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Title: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: JollyBob on 16 September 2012, 04:04:15 PM
Just finished these little hardnuts from Hasslefree.

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/Hasslefree%20Dwarfs/hfdwarfs001a.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/Hasslefree%20Dwarfs/hfdwarfs002a.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/Hasslefree%20Dwarfs/hfdwarfs003a.jpg)

Don't know why I decided they were Hospitallers, and wished I hadn't while painting the crosses.
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 16 September 2012, 04:07:04 PM
Oh, very nice indeed :-* :-*

Your painting is getting better and better  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Svennn on 16 September 2012, 04:18:26 PM
Oh, very nice indeed :-* :-*

Your painting is getting better and better  8)

cheers

James

Can only agree with that
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: CyberAlien312 on 16 September 2012, 04:18:34 PM
Impressive paint job!
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on 16 September 2012, 04:58:26 PM
 Exceptionally pleasing on the eye!  The Hospitaller heraldry really suits them.   
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Doomhippie on 16 September 2012, 05:34:38 PM
Well done and let me assure you: the result is well worth your trouble. Really cool minis.
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Post by: DFlynSqrl on 16 September 2012, 05:55:34 PM
Very fun idea JB.  They look great.
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on 16 September 2012, 06:35:32 PM
Superb painting! And they have legs ...
 :-*
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Post by: Spooktalker on 16 September 2012, 07:00:37 PM
Wow, very nice!
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 16 September 2012, 07:32:28 PM
Fantastic miniatures, fantastic painting, well done.

Tony
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Mason on 16 September 2012, 08:10:13 PM
They look fantastic, Bob!
 :-*

A great idea, the Hospitaler thing, and very well executed.
You have really sold these Dwarves to me.
If I have a future need for the short folk, these will be the ones I will choose.
They really do seem to have the right anatomy scale for me.

Thank you!
 :)

Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: JollyBob on 16 September 2012, 08:44:25 PM
Thank you very much fellas.  :D
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: maxxev on 16 September 2012, 09:24:23 PM
Ugh, can I chop your hands off and replace mine with them?

In other words, superb paint job you talanted git. :P
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Captain Blood on 16 September 2012, 09:32:45 PM
Fabulous Rob. Lovely figures and brilliant painting  :-*
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Drachenklinge on 16 September 2012, 10:09:15 PM
tres chick! A nice new idea with dwarves, at least to me. And very well executed! Makes me wanting to do some dwarves again myself! Maybe even steeling this cute idea  :-*

best wishes
DK
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Vermis on 16 September 2012, 11:42:57 PM
Excellent.  I can imagine how barmy the crosses drove you, but the're very well done.  As is the rest.
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Hitman on 17 September 2012, 01:04:55 AM
AWESOME!!!!!
Regards,
Hitman
 8)
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Grimmnar on 17 September 2012, 05:27:55 AM
Ugh, can I chop your hands off and replace mine with them?

Oh yeah Maxxev, like you are some sort of painting slouch or something eh? Pfft  :-)

In other words, superb paint job you talented git. :P

And i agree 100%. Damn nice paint job. I never liked the crossbow on that model. No wrongs to you about it. Your paint scheme is excellent though.

Grimm
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: janner on 17 September 2012, 06:34:49 AM
Cracking job and the hospitaller theme works really well  :)
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Post by: Bugsda on 17 September 2012, 08:25:54 AM
Excellent! Great paintwork and an idea worth nicking  8)
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: JollyBob on 17 September 2012, 09:47:36 AM
Thanks again chaps, I'm very happy that you like them.  :)

I really hope that Hasslefree release some more dwarves in this style, with the flat-top helms and tabards. I have a bundle of the Norman-style ones to do, but could use another two or three of these just to bulk out the gang.

Currently I have them in my head as a Brother-Knight, two Sergeants and a Lay-Brother, and I could use one more of each of the Sergeants and Lay-Brothers to make up a full "Lance".
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: DeafNala on 17 September 2012, 01:18:20 PM
The Vertically Challenged Crusaders look FANTASTIC...your usual high standard brushwork & basing with a very clever theme. As always VERY WELL DONE!
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Post by: jthomlin on 17 September 2012, 01:19:28 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Lowtardog on 17 September 2012, 02:47:01 PM
Thanks again chaps, I'm very happy that you like them.  :)

I really hope that Hasslefree release some more dwarves in this style, with the flat-top helms and tabards. I have a bundle of the Norman-style ones to do, but could use another two or three of these just to bulk out the gang.

Currently I have them in my head as a Brother-Knight, two Sergeants and a Lay-Brother, and I could use one more of each of the Sergeants and Lay-Brothers to make up a full "Lance".

