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Author Topic: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 21st March 2024)  (Read 15844 times)

Offline Old Hob

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 27/03/2023)
« Reply #45 on: March 28, 2023, 07:46:08 AM »
Thanks mon capitaine. Getting there slowly, but the fact I'm getting there at all is probably due to all the inspirational eye-candy I see on LAF.

Offline guitarheroandy

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 27/03/2023)
« Reply #46 on: March 29, 2023, 04:24:22 PM »
Great stuff! I can see what you mean about the shields but it doesn't spoil the overall effect.

Offline Pattus Magnus

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 27/03/2023)
« Reply #47 on: March 30, 2023, 02:09:41 AM »
I agree about the shields - lower rank unarmoured warriors could easily have used relatively unadorned shields. The unit as a whole still has lots of visual interest from the differences in clothing, hair, and even the faces (amazing sculpting Copplestone does, achieving individuality on 15mm figures!).

Offline danmer

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 27/03/2023)
« Reply #48 on: March 30, 2023, 11:22:51 AM »
There are some superbly painted Wiglafs on display in this thread - love it!

Offline Old Hob

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 27/03/2023)
« Reply #49 on: March 30, 2023, 03:45:01 PM »
Thanks all. I have enough Vendel lads for another base, so I can try swirly shield designs next time round.

There are some superbly painted Wiglafs on display in this thread - love it!

It a fantastic range Daniel. I've thoroughly enjoyed colouring them in. I hope that the range has started to pay for itself too and that there's more in the pipeline, as I'm intrigued by your design notes for the Welsh. If you make 'em, sir, I will definitely buy 'em.

Offline danmer

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 27/03/2023)
« Reply #50 on: April 08, 2023, 08:47:42 AM »
Thanks for your kind words Old Hob, and again I just marvel at the lovely brushwork. I posted this on Instagram a little while back and thought it worth adding here too:

"When is Wiglaf pack XYZ coming out?"

I get asked this a lot! At the moment, we're still working on the mounted Anglo-Saxons.

It takes more time for Wiglaf to produce new packs than many other companies because a) its just me (with Mark Copplestone sculpting the minis), b) I'm doing a LOT of new research rather than just following old wargaming motifs,  c) I want the minis to be great rather than rushing them out to maximise profit, and d) I need to fund it all!

You can help me with the final point by buying more Wiglafs, but for the rest ... please be patient and watch this space!

(By the way, I really do appreciate the support and kind words that Wiglaf customers give the range. Thank you!)

Offline DivisMal

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 27/03/2023)
« Reply #51 on: April 08, 2023, 06:04:42 PM »
Thanks for your kind words Old Hob, and again I just marvel at the lovely brushwork. I posted this on Instagram a little while back and thought it worth adding here too:

"When is Wiglaf pack XYZ coming out?"

I get asked this a lot! At the moment, we're still working on the mounted Anglo-Saxons.

It takes more time for Wiglaf to produce new packs than many other companies because a) its just me (with Mark Copplestone sculpting the minis), b) I'm doing a LOT of new research rather than just following old wargaming motifs,  c) I want the minis to be great rather than rushing them out to maximise profit, and d) I need to fund it all!

You can help me with the final point by buying more Wiglafs, but for the rest ... please be patient and watch this space!

(By the way, I really do appreciate the support and kind words that Wiglaf customers give the range. Thank you!)

I’ve read and liked thaton IG. And if I may say so, that is what makes this range special!

Offline Old Hob

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 27/03/2023)
« Reply #52 on: April 10, 2023, 09:15:42 PM »
Hi Daniel. Thanks for reposting your update from IG (I'm not on any of the big Social platforms, so it's very much appreciated). When the mounted Saxons are ready to be released I'll definitely be picking up a few packs.

I totally get that Wiglaf is a labour of love and being funded out of your own pocket. I think we all understand why releases will take a little longer and I am perfectly happy to wait. If nothing else, it means I might actually make a decent sized dent in the already-accumulated lead pile before getting distracted by new toys.  ;)

And now you mention it, I really could do with a few more packs of unarmoured Saxons...

Offline armchairgeneral

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (WIP)
« Reply #53 on: April 16, 2023, 07:41:55 AM »

We inherited the table from my wife's family. While it's 6' long, it's only 28" wide (about 71cm). Using 6cm base widths for movement I reckon every man and his dog will be getting stuck in by turn 3. Kitchen battles look set to be short and bloody affairs. Mind you, that does feel pretty accurate.  ;)

Is it the space around the table that's a problem? Surely you could just get three 48” x 24” plywood  boards laid long side to long side to convert it to a 6 foot x 4 foot table?

Superb painting btw  :)

Offline Old Hob

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 27/03/2023)
« Reply #54 on: April 17, 2023, 07:36:52 AM »
Is it the space around the table that's a problem? Surely you could just get three 48” x 24” plywood  boards laid long side to long side to convert it to a 6 foot x 4 foot table?

Superb painting btw  :)

Thanks Armchairgeneral. With regards to 'space', 4' wide would make it very difficult to squeeze in down the sides, especially given my increasing girth! Tbh I'm happy with the base sizes and the short, bloody battles that will likely ensue. This project is aimed more at 'beer & pretzel' gaming, where I don't need to drive home afterwards. For a more tactically nuanced game I can always play on my mate's table.
« Last Edit: April 17, 2023, 09:05:12 AM by Old Hob »

Offline Old Hob

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 31/01/2024)
« Reply #55 on: January 31, 2024, 04:38:39 PM »
Hi folks. After another lengthy break spent painting goblins, I'm heading back to the Dark Ages. As a New Year's resolution I promised myself that I'd paint all the bits and bobs I'd already bought for this project before buying any more (a promise that I may have already broken...). Anyway, here's another base of Forged in Battle early Saxons culled from the lead pile. In the spirit of using stuff up, I used some shield transfers I found lurking down the side of a LBM banner sheet. Now there's fancy.



Next stop, the 7th century and some more Wiglafs.

Offline Pattus Magnus

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 31/01/2024)
« Reply #56 on: January 31, 2024, 05:28:00 PM »
Beautiful work! The figures and basing all look great. Is that a 60x30mm base? The figures fill it really well.

Offline Atheling

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 31/01/2024)
« Reply #57 on: January 31, 2024, 05:29:27 PM »
Excellent work Old Hob  :-* :-* :-*

Offline LoxIslay

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 31/01/2024)
« Reply #58 on: January 31, 2024, 06:28:52 PM »
As always thrilling to see progress! Lovely base.

I once stoped to buy 15mm until i paint more and only to buy big rare dragons.... lets say i have a little  dragon infestation on my lead pile  lol

Offline LouieN

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Re: Dux Bellorum: Kitchen Table Edition (updated 31/01/2024)
« Reply #59 on: January 31, 2024, 08:25:13 PM »
Those are amazing.

 

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