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Title: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING ARCHERS
Post by: HvM on September 06, 2013, 03:24:12 PM: Hi,

after a huge amount of the Lord of the Rings models i finally made it to paint some vikings for upcoming SAGA games.

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/130906/3lyje9vv.jpg)

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/130906/zopo2697.jpg)

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/130906/3rdpvxdm.jpg)
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: CptJake on September 06, 2013, 03:34:07 PM: Gorgeous.
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Gary Peach on September 06, 2013, 03:34:14 PM: Wow, nice
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Atheling on September 06, 2013, 04:46:06 PM: Goodly work sir 8).

Darrell.
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 06, 2013, 05:01:42 PM: Full of character :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Malamute on September 06, 2013, 05:06:03 PM: Quote from: jimbibbly on September 06, 2013, 05:01:42 PM
Full of character :-* :-*

cheers

James

What he said, they are lovely. :-*
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: pocoloco on September 06, 2013, 06:08:13 PM: Stunning Northmen! :-* Hoping to marvel more of their kin soon.
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Dr. The Viking on September 06, 2013, 07:45:11 PM: Very nice! !!

(Didn't the vikinger stay at home during the winter... and warred during the summer? ?)
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 06, 2013, 07:49:55 PM: Jolly nice indeed - like the way you've photographed them too
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Blackwolf on September 07, 2013, 01:16:49 AM: Very nice indeed!
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Barry S on September 07, 2013, 03:31:27 AM: Really nice :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: pocoloco on September 07, 2013, 09:07:15 AM: Quote from: Dr. The Viking on September 06, 2013, 07:45:11 PM
Very nice! !!

(Didn't the vikinger stay at home during the winter... and warred during the summer? ?)

Winter was good time to settle the local feuds and disputes, little bit of snow and cold was just perfect for some axe grinding :D
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Sangennaru on September 07, 2013, 10:23:09 AM: HvM, as always you managed to put paints in a splendid way! ^_^
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: dodge on September 08, 2013, 06:32:36 AM: superb

dodge
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Engel on September 08, 2013, 06:56:40 AM: Excellent paintjob. :-*
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Cubs on September 14, 2013, 08:29:42 PM: I'm gutted I didn't buy Viking plastics back when I decided to splash out. In the end I got mostly Gripping Beast metals, and frankly the older sculpts (which, being Vikings, they mostly were) are crude and quite roughly done. Decent quality for filling a unit, not great for a skirmish force.

Your lovely paintjob on these (GB plastics or WF?) is just rubbing salt into the wound!
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: rokurota on September 15, 2013, 03:36:02 PM: Superb!
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Garanhir on September 16, 2013, 08:10:44 AM: Beautiful work on the shields, mate.
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Gibby on October 28, 2013, 08:48:53 AM: Was just idly leafing through pages of the Medieval board over a morning cuppa, and spotted this thread. I missed it when it was on the front page it seems. Absolutely gorgeous painting! Are those the Gripping Beast plastics? Fantastic stuff! :-*
Title: Re: SAGA vikings
Post by: Neldoreth on October 30, 2013, 08:45:14 PM: Those are some excellent Gripping Beast plastics there!

I like how you put the armoured Gripping Beast viking heads onto the Gripping Beast Dark Age Warriors bodies. I noticed that those dark age warriors weren't all that viking in style, but with the heads they do fit the bill very well!

Thanks
n
Title: Re: SAGA vikings / UPDATE: NEW WARLORD
Post by: HvM on May 02, 2014, 03:34:49 PM: Hi folks,

after a long time i finally managed to continue my dark ages projects.

This miniature is the brandnew viking warlord by StrongholdTerrain and was part of the special-deal of the german SAGA rulebook.

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/140502/s76mnal6.jpg)
Title: Re: SAGA vikings / UPDATE: NEW WARLORD
Post by: Mitch K on May 02, 2014, 06:43:24 PM: Quote from: HvM on May 02, 2014, 03:34:49 PM
Hi folks,

after a long time i finally managed to continue my dark ages projects.

This miniature is the brandnew viking warlord by StrongholdTerrain and was part of the special-deal of the german SAGA rulebook.

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/140502/s76mnal6.jpg)

Lovely stuff. Well worth waiting for!
Title: Re: SAGA vikings / UPDATE: NEW WARLORD
Post by: Little Odo on May 04, 2014, 10:49:16 AM: That is a wonderful figure, full of character. Your painting has certainly brought the miniature to life. Excellent work on the face, cloth and shield especially.
Title: Re: SAGA vikings / UPDATE: NEW WARLORD
Post by: Macaffey on May 04, 2014, 01:13:51 PM: Very well looking warband.

Regards

Macaffey
Title: Re: SAGA vikings / UPDATE: NEW WARLORD
Post by: Hitman on May 04, 2014, 01:38:27 PM: Fantastic...they look like they setted right out of the Vikings TV series and onto the tabletop. Great brushwork. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman
8)
Title: Re: SAGA vikings / UPDATE: NEW WARLORD
Post by: Hidalgo on May 04, 2014, 05:18:43 PM: They are really impressive. And your photography skills are also impressive :)
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAges SAGAS // UPDATE: irish hearthguard
Post by: HvM on May 09, 2014, 10:26:49 AM: Many thanks guys!

Meanwhile i needed some alternation on my dark ages workbench so i ordered the irish starter army by GB.

