Lead Adventure Forum

Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: Cubs on September 26, 2013, 01:04:11 PM

Title: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Cubs on September 26, 2013, 01:04:11 PM
I've been adding to my mighty force of raiders in drips and drabs over the last few months and I thought I'd share. Bjorn himself leads a rag-tag of Scandinavians and Gaels (so I can muck about with different models and names), and will follow along later.

Most of the models are Gripping Beast, but the character models are Redbox Games. From now on I'll probably be getting Crusader Vikings from North Star, having been impressed with the quality after painting some up for Nick.

First up, Grimm the Bald.

(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-P7GHRNLJ-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-NQ8F3ZIQ-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-EOSRGHFP-D.jpg)


Fresh from the Medieval Painting Order, it's Morthwyl-y-Goch.

(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-ZOEOF66U-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-FTLVFOWH-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-EM6BLPBK-D.jpg)


Hvitarnor Horn-Drainer.

(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-GGZCQ7WB-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-SOINBIWD-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-OTOU6GMI-D.jpg)


And a smattering of Gael-Norse raiders.

(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-NTPLRUNZ-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-IKE7DSKK-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-NWAATB7S-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-FPIGM6FK-D.jpg)
(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-WYFVFWLL-D.jpg)

This fella deserves a mention on his own, he's the first of my warband to be painted, just a bog standard Bondi. He was also the first dark Age model I've ever done, so it was on him that I started to cut my teeth on the period, trying to keep the colours fairly drab (but varied) and the metal dull but serviceable. His name is Ulred the Ordinary.

(http://www.myalbum.co.uk/Photo-SJ4KMXKL-D.jpg)
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Mitch K on September 26, 2013, 01:07:41 PM
There is only one way to describe these - superb. I would be ashamed to put any of my armies on the table against your minis.

Thanks for sharing, even if it depresses me about my painting skill!
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: LeadAsbestos on September 26, 2013, 01:31:31 PM
The fellow w/ the Gripping Beast on his shield is just  :o :-*. Very nice work.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Mason on September 26, 2013, 02:17:08 PM
Stunning work, as usual, Cubs!
 :-* :-*

The stuff that you have been posting these last couple of weeks is of an exceptional standard and very inspirational.
Thank you!
 :)

I shall, of course, have to curse you later for making me want to buy even more stuff that I may never get around to painting....

Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: moonshado on September 26, 2013, 04:42:42 PM
 ;D
lovely, especially like the first figure, love how you have done his bald head and those trousers with that fine yellow stripe are sublime.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Lowtardog on September 26, 2013, 05:22:47 PM
They are real beauties, well done indeed 8)
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Ragnar on September 26, 2013, 05:45:21 PM
Superb pallet, well done.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Admiral Benbow on September 26, 2013, 06:07:40 PM
Superb paintjob yet realistic and gritty looking - top notch work!
 :-*
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Mr.J on September 26, 2013, 07:19:19 PM
Any chance of a group shot so we can see them side by side. Do Redbox and GB mix well? The painting is absolutely stunning! Very atmospheric.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Sangennaru on September 26, 2013, 07:44:13 PM
i always loved the RBG men, you did a fantasyic job!
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Cubs on September 26, 2013, 08:29:16 PM
Any chance of a group shot so we can see them side by side. Do Redbox and GB mix well? The painting is absolutely stunning! Very atmospheric.

I'll see if I can shuffle them together for a team photo. You're probably looking at the two extremes with Redbox and GB - the former are very finely sculpted with delicate crisp features and quite small heads and the latter have quite large bulky features and extremities.

I've raised up my Redbox models slightly on the base with bits of slate, to make sure they're not dwarfed by the others. I wouldn't try to mix them in one unit, but since it's a skirmish force I'm happy enough to use them as character leaders.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: tanktastic43 on September 26, 2013, 09:21:10 PM
Superb!

'nuff said!

tt43.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: raivan on September 26, 2013, 10:41:33 PM
I love this miniatures!! Superbly paint work  :-*
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Alejandro on September 27, 2013, 02:29:41 AM
Very impresive, The painting job is excellent.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: bishop lord on September 27, 2013, 08:04:22 AM
WOW :o They are really top notch :)

Any more posts like this and those of your very good painting comrades( you know who you are) and its time for us painting underlings to put the bloody brushes away!!

The first fellow, Grimm the Bald reminds me of Mr Techno Viking of YouTube fame

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PozbCdtvixQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PozbCdtvixQ)

Jason
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Paul Hicks on September 27, 2013, 08:06:34 AM
Those are the best Dark Age figures I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Paul on September 27, 2013, 11:28:39 AM
 :-* :-* :-* Great brushwork!
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: **GS** on September 27, 2013, 11:37:37 AM
I have to join the chorus on these:
They are, as stated before, SUPERB!

GS
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Iain R on September 27, 2013, 01:40:27 PM
These are just sheer artwork! Absolutely beautiful work, sir!

Cheers
Iain.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: aggro84 on September 27, 2013, 10:43:21 PM
Lovely work!
You are a very talented painter!
 :-*
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Ataman on September 28, 2013, 05:42:50 AM
I suppose I'll add to the chorus of applause by saying that is some of the best shading and transitions I've yet seen on miniatures.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Pijlie on September 28, 2013, 07:10:52 AM
Beautiful work, Technically and esthetically nearing perfection. Colour me impressed  :)
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Cubs on September 28, 2013, 11:13:53 AM
Aw, guys, cut it out, I can't get my head through the door now.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Mitch K on September 28, 2013, 04:12:35 PM
Aw, guys, cut it out, I can't get my head through the door now.

You deserve every word of it.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: FramFramson on September 28, 2013, 07:44:12 PM
Stunning, stunning minis. Wonderful work on those faces and eyes. 

Agree that the best one is the fellow with the gripping beast shield - the best face of the lot on that one and the shield is tops too.
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Paleskin on September 30, 2013, 01:04:39 AM
Stunning work,lovely!
Title: Re: Bjorn Halfbreed's Isle of Man Raiders
Post by: Vanvlak on September 30, 2013, 06:13:47 AM
Get a wider door  :D
They are superb  8) 8) 8)