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Title: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on May 04, 2012, 01:41:41 PM
Hi,

currently i'm working on an Impetus-army based on the novels "a song of ice and fire" by G.R.R. Martin.

My focus is House Mormont of Bear Island. House Mormont is located in the north-west of Westeros and is sworn to House Stark of Winterfell.
Their blazon is a black bear over a green background and their motto is "here we stand".

Yesterday i just finished the first base for the pikemen.

On my blog: http://www.hvm-workbench.blogspot.de/ (http://www.hvm-workbench.blogspot.de/) you can find bigger pictures of the miniatures.


Daniel


(http://s1.directupload.net/images/120503/o5pbypip.jpg)

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/120503/sflh9wf7.jpg)

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120503/6vyansm5.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 04, 2012, 01:53:37 PM
Very nice indeed  :-* :-*

I like the mix of plastics you've used  8) What else have you got in store?

cheers

James
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Doomhippie on May 04, 2012, 02:02:00 PM
Looks great! Keep them coming.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: robh on May 04, 2012, 02:24:37 PM
Really really good. 

You can't beat Impetus for making game units that look really impressive.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on May 04, 2012, 02:52:06 PM
 :-* :-* :-*

That is bloody lovely, sir!
Superb brushwork and great basing.

And welcome aboard!
A very impressive way to introduce yourself.
 :D
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Phil Robinson on May 04, 2012, 03:21:11 PM
Superb stuff, and an inspired use of the good old Perry plastic WotR figures. 
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: DeafNala on May 04, 2012, 03:24:09 PM
VERY WELL DONE! The brushwork, especially the highlighting, & basing are EXCEPTIONAL. I'm not familiar with the rule system, but the modeling potential of the base sizes speaks well for them.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on May 04, 2012, 03:24:45 PM
Extremely nice  :)

Not overly keen on the Wargames Factory vikings. Or the Gripping Beast ones for that matter, but these heads work well on the Perry bodies. But I like the Perry heads with added hair best of all.

Did you use green stuff to sculpt the added hair and fur collars? I had it in mind to do something very similar with House Lannister, having been inspired by Frank's GOT entries in the last two Lead Painters' Leagues...

Will Ser Jorah ever make it back to Westeros and Bear Island? Only two more books (or about 15 years) and we might know the answer!

My bet is, he does. But George does have that habit of killing off main characters at the most unexpected moments  ::)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 04, 2012, 05:12:01 PM
Will Ser Jorah ever make it back to Westeros and Bear Island? Only two more books (or about 15 years) and we might know the answer!

My bet is, he does. But George does have that habit of killing off main characters at the most unexpected moments  ::)

Don't spoil it for others  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on May 04, 2012, 05:31:42 PM
Don't spoil it for others  ;D

cheers

James

As if I would  ;)
I don't know what happens by the way... Just guessing  ::)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: robh on May 04, 2012, 09:44:56 PM
As if I would  ;)
I don't know what happens by the way... Just guessing  ::)

I don't think George knows what happens yet either!  :?
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: killshot on May 04, 2012, 11:39:41 PM
That's great!  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: commissarmoody on May 05, 2012, 05:08:06 AM
They look great! What are you going to add next?
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: FramFramson on May 05, 2012, 05:22:07 AM
Love those warm earth tones. Such a nice paintjob.  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Hubbynz on May 05, 2012, 07:36:10 AM
Oh yeah!!1 Now we are talking!!! Stonking work all round....painting, basing to conversions.....bout time someone mixed fantasy with these minis.

Would like to see a warhammer Bret army made up entirely of perry minis.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: FunkyBrush on May 05, 2012, 07:55:52 AM
Beautiful work, HvM. I love the head swaps. It really has the right feeling for GoT
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mr.J on May 05, 2012, 09:36:53 PM
Lovely minis! Massive fan of GoT and they look spot on.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: A_Train on May 05, 2012, 10:04:05 PM
Fantastic.  Another big GoT fan, and I love seeing minis painted up to represent its characters.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on May 09, 2012, 10:37:31 AM
Thank you guys!

Yes i sculpted the fur and beards (of the perry heads) with green stuff.