Four hearthguards made the start:

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/140509/qdyvl9fd.jpg)

Cheers,
Daniel
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish hearthguard
Post by: carlos13th on May 09, 2014, 10:35:14 AM: I kind of want to see your miniatures from another angle. It would be like the behind the scenes section a movie.
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish hearthguard
Post by: aircav on May 09, 2014, 02:20:53 PM: Superb work :-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAges SAGAS // UPDATE: irish hearthguard
Post by: Mitch K on May 09, 2014, 07:34:53 PM: Quote from: HvM on May 09, 2014, 10:26:49 AM
Many thanks guys!

Meanwhile i needed some alternation on my dark ages workbench so i ordered the irish starter army by GB.

Four hearthguards made the start:

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/140509/qdyvl9fd.jpg)

Cheers,
Daniel

Superb! Really lovely work.
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish hearthguard
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 09, 2014, 08:54:41 PM: Excellent, really full of character :-* :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish hearthguard
Post by: guitarheroandy on May 10, 2014, 12:12:46 PM: Really amazing as always! :o
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: HvM on August 13, 2014, 09:35:25 AM: Thank you!

In the meantime i managed to paint all the remaining models to get my 4pt starter warband done :)

the warlord and some warriors
(http://s7.directupload.net/images/140813/3b73cf9b.jpg)

warhounds
(http://s1.directupload.net/images/140813/ivletuc4.jpg)

hearth guards and warriors
(http://s14.directupload.net/images/140813/9exwje8v.jpg)

the Curaidh/ the champion
(http://s7.directupload.net/images/140813/4zy7mvhr.jpg)

celtic shields
(http://s1.directupload.net/images/140813/ntiauiyl.jpg)

the whole 4pt SAGA army
(http://s7.directupload.net/images/140813/kabh5ulh.jpg)

Cheers,
Daniel
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Mason on August 13, 2014, 09:40:43 AM: Stunning.....as we have come to expect.
:-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on August 13, 2014, 10:09:55 AM: Abolutely gorgeous. Brings those (very nice!) oldies from GB to life – they should hire you for ads. :)
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Captain Blood on August 13, 2014, 11:09:10 AM: Wonderful. Very evocative. Congratulations :-*
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: cram on August 13, 2014, 11:52:51 AM: WOW these are fantastic!!! :-* :-* :-* The scenery also looks great. Hope you continue to post up more pics in the future.
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Remington on August 13, 2014, 01:36:27 PM: Absolutely fantastic work! :) That shirtless gentleman is a true riot! :)

You're in Mannheim I hear! We are just around the corner and our group even has 2 guys from Mannheim. Whereabouts do you play?
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Atheling on August 13, 2014, 02:24:02 PM: Some very nice work on display here! :-* :-* :-*

Darrell.
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Musketeer on August 13, 2014, 03:31:42 PM: Beautiful work, well done.
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Percal on August 13, 2014, 11:32:50 PM: Amazing paintjobs, and amazing photos!
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Engel on August 14, 2014, 06:34:37 AM: Impressive warband. Looks really great, especially the shields.
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Silent Invader on August 14, 2014, 07:03:21 AM: Stunning :-*
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 14, 2014, 07:37:42 AM: Excellent :-* :-* :-*

I'm assuming that the shields are hand painted?

cheers

James
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: Captain Blood on August 14, 2014, 08:10:57 AM: Quote from: Mad Doc Morris on August 13, 2014, 10:09:55 AM
Brings those (very nice!) oldies from GB to life.

I actually think the older (original style) Gripping Beast figures look a lot better than the sometimes rather clunky looking 'new' generation of GB figures. The older figures all had those distinctive 'natural' poses, and reasonable proportions (for 28mm metal wargames figures). Too many of the more recent ranges of figures suffer from weirdly over-animated poses and extreme 'munchkin-ness' for my tastes. Give me the old stuff over the new any day.
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 14, 2014, 12:33:11 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on August 14, 2014, 08:10:57 AM
I actually think the older (original style) Gripping Beast figures look a lot better than the sometimes rather clunky looking 'new' generation of GB figures. The older figures all had those distinctive 'natural' poses, and reasonable proportions (for 28mm metal wargames figures). Too many of the more recent ranges of figures suffer from weirdly over-animated poses and extreme 'munchkin-ness' for my tastes. Give me the old stuff over the new any day.

I'll agree with you on that. Same sculptor as Vendel I believe.

A bit soft on the detail quality but when they're painted like this you can't tell 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: HvM on August 17, 2014, 10:49:26 AM: Thank you so much!

Quote from: jimbibbly on August 14, 2014, 07:37:42 AM
I'm assuming that the shields are hand painted?

Yes they are :)
Title: Re: HVM's DarkAge SAGAS // UPDATE: irish 4pt starter warband DONE
Post by: HvM on August 26, 2014, 05:02:25 PM: After the release of C&C i started to paint some crusaders. My warlord is Raymond IV of Toulouse, who was one of the main characters of the first crusade. This time i don't want show you just the final atmospheric pictures, so here is a WIP pic of the first dudes :)

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/140826/cbillrs2.jpg)

Cheers,
Daniel
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: von Lucky on August 26, 2014, 09:56:05 PM: Most of us bake cookies and cake; you make Pralinen and Sachertorten. My mouth is watering!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Garanhir on August 27, 2014, 08:04:34 AM: Absolutely gorgeous work, Daniel. So evocative. Coupled with the quality photography, this thread's a treat.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Nord on August 27, 2014, 09:15:59 AM: Great work. Excellent palette of earthy muted textiles with a vibrant banner, hard to pull off well but you have certainly achieved it here.

