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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Tim Haslam on March 31, 2021, 07:01:08 PM

Title: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Tim Haslam on March 31, 2021, 07:01:08 PM: I’m putting a force together of mainly fanatic Celts/Gauls
Most of my figures will be the Victrix naked Gallic warriors set.
I’ve mixed in the usual metal types from, Warlord, Crusader etc.
But I’m after a couple of heroic fantasy types, just to add a bit of difference to the look.
I’ve tried Hassle Free and Heresy, with a couple of hopefuls from those guys.

Any other suggestions?
Basically I’m after naked blokes I can pass off as nutty Celts!
But perhaps larger than life (pun intended!!! lol)

Cheers
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Hobgoblin on March 31, 2021, 08:14:37 PM: The axes aren't really Gallic, but the Wargames Foundry norse berserkers might fit the bill otherwise:

https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/collections/dark-age-vikings-warriors-berserkers-valkyries-shieldmaidens-champions-thor-odin-saga/products/vik015-viking-berserkers-with-swords-and-axes (https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/collections/dark-age-vikings-warriors-berserkers-valkyries-shieldmaidens-champions-thor-odin-saga/products/vik012-viking-axe-wielding-berserkers)

This Foundry chap fits the bill:

https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/collections/ancient-celts/products/gpr009-celtic-priest-and-wild-boar-hunt
(https://www.wargamesfoundry.com/collections/ancient-celts/products/gpr009-celtic-priest-and-wild-boar-hunt)

The weird sorcerer and evil priestess from Northstar might be handy too:

https://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=155&cat=369&page=1 (https://www.northstarfigures.com/list.php?man=155&cat=369&page=1)
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Will Bailie on March 31, 2021, 09:51:21 PM: My naked Gallic fanatics are all from Old Glory and are a bit dated. I don't know how small they are compared to newer Victrix and other lines. https://www.oldgloryminiatures.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CWG-07

For a hero, though, you can look at Eureka's Cu Chulainn:
https://www.eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=11691 (I didn't post his piccie here as he is nudders).
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: bluewillow on March 31, 2021, 10:23:21 PM: gripping beast

A&A miniatures
https://www.aandaminiatures.co.uk/categories/?c=5 (https://www.aandaminiatures.co.uk/categories/?c=5)

VandV also have some

https://vminiatures.com/40-mm/celts/ (https://vminiatures.com/40-mm/celts/)

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Tim Haslam on March 31, 2021, 10:43:34 PM: Some good suggestions guys, thanks.
I’ve already press ganged those naked Germans into the force.

That figure from Eureka is awesome!
I wonder if it’s worth posting the single model to the UK?

Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Citizen Sade on March 31, 2021, 11:14:00 PM: I think you’ll be fine.

https://www.eurekaminuk.com/ (https://www.eurekaminuk.com/)
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: cadbren on April 03, 2021, 07:29:24 AM: Iron Wind sells this old Ral Partha Celtic musician:

(https://www.ironwindmetals.com/index.php/categories/product/historicals-dh-101/category_pathway-52)
https://www.ironwindmetals.com/index.php/categories/product/historicals-dh-101/category_pathway-52
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Tim Haslam on April 03, 2021, 12:16:57 PM: I’ve also ordered a giant from the Copplestone 15mm barbarian range.
He’s 40mm high, so just a big bloke at 28mm scale.
He’s almost naked! Lol

I’ll check out those other thanks.
This army should start looking good now.
I just want it to remain historical but with a hint of myth about it.
After all any Romans they fight will be telling very tall tales about them!
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Tim Haslam on April 03, 2021, 12:25:11 PM: I’ve ordered the Eureka model too.

On the same subject, except maybe not naked, I’m also after druids?
I figure religion would have played a major role in these early fanatic forces.
I’ve got the cool Druid type that comes in the Victrix chariot set.
But any other suggestions?
Remember a little hint of fantasy is ok, just not multiple skulls like GW make!
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Fremitus Borealis on April 03, 2021, 01:07:39 PM: I've got the druid mini from Gorgon Miniatures. He's wearing pants, but he's definitely nutty lol

I've got another unpainted druid figure who actually is naked but I can't remember the manufacturer... I'll have a think and report back!
Edit: found him! https://www.relicminiatures.com/product/druid-1/
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: nervisfr on April 03, 2021, 03:28:18 PM: Quote from: Tim Haslam on April 03, 2021, 12:25:11 PM
I’ve ordered the Eureka model too.

On the same subject, except maybe not naked, I’m also after druids?
I figure religion would have played a major role in these early fanatic forces.
I’ve got the cool Druid type that comes in the Victrix chariot set.
But any other suggestions?
Remember a little hint of fantasy is ok, just not multiple skulls like GW make!

Hello Tim,

There is two set of Druids in the Westwind arthurian range.
they are pretty cool included a sacrifial vignette (no picture on the website)
https://westwindproductions.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=192_69_151 (https://westwindproductions.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=192_69_151)

and that one, i convert it into Druids :

(https://westwindproductions.co.uk/image/cache/catalog/figures/Arthurian/Specials/das6-500x350.jpg)

the WH flagellants from GW are a good set too for conversion.

i have in mind to use the Westwind's Russian priest too. With some change they can be turn easily into cet priests.

(https://westwindproductions.co.uk/image/cache/catalog/figures/Vampire/Romanov%20Holiday/ghr0004-500x350.jpg)

have e lot of fun

cheers
Eric
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: cadbren on April 03, 2021, 03:41:45 PM: Lots of Druid types around, ditto recommend the Westwind sacrifice.
Picture on this site: http://theleutnantsdiary.blogspot.com/2011/06/druids-at-work.html

I assume you've seen these guys from Warlord?

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0255/0949/4864/products/wgh-ce-46-druids_1.jpg?v=1575565674)

They're smaller figures though, the Westwind ones are slightly larger.

There are also various nude Greeks like these light infantry from Foundry:

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1505/0474/products/WG027_1024x1024.png?v=1498068325)
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Tim Haslam on April 03, 2021, 04:19:20 PM: I’ve got a couple of those foundry Greeks ready to recruit!
Like that Druid sacrifice set.

I’ll check the others out, thanks.
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Tim Haslam on April 03, 2021, 04:25:54 PM: I’d like this guy, anybody got one for sale?
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Codsticker on April 05, 2021, 06:56:24 AM: If I had that set it would be the other three for sale. lol
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Tim Haslam on April 05, 2021, 09:45:17 AM: Fair point, lol
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: cadbren on April 05, 2021, 12:18:47 PM: I recall the guy with two sickles is a smaller 28mm, might look small compared to Victrix but excellent figure on a command stand.
If you don't mind taller 28mm figures then these females would make good druidesses, perhaps in black clothing.

https://crooked-dice.co.uk/product/may-queens/

https://crooked-dice.co.uk/product/lady-winterly-signpost/
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Tim Haslam on April 05, 2021, 06:24:06 PM: They are super cool!
Maybe a bit “nice” though?
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: THE CID on April 05, 2021, 06:38:12 PM: Look at the new Ragnorok miniatures Kickstarter ending soon. There are some great naked berserkers, they look like great models to make into Celts.
Title: Re: Help with fanatic Gauls.
Post by: Tim Haslam on April 05, 2021, 10:50:21 PM: Love Colin’s work.
Got it backed now.
Thanks