The next bases are some archers, billmen, more pikemen and some knights.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on May 09, 2012, 10:57:57 AM
Looking forward to seeing those  :)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: commissarmoody on May 09, 2012, 12:28:38 PM
Looking forward to seeing those  :)
As am I.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Doomsdave on May 10, 2012, 08:14:28 AM
Simply Gorgeous.  Can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Admiral Benbow on May 10, 2012, 09:10:15 PM
Very nice work on the miniatures and just the right colour tones! Also love your snow bases; would you share your recipe?
 :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on May 11, 2012, 09:13:09 AM
Also love your snow bases; would you share your recipe?
 :-*

I share this sentiment and would love to try a piece of the pie too,,,,,, ;D


 ;)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: commissarmoody on May 14, 2012, 11:57:53 AM
Finally translated your blog. I am still pretty inspired by what you have produced and am also currently reading a dance with dragons.
I am now trying to figuer out house to start with.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Faber on May 17, 2012, 09:37:01 AM
Brilliant work! Nice conversion and what a paintjob!  :-*
First time that I don't see Lannister or Stark. Brilliant idea to create the Mormont! :)
What units are you going to add next? Are you planning some cavalry too? Captain Blood has done something really cool with plastic cavalry bits....[insert here the forgotten link...]
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on May 18, 2012, 10:06:20 AM
Thanks!

Very nice work on the miniatures and just the right colour tones! Also love your snow bases; would you share your recipe?
 :-*

First you have to do the usual sand-basing. After that I add some watered down mix of GW Badab Black and a dark brown colour on the base. While it's still wet, I put some fine grass over it (in this case the wet ground works like a glue). After drying I put some turfs on it and finally the snow (a mix of white colour, PVA glue, water and baking soda).

Brilliant work! Nice conversion and what a paintjob!  :-*
First time that I don't see Lannister or Stark. Brilliant idea to create the Mormont! :)
What units are you going to add next? Are you planning some cavalry too? Captain Blood has done something really cool with plastic cavalry bits....[insert here the forgotten link...]

I will definitely add some cavalry to my Mormont army. Captain Blood's conversions are awesome and a really cool inspiration!


@topic

The second base is finished. Now the pikemen are complete. As usual you can find bigger pictures on my blog.


(http://s14.directupload.net/images/120518/pwfb74qb.jpg)

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/120518/sxf5zurd.jpg)

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/120518/6fxzngqb.jpg)

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/120518/rq5bql9z.jpg)

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/120518/wc26lfz9.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Doomhippie on May 18, 2012, 10:13:53 AM
They look absolutely great. Respect. They have this no-nonsense feeling about them that makes them really believable. And I like the way you painted them. Great job. I especially like that while they do look like one unit they yet seem to be individuals, as they don't wear one uniform. Well done!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: verd on May 18, 2012, 10:58:08 AM
Cracking stuff! Post more soon...  :D
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: A_Train on May 18, 2012, 11:57:21 AM
Fantastic.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 18, 2012, 12:14:31 PM
Great stuff  :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on May 18, 2012, 01:35:49 PM
They look absolutely great. Respect. They have this no-nonsense feeling about them that makes them really believable. And I like the way you painted them. Great job. I especially like that while they do look like one unit they yet seem to be individuals, as they don't wear one uniform. Well done!

This!

It says it all.
Thanks for the close-ups.
Looking forward to the next installment.
 ;D
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mr.J on May 18, 2012, 07:07:06 PM
Great stuff! Do you have any heroes/characters planned?
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: FramFramson on May 18, 2012, 08:53:51 PM
Sooooooooooooo good. The colour themes (and the overall colour) are done so well. And those bases!  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mr.J on May 19, 2012, 01:23:32 AM
The figures you have done are awesome, just a heads up to these new minis that I think really fit your theme.
http://claymorecastings.co.uk

I could definitely see them north of the Neck...
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 19, 2012, 01:35:01 AM
Did you use green stuff to sculpt the added hair and fur collars? I had it in mind to do something very similar with House Lannister, having been inspired by Frank's GOT entries in the last two Lead Painters' Leagues...

Got a link for Frank's entry Capt?
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: janner on May 19, 2012, 09:40:05 AM
Fabulous  :D
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on May 19, 2012, 09:46:54 AM
Got a link for Frank's entry Capt?