Rubbish background though. ;)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Blackwolf on August 27, 2014, 09:26:20 AM: Beautiful,especially the horse!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: rumacara on August 27, 2014, 10:33:25 AM: Lovelly paint job Daniel. :-* :-*
An inspiration for many.
Well done.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Captain Blood on August 27, 2014, 03:33:00 PM: Beautiful work.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Mason on August 27, 2014, 04:47:41 PM: Gorgeous!
:-*

And still WIP, you say.... :o
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: HvM on August 29, 2014, 03:57:35 PM: Thank you guys!

Quote from: Mason on August 27, 2014, 04:47:41 PM
Gorgeous!
:-*

And still WIP, you say.... :o

Well, if you see my atmospheric photographs as the final result, then this one is kinda WIP :D ;D
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: HvM on September 22, 2014, 05:59:13 PM: Unfortunately i didn't find much time for painting since my last update. Just finished one single rider. But hoping that you still like him :)

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/140922/psw5zq6g.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 22, 2014, 06:03:32 PM: Certainly do like him :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Golgotha on September 22, 2014, 06:14:04 PM: Do adore the muted realistic tones.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 22, 2014, 06:16:24 PM: Great paint job, the shading on the horse and dirtied shield in particular
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Twin Cities Gamer on September 23, 2014, 01:22:45 AM: WOW! Lovely painting and posing, double pluses for your shieldwork. Some of your pictures give me the best peek into the Dark Ages I can get without a time machine.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: HvM on September 23, 2014, 12:24:44 PM: Thanks guys!

Update: laddie got some company!

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/140923/jzojj722.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: guitarheroandy on September 23, 2014, 04:53:08 PM: Your painting continues to amaze me... Your highlights seem very stark on those horses, yet they work so incredibly well. Your shields are stunning as well. Very inspiring stuff.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: HvM on October 24, 2014, 10:13:57 AM: Thank you andy!

Unfortunately i didn't find the time to work on my crusaders this month. But in November i will paint some brand new stuff.
Anyway i have a little atmospheric picture for you:

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/141024/56mm9ayw.jpg)

Cheers,
Daniel
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Dr. The Viking on October 24, 2014, 10:15:45 AM: Inspiring!!!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Silent Invader on October 24, 2014, 10:37:42 AM: I really like that photo! 8)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Malamute on October 24, 2014, 10:41:13 AM: Quote from: Silent Invader on October 24, 2014, 10:37:42 AM
I really like that photo! 8)

Yep, that looks great ;D
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 24, 2014, 10:47:19 AM: Sublime :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: WillieB on October 24, 2014, 05:12:14 PM: For a moment I thought it was a movie still but then realised Hollywood would never get anything that 'correct'
Great looking figures and superb photography!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Axebreaker on October 24, 2014, 07:41:19 PM: Looks pretty cool. 8)

Christopher
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Barry S on October 25, 2014, 07:49:35 AM: That looks brilliant! :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: HvM on October 27, 2014, 10:46:27 AM: Thank you guys!
Thats so motivating :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: Sangennaru on October 27, 2014, 10:48:06 AM: Quote from: HvM on October 27, 2014, 10:46:27 AM
Thank you guys!
Thats so motivating :-*

I'll write it again here: you should definitely produce an illustrated book! :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: crusaders
Post by: tomrommel1 on October 27, 2014, 02:18:34 PM: very nice indeed
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: more crusaders and pilgrims
Post by: HvM on January 21, 2015, 09:10:58 PM: Before this thread gonna fall asleep: a quick picture of more crusaders and some pilgrims.
more miniatures and atmospheric photographs (of course) are coming soon! lol

Daniel

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150121/5notvbyx.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: more crusaders and pilgrims
Post by: von Lucky on January 22, 2015, 06:21:59 AM: Still beautiful eye candy.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: more crusaders and pilgrims
Post by: Little Odo on January 23, 2015, 12:22:37 PM: Beautiful painting :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: more crusaders and pilgrims
Post by: ncervellati on January 27, 2015, 12:05:22 AM: First of all, really awesome miniatures!

Then a question. What size are those cavalry bases you used for your knights? I still cannot choose between round bases and the shape of yours. I guess it must depend a bit on the size of the horse as well, as LOTR stuff fits quite nicely on round bases, while other bigger 30mm horses do not, unless one prefers to have them quite distant one from the other when massed together.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: more crusaders and pilgrims
Post by: epmoretto on January 27, 2015, 02:29:07 AM: Beautiful miniatures. Though I have a set of plastic knights lying about, you have made the metal Perry miniatures look sublime! Would you recommend them?
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: HvM on February 01, 2015, 01:05:58 PM: Thank you guys! :)

Quote from: ncervellati on January 27, 2015, 12:05:22 AM
Then a question. What size are those cavalry bases you used for your knights? I still cannot choose between round bases and the shape of yours. I guess it must depend a bit on the size of the horse as well, as LOTR stuff fits quite nicely on round bases, while other bigger 30mm horses do not, unless one prefers to have them quite distant one from the other when massed together.

The calvary bases are made by war-bases.co.uk. Just look for "oval or pill" bases. They fit very well on the Perry hoses, so i guess LOTR horses would work aswell.

