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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Axebreaker on 06 October 2015, 10:39:28 AM

Title: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: Axebreaker on 06 October 2015, 10:39:28 AM
I've added some more Early Saxons/Germanics to my collection on some sabot Impetus bases I made. The rest of my collection has also been put onto Impetus sabot bases as well. The leader figure is on a Dux B. base until I decide where to put him. The figures are from gripping Beast 4/5th century Early Saxon range with LBM shield transfers and flag. As usual I dusted up the shields with my trusty Mig pigments.

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Early%20Saxons/2015-10-05%20001_zpsapkt4ts8.jpg) (http://s400.photobucket.com/user/khraid/media/Early%20Saxons/2015-10-05%20001_zpsapkt4ts8.jpg.html)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Early%20Saxons/2015-10-05%20003_zpsmlmbshgb.jpg) (http://s400.photobucket.com/user/khraid/media/Early%20Saxons/2015-10-05%20003_zpsmlmbshgb.jpg.html)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Early%20Saxons/2015-10-05%20009_zpsrn8yutkm.jpg) (http://s400.photobucket.com/user/khraid/media/Early%20Saxons/2015-10-05%20009_zpsrn8yutkm.jpg.html)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Early%20Saxons/2015-10-0520016_zpsbyzbgr2v.jpg) (http://s400.photobucket.com/user/khraid/media/Early%20Saxons/2015-10-0520016_zpsbyzbgr2v.jpg.html)

Thanks for viewing! :)

More pics on my blog if your interested.
http://christopher-bunkerhill.blogspot.de/

Christopher

Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Goliad on 06 October 2015, 11:00:17 AM
Well done. Is there any particular technique you use when applying the MIG powders? I have tried using them in the past but never seem to have any luck with the application - either it just slides off with minimal stick or I use the MIG bonding product and it clumps and/or looks too wet.
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on 06 October 2015, 11:06:40 AM
As we've come to expect, very nice, colourful paintjobs! :-*
Just a thought on the sabot bases: Perhaps a less regular arrangement and/or varying the number of models per base would add to the overall impression of an unkempt barbarian force.
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: bigredbat on 06 October 2015, 11:08:56 AM
Yes terrific Christopher!  I'd also love to know which MIG pigments you are using.
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Axebreaker on 06 October 2015, 11:21:50 AM
@Goliad

Thank you. I don't bother with fixer and simply brush on the pigment mix and do any touch ups later if needed. If you use the fixer you have to apply it in a misty way either flicking it from a brush from a distance to avoid large droplets or airbrush it on. When applying the pigments don't be stingy and get a good amount on your brush and rub it in. The excess goes on the base which I like as it adds more dirt effect or you can place the figure on a white sheet to collect the excess and replace it back into the bottle or mixing jar if you prefer.

@Mad Doc Morris

Thank you kindly Doc! I've tried seven figures and it just looked to few so I stuck with eight. I could have used a smaller base for the figures but then it does not look as good in skirmish gaming usage so I kept them on 25mm bases. I tried to not make the sabots to regular, but I didn't have much room to work with. As always when saboting figures compromises have to be made.

@Simon

Thank you! I used a mix of European Dust and Dry Mud.
 

Christopher
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: bigredbat on 06 October 2015, 11:29:51 AM
Thanks- I'm sure you told me that once before.  I'll pick up some this weekend.
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Phil Robinson on 06 October 2015, 11:50:03 AM
Great work and a good use of pigments, hadn't thought of using them on figures.
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: commissarmoody on 06 October 2015, 12:29:08 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Denouement on 07 October 2015, 12:35:06 PM
Impressively presented, and the painting is superb.  8)

Stuart.
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Captain Blood on 07 October 2015, 01:13:19 PM
Splendid job Christopher  :-*
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Jeff965 on 07 October 2015, 01:33:42 PM
Nice painting and nice photography   :-*
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Axebreaker on 07 October 2015, 02:17:33 PM
Thank you very much for your support folks! :)

