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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Agis on March 21, 2015, 01:04:01 PM
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Wargods of Olympus is Crocodile Games ambitious project to offer a second gameline.
Themed around the classical Greek Gods and Mythology. I received some preview minis back in 2003 or 2004. In 2013 they restarted the whole endeavor and funded their successful Kickstarter.
I pledged high and have to say that my trust in Fitz and his crew was not misplaced, high quality miniatures as expected. 8)
The first I painted of the new minis are two of the equally huge and fantastic Automatons.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/Automatons_1.jpg)
Taurandron (Minotaur, a huge 7cm big “mini”) and Khalkotaur (a mechanical Bull)
More as usual on my website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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I am still waiting for mine to arrive, but they look every bit as great as I expected and are well worth to wait for, just like the others.
Your painting in the different metal tones - absolutely hits the mark I think.
Thanks for sharing
Thomas
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Thanks, I was indeed going all heavy metal... ;)
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Just got mine this week and i have to agree they are amazing pieces.Will be pledging for more when i have the money spare.The Corinthians art work looks good to me.Need to also get the Cyclopes,Hydra and Harpies too.
The Demi-Gods are some of the best pieces i have seen in ages.Hades and Hecate are truly amazing pieces.
Great work on painting these pieces.
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Great painting with the different colours for the metal. :-*
DJ
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Wow. They're fantastic.
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Oh, they're lovely! :-* :-* :-* :-*
Your painting REALLY sets them off! 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Big thanks folks, comments like this immediately sets me up for more, Hephaestus is underway...
;) ;)
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Really stunning work, Agis! I'm looking forward to your take on Hephaestus... :)
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Hephaestus?.. can you not get a cream for that?
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These are sweet indeed!
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Lovely work on some rather sunning figures :-* :-* :-*
cheers
James
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And more...
Burnt some midnight oil and finished Hephaestus in two days. 8)
(Do you also experience this? Some minis are on the table for years, while others are assembled and painted within hours or days?) :o
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Hephaestus_web.jpg)
The Hephaestus miniature is a stunning work, fitting in style to the Automatons; consequently I painted him in a very similar way as the two Automatons. And being the god of metalwork I gave him a metal laurel...
The mini is highly detailed. The most impressive detail for me was the small battle scene on his right shoulder guard. Two warriors are fighting a centaur!
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Hephaestus_shoulder_detail.jpg)
And a group shot:
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Hephaestus_and_Automatons_1.jpg)
more: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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Excellent :-* :-* :-*
Are these on sale to the general public yet?
cheers
James
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Only for Fitz to answer, but IIRC they are atm only for the Kickstarter backers.
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Lovely! :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Lovely miniatures and a cracking paint job on all of them.
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Really fantastic painting Agis. :)
Stuart.
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Great work, wish I'd picked up some Demigods to go with my Trojans.
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Great work, they look awesome :o
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Beautiful Work...WoW!
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The figures look fantastic, especially the Minotaur I love
Great job
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Croccodile Games figures are gorgeous, but I think prohibitively expensive for even DBA armies.
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Yup, quality has it's price. ;)
To be honest, when looking at my lead pile, I would have been better off with just buying the minis I really love.
Anyway, more Olympus soon, finished two more automatons and working alreday on some Spartans and Hekate.
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Below some more Automatons, the Owl (Aurabubos) and Hound (Kynoton). Both are as nice as the other two Automatons and real treat to paint.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Hephaestus_and_Automatons_2.jpg)
And the next God - Hekate
The goddess in Greek religion and mythology, most often shown holding two torches or a key and in later periods depicted in triple form. She was associated with dogs, light, the moon, magic, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous plants, necromancy, and sorcery.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/Hekate_1.jpg)
Colours associated with her: Black, orange, yellow-orange, and red-orange.
Gems and Metals: Sapphire, silver, gold, moonstone, black tourmaline, black onyx, hematite, smoky quartz and any stone that is dark or luminous.
The sculpt is reflecting the symbols of Hekate very nicely, you can really see that a lot of thought was put into the miniature. Gemstones, moon symbols and the staff is showing the triple woman form. Consequently I decided to use mostly dark colours and sapphire gem colours.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Hekate_and_Hephaestus.jpg)
The mini is nearly as big as Hephaestus, nearly a head taller as any of the Amazon sculpts.
More pics as usual on my website: www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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Great paintwork.
I have some of the Gods, and the owl. I wish I had also ordered Hephaestus now, I think he is the pick of the bunch.
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Very nice! V' nice! I especially love the owl! 8) 8) 8)
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Lovely work again :-* :-*
cheers
James
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That haphaestus looks like he could make a great superhero figure as well.