I managed to get more miniatures done and took some photographs :)

Hope you like them!
Cheers,
Daniel

Pope Urban II giving his famous speech at Clermont, 1095
(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150201/any9xl9o.jpg)

Peter the Hermit leading pilgrims through eastern Europe
(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150201/25eoinoe.jpg)

The first pilgrims reaching the wide plains of the Orient
(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150201/ob3yy2yk.jpg)

Raymond IV of Toulouse gathering his crusaders in the holy land
(http://fs1.directupload.net/images/150201/5vgv82b3.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Mason on February 01, 2015, 01:16:02 PM: Lovely paintwork and great pictures.
:-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: rumacara on February 01, 2015, 01:27:00 PM: :-* :-* :-*
Just lovelly.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: von Lucky on February 01, 2015, 01:44:24 PM: Stunning.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Captain Blood on February 01, 2015, 02:05:50 PM: Absolutely superb as always Daniel. You are an artist of 28mm proportions :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Overlord on February 01, 2015, 02:08:39 PM: Excellent painting and atmospheric photography. 8)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Sangennaru on February 01, 2015, 02:28:31 PM: Awesome!! Love that pope.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Mac Finn on February 01, 2015, 03:20:54 PM: Well Done!

Beautiful Stuff :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 01, 2015, 03:30:06 PM: Most excellent :-* :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Mason on February 01, 2015, 03:32:51 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on February 01, 2015, 02:05:50 PM
.... are an artist of 28mm proportions :)

So Mama is not the only one then...?
;D
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Anderson Collection on February 03, 2015, 06:20:18 PM: Wow well done :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Atheling on February 03, 2015, 07:41:26 PM: Superb brushwork here!!!!

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Darrell.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Engel on February 03, 2015, 09:57:20 PM: Wow, this is pure art. :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Barry S on February 04, 2015, 01:37:43 AM: Stunning :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Gunner Dunbar on February 04, 2015, 06:17:35 AM: Have just discovered this thread, and have to say your work is just brilliant, and of all the brilliant painters out there, yours is the style I would like to develope towards, I love the subtlety of the colours, and the realistic faded look of the shields, I would love a tutorial of how you do your shields, but I realize that they are time consuming to write, and would rather see you use your time on painting and showing of more of these little gems.
http://gunnerswargamming.blogspot.com.au/
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: HvM on March 19, 2015, 05:20:11 PM: Thanks again guys! :)

_ _ _

UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
We're back in the dark ages! I recently started to paint a new viking army for SAGA and already finished four hearth guards who will loyally fight and die for their earl.

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150319/e972h22g.jpg)

Cheers,
Daniel
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: FROM CLERMONT TO THE HOLY LAND
Post by: Harry Faversham on March 19, 2015, 05:59:38 PM: Quote from: HvM on March 19, 2015, 05:20:11 PM
(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150319/e972h22g.jpg)

:'( I really hate a bloke that can paint Vikings like that! :'(
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Harry Faversham on March 19, 2015, 06:02:27 PM: Daniel, the chain mail on your wonderful Hearthguards, metallic or fifty shades of grey?

???
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Dr. Zombie on March 19, 2015, 06:29:12 PM: This is simply stunning.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Atheling on March 19, 2015, 06:29:55 PM: Nicely done :-*

Darrell.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Gibby on March 19, 2015, 06:33:15 PM: Wonderful! :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Captain Blood on March 19, 2015, 06:43:31 PM: Lovely as usual Daniel.

I wish you would enter the Lead Painters League one day :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: tancrede on March 19, 2015, 08:03:34 PM: As always, wonderful painting ! :-*
Shields are freehands or repainted decals ?
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Duke Donald on March 19, 2015, 08:58:44 PM: Stunning and consistently so; every single picture you present is amazing.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: dodge on March 20, 2015, 11:27:29 AM: ooh those are nice, a steady hand required on the hems of the tunics I bet, every time I try that I end up painting over in frustration.

dodge
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Duncan McDane on March 23, 2015, 01:33:55 PM: Awesome PJ's!
great choice of colours, excellent shield designs and top quality brushwork.
A true source of inspiration 8).
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Engel on March 23, 2015, 01:39:44 PM: Really great work.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: mikeygees on March 24, 2015, 01:02:31 AM: Nice...
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: HvM on March 27, 2015, 10:05:56 AM: Thank you guys! :D

Quote from: Harry Faversham on March 19, 2015, 06:02:27 PM
Daniel, the chain mail on your wonderful Hearthguards, metallic or fifty shades of grey?

???
I'm always using metal paints. With a anti-shine finishing by army painter.

Here's a picture of my version of the dark age cottage by Stronghold Terrain.
I just added deer antlers by myself.

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150327/pezwsqtg.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on March 27, 2015, 10:10:46 AM: Amazing! :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Duke Donald on March 27, 2015, 11:00:37 AM: Wow!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: von Lucky on March 27, 2015, 12:06:48 PM: Really beautiful. That skull is scratch built?
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Mason on March 27, 2015, 11:18:39 PM: Stunning!
:-* :-*

And a lesson in how to paint weathered wood in a wet climate to boot.
8)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Captain Blood on March 27, 2015, 11:41:59 PM: Looks wonderful Daniel.
I was very tempted to buy a couple of those Stronghold Dark Ages buildings when I was at the Tactica a few weeks ago.
Unfortunately, they would not have fitted in my hand baggage on the aeroplane ::)
I'm also slightly sceptical about the teddy bear fur... Yours looks very good. But I've seen a few examples where it doesn't look quite so good...
But this is certainly going to provide a lovely setting for your figures :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: HvM on April 07, 2015, 11:38:15 AM: Thanks!