The Nasal helms would work well as normal foot soldiers, give them less uniformed approach but with a red/white cross badge?
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 17 September 2012, 03:29:47 PM
Does anyone else see these as possible LotR dwarves?

cheers

James
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: JollyBob on 17 September 2012, 03:34:24 PM
The Nasal helms would work well as normal foot soldiers, give them less uniformed approach but with a red/white cross badge?

That's pretty much my plan, although they won't necessarily be crusaders. Need to look at some proper Norman shield designs before I make any decisions.

Does anyone else see these as possible LotR dwarves?


I think that's been suggested on the Forum of Doom, and IIRC Kev White said that's what he had in mind.
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Mason on 17 September 2012, 03:45:53 PM
Does anyone else see these as possible LotR dwarves?

I certainly do, but maybe not what you guys are thinking.

I was thinking that, anatomically, they remind me of Dwarves as illustrated in the MERP books.

To my mind, that will always be what Dwarves should look like.

Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Lowtardog on 17 September 2012, 04:02:26 PM
That's pretty much my plan, although they won't necessarily be crusaders. Need to look at some proper Norman shield designs before I make any decisions.
 

I think that's been suggested on the Forum of Doom, and IIRC Kev White said that's what he had in mind.

I am sure you could get some Heater shields fomr the like of Front Rank to change them from the Norman look, that way you could tie in the design
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: phreedh on 17 September 2012, 07:29:49 PM
Top job Rob-Bob! The crosses looks like transfers, in a good way! Very nice!
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 17 September 2012, 07:48:00 PM
I think that's been suggested on the Forum of Doom, and IIRC Kev White said that's what he had in mind.

I certainly do,

Good-oh  :D

cheers

James
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Post by: killshot on 18 September 2012, 02:12:18 AM
Great painting scheme and brilliant execution!
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Post by: Hammers on 18 September 2012, 09:47:56 AM
Quirky and lovely, great job J-bob!
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: JollyBob on 18 September 2012, 09:48:25 AM
I am sure you could get some Heater shields fomr the like of Front Rank to change them from the Norman look, that way you could tie in the design

Most likely, but I kind of like the Norman look so I'll be using the rounded off kite shields that come with them.

I like the idea of the Hospitallers being a bit special too, maybe forming an elite group in the force, so standing out from the others is good.
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Little Odo on 18 September 2012, 11:09:45 PM
Truly fantastic paint job - original and inspiring. How do they comapre size wise with GW LotR Dwarfs? I am trying to get together a few warbands of Dwarfs that actually have legs, and these along with the LotR ones would make a great start to the project. Also, could you put up some pictures of the Norman style ones.
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: JollyBob on 19 September 2012, 10:06:27 AM
Thanks for the comments Odo.  :)

I'm afraid I have no idea how they compare to the LOTR dwarfs as I don't own any, although I would expect the GW ones to be slightly smaller from what I've seen of them.

I'll be putting up pics of the Norman Dwarves as and when they get finished, but in the meantime pics can be seen here on Hasslefree's website:

http://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?category=miniatures~dwarves

Four packs of four figures with spears, hand weapons or crossbows, plus a couple of characters in the same style.
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Red Orc on 20 September 2012, 09:27:02 AM
Very nice work - excellent painting and a very nice idea.

The Dwarves are lovely - I've been after some dwarves that have a more C13th (ish) look than the usual pseudo-Viking style. I think these are probably the ones...
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Theatralic on 21 September 2012, 12:25:52 PM
I love them :-* nice Miniatures and great Painting!
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Malamute on 22 September 2012, 10:27:21 PM
Fabulous Rob. Lovely figures and brilliant painting  :-*

Richard mentioned these to me earlier today, I had missed this thread as I rarely visit the fantasy board.

Wonderful painting Rob, they look excellent. ;D
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: JollyBob on 22 September 2012, 10:43:23 PM
Ta mate.  :D
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Silent Invader on 22 September 2012, 11:13:31 PM
Richard mentioned these to me earlier today, I had missed this thread as I rarely visit the fantasy board.

Wonderful painting Rob, they look excellent. ;D

Ditto, on both counts  :D

Very cool- I have some that have yet to feel paint.....
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: MadMö on 23 September 2012, 02:48:57 PM
I like the hospitaller dwarves.
Very nice idea and an even greater paintjob.
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: Orctrader on 23 September 2012, 08:43:39 PM
Great figures - love HF stuff - painting is top-notch.  As others have said, you're just getting better and better.   :)
Title: Re: Dwarves Hospitaller
Post by: JollyBob on 24 September 2012, 11:11:48 AM
Thanks again.  :)  I'm pleased that people can see an improvement in my painting.