Your painting is astoundingly good as always, so I'm not sure if I really like the models, or just what you did with them. On a side note I have been hoping to get my hands on the new Hades sculpt ever since OGAM came out, so if he is part of your untouched lead pile by all means...
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Very impressive :-*
Love the mix of different metal colours.
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Thanks folks!
...so I'm not sure if I really like the models, or just what you did with them.
Out of curiosity; what is it that you don not like, the sculpt? My choice of colors?
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Nothing to add really. Expertly painted models all around, and a number of neat ideas on the models themselves. So, just hats off! :-*
Like others, my particular favourite so far is Bubo. A mythological R2D2, an ingenious and surprisingly fitting concept by Harryhausen (or his scriptwriter). Very nice reference here. :)
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Thanks folks!
Out of curiosity; what is it that you don not like, the sculpt? My choice of colors?
I have only seen wargod models "in the lead" a few times, and on a number of them the anatomy kind of looked off, which has always stuck with me for some reason. (even tough they do make a lot of nice models) I see no trace of that in your work here, so I wondered if that was because its not there, or you manage to compensate superbly with painting. In short, no critique here.
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Ahh, I get it. Fitz has a unique and recognizable style of sculpting.
Some love it (like me) some don't, we had a good discussion about it here on the Helen of Troy thread...
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For me its more hit and miss, all the monsters for instance I like. And some of the humanoids are fine, and then a few just stick out for some reason.
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Two more Automatons, Two Hoplite Automatons. Again gorgeous miniatures that came with separate heads and choice of armament, either a spear or sword.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Automaton_Hoplites_2.jpg)
And a test of colours on the 1st Amazon. I wanted a coherent look with Hekate.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/Amazon_Hoplite_1.jpg)
More -> http://www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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Very nice....I'm still regretting not buying a complete Amazon army from this kickstarter....that boy can sculpt no doubt!
Cheers,
Blue
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Are the Automaton Hoplites larger than a human? Seems a shame not to paint them as human heroes.
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Thanks! 8)
Are the Automaton Hoplites larger than a human? Seems a shame not to paint them as human heroes.
More or less the same as humans. :)
But why a shame to paint them as Automatons? ???
They have mechanical elbow and knee joints and some more mechanical details here and there.
And human heroes are in abundance in Olympus...
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Wow really cool looking! :o
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Beautiful work, I particularly like the way you painted the scale armor on the amazon.
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Superb painting! And these sculpts are quite remarkable.
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Brilliant Agis! :o :o :o More great work on fantastic minis!
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I was soo angry that this kickstarter was on during a period of unemployment, so I was unable to get the Amazons... :?
Beautiful work as usual, Agis.
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Beautiful figures! :-* :-*
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Simply brilliant.
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Dionysus_and_Satyr.jpg)
Dionysus and a Satyr from the Olympus range
The Crocodile miniature is again an incredible nice and faithful representation of Dionysus, the wine leafs, the goblet full of wine and the cheerful face bring him “to life”. I chose a lighter colour palette for him.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Dionysus_Hekate_and_Hephaestus.jpg)
Dionysus, Hekate and Hephaestus
and as usual more pics on my Website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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They are all really nice sculpts and lovely painting. Dionysus is my favourite though, lots of character and I love the choice of colours.
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Dionysus is spectacular! I would love to see him lead an OGAM force of drunken satyrs and centaurs lol.
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Dionysus is spectacular! I would love to see him lead an OGAM force of drunken satyrs and centaurs lol.
That might happen... ;)
I only Need some Fitting Centaurs!
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Brilliant again!! :-* :-* :-*
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I also like Dionysos a lot. The rosy cheeks add greatly to his character (although I would also appreciate a younger version, whose steps Alexander retraced to India). Overall, excellent paintjobs again! :-*
I only Need some Fitting Centaurs!
Don't know if they fit in sizewise, but what about Eureka (http://eurekamin.com.au/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=centaur&x=0&y=0) or Otherworld (http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/wilderness-encounters/we3e-centaur-patrol-4) (my favourites)?
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Super painting Agis :-*
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Thanks again folks!
Don't know if they fit in sizewise, but what about Eureka (http://eurekamin.com.au/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=centaur&x=0&y=0) or Otherworld (http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/wilderness-encounters/we3e-centaur-patrol-4) (my favourites)?
The otherworld centaurs are very nice. Thanks for the pointer. 8)
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I saw a kitbash using a plastic Amazons box set with some Persion cavalry horses that looked awesome as well.