Quote from: von Lucky on March 27, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
Really beautiful. That skull is scratch built?
Yes it is :)

Quote from: Captain Blood on March 27, 2015, 11:41:59 PM
Looks wonderful Daniel.
I was very tempted to buy a couple of those Stronghold Dark Ages buildings when I was at the Tactica a few weeks ago.
Unfortunately, they would not have fitted in my hand baggage on the aeroplane ::)
I'm also slightly sceptical about the teddy bear fur... Yours looks very good. But I've seen a few examples where it doesn't look quite so good...
But this is certainly going to provide a lovely setting for your figures :)

Was a bit sceptical about the fur aswell. But truly it is very easy to get it looking good.
And as I said, lets have a chat at the next Tactica. Unfortunately I didn't know that you were also there this time :D
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Bessron on April 07, 2015, 12:04:30 PM: Wow,

all your miniatures are beautiful.
Great work
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: HvM on April 29, 2015, 02:22:16 PM: I just finished painting the limited viking berserker by Gripping Beast. Was real fun to paint!
Might find his way on the next cinematic pictures of my vikings.

Hope you like him!

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150429/p2svoa92.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: von Lucky on April 29, 2015, 02:33:15 PM: I don't like him - I love him!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: DrunkenSamurai on April 30, 2015, 09:26:09 PM: I have been collecting and painting Dark Age models for a very long time and this entire thread has some the finest painting I have seen. Excellent work! Truly inspirational.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Atheling on April 30, 2015, 09:43:31 PM: Very nice work 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

He's got better tats then me!! :D

Darrell.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: ULFHEDNAR
Post by: HvM on May 03, 2015, 03:09:47 PM: Thank you very much! :)

My next update is a more artificial try for photographing a miniature:
an Ulfhednar wolf warrior/ berseker.

You will see the full paint job in later photographs with some bloody battle scenes. :D

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs1.directupload.net/images/150503/dc47kwjy.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: ULFHEDNAR
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 03, 2015, 03:20:37 PM: Love that last photo, right out of a film 8) 8) 8)

"Do not worry little brother, there are more!" :D

Also rather like the tattoos and blood stain and the fact you can distinguish between the two :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: ULFHEDNAR
Post by: HvM on May 05, 2015, 01:10:55 PM: Thank you James!

I know its kinda sad that you can't recognize the paint job but yes as i said this shot is more for catching up a special mood.
I'm planning a big photo update of my vikings at the end of May. You can expect some battle scenes, raids and of course a viking ship ;D
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: ULFHEDNAR
Post by: axabrax on May 05, 2015, 02:25:41 PM: Your artistic skills are amazing! I don't know how I missed this thread earlier. Going back to the photos of the Irish, how the heck do you do the chest hair? It really looks good. I'm afraid that all of my "hairy" barbarians are man-scaped. I would love a few tips on getting that effect...
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: ULFHEDNAR
Post by: duivelindoosje on May 05, 2015, 08:03:28 PM: very realistic painting, amazing

and a photografer with talent

now we want more :-)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: ULFHEDNAR
Post by: majorsmith on May 05, 2015, 08:28:38 PM: Wow great photo!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: HvM on May 31, 2015, 04:24:27 PM: Thanks again guys!

Quote from: axabrax on May 05, 2015, 02:25:41 PM
Your artistic skills are amazing! I don't know how I missed this thread earlier. Going back to the photos of the Irish, how the heck do you do the chest hair? It really looks good. I'm afraid that all of my "hairy" barbarians are man-scaped. I would love a few tips on getting that effect...

Just add a little bit of brown or dark grey in your basic flesh tone, mix it with water and paint VERY thin layers on the chest. After a couple of steps you will get the right effect.

UPDATE
I just painted the new norse shield maiden miniature by Stronghold Terrain. Lovely figure what was much fun to paint!
Hope you like her! :)

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150531/tldxacz9.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on May 31, 2015, 04:34:27 PM: All of your figures are fantastic. Well Done :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: ULFHEDNAR
Post by: pocoloco on May 31, 2015, 05:42:51 PM: Quote from: HvM on May 03, 2015, 03:09:47 PM
(http://fs1.directupload.net/images/150503/dc47kwjy.jpg)

:o

Just noticed this one! :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: JazzIsBlues on May 31, 2015, 06:06:56 PM: Those are spectacular. Great feel and tone.

JiB
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: Captain Blood on May 31, 2015, 06:25:10 PM: Love the shield maiden :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: Golgotha on May 31, 2015, 09:30:42 PM: ...and what a maiden she is too!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: DonVoss on May 31, 2015, 10:00:40 PM: Brilliant painting and you are the master of atmosperic mini photography... :-*

This thread is just sooool cool.

Thanx,
Don
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: Little Odo on May 31, 2015, 10:15:07 PM: Great painting on the shieldmaiden - the face is fantastic. It is a wonderful figure too, I must get me one of them.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: fred on May 31, 2015, 10:45:36 PM: So cool - excellent painting and staging of the photos.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: killshot on May 31, 2015, 11:09:45 PM: Excellent! :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: folnjir on June 01, 2015, 06:32:54 AM: Quote from: Little Odo on May 31, 2015, 10:15:07 PM
Great painting on the shieldmaiden - the face is fantastic. It is a wonderful figure too, I must get me one of them.

Agreed, fantastic work. I need one too.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING HEARTHGUARDS
Post by: Harry Faversham on June 01, 2015, 10:06:53 AM: Quote from: von Lucky on April 29, 2015, 02:33:15 PM
I don't like him - I love him!

:-* Steady on old chap! :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: Ragnar on June 01, 2015, 11:59:11 AM: This is my new favourite thread.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: HvM on June 09, 2015, 03:33:00 PM: Thank you so much guys!
I was kinda lazy recently. Of course I blame on the great summer weather but I hope I can show you a big update of my finished 4pt viking warband in 2 oder 3 weeks :)

Keep following my Facebook blog for couple of WIP shots till I've done with the final photographs :)

Cheers,
Daniel
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: warburton on June 10, 2015, 01:38:51 PM: Brilliant!! :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: Wilkinson73 on June 23, 2015, 04:12:48 AM: simply stunning work! :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: Bullshott on July 05, 2015, 11:23:23 PM: A great inspiration. I'm only just getting into Saga and will hopefully get my first game in over the next couple of weeks with my Viking warband (resurrected from my 6th Edition WRG ancients army from many years ago). However, I'm already planning an Irish warband ;)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: Too Bo Coo on July 05, 2015, 11:40:31 PM: Quote from: HvM on May 31, 2015, 04:24:27 PM
Thanks again guys!