Christopher
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: nikko on 07 October 2015, 04:03:54 PM
Hello christopher,
Superb painting !!! :-*
Nikko
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: v_lazy_dragon on 08 October 2015, 08:39:55 AM
Great job Christopher - truly inspiring!
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Burnin Coal on 17 October 2015, 05:19:10 PM
Woah !  :o very impressive painting and evocative photography...just so would NOT want this lot coming out of a copse near me...lovely work indeed
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Sascha Herm on 31 October 2015, 05:32:21 PM
Excellent looking unit  :)
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Germanics
Post by: Axebreaker on 15 September 2016, 01:13:27 PM
Added some Goth/Germanic Noble cavalry to my collection. All figures are from the most excellent Footsore miniatures range.

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Early%20Saxons/P1120800_zpsj2z4eas5.jpg) (http://s400.photobucket.com/user/khraid/media/Early%20Saxons/P1120800_zpsj2z4eas5.jpg.html)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Early%20Saxons/P1120801_zpsm74eefnx.jpg) (http://s400.photobucket.com/user/khraid/media/Early%20Saxons/P1120801_zpsm74eefnx.jpg.html)

More on my blog:
http://christopher-bunkerhill.blogspot.de/

Thanks for viewing! :)

Christopher
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: Richard in Sachsen on 15 September 2016, 01:48:27 PM
Fantaaaastic work! Really, really nice brush work! Wow! :-*
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: A Lot of Gaul on 15 September 2016, 02:46:36 PM
Very nice, indeed!
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: Lt. Hazel on 15 September 2016, 05:06:04 PM
Really superb painting Christopher!
Cheers
Jan
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: mrtn on 15 September 2016, 07:41:28 PM
Very nice! :)
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: Captain Blood on 15 September 2016, 08:37:50 PM
Excellent Christopher. I have some of these on the paint table myself at the moment. Yours are another reminder that I need to hurry up!

 :)
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: Axebreaker on 15 September 2016, 08:49:47 PM
Thank you gentlemen I appreciate your support! :)

Christopher
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: rumacara on 19 September 2016, 08:11:13 PM
Well done. :-* :-*
Watching with interest.
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: James Morris on 19 September 2016, 08:13:53 PM
Looking fabulous, and loving the bases!
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: Ragnar on 22 September 2016, 03:24:14 AM
Two thumbs up.
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 15.09.16)
Post by: Axebreaker on 10 January 2017, 01:40:53 PM
Added a Goth Warlord to my collection:

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Early%20Saxons/P1010207_zpsfhlchbvg.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Early%20Saxons/P1010215_zpsqvq9gjwd.jpg)

More on my blog:
https://christopher-bunkerhill.blogspot.de/

Thanks for viewing! :)

Christopher
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: Corso on 10 January 2017, 02:31:44 PM
Great command stand! :-*

Love the basing too!
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: Captain Blood on 10 January 2017, 04:33:59 PM
Great stuff Christopher.
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: Jeff965 on 10 January 2017, 06:34:15 PM
Lovely painting, the metallics are spot on :-*
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: Richard in Sachsen on 10 January 2017, 06:45:14 PM
Super job on those. I really like your draco and the row of bronze plates on the barding is really a nice touch. They look over all great!
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: chema1986 on 10 January 2017, 07:01:06 PM
Wow ! That is a superb work mate :)  it seems to me like Theodoric charging in the battle of Chalons !
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: Hobbyone on 10 January 2017, 07:23:14 PM
Very nice.... 😉
Bye
Fred
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: Lt. Hazel on 10 January 2017, 09:23:50 PM
Wow. I really like your Warlord!!
Jan
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: Duncan McDane on 11 January 2017, 11:49:25 AM
Great, smooth painting and a nice choice of subdued colours on these Goths. Love it...
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: Axebreaker on 11 January 2017, 02:35:37 PM
Thank you very much gents for the kind support. :)

Christopher
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: SiamTiger on 11 January 2017, 06:35:41 PM
Great work on those. Another Footsore fan as I see :)
Title: Re: Early Saxons/Goths/Germanics(Update 10.01.16)
Post by: rokurota on 11 January 2017, 08:31:55 PM
Great painting and minis!