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Title: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: BZ on 06 November 2020, 09:48:21 PM
Hello there,

I know, there was the similar topic here: https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=121887.15
In fact, I have almost the same solution... But LAF suggested, that I should start a new one, because the other one is not active. So here it is.
The source of the problem, that I found no cheap elven cavalry for our Oathmark games, so I had make something homebrew. At the end, I united the spare parts from Northstars Oathmark elf light infantry, with a box of Gripping Beasts Goth elite cavalry. Here are some sample results:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FcAfbaQ6aBo/X3ni7TRgEcI/AAAAAAAATxY/58f4lq9uNf4cENxenTzFwnUIPYRWTH08gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/P1096547_picasa.jpg)
And here a longer description, and more pictures about it:
https://oathgrave.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: boneio on 06 November 2020, 09:53:44 PM
Those are very nice. That goth elite cavalry set is excellent for fantasy conversions imo.
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: BZ on 06 November 2020, 10:05:04 PM
Those are very nice. That goth elite cavalry set is excellent for fantasy conversions imo.
Thanks! Yes, the scale armor on the horses is perfect for many fantasy cavalry.
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Hobgoblin on 06 November 2020, 10:58:44 PM
Those look fantastic!
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Will Bailie on 07 November 2020, 12:30:42 AM
These really look great, the fully barded horses certainly look high elvish to me!  I'm looking forward to seeing them painted.
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Historiker on 07 November 2020, 12:47:59 AM
So far I have not ventured into assembling Oathmark units for which Northstar does not have any models yet. Great to see that you are making a start - I might later on nick a few of your excellent ideas!  :)
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Melnibonean on 07 November 2020, 03:15:29 AM
They look great. I like your thoughts regarding the scales of the horses' armour shining in the sunlight.
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: midismirnoff on 07 November 2020, 06:32:35 AM
They get together very well. I like them a lot!
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: BZ on 07 November 2020, 07:19:28 AM
Thanks to all of You!
Also check out the older topic!
These really look great, the fully barded horses certainly look high elvish to me!  I'm looking forward to seeing them painted.
Me too... I have not a lot of time to paint, so my painting progress is very slow.
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 07 November 2020, 09:04:10 AM
Wow, that is very creative.

I look forward to seeing them painted (I would not like to face them on the table ^__^).
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 07 November 2020, 09:38:55 AM
They work well  8)
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Little Odo on 07 November 2020, 05:02:26 PM
Great use of the barded horses. They look very elvish
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Bloggard on 07 November 2020, 08:59:13 PM
super result.
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Historiker on 07 November 2020, 09:54:48 PM
btw: where did you manage to get the cavalry bases without slots?

Right now I only manage to find slotted cavalry bases from German vendors.
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: BZ on 07 November 2020, 10:23:19 PM
btw: where did you manage to get the cavalry bases without slots?

Right now I only manage to find slotted cavalry bases from German vendors.
I ordered them from a shop in Vienna, but as I see, its not on stock right now:
https://www.sirengames.at/en/25mm-x-50mm-Bases-(10)_1_13068?language=en
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Historiker on 08 November 2020, 02:00:08 AM
Thank you!

They seem to be the cavalry version of the square bases I use for the infantry. Good and sturdy stuff!
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Mr. White on 08 November 2020, 02:03:31 AM
Yeah, these models look fantastic. Great combination choice!
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: Macunaima on 08 November 2020, 04:52:47 PM
Beautiful! This is what I am going to do! I thought about this, but your conversion has convinced me that it is the way to go!
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: BZ on 08 November 2020, 05:24:03 PM
Thanks to you all!
Title: Re: Elf cavalry conversion for Oathmark
Post by: BZ on 08 November 2020, 07:45:19 PM
Thank you!

They seem to be the cavalry version of the square bases I use for the infantry. Good and sturdy stuff!
Well, the quality is not over the top: there are visible milling marks of the mold tool, and there is burr all around the edge. But for a base its okay.