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These look to be very well thought out and respectful miniatures enhanced by superb painting :)
The Dionysus miniature has some similarities to the appearance of Brian Blessed ;)
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You might want to also look at Bronze Age's centaurs. They are very nice. I have the ones with spears and they are excellent. I will probably get the archer Centaurs once the pile of lead decreases or the next time Bronze Age has a sale. Which ever comes first.
http://www.bronzeagemin.com/miniatures_html/32MM/FANTASY/Centaurs/Centaurs.htm
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Thanks for all the input, at the moment I have so many Olympus minis to paint that will be loyal to them... ;)
But we'll see! 8)
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Artemis_Dionysus_Hekate_and_Hephaestus.jpg)
Dionysus, Hekate, Artemis and Hephaestus
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Artemis_2.jpg)
The Crocodile Games miniature is again flawless, a very simple and elegant miniature, I tried hard to give the sculpt credit.
As usual more on my website: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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Jaw dropping impressive painting. The flesh tones are very subtle and work well. 8)
Stuart.
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Excellent panting. As for the figures, the Artemis is the best yet, because it seems the most Greek in its simplicity. The others have too much of modern-day fantasy art about them for my taste - especially Hekate, who appears to be purely a Dark Elf - a nicely sculpted Dark Elf, but not something that seems a product of the imaginations of ancient Thessaly.
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Thanks everyone!
:)
... The others have too much of modern-day fantasy art about them for my taste - especially Hekate, who appears to be purely a Dark Elf - a nicely sculpted Dark Elf, but not something that seems a product of the imaginations of ancient Thessaly.
Yes it looks elfish in a way but I have to disagree, there is so much about Hekate in the mini it simply blew my mind!
Maybe recheck my original posting: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=76812.msg942575#msg942575
But you are of course right Olympus it NOT historical gaming, it is heroic fantasy gaming with a mythology twist. :)
That's what makes it so interesting to me.
In addition I just love to paint Fitz sculpts!
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Superb work , very very impressed.
when they available in the UK?
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when they available in the UK?
No clue, I got them via the Kickstarter...
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I believe some of these are Kickstarter exclusives aren't they?
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see here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1820979427/wargods-of-olympus-mythology-miniature-battle-game
Only the Automaton Owl is KS exclusive, the rest of the shown minis will be released eventually.
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Pallas Athena joins the ranks of the Gods!
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Athena_Artemis_Dionysus_Hekate_and_Hephaestus.jpg)
The Goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, mathematics, strength, war strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill in ancient Greek religion and mythology.
Athena is portrayed as a shrewd companion of heroes and is the patron goddess of heroic endeavor. She is the virgin patroness of Athens. The Athenians founded the Parthenon on the Acropolis of her namesake city, Athena Parthenos, in her honor.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Athena_1.jpg)
The Crocodile miniature is again an incredible good representation of the goddess. Bearing the description above in mind I chose a limited colour palette for her, blue and white. The modern national colours of Greece.
More Olympus on my site: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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Lovely work :-* :-* :-*
cheers
James
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Hephaestus_web.jpg)
May I ask which colours you used for Hephaestus skin? That's pretty much the look I want for my cyclops, somewhat of an ashen skin, as befits a divine blacksmith (I'm following Hesiod's description of the cylopses, which is pretty much what would later be abscribed to Hephaestus).
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Hmm, IIRC I started with MSP (Master Series Paint) Rosy Skin, with some light grey.
Then a wash of Citadel Reikland Flesh Shade.
After that highlights with more and more rosy flesh and a lighter grey.
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Thanks! :)
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Just an exercise in old gold.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Apollo_Statue.jpg)
It is an older Olympus sculpt. Since the recent Kickstarter provided me with a new one, I decided to use this one as a statue.
more Olympus: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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That's really nice - what is your technique for that? I can make copper and bronze look right (hurray for jade green washes!) but I can never get gold to look weathered.
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Nice gold! I second the request for a solution. Are you going to add a marble effect on the plinth?
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Thanks! :)
That's really nice - what is your technique for that? I can make copper and bronze look right (hurray for jade green washes!) but I can never get gold to look weathered.
Extremely simple:
1 - Undercoat Matt Black
2 - Spay Dupli Color Deco Matt Gold
3 - Apply a good wash of Citadel Agrax Earthshade
Done for gold. maybe some highlight, up to you
For aged gold apply a greenish pigment ( I bought one a couple of years ago in a Venice art supply shop) and fix it with MIG pigment fixer.
Are you going to add a marble effect on the plinth?
Not sure, it is part of a temple, maybe then...
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Inspiring thread! I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Athenians...
