Marienburg vs. the Undeadish (update: undead & spooky stuff)

[Argonor]

I don't really think, anyone would hold any two-handed weapon like that with the right hand (not even pikes - you would hurt your hand on the impact with an armoured foe), but as the minis are sculpted that way, it could just as well be halberds.

[Metternich]

Very nice puff-and-slash for your halberdiers.

[ZeroTwentythree]

I don't really think, anyone would hold any two-handed weapon like that with the right hand (not even pikes - you would hurt your hand on the impact with an armoured foe), but as the minis are sculpted that way, it could just as well be halberds.

I agree, I was hoping maybe they won't be too noticeable in the ranks of other figures. I had never really given it much thought before you mentioned it, but there is a certain hazard of back-rankers being smashed in the face by the butts of the weapons of the ranks in front of them!

[white knight]

Yeah, they look fine. I will probably do the same with mine and give them halberds or spears. The pikes look great, but you can't really game with them if you can't get near the enemy units and the ones pointing upwards are just hazards to get knocked over, caught in sleeves or stab you in the hand.

[Argonor]

Yeah, they look fine. I will probably do the same with mine and give them halberds or spears. The pikes look great, but you can't really game with them if you can't get near the enemy units and the ones pointing upwards are just hazards to get knocked over, caught in sleeves or stab you in the hand.

Not to mention if you use the metal wire spear/pikes supplied by some manufactures (ouch!)  

I have seen somebody addressing the leveled pike problem by extending the base of the pikemen out to the points of the pikes, btw.

[white knight]

I saw that too, but then this might give a problem with flanked attacks of the unit in some systems perhaps.

[Argonor]

I saw that too, but then this might give a problem with flanked attacks of the unit in some systems perhaps.

Could be - at least with rules-lawyers around - but the sensible thing to rule would be to only be able to contact the part of the base actually containing troops (which is how it would work with 'normal' basing).

But, yes, pikes are a nuissance to cope with on the table.

[MagpieJono]

I think the position of those miniatures is perfectly acceptable.

[ZeroTwentythree]

Yeah, they look fine. I will probably do the same with mine and give them halberds or spears. The pikes look great, but you can't really game with them if you can't get near the enemy units and the ones pointing upwards are just hazards to get knocked over, caught in sleeves or stab you in the hand.

I learned long ago never to mix wargaming with pike or spear based armies and wearing wool sweaters. That particular combination is less about getting stabbed, and more about moving your arm and discovering 20 or so figures tangled in the sleeve.

Could be - at least with rules-lawyers around - but the sensible thing to rule would be to only be able to contact the part of the base actually containing troops (which is how it would work with 'normal' basing).

But, yes, pikes are a nuissance to cope with on the table.

I'm happy just sticking with upright pikes, or at least held at greater than 45 degree angle to the ground.




So I lied a little.... just one more Fomorian/Fimir before really working on a lot of Marienburgers. (In truth, I have just cleaned, prepped & primed a pile of halberdiers -- just no real paint work on them yet.)

This is "Morrighu - Fomorian Witch" from Krakon games. Second pic next to a couple of my conversions for scale comparison.

[verd]

I really like these! 

[DeafNala]

The new One Eyed Gal looks FANTASTIC...BEAUTIFULLY painted & based with some GORGEOUS mushroom to finish off the image perfectly. VERY WELL DONE as usual.

When I painted formations of minis for gaming, I was focused. Now, painting for enjoyment/the love of the craft, I'm much less likely to stick to just one thing. Wandering around is less productive, but more fun.

[Reed]

I won't complain if you delay the Marienburgers in exchange of more Fimirs 

[ZeroTwentythree]

New blog post explaining why I've been quiet lately, and what's going on:
http://www.zerotwentythree.com/…/06/all-quiet-on-the_80.html

[von Lucky]

Sorry to hear of your troubles- I hope it all works out.

Nice score/painting though.

[DeafNala]

Good luck with the hunt! I hope it works out.