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/577_22_05_11_8_48_50.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/images/lpl/s06/Frank_07_Hear_me_roar.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Commander Vyper on May 20, 2012, 12:51:22 AM
Very nice, Frank's stuff never fails to impress. Be nice to see some lanister royal guard and city guard conversions too, maybe we will who knows.

Cheers
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on May 24, 2012, 08:49:21 AM
Thank you!

Frank's Starks and Lannisters are a really good inspiration for everyone who's interested in wargaming in Westeros.



Great stuff! Do you have any heroes/characters planned?


Yes. My plan is to use the army for two time periods. Jeor Mormont for the time of Robert Baratheon's rebellion and Dacey and Maege Mormont for the time of the king of the north.

Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on May 28, 2012, 09:55:20 PM
A shot of new W.I.P. miniatures:

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120528/tstzglq8.jpg)

As usual you can find a bigger picture on my blog: http://hvm-workbench.blogspot.de/ (http://hvm-workbench.blogspot.de/)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on May 28, 2012, 10:52:37 PM
Excellent. Love the second one from the right.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: commissarmoody on May 29, 2012, 03:19:19 AM
They all look great! And thanks for posting up Franks pics.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Stahlfürst on May 29, 2012, 11:04:09 PM
Very nice miniatures. Only the drawing archer looks a bit strange.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on May 29, 2012, 11:12:27 PM
This next unit is coming along really well.
Looking forward to seeing them finished and based!
 ;D
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Andrew May on May 30, 2012, 08:35:14 AM
Just caught this thread now, WOW great use of the WotR figures!  :o
The painting, converting and sculpting are all very inspiring!  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: vladdrak on May 31, 2012, 07:28:52 PM
Absolutely great figures. Stunning conversions and dito paint job. :o :-*

I have to concur with Stahlfürst though.

Quote
Only the drawing archer looks a bit strange.

For a bow being drawn, maybe you could heaten the bow slightly (with a hair dryer or warm water) and bend the bow back a bit.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: killshot on May 31, 2012, 07:45:37 PM
 :o :o Wow!  Is the bear head on the banner free hand??   :-* :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: CyberAlien312 on June 02, 2012, 01:17:40 PM
I really love those minis! They're very well painted!  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on June 03, 2012, 05:53:31 PM
Thank you!

:o :o Wow!  Is the bear head on the banner free hand??   :-* :-*

The bear on the trumpet is a freehand. The flags are printed and repainted.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: max on June 07, 2012, 06:10:10 PM
!!§?&§&?!
Lost for words, i want stick WF heads on my perys now!
What did you use for the bow strings?
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Lowtardog on June 07, 2012, 06:21:06 PM
These are stunning conversions and the paint job to match :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on September 05, 2012, 01:18:16 PM
Thank you guys!

!!§?&§&?!
Lost for words, i want stick WF heads on my perys now!
What did you use for the bow strings?

I streched a plastic sprue over a flame to make a fine wire.




After a summer break i finally finished the archers.

(http://s1.directupload.net/images/120905/gp78mt2b.jpg)

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120905/cxtza2ao.jpg)

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120905/zlm2cyxh.jpg)

(http://s1.directupload.net/images/120905/wjwmp7pg.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Doomhippie on September 05, 2012, 03:50:08 PM
I continue being fascinated...
Apart from a very superior style of painting I also love the way you group these models on the base. There is an inner dynamic to the whole group that's so much more believable than static rank and file.

Continue posting, please!  :D
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on September 05, 2012, 05:01:46 PM
I continue being fascinated...
Apart from a very superior style of painting I also love the way you group these models on the base. There is an inner dynamic to the whole group that's so much more believable than static rank and file.