Just add a little bit of brown or dark grey in your basic flesh tone, mix it with water and paint VERY thin layers on the chest. After a couple of steps you will get the right effect.

UPDATE
I just painted the new norse shield maiden miniature by Stronghold Terrain. Lovely figure what was much fun to paint!
Hope you like her! :)

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150531/tldxacz9.jpg)

WOW! Beautiful brush work!!!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: SHIELDMAIDEN
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 27, 2015, 10:41:57 AM: stunning indeed
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: W.I.P. DARK AGE STUFF
Post by: HvM on September 05, 2015, 01:53:22 PM: Thank you! :)

Its been a while since my last update again!
But I haven't been idle and painted my whole viking warband.
Already took some cinematic shots of my vikings which I want to show you tomorrow after the final touch.

But as a little warm up there are two WIP pics of the Revell viking ship and some barrels from Stronghold Terrain.
See you guys tomorrow with some cinematic shots :)

Cheers
Daniel

(http://fs1.directupload.net/images/150905/awgbtvwr.jpg)

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150905/baized94.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: W.I.P. DARK AGE STUFF
Post by: Captain Blood on September 05, 2015, 02:30:03 PM: Excellent Daniel. Is that the LAM wagon? I have that model. You have inspired me to look it out and paint it :-*

Looking forward to seeing the pictures of the miniatures :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: W.I.P. DARK AGE STUFF
Post by: Ray Earle on September 05, 2015, 02:44:24 PM: Beautiful wagon and boat. Very impressive. :D
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: W.I.P. DARK AGE STUFF
Post by: Little Odo on September 05, 2015, 07:12:52 PM: That wagon is fantastic - great work :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: W.I.P. DARK AGE STUFF
Post by: HvM on September 05, 2015, 09:35:31 PM: Thank you guys!

Quote from: Captain Blood on September 05, 2015, 02:30:03 PM
Excellent Daniel. Is that the LAM wagon? I have that model. You have inspired me to look it out and paint it :-*

Looking forward to seeing the pictures of the miniatures :)

Thank you Richard! Yes seems to be the LAM wagon. The original manufacturer is Stronghold Terrain.
The wagon is really easy to paint. And it's always fun to use pigment powders for certain effects. Will try out more of that in the future.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: W.I.P. DARK AGE STUFF
Post by: HvM on September 06, 2015, 03:45:11 PM: As promised, today the photographs of my northmen!
I painted those lads during the last month which were really fun to paint.

Its the normal 4pt starter army constellation. Any troops type suggestions if I want to paint two more units to have a 6pt army?

Hope you like the photographs!

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs1.directupload.net/images/150906/w8v5l3yl.jpg)

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150906/lr4p2rie.jpg)

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150906/9oplswyc.jpg)

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150906/yg5sd687.jpg)

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150906/7ugqvpv9.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: Steve F on September 06, 2015, 04:02:55 PM: Splendid painting and (if possible) even better photography.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: tyrionhalfman on September 06, 2015, 04:33:53 PM: Lovely brushwork especially the intricate tattoos on the berserkers.the scenes you've set up are amazing like something out of a Hollywood movie.thanks for sharing
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: mikeygees on September 06, 2015, 05:22:25 PM: That's Awesome!!!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: Captain Blood on September 06, 2015, 05:25:44 PM: Completely splendid, as usual.
I wish you would enter the Lead Painters League one day. I'm pretty sure you'd walk away with the title! :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: Dr. Zombie on September 06, 2015, 05:27:22 PM: Beautiful!!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: .:Gunslinger:. on September 08, 2015, 08:45:57 AM: Incredible painting and the atmosphere you caught on those pictures is just breathtaking!

Could you maybe explain how you did the fire effects on the roof?
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: Nord on September 08, 2015, 09:32:24 AM: Fantastic work, simply mind blowing in every respect.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: Cymril on September 08, 2015, 05:01:50 PM: Awesome painting :o, thank you for sharing!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: wulfgar22 on September 08, 2015, 06:47:53 PM: Just brilliant! :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: Keith on September 08, 2015, 07:38:38 PM: So good. Bookmarked this thread for many revisits.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: Mason on September 08, 2015, 11:43:07 PM: This is just so good it is unreal.
I am off to book myself in for a drugs test in the morning.
:-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: Jeff965 on September 09, 2015, 08:07:38 AM: Fantastic painting, your love for this subject clearly shines through in the work you have done.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: NORTHMEN
Post by: Argonor on September 09, 2015, 09:07:24 AM: Wonderful stuff, all around!

Now I feel tempted to get out my Revell longship and do something about it...
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE SHEPHERD
Post by: HvM on September 13, 2015, 05:17:30 PM: Thank you guys! I guess then all the time I spend on painting was worth it :D

UPDATE: 13th of September
Unfortunately I moved yesterday from Germany to Leeds, UK for studying one semester at the university and left my whole hobby equipment at home.
But before my moving I painted a couple of miniatures and already took pictures of them. So I have enough content for keeping my blog alive, at least for the next 2-3 weeks :D The shepherd makes a start.

