Monday, January 16, 2012

Vikings for SAGA, point 1

The fist unit for my Viking SAGA warband. Easy first point with only 4 minis. Hope I get all 6 points and some extras done before the end of February. Models from Artizan except for the one swinging the Axe who is from Foundry. Shield decals are from the excellent Little Big Men Studios.



 

The next unit on it's way....Berserkers





Posted by MiniMike at 9:46 PM
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22 comments:

  1. Anibal Invictus16 January, 2012 21:58

    Oustanding figures!

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  2. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)16 January, 2012 22:00

    Wonderful work as always Michael! As was mentioned on the contest really nice subdued tonal quality to your painting. Looking forward to the next unit. You seem to pick subjects near and dear to me with ACW and now Vikings.:-)

    Christopher

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  3. Mr. Bigglesworth16 January, 2012 22:05

    Wicked paint job. Did you distress the shield decals to look a bit weathered? They have an authentic, aged look to them.

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  4. Jay16 January, 2012 22:20

    Very nicely painted, Mike!

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  5. Michael Awdry16 January, 2012 22:48

    Beautifully done Michael! You are really making these hard to resist.

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  6. Dux Homunculorum16 January, 2012 22:54

    Very nice indeed! How do you tone down the lighter shades?

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  7. Paulalba17 January, 2012 02:15

    Cracking figures!!!

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  8. Cory17 January, 2012 04:10

    Great paint job! The shield transfers turned out nice too!

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  9. Ray Rousell17 January, 2012 07:28

    Really nice painting Mike, your a very talented chap!!!!

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  10. Cyrus17 January, 2012 07:59

    Great Vikings Mike - the Artizan figures are excellent!

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  11. Flags of War17 January, 2012 09:13

    stunning work

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  12. Sander17 January, 2012 10:36

    Very nice paintjobs, like the shielddesigns a lot.

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  13. Rodger17 January, 2012 10:48

    Excellent painting Mike!! Really like what you have done with these guys.

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  14. Ian17 January, 2012 10:50

    Very nice painting and the shield transfers look excellent.

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  15. The Angry Lurker17 January, 2012 11:56

    Damn good work Mike, beautifully done.....

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  16. El Senyor Verd17 January, 2012 12:17

    Fantastic!

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  17. Sidney Roundwood17 January, 2012 14:40

    Mike, these are tremendous. I really like the way you've distressed the shields. Very realistic colouring, straight from the sagas!

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  18. MiniMike17 January, 2012 22:16

    Thanks, these are quality models to paint.
    @mr. Bigglesworth: Some of the designs have a battered look. On the middle two I did a little extra work and looking at the comments I will probably do it for the others as well..
    @Dux: I use the 3 (sometimes more) layer method from the Foundry painting book; start with darkest colour and then apply lighter colours leaving some of the darker shade visible. I thin the paint for smoother transition of colours. And what really helps to tone down is testors dullcote. Can't do without it.

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  19. Captain Richard's miniature Civil War21 January, 2012 03:20

    Great looking vikings, Mike ...look extremely realistic

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  20. bertinoro6721 January, 2012 09:07

    fantastic figures!!!
    why you don't a look, Impetus Rules?
    You can make wonderful bases!!!

    Stefano

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  21. Henry's Tat22 January, 2012 16:40

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  22. Henry's Tat22 January, 2012 16:43

    These look great (love the stripes on the bottom pic!) hope to pic up the rules soon.

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