Continue posting, please!  :D

I am in total agreement with Doomhippie.
Each picture tells its own story.
Wonderful work!
 :-*

Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: CyberAlien312 on September 05, 2012, 05:48:53 PM
Fabulous work once again! I'm amazed!  :-* :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on September 05, 2012, 06:43:33 PM
Super conversions. Love the snowy basing too. Please keep them coming  :)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Vermis on September 05, 2012, 07:21:35 PM
Really excellent.  After this and some of the other GoT-inspired stuff I've seen I'm very tempted to have a bash myself, just to say I did.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 05, 2012, 07:41:17 PM
A continuing great project  :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Faber on September 05, 2012, 09:15:55 PM
Super conversions. Love the snowy basing too. Please keep them coming  :)

exactly.  :-*
what a great project. Really top quality.  8)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on September 05, 2012, 09:37:25 PM
This is such a wonderful project: very evocative of the Ice and Fire setting!  I can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Elbows on September 05, 2012, 11:07:16 PM
Perfect stuff.  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Thib-0 on September 06, 2012, 01:01:41 AM
This is outstanding. An inspiration to all  :o :o
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Relic on September 06, 2012, 07:13:57 AM
 :-*

your work is amazing and inspiring.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: dijit on September 06, 2012, 09:40:08 AM
Lovely project and inspirational painting and modeling.
Loving it,
Duncan
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on September 07, 2012, 01:34:22 PM
Thank you so much!

Here we go...the bannerbearers of the next bases.
(http://s14.directupload.net/images/120907/y873f6ov.jpg)

Maybe this could be Ser Jorah Mormont in full armour? A shield with the bear would also look good i guess. What do you think?
(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120907/pq8e9edi.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on September 07, 2012, 02:38:16 PM
Some great WIP shots there.

Shield or not, he certainly has a lot of character.
Well done.

Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Faber on September 07, 2012, 02:39:09 PM
 :-* :-*
cool stuff incoming!! That minis is perfect for the carachter. And yes, a shield with the bear would be really appropriate.
Question: where does that head come from?  
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Vermis on September 07, 2012, 05:21:16 PM
Completely passed me by last time: strings on the bows!  That's dedication.  The latest conversions look great too.

Captain Blood has done something really cool with plastic cavalry bits....[insert here the forgotten link...]

Not to detract or derail, but where are these?
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 07, 2012, 05:51:39 PM
Maybe this could be Ser Jorah Mormont in full armour? A shield with the bear would also look good i guess. What do you think?
(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120907/pq8e9edi.jpg)

Is that the chap in the series who used to be Little John in the Eighties Robin Hood with Michael Praed?

cheers

James
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Ensign Madcap on September 07, 2012, 08:40:18 PM
I have just stumbled across this thread, absolutely brilliant conversions and painting. I will be buying a box of Perry infantry and WF vikings at Colours tomorrow after seeing these. Jimbibbly, Clive Mantle was Little John in Robin of Sherwood, and this guy sure looks like him.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: eMills on September 07, 2012, 09:16:29 PM
Awesome modelling HvM!  Great looking figures and a fantastic idea.

I will have to pick up some Perry Miniatures as well.  I am thinking of doing a Mordheim-style ASoIaF game and your figures will be inspiration for my conversions for sure!

Maybe this could be Ser Jorah Mormont in full armour? A shield with the bear would also look good i guess. What do you think?
(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120907/pq8e9edi.jpg)

Yes!  I think that would be great for Jorah in armor.  Looking forward to seeing the shield and paint.

~Eric
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on September 08, 2012, 12:19:51 AM
Fabulous. Love the conversions and poses  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 08, 2012, 07:07:28 AM
Jimbibbly, Clive Mantle was Little John in Robin of Sherwood, and this guy sure looks like him.

That's the one, thank you kindly  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Andym on September 08, 2012, 07:33:58 AM
Lovely work and nice project!!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Blackwolf on September 08, 2012, 08:42:53 AM
Wow! Just discovered this thread,lovely work!!! I have done similar things with the men at arms,somewhere on this fora..... :)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Hubbynz on September 09, 2012, 01:31:45 PM
Loving your work!!! You should enter it in the Steve Dean painting contest.

When are you going to do the Black Watch and that lil wee mouthy fella??
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on September 13, 2012, 01:09:30 PM
Thanks!

Question: where does that head come from? 

It's from the Wargames Factory vikings box.

When are you going to do the Black Watch and that lil wee mouthy fella??

I don't know but first i have to finished the Mormont project :) It seems that it still will take a long time.


No new miniatures, but i created a new banner for my blog: http://hvm-workbench.blogspot.de (http://hvm-workbench.blogspot.de)

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120913/h39o249n.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on September 13, 2012, 02:22:20 PM
Very atmospheric!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Faber on September 13, 2012, 02:58:26 PM
Very atmospheric!

ditto! Waiting for new eyecandies :P
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on September 13, 2012, 03:16:36 PM
 8)

Very nice indeed!

Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: CyberAlien312 on September 13, 2012, 03:31:18 PM
Great! I love the snow and the cold feel of the picture! Very atmospheric indeed!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on September 13, 2012, 08:19:00 PM
Great banner  :)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: xpalpatinex on September 13, 2012, 09:33:34 PM
This project is stunningly good  :o

I'm eyeing my own Perry plastics with evil designs on creating some Westeros skirmish action.

-Brinton
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on September 23, 2012, 11:17:44 AM
Thank you.

After my latest conversions i'm thinking about doing a base fully of some individual Mormont knights and Ser Jorah. What do you think about that?

A shot of some WIP knights. You can find bigger photos on my blog.

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120923/cu52bmaf.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on September 23, 2012, 12:21:29 PM
After my latest conversions i'm thinking about doing a base fully of some individual Mormont knights and Ser Jorah. What do you think about that?

I think, 'hell yes!'.  Can't wait to see these knights painted and based too. 
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on September 23, 2012, 02:11:54 PM
Great conversions, well done  :)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Faber on September 23, 2012, 05:11:38 PM
splendid idea!  :-* Lovely conversions: i really like the one with double axe.
A sort of a Mormont honour guard. It will be amazing!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mr.J on September 23, 2012, 05:47:59 PM
Yes! These look awesome. Excellent conversions.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Sangennaru on September 23, 2012, 06:47:53 PM
I actually never noticed before now, and i'ts a shame! That is one of the most fine projects i've seen around here in a while, my compliments! :)

Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Vermis on September 23, 2012, 11:49:42 PM
Nicely done!

Where are the metal parts from? And how many armoured torsos and legs are available in the plastic boxes for this kind of thing?
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Andrew May on September 24, 2012, 12:16:30 AM
Oh hello Warren!
Ummm, lovely work as usual btw HvM. 8)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: soapy on September 25, 2012, 03:13:21 PM
Is that the chap in the series who used to be Little John in the Eighties Robin Hood with Michael Praed?

cheers

James

I'm pretty sure he was playing Great Jon Umber.

Cracking project but when it comes to the forces of Bear Island it's all about the ladies! With Joer at the wall and Jorah overseas Maege and her daughters are Lords(Ladies?) of Bear island and they aren't afraid to fight. It'd be interesting to see a base featuring those hardy warrior women of the North but who am I to wishlist on someone else's project?

Great conversions with cracking paint jobs. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Vermis on September 25, 2012, 11:05:51 PM
Aye!  Good point Soapy.  Not to influence things myself, but Hasslefree (http://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?category=miniatures~fantasy-humans) has a couple of Liberty/Libby variants that could be useful as a base, at least, and other warrior women besides.

(Hello Andrew!)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Hubbynz on September 26, 2012, 01:16:48 PM
You know what....I think you could find a use for this wee fella...but you can't have my one.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ViAhyDY3fM/T-wT4MvCfXI/AAAAAAAAA4I/zdZeX-Ja13M/s1600/halfling+miltia+8.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Hupp n at em on September 27, 2012, 06:25:55 PM
Following this project closely and taking notes  ;)  awesome work!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on September 28, 2012, 01:13:45 PM
Thanks!

Nicely done!

Where are the metal parts from? And how many armoured torsos and legs are available in the plastic boxes for this kind of thing?

I don't know exactly, i guess about 15 armoured ones.


Cracking project but when it comes to the forces of Bear Island it's all about the ladies! With Joer at the wall and Jorah overseas Maege and her daughters are Lords(Ladies?) of Bear island and they aren't afraid to fight. It'd be interesting to see a base featuring those hardy warrior women of the North but who am I to wishlist on someone else's project?

Great conversions with cracking paint jobs. Keep up the good work.

Yes i'm planning the Mormont ladies for quite a while, but didn't found any useful miniatures for conversions. They should'nt look too much fantasy.

You know what....I think you could find a use for this wee fella...but you can't have my one.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ViAhyDY3fM/T-wT4MvCfXI/AAAAAAAAA4I/zdZeX-Ja13M/s1600/halfling+miltia+8.jpg)
Yes he would be the perfect Tyrion.