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150913/7s3q9nel.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE SHEPHERD
Post by: Captain Blood on September 13, 2015, 06:01:32 PM: Excellent Daniel. Great looking goats.

Good luck in Leeds :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE SHEPHERD
Post by: NurgleHH on September 14, 2015, 10:23:53 AM: The goats look very realistic. Great work.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: HvM on September 20, 2015, 06:59:03 PM: Thank you guys! :)

UPDATE 20th of September
The next picture shows a little escort of northmen. It's a wild combination of GB vikings, barrels and cart from Stronghold Terrain and the oxen from Pegasus. Hope you like it! :)

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150920/f4qpyvuu.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Atheling on September 20, 2015, 07:06:38 PM: Quote from: HvM on September 20, 2015, 06:59:03 PM
Thank you guys! :)

UPDATE 20th of September
The next picture shows a little escort of northmen. It's a wild combination of GB vikings, barrels and cart from Stronghold Terrain and the oxen from Pegasus. Hope you like it! :)

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150920/f4qpyvuu.jpg)

Ooh! I do like that..... a lot!!!

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Excellent brushwork!!

Darrell.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Zaheer on September 20, 2015, 07:19:09 PM: A real high water mark in painting and photography!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: tancrede on September 20, 2015, 09:13:19 PM: Definitely, you're one of the best painter I've ever seen !
The details are very good, and the paintjob on the fur is simply amazing !!

:-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: tyrionhalfman on September 20, 2015, 10:58:26 PM: Great little vignette. Great for escort scenarios. Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Mr.J on September 20, 2015, 11:46:33 PM: Stunning. They look fantastic.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Paul on September 21, 2015, 07:48:21 AM: Excellent!!! :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Furt on September 21, 2015, 07:54:04 AM: :o :o :o

Beautiful.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Dr. Zombie on September 21, 2015, 12:16:20 PM: That is really anoyingly good!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Gangleri on September 21, 2015, 04:07:31 PM: Beautiful. It's like a thousand-year-old photograph.

Quote from: HvM on September 20, 2015, 06:59:03 PM

It's a wild combination of GB vikings

I don't recognize those two hooded men and couldn't find them in the GB range. Could anyone please direct me to them? Thanks.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: rumacara on September 21, 2015, 04:13:07 PM: :-* :-* :-*
No words.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Big Rick on September 21, 2015, 04:21:15 PM: Wow! That should be on a magazine cover.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: tyrionhalfman on September 21, 2015, 06:13:12 PM: They are gripping beast armed peasants I think they're in their civilians section
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: tomrommel1 on September 22, 2015, 04:24:59 PM: very nice indeed
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Treebeard on September 22, 2015, 05:51:11 PM: Wonderful
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Captain Blood on September 22, 2015, 06:58:06 PM: Splendid again, Daniel. You're an artist and no mistake :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: HvM on September 27, 2015, 04:01:22 PM: Thanks again! :)

Quote from: Gangleri on September 21, 2015, 04:07:31 PM
Beautiful. It's like a thousand-year-old photograph.

I don't recognize those two hooded men and couldn't find them in the GB range. Could anyone please direct me to them? Thanks.
tyrionthehalfman is totally right, the miniatures are from the GB civilians range.

UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
As mentioned before, I left Germany for a semester abroad in Leeds UK and left all my hobby stuff at home. But before I went there I already made a couple of new shots. Unfortunately this one here is the last one of that series. I was like that viking ship by Revell is so amazing that I should use it more than just as a decoration in photograph backgrounds. So I thought about what kind of scene I want to show in a close up view. Decided for some viking traiders and ship crew by GB, barrels are from Stronghold Terrain again.

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs5.directupload.net/images/150927/euhaxvbn.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Paul on September 27, 2015, 04:39:25 PM: Sehr schon!!! :-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: tyrionhalfman on September 27, 2015, 05:31:26 PM: They look great.a wonderful chance to showcase the detail of the revell ship.thanks for sharing
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Admiral Benbow on September 27, 2015, 07:00:18 PM: Superb work here, Daniel! I really like how you painted the oxen, fantastic! :-* :o
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Little Odo on October 02, 2015, 10:20:05 PM: A late return to this thread - wow! There is some gorgeous painting there. With regards the animals - are they plastic, metal, resin? They are really nicely detailed beasts for 28mm.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: gamer Mac on October 02, 2015, 11:17:05 PM: WOW only just found this thread and I am gobbed smacked your skills are top notch :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: THE ESCORT
Post by: Dr. The Viking on October 03, 2015, 08:45:25 AM: Quote from: Dr. Zombie on September 21, 2015, 12:16:20 PM
That is really anoyingly good!

Indeed!

My motivation to paint these figures dwindles in awe. :-)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Atheling on October 04, 2015, 09:17:03 AM: Lovely use of the mini's from the former pics..... :-* :-* :-*

Is that the GB Trading Vessel?
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: von Lucky on October 04, 2015, 01:03:13 PM: Lovely scene. Are the shields and decals worthwhile in the Revell set (I see you left them off)?
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: tyrionhalfman on October 04, 2015, 01:12:45 PM: Quote from: Atheling on October 04, 2015, 09:17:03 AM
Lovely use of the mini's from the former pics..... :-* :-* :-*

Is that the GB Trading Vessel?

I believe it is the plastic revell Viking ship
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Atheling on October 04, 2015, 01:25:20 PM: Quote from: tyrionhalfman on October 04, 2015, 01:12:45 PM
I believe it is the plastic revell Viking ship

Thanks for that... there's actually one in my local model shop.... I think it's abut the same price as the GB resin model, which I like a lot.