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These are absolute beautiful! Bravo sir!
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They are a lovely set of sculpts and beautifully painted.
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(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Theseus_1.jpg)
Theseus - King of Athens
Crocodile Games have again outdone themselves with this miniature!
The clean crisp casting, the incredible detail and the elegant lines makes it really a piece of beauty. As usual the miniature is full of mythological reference, just check the Owls that are sculpted on the sword hilt, the kneepads and the coins that are holding the cape on the detail shot below.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/Theseus_detail.jpg)
I chose a colour scheme similar to the Athena look since I am planning to use them together. I also wanted him to look a bit older and seasoned, therefore the greying hair.
More -> http://www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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A gorgeous miniature, indeed, Agis, and your paintwork round out the picture very well.
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Fantastic work. :)
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Love it!! :-*
Really good colour scheme!!
Inspiring... I still haven't started painting all my Athenians :?
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Top notch! :-*
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Beautiful, Agis :-*
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Lovely brushwork on a great sculpt.
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I had not noticed that level of detail before.
Thanks for pointing it out.
:D
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thanks folks! 8)
I had not noticed that level of detail before.
Most of the time I only learn to appreciate a sculpt while painting it...
;) ;)
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Stunning work! :-*
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Impressive sculpt and matching paint job.
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Very nice painting Agis.
Here is some scenery which will work well with the setting.
http://awakenrealms.com/shop/ancient-fountains-terrain-set/
Hope to get a set to go with my Olympus miniatures.
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The Theseus mini is fantastic (both sculpt- and paint-wise)!
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Very nice painting Agis.
Here is some scenery which will work well with the setting.
http://awakenrealms.com/shop/ancient-fountains-terrain-set/
Hope to get a set to go with my Olympus miniatures.
Big thanks, very interesting find! :o :)
Is there a European distributor?
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Big thanks, very interesting find! :o :)
Is there a European distributor?
Not sure about a European distributor.They are based in Poland which might be good for postage.Some of the deals look good.
Here is another link for scenery which will be usefull for Olympus and other settings too.
http://www.firedragongames.co.uk/ruined-columns.html
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Not sure about a European distributor.They are based in Poland which might be good for postage.Some of the deals look good.
Here is another link for scenery which will be usefull for Olympus and other settings too.
http://www.firedragongames.co.uk/ruined-columns.html
Oh, Poland! I was seeing $ and was thinking US!
Poland is more than fine!
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Oh, Poland! I was seeing $ and was thinking US!
Poland is more than fine!
There is a thing which lets you change the currency on the shop site.
Some of the other sets are nice too.
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Very nice painting Agis.
Here is some scenery which will work well with the setting.
http://awakenrealms.com/shop/ancient-fountains-terrain-set/
Hope to get a set to go with my Olympus miniatures.
They look great!
Thanks for posting that link, mate.
Much appreciated for future use.
:D
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Wargods Olympus arrived!
(http://www.adpublishing.de/Olympus_Cover.jpg)
The Kickstarter wrapped up in June 2013. I received the rulebook 2 days ago (more or less 7 years later). The wait was worth every day! And I really mean it.
It is not only a book, it is a tome – a tome of knowledge on Greek mythology sprinkled with fantasy elements, a very solid and tested ruleset, a great section of painted miniatures (it is a miniature games after all) and so much more.
If you are only the slightest interested in Greek mythology or minis based on it, THIS is your book.
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Olympus_Page_262_263.jpg)
Here is what On Table Top said:
“Years in the making, this 350-page hardcover rulebook is lavishly illustrated by Des Hanley, Paul Jeacock, John Wigley, Piya Wannachaiwong, and Tony Hough, and features inspiring painted miniatures and scenery by some of the best hobbyists in the business. It includes a set of Command Counters for both Sparta and the Titans.
WarGods of Olympus is fully compatible and set in the same world as WarGods of Aegyptus. Yes, both games can be played together, pitting your warband of Greek hoplites against the Aegyptian Children of the Gods."
(http://www.adpublishing.de/assets/images/Olympus_Inside_Cover.jpg)
I especially loved the part of “features inspiring painted miniatures and scenery by some of the best hobbyists”. This seem to include me, since throughout the book some of my painted Olympus minis showed up! What can I say, I love the book and I am totally proud to have contributed in small way to it!
more - http://www.adpublishing.de/html/olympus.html
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That does look like a cracking book, well worth owning even if you do not intend to play the game.
8) 8)
Best hobbyists...?
I agree, the figures that I have seen you paint certainly justify the tag.
:)
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I concur. Your contributions very much enhance the book.