@topic
I just finished the billmen base:

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120928/ttya6r5n.jpg)

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/120928/y4xrlt5a.jpg)

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/120928/i37ac6a8.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on September 28, 2012, 01:28:17 PM
 :-* :-* :-*

Up to your usual amazing standard, I see.

I do love an update on this thread, it is one of my favourites on the forum.

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Post by: Funghy-Fipps on September 28, 2012, 01:30:21 PM
Sweet Jesus  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: CyberAlien312 on September 28, 2012, 03:16:35 PM
Incredible once again!  :o
Great job!  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: eMills on September 28, 2012, 08:04:20 PM

Yes i'm planning the Mormont ladies for quite a while, but didn't found any useful miniatures for conversions. They should'nt look too much fantasy.

Red Box has a couple that might work size and style-wise:
Katherine of Chalton (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=125)
Greta the Pious (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24&products_id=129)

@topic
I just finished the billmen base:

http://s7.directupload.net/images/120928/ttya6r5n.jpg (http://s7.directupload.net/images/120928/ttya6r5n.jpg)

http://s7.directupload.net/images/120928/y4xrlt5a.jpg (http://s7.directupload.net/images/120928/y4xrlt5a.jpg)

http://s14.directupload.net/images/120928/i37ac6a8.jpg (http://s14.directupload.net/images/120928/i37ac6a8.jpg)

More awesome work. :)

~Eric
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: commissarmoody on September 28, 2012, 08:08:57 PM
Great work on the billmen stand.  And wMills how well do those lady's scale  to the Perry and other plastics?
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Post by: Sangennaru on September 28, 2012, 08:16:19 PM
Red Box has a couple that might work size and style-wise:
Katherine of Chalton (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=125)
Greta the Pious (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=24&products_id=129)


Red box games miniatures are simply awesome for this kind of project, any hint on the scale reference?
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Post by: eMills on September 28, 2012, 08:16:34 PM
Great work on the billmen stand.  And wMills how well do those lady's scale  to the Perry and other plastics?

I wish I knew.  I don't yet have any historical plastics that might be applicable.  I do have some Ancient Greek plastics, and I can do a comparison for Greta and those next week when I get home.

 They scale excellently with Alchemy figures, and all the Hasslefree stuff that I have.  Hopefully that will give you some idea.

~Eric

Edit:
I will probably be picking up some Perry War of the Roses plastics eventually to do a similar project to HvM's.  I am going to do skirmish games with them.  I am hoping to use RBG Aenglish and the Alchemy figures I have for some of the Northmen warbands.  RBG miniatures would work well, especially the Aenglish, and some of the Halfbloods.  Helsvakt might work for the tribes of the Vale.

Edit 2:
Also might work for the ladies of Bear Island:
Ylvfriodr of Ulfrstadt (http://red-box-games.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=107)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Neldoreth on September 28, 2012, 10:06:34 PM
Excellent and most inspiring work here. I appreciate it, as it's inspired me to take my own stuff up a notch! :)

I really appreciate the Wargames Factory Viking heads on those Perry miniatures. I can't believe how well they work together. That's great to see... Now I'm wondering if the Perry and WF Samurai would work together as well....

In any case, nice stuff.
n.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Theatralic on October 03, 2012, 06:33:11 PM
Really great stuff, love the Detail and the painting you put into this! Your blogbanner is great and inspired to make my own one, thanks!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on October 09, 2012, 07:58:37 PM
Thanks gents!


On the next base Ser Jorah Mormont leads his knights of Bear Island into the battle. I used the new bear emblem on one of the banners.

(http://s1.directupload.net/images/121009/yoy6cwkf.jpg)

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/121009/65dyi9dg.jpg)

(http://s1.directupload.net/images/121009/x5kbsvv3.jpg)

(http://s1.directupload.net/images/121009/ip7s946r.jpg)

edit: Mormont riders WIP:
(http://s7.directupload.net/images/121009/w25emvro.jpg)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on October 09, 2012, 08:33:06 PM
 :o
Stunning work, Sir!

