Sunday, 3 November 2013

Dark Ages Saxons 2

The Saxon horde continues to grow this week with the addition of the first group of warriors. These are a mix of duguth (older and more experienced warriors) and geoguth (younger up and comers). This bunch of hairy raiders is little more colourful than the skirmishers – but not by much and mainly thanks to their shields!

L to R: Musketeer Miniatures (MM), MM, MM, West Wind, MM, MM

The miniatures are from West Wind and Musketeer and the shield transfers are from Little Big Men Studios. The Musketeer models are quite nice, but I would have liked some even more menacing looking types. Also, there were quite a bit of flash and mold lines on the miniatures, which made cleaning them up a bit of a chore. I really don't like cleaning up models ...

I've been experimenting with my new daylight bulbs and an improvised lightbox. It think the photos came out all right for a first try, but it will take some more trial and error before I'm satisfied.

Finally, a warm welcome to the new followers Panzer Kaput and Legion Games (do you have a blog, I couldn't see one linked from your profile?).

Thanks for looking everyone, there will be more Saxons in a week or so!
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14 comments:

  1. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)3 November 2013 at 21:51

    They look just great! Looking forward to more!

    Christopher

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  2. NW Crew3 November 2013 at 22:56

    They look great. Very nice bases aswell.
    /Mattias

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  3. Paul O'G3 November 2013 at 23:30

    Great painting made even better by the great basework !

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  4. Jonas M4 November 2013 at 08:20

    Thanks guys! I've just tweaked the photos some more, as they were a bit too dark.

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  5. Rodger4 November 2013 at 08:58

    Photos, figures and bases all look great Jonas!!!

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  6. Black Powder4 November 2013 at 09:35

    Really like the meticulous work on the bases, adds to the impressive finish!
    Looking forward to a shoot of the complete force once this is ready.

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  7. Stefan (aka. Monty)4 November 2013 at 11:11

    Excellent work. Very well painted, indeed !
    Do you know whether the musketeer miniatures match with Gripping Beast?

    Cheers
    Stefan

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    1. Jonas M4 November 2013 at 21:17

      Thanks Monty!

      They match up pretty good with Gripping Beast I'd say. Seen up close, the Musketeer models are a tad less chunky but I don't think it's noticeable once they're on the table.

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  8. Dalauppror4 November 2013 at 13:30

    Greate work Jonas !!!

    Best regards Michael

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  9. Phil4 November 2013 at 18:34

    Very nice Jonas!

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  10. Chris Stoesen4 November 2013 at 20:14

    Very nice Saxons. Those look great.

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  11. Jonas M4 November 2013 at 20:57

    Thank you all for your kind words! I'm glad you like them!

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  12. Monty6 November 2013 at 00:04

    Really like this bunch. Great looking dogs of war! Just don't invite them over as they might decide to stay. ;-)

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    1. Jonas M6 November 2013 at 13:49

      Thanks Monty!

      Yeah, they sure tend to overstay their welcome ...

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