Still, I might make the plunge; though I don't fancy cutting away the bottom of the ship if that's what one would have to do to give it a waterline?

Darrell.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: tyrionhalfman on October 04, 2015, 02:02:55 PM: Indeed you do need to cut it down as it has the full hull to go on a display stand but it does look really nice painted up.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Atheling on October 04, 2015, 03:29:21 PM: Quote from: tyrionhalfman on October 04, 2015, 02:02:55 PM
Indeed you do need to cut it down as it has the full hull to go on a display stand but it does look really nice painted up.

At the risk of sounding stupid (again lol ), how would you go about cutting the hull down and keeping it all level?

Darrell.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on October 04, 2015, 03:46:17 PM: Dear Darrel,

Here is a guide which I did for Wargames Factory Vikings, five years ago, which includes waterlining the revel ship.
http://wargamesfactory.com/announcements/viking-painting-guide

Mick
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Dr. Zombie on October 04, 2015, 04:39:46 PM: I have seen someone who placed his ship in level sand and then spray primed it. And cut away the not primed area.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Atheling on October 04, 2015, 06:42:20 PM: Thanks Mick 8)

Now I do feel a little silly lol.

I have no idea how or indeed why I couldn't figure it out o_o

Darrell.

Quote from: Mick_in_Switzerland on October 04, 2015, 03:46:17 PM
Dear Darrel,

Here is a guide which I did for Wargames Factory Vikings, five years ago, which includes waterlining the revel ship.
http://wargamesfactory.com/announcements/viking-painting-guide

Mick
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: tyrionhalfman on October 04, 2015, 06:55:56 PM: Handy step by step Mick and an interesting read generally. Those oarsmen look great. thanks for sharing.

That's a good idea with the sand and spray paint too Dr. Zombie thanks
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: Atheling on October 05, 2015, 07:49:30 AM: Quote from: Dr. Zombie on October 04, 2015, 04:39:46 PM
I have seen someone who placed his ship in level sand and then spray primed it. And cut away the not primed area.

I'm beginning to feel decidedly silly now lol lol

I'm confounded as to why I didn't think of any of these solutions!! ??? ???

Darrell.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING TRAIDERS
Post by: HvM on March 22, 2016, 04:16:32 PM: Hey guys,
after a couple of months it feels so good to be back working on my northmen.
This famous shipbuilder makes the start of a new little series of cinematic viking photographs.
Hope you like him :)

Cheers,
Daniel

(http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160322/wnxwz8p4.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING SHIPBUILDER
Post by: Sangennaru on March 22, 2016, 04:49:02 PM: Aw, floki. :3
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING SHIPBUILDER
Post by: gamer Mac on March 22, 2016, 05:45:30 PM: Stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
where is the figure from?
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING SHIPBUILDER
Post by: NurgleHH on March 22, 2016, 08:23:39 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on March 22, 2016, 05:45:30 PM
Stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
where is the figure from?
Stronghold terrain, they have a lot of Not-Vikings-Miniatures: http://stronghold-terrain.de/index.php/dark-age/saga-collectibles-miniatures.html
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING SHIPBUILDER
Post by: Captain Blood on March 23, 2016, 12:02:39 AM: Brilliant :-*
Looks just like him :)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING SHIPBUILDER
Post by: Black Burt on March 23, 2016, 02:12:01 PM: Just found this thread, words fail me, absolutely bloody marvellous, fantastic painted figures and great quality photos as well. I will be back to see what you produce in the future.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING SHIPBUILDER
Post by: NurgleHH on March 23, 2016, 02:17:27 PM: Excellent painter with an excellent figure. Next Ragnar?
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING SHIPBUILDER
Post by: Elbows on March 25, 2016, 05:50:48 PM: Awesome, love Floki! lol
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING SHIPBUILDER
Post by: HvM on March 28, 2016, 04:09:28 PM: Many thanks!
Next one is the pagan priest.

Cheers and Happy Easter!
Daniel

(http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160328/wymt63v9.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: PAGAN PRIEST
Post by: Little Odo on March 28, 2016, 05:13:37 PM: Wow! I like that mini - nicely painted, oozes character. Where is he from?
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: PAGAN PRIEST
Post by: HvM on May 02, 2017, 09:46:06 AM: Hey everybody,
It's been a while but I finally painted some dark ages minis again.
I took the chance to capture the first new minis in a photograph.

Hope you like them :)

Best wishes,
Dan

(http://fs5.directupload.net/images/170502/8oyvcnrt.jpg)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING ARCHERS
Post by: Sangennaru on May 02, 2017, 09:50:59 AM: Beautiful picture and painting!
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING ARCHERS
Post by: majorsmith on May 02, 2017, 11:17:53 AM: Brilliant! Nice terrain too
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING ARCHERS
Post by: Duncan McDane on May 02, 2017, 12:30:43 PM: This whole thread is superb. Thanks for sharing and keep 'em coming :D.
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING ARCHERS
Post by: Breazer on May 03, 2017, 12:48:54 PM: Like I already said on facebook. awesome stuff (I dont recall exactly what i posted on facebook)
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING ARCHERS
Post by: Captain Blood on May 03, 2017, 11:51:10 PM: Superb Daniel :-*
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING ARCHERS
Post by: tomrommel1 on May 18, 2017, 10:33:13 AM: :-* :-* :-* stunning picture
Title: Re: HVM's SAGAS // UPDATE: VIKING ARCHERS
Post by: henryv on May 18, 2017, 09:50:54 PM: Just the odd time, for a minute, I think I'm OK at painting, then you view a post like this, hats off to better brush work :)