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Title: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters - page 2 updated 21 Oct
Post by: pacarat on 03 October 2015, 03:04:44 AM

My current effort at a warband for Frostgrave (less the wizard and apprentice).

These started out as Saga Jomsvikings, with exception of the crossbowman, which is a plastic FG figure:

(http://i.imgur.com/WQTDWNC.jpg)


Lots of GS mods, some headswaps, and additional bits / accessories added. A few touch ups still needed.


Back to front, left to right:

Thug, Thug
Treasure Hunter, Tracker
Archer, Crossbowman
Thug, Thief

(http://i.imgur.com/gEzCueV.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8ayDOMH.jpg)

and the critters/ creatures. still some major work to do on the ice troll, but the rest are very close to being done...

ice troll, wraiths, bear, snow leopard, imps, white gorillas, warhound, rats, wolves, boar
ice spiders

(http://i.imgur.com/92WTAMC.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/BO5F4MH.jpg)

Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: Magos Kasen on 03 October 2015, 03:53:30 AM
Really nice work
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: grant on 03 October 2015, 04:06:18 AM
super cool
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: tyrionhalfman on 03 October 2015, 09:04:52 AM
Great modelling and painting. thanks for sharing
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: Coenus Scaldingus on 03 October 2015, 02:20:37 PM
Now that's interesting.. the Joms were one of the first models I checked out for Frostgrave (being well clad and nicely dark age), but in the end didn't follow up on as I was afraid their shields were molded on, making conversions to different types of warrior tricky. Turns out to be possible, and these certainly look the part!
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: pacarat on 03 October 2015, 04:31:36 PM
Thanks guys...been fun to work on these.

Now that's interesting.. the Joms were one of the first models I checked out for Frostgrave (being well clad and nicely dark age), but in the end didn't follow up on as I was afraid their shields were molded on, making conversions to different types of warrior tricky. Turns out to be possible, and these certainly look the part!

Yes, the Joms do have a few cast on shields. I picked up a 4 point force, and there were enough figs without shield to handle what i needed. I did cut one shield off - it was fairly easy to do.
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: Coenus Scaldingus on 03 October 2015, 07:30:18 PM
Cheers, good to know.  :)
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: Curadh on 03 October 2015, 09:37:31 PM
I like the feral and wild look of your warband.  Can't wait to see them based.  Nice job.
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: Cymril on 03 October 2015, 11:49:52 PM
I always liked the Saga Jomsvikings (excepted when they complicated the live of my Frank's  8)) and they look marvelous as your warband in Frostgrave. Great painting!
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: pacarat on 04 October 2015, 04:10:34 PM
Thanks all... Really happy with how they are turning out.

My challenge now is to find a Wiz and Apprentice that fit the style/theme I have going. Of the stock pairs that were part of the initial Nickstarter, the Thaumaturge probably fits best.

I'd really prefer something unique, customized, etc.



Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 04 October 2015, 04:27:21 PM
very well done :-*
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: frogimus on 04 October 2015, 04:36:45 PM
Thanks all... Really happy with how they are turning out.

My challenge now is to find a Wiz and Apprentice that fit the style/theme I have going. Of the stock pairs that were part of the initial Nickstarter, the Thaumaturge probably fits best.

I'd really prefer something unique, customized, etc.





Have you looked at Tre Manor's stuff at Red Box Games?
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: pacarat on 04 October 2015, 05:21:53 PM
Not yet, but will do so.
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: Coenus Scaldingus on 05 October 2015, 10:04:23 AM
Red Box may have some models that fit well with the theme, but I'm afraid the scale differences will be rather noticeable (GB being slightly on the bulkier side, while RB minis are very slim).

There are probably a few nice shamans of sorts in the more comparable historical ranges. From the top of my head, the guy in the middle here:
http://footsoreminiatures.co.uk/collections/28mm-early-saxons/products/saxon-characters
And at the right (perhaps as his apprentice - similar bag, robes, feathers):
http://www.grippingbeast.co.uk/PCT15_Pict_Characters_One_4--product--3077.html
Or Merlin himself(!):
http://footsoreminiatures.co.uk/collections/28mm-late-roman-romano-british-early-byzantine/products/lancelot-and-merlin
Another Merlin: http://www.grippingbeast.co.uk/ABR01_Arthurian_Command_4--product--3112.html
Also quite like this blind seer figure:
http://www.grippingbeast.co.uk/ESX21_Early_Saxon_Characters_4--product--3049.html
And finally: http://www.crusaderminiatures.com/prod.php?prod=124&cat=4&sub=11&page=1
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters
Post by: pacarat on 05 October 2015, 01:48:29 PM
That's a really nice selection of links, thanks.

I especially like the footsore figs. I don't have anything from their lines, may have to place an order.

(They have some other figs that would work for pulp and cthulhu.)

Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters - p.2 updated 21 Oct
Post by: pacarat on 21 October 2015, 06:28:09 PM
My first warband is completed along with a handful of critters. They were blooded in their first game this past weekend.  None survived the game, but post-games results were not as severe as could have been - one dead and one sidelined for the following game.

(http://i.imgur.com/KS2mDhG.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/N9FRsut.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VCUY5sZ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9kheCDm.jpg)


And finally the statues:
(http://i.imgur.com/5N63fKS.jpg)
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters - page 2 updated 21 Oct
Post by: LordOdo on 21 October 2015, 09:03:49 PM
Im very jealous of that nice collection of adventurers and monsters you got there  :o
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters - page 2 updated 21 Oct
Post by: tyrionhalfman on 21 October 2015, 10:38:02 PM
Nice collection of minis and really well painted. Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: A Frostgrave WIP ... warband and critters - page 2 updated 21 Oct
Post by: julius1880 on 21 October 2015, 11:24:38 PM
What a great collection and excellent paint job. Thanks for sharing.