The banner looks great and the basing is sublime, as usual.
This is going to be one beautiful, awe-inspiring army when you have finished.
 :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Sangennaru on October 09, 2012, 09:03:08 PM
even more impressed... i'll wait for even more and more!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: commissarmoody on October 09, 2012, 09:31:07 PM
I feel that your really catching there rough and tumble appearance.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: James Holloway on October 09, 2012, 11:44:37 PM
They look rugged and tough without being cartoon barbarians. Note-perfect. Your Jorah really looks like he means business, too.
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Post by: janner on October 10, 2012, 06:25:12 AM
Fabulous work and just love the little details  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 10, 2012, 07:09:40 AM
Top notch execution  :-* :-* :-*

Seeing progress like this makes me want to try out Impetus just for the basing possibilities  8)

cheers

James
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Post by: Captain Blood on October 10, 2012, 07:48:07 AM
Wonderful. Must be time for a shot of the entire Mormont host so far...  :)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Hammers on October 10, 2012, 08:17:28 AM
As good looking as they get. I was not familiar with the lore but they really tell a story anyway. Beautiful photography to.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Engel on October 10, 2012, 10:38:11 AM
Ohh shiny... :D
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Galland on October 10, 2012, 11:56:48 AM
I must confess to not having been very interested in the limited world of Game of Thrones, but then destiny got in the way, and I happend to find the first book in the series outside of a bungalow on an island in Thailand couple of weeks ago. I picked it up, and started to read it, and actually did enjoy it. I had seen some of the tv series, but wasnt all that convinced yet. Now however, after seeing Franks fantastic stuff and then this, I must say that you guys got me intrigued.
You have some very beutiful and characterful miniatures here, truely inspirational. I really like the way you have presented your miniatures, along with the beutiful bases.
I wouldent mind getting in to this, but would love some ideas for what rules to use. I prefer skirmish games and not mass combat, ie. individually based figures. Any suggestions for this would be most welcome.
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Post by: thebinmann on December 03, 2012, 12:11:27 PM
amazing!
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Post by: majorsmith on December 03, 2012, 03:38:08 PM
Really nice figures!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: sukhe_bator on December 10, 2012, 03:11:07 PM
I'm planning to use the LOTR skirmish system or a modified version of Armies of Arcana
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mason on December 10, 2012, 03:17:48 PM

Seeing progress like this makes me want to try out Impetus just for the basing possibilities  8)


Me, too!
Will be trying to achieve something similar regarding the basing with a WFB 3rd project soon.

(Butterfly. I know.... ;D)

Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 10, 2012, 03:26:43 PM
Me, too!
Will be trying to achieve something similar regarding the basing with a WFB 3rd project soon.

(Butterfly. I know.... ;D)



 lol lol lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: max on December 15, 2012, 10:59:17 AM
Missed the riders, a simple head swap makes them look so different!

I wouldent mind getting in to this, but would love some ideas for what rules to use. I prefer skirmish games and not mass combat, ie. individually based figures. Any suggestions for this would be most welcome.

You could try Dux Britanniarum, with some slight changes.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: oxiana on December 17, 2012, 10:57:31 AM
I haven't been on LAf for a while, so this thread is completely new to me. My reaction:

 :-*  :-*  :-*

Great conversions and paint jobs. And great capturing of the GRR Martin vibe. I've just started reading A Clash of Kings, so this is very much my thing right now!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: sukhe_bator on December 18, 2012, 02:36:07 PM
I agree with oxiana, you've captured the feel very well. I'm looking forward to making my own Northern bannermen along the same lines in the New Year.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Devoted of Slaanesh on April 07, 2014, 09:54:26 PM
Hello,

I am new to this forum and your Mormont army is one of the things that made me join.
Would love to see your further progress.

Regards,

Meto
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Gibby on April 07, 2014, 09:58:25 PM
Some serious threadomancy there my good man, but it's a delight to see these excellent figures again. Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Devoted of Slaanesh on April 07, 2014, 10:10:24 PM
Thank you mate.

I do plan to start my own tread for SOF armies soon, but I won't mind if I can see some more nice models before that.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: HvM on April 25, 2014, 11:43:20 AM
Thank you guys!

Well, it's really a shame that I neglected my Mormont thread here so much. I am really sorry for that! But beside all those german forums and blogs where I got my Mormont threads i really forgot to update the one here in the LAF. Ridiculous!

