Author Topic: Somewhere in Germania 400 A.D. (Update 27.05.2016: Arthur´s death vignette) (Read 95937 times)

Lt. Hazel · « **on:** May 28, 2012, 12:25:28 PM »

As I´m getting older and wiser and I realized that I´m not the painting-large-armies-type of wargamer. So I´ll concentrate on skirmish projects with a more heroic, story telling approach.

I always loved the Late Roman/ Early Byzantine period, seeing the decline of Western Rome´s power and the raise of the German tribes, they of course only fleeing from the Huns pressing in from the east. So here are some great opportunities to build some small german or hun raiding partys and roman patrols to stop them looting.

My german tribe of choice are Saxons. I live in a city near the Teutoburg Forrest, an area where, in ancient times, the Cherusci slaughtered Varus´ legions, and the Cherusci later became Saxons when the allied with other tribes. So here the first ones, Witold and his younger brother Erkmar.

Both are from Musketeer Miniatures Gothiic/German Tribes range. The fellas at Gripping Beast (they owe MM now) were so kind to make a deal for me including all 18 different warriors on foot they offer, so no doubles in my warband. I armed both with a Sax, a long knife most of the part-time warriors used - swords where a bit pricey, and they have to kill some Romans first to get better weapons and some armour.

More to follow soon...

killshot · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2012, 12:29:16 PM »

Great idea, can't wait to see how this develops. I loved your Arthurian figures.

NurgleHH · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2012, 12:46:03 PM »

Great, Hazel, and with your Tactica-Project you find this time? Maybe you should show also your 40mm Naps...

v_lazy_dragon · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2012, 01:00:45 PM »

Smashing paint jobs - you've really captured the feel of the early saxons with it. How did you make the Saexs - plasticard?

Lt. Hazel · « **Reply #4 on:** May 28, 2012, 01:04:55 PM »

Quote from: v_lazy_dragon on May 28, 2012, 01:00:45 PM

Smashing paint jobs - you've really captured the feel of the early saxons with it. How did you make the Saexs - plasticard?

I used the tips of Perry miniatures Yaris, they are Ideal for that!

Prof.Witchheimer · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2012, 01:10:22 PM »

Great start, my friend, nice to see you back at the painting table and starting a lovely project. Guy on the left has a really nice pattern. Bring them along next time.

Marine0846 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2012, 03:41:10 PM »

Only 31 and getting older and wiser.

If only I was 31, instead of 59.

You have lots of good years of painting.
We on the forum get lots of years to view your fine figures.
Remember, you are only as old as you feel,(Don't believe that crap.)
It's not true.

Please don't take this seriously, just having fun.
But I do love your painting.

Bugsda · « **Reply #7 on:** May 28, 2012, 04:26:20 PM »

Great paintjobs Lt

aggro84 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2012, 06:29:23 PM »

Nice looking models there.
I'm really impressed with the textile patterns.
I can't wait to see more.

On a side note: I really prefer skirmish level games myself.

Captain Blood · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2012, 08:19:22 PM »

Very nice Jan. I will be following with interest

Richard

opa wuttke · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2012, 09:07:46 PM »

Wow, some delicate painting on the left ones shirt ! Did you use a template or some kind of that or is it freehand ?!

Lt. Hazel · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2012, 10:00:40 PM »

Quote from: opa wuttke on May 28, 2012, 09:07:46 PM

Wow, some delicate painting on the left ones shirt ! Did you use a template or some kind of that or is it freehand ?!

It's a freehand. I copied a shirt I've Seen in Osprey's germanic warrior.

Chairface · « **Reply #12 on:** May 29, 2012, 04:52:39 AM »

Quote from: Lt. Hazel on May 28, 2012, 10:00:40 PM

It's a freehand. I copied a shirt I've Seen in Osprey's germanic warrior.

Lovely stuff! The freehand is amazing.

v_lazy_dragon · « **Reply #13 on:** May 29, 2012, 08:05:32 AM »

Quote from: Lt. Hazel on May 28, 2012, 01:04:55 PM

I used the tips of Perry miniatures Yaris, they are Ideal for that!

Genius!

bigredbat · « **Reply #14 on:** May 29, 2012, 02:56:40 PM »

Very nice painting, indeed! Gret detailing.

Cheers, Simon

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