/3cSuuu8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/N34jl12.jpg)
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I really like how many different ranges you've been able to show off with the giants, it's really cool to see all the variety!
Nice work on the additions to the tent as well, it's a dead ringer for Mance's in the show!
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These look great! How do you do your snow effect?
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Wow, lots of wow.
I especially like the wolves.
How many giants are you aiming to field?
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Brilliant work as always mate!
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Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement :)
I really like how many different ranges you've been able to show off with the giants, it's really cool to see all the variety!
Nice work on the additions to the tent as well, it's a dead ringer for Mance's in the show!
Thank you mate, glad you like the tent :D
These look great! How do you do your snow effect?
I dry brush the base with some white paint, and then use a mix of Woodland Scenic Resin water and snow to create a paste which I spread on the base. Finally I sprinkle some more WS snow on top of the paste while it is still drying.
Wow, lots of wow.
I especially like the wolves.
How many giants are you aiming to field?
Honestly, I have no idea how many giants I will end up with...I’d planned on one originally...they just keep turning up on my workbench. Enjoyed working on the mammoth riders, and I’d like another of the bergtroll figures as they are easy to repose...after that, who knows?
Brilliant work as always mate!
Thanks mate ... seem to have regained a little momentum again :)
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That tent is superb, Matt :-*
This collection should really be retitled The Neverending Story ;)
Ah, dammit, now I’ve given myself a bloody ear-worm… ‘The Neverending Stor-reeeeee….’
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It's back! Can't wait to see more :)
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That tent is the dogs! Really good work Matt.
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Baby, it’s cold outside!
That looks great and the green stuff work is excellent.
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Awesome additions to the already vast collection. Have you laid it all out on a table yet?
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Awesome additions to the already vast collection. Have you laid it all out on a table yet?
Now that would be a collection of pictures I would love to see.
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Awesome additions to the already vast collection. Have you laid it all out on a table yet?
I think you'd have to crawl back through the posts, I've a bell ringing in mind that sometime around pages 40 - 50 he had a here's all the stuff on a tabele.
But maybe that was just for 1 faction....
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Just caught up with this thread Matt,great additions,really impressive stuff :-*
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Thank you everyone for your comments, glad you like the additions :)
Awesome additions to the already vast collection. Have you laid it all out on a table yet?
I did lay everything out at the start of this year although of course there have been a number of additions since then
The nearest I could get to everything in one photo at the time...
(https://i.imgur.com/ZX9CsXq.jpg)
Each infantry unit is 24 figures, cavalry are 12 figures each.
More closeups on Page 50
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=113100.735
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Just WOW.
Normally when you see that kind of figure density at that kind of scale, it's in 10mm or 6mm or something.
As ever, I doff my cap and pick my jaw up off the floor...
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The nearest I could get to everything in one photos the time...
(https://i.imgur.com/ZX9CsXq.jpg)
Fuck!!! :o :o :o lol
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What everyone else said.
You are going to need a bigger table.
So can we expect to see a photograph of the current figures in the new year?
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I thought that was a 10mm army at first glance and thought 'that's very impressive'. Then I realised it was your 28mm stuff! :o :o :o
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That's ... a lot of figures. Wow! Colour me very impressed. Great work :o :o :-*
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Stunning work Matt :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
you will need a bigger house never mind a bigger table
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One knows an army is huge when a unit of giant mammoths is dwarfed like that, fantastic work. I would ordinarily say keep it up but the question must be what are you still planning on adding next?
You can be very proud of your accomplishment.
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Wow! That’s on another level!
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I think the only thing he'll be adding is an extension - to his house! :o :o :o
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:-*
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I really like the Giants on the mammoths. What a triumph!
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I think I could probably give Akula a run for his money with my War of the Ring Middle Earth armies combined but I certainly couldn't match his perseverance or size of table to put it all on!
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I think I could probably give Akula a run for his money with my War of the Ring Middle Earth armies combined but I certainly couldn't match his perseverance or size of table to put it all on!
Now that would be quite a game ;)
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So, it’s been the best part of a year since I’ve added to my Game of Thrones project, but binge watching House of the Dragon has got me back into the groove, and today is technically the 4th anniversary of the start of my GoT project, so here are some more dead people for the Night King - a real mix of plastic parts (including some that Silent Invader kitbashed), with a bit of paint and gore splashed on.
(https://i.imgur.com/tVsC5ud.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XfBpkYp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8NjZi7b.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qdXBUYS.jpg)
Group shot:
(https://i.imgur.com/Vh570n0.jpg)
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Fine additions👍
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Welcome back!
The new undead look great! I really like the weathering on the clothes and armour, gives them a real decayed look!
Definitely agreed that a binge-watch of House of the Dragon has gotten me back into the Westeros swing of things too! lol
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Still going strong Matt. 8)
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The awesomeness continues! 👍 🎨
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They look great 8)
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Good to see the project’s not dead - even if they are ;)
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Fine additions👍
Yes, they're very well done.
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I had missed this "late" addition.
Excellent.
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I missed those too. They’re excellent! I like the mix of pieces and armour styles in the figures and the consistent painting- it really brings out the sense that the horde accumulated over time through encounters with a variety of victims.
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I had missed this "late" addition.
Excellent.
Technically, it’s not a “late” addition….call it “early to mid” if you like ;) :)
Lots more to come.
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Technically, it’s not a “late” addition….
It was more "late" as in dead (or undead).
Thankfully your work is much better than my attempts at humour ^___^.
Good to know there is more to come.