Anyway, after that long time I proudly present you Jeor Mormont, the Old Bear, the Lord of Bear Island.
Secondly I also painted some miniatures of the Perry Men At Arms Box and turned them into honourable knights of their lord.

(http://s7.directupload.net/images/131210/5kmum79q.jpg)

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/131210/algdof3n.jpg)

I have also reshoot my previous troops within much nice photo setups. You can find them on my Facebook page. I would be delighted to get some likes and follows from you  :D

https://www.facebook.com/hvmworkbench (https://www.facebook.com/hvmworkbench)

Cheers,
Daniel
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Hammers on April 25, 2014, 12:08:41 PM
Lovely.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Captain Blood on April 25, 2014, 12:18:19 PM
Excellent Daniel!  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Silent Invader on April 25, 2014, 12:40:56 PM
Wow!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 25, 2014, 12:45:17 PM
Sublime  :-* :-* :-*

Where is the Jeor figure from or is it a mix?

cheers

James
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Sangennaru on April 25, 2014, 02:23:09 PM
Man, those are outstanding! I've just shared your work on my facebook page (i don't have that many followers, but still i hope that it will be spread!), seen all together they are impressive!


now, please PLEASE, you must post a step to step tutorial for one miniature. I am really dying to see your method to laying such flat and precise colours on the minis. There are painters that are "better" than you on the internet, but i haven't seen anyone that seems that "confident" to put the paint where he wants to. Seems like you know exactely where to paint in any moment, and that's for me more important than a exquisite blending or some crazy detailing.

...please? :) :) :)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Doomhippie on April 25, 2014, 02:33:11 PM
They do look fantastic. Combined with your talent of taking wonderful photos These pics are a real treat. Thanks again for posting.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Sangennaru on April 25, 2014, 03:00:22 PM
Ah, right: also a tutorial for the photographing! :D

ok, maybe i'm asking too much. But you should definitely do those two things for your newborn facebook page! :)
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Vermis on April 25, 2014, 03:44:48 PM
 :-* :-* :-*

Bootiful stuff. Not helping my itch for the Perry HYW stuff, tho!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on April 25, 2014, 05:52:33 PM
They look absolutely great. Respect. They have this no-nonsense feeling about them that makes them really believable. And I like the way you painted them. Great job. I especially like that while they do look like one unit they yet seem to be individuals, as they don't wear one uniform. Well done!

Just came across this thread and have to say this is brilliant work, completely agree with the above.

BTW Hasslefree seem to have painted a female Mormont in the right colours?
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Devoted of Slaanesh on April 25, 2014, 08:37:24 PM
I am glad that you posted some more great models. Won't mind to see tutorials as well. Great job mate!!! :D
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: FramFramson on April 25, 2014, 11:57:31 PM
Really great to see an update here! I was just think about this thread the other day, after Captain Blood had updated his own thread.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: kaiser on April 26, 2014, 10:47:31 AM
Fantastic!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Admiral Benbow on May 13, 2014, 10:07:01 PM
Brilliant photos and conversions ...  :o :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Mr Kissyfur on May 13, 2014, 10:14:49 PM
Thoroughly amazing work, sir.  :-*
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: UlrichvonDiakanov on April 15, 2015, 11:56:22 PM
In sort, I love your work  :-*!, we love your work  :-*! All us think that your work is lovely  :-*!

Don´t give up never!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: AdamTheGreat on June 05, 2015, 01:38:48 AM
Simply lovely  :-* :-* :-*
The bases, the paint, the photos, the banners. Everything.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Steam Flunky on June 11, 2015, 03:55:02 PM
Great painting and stunning  :-* photos.
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: Thew1 on June 11, 2015, 09:26:53 PM
Superb stuff  :-*

Really like the combinations of dark age heads with the wotr knights and the painting and photography are sublime!
Title: Re: HERE WE STAND - Impetus on Bear Island
Post by: moonshado on July 25, 2015, 06:05:33 AM
As usual I belatedly find a great thread(courtesy of Captain Blood). Amazingly character driven figures, with lovely conversions and great painting(you are one of that limited number of painters who can make the paining of the whites of the eyes at this scale look good). Will now follow this thread with enjoyment.