Well this is going to be my last post for this Challenge. I have the next (and last batch) of 8 Anglo-Saxons for SAGA on my workbench right now, but since I spontaneously started a new job this wednesday (I guess that is what you call it when the project a start in May and then ask you if you could start in three days time), I guess I will not have the time to finish them before the Challenge ends. But alas, my original goal had been 250 points and I have now more than doubled that, so who cares!
Anyway, this is another SAGA point of Thegns for my Anglo-Saxon army. Just like the last ones, these are pretty straight forward Gripping Beast plastics, with LBMS shield decals. The warrior with the blue shield is a slight conversion that I felt was required due to his un-combative pose, but that is it. Only the usual chainmail sculpted where the arms meet the torsos, painted, based and ready for combat.
I have to say I like the GB plastics. Good detail for plastics and lots of character in the faces one can work with. So I was glad to have done a lot of them this Challenge.
Before I leave, I have to say that I am really glad Curt talked me into taking part. I did more than I had expected and it was a great motivator to get things painted. Without it, I think I would have painted other stuff so far this year and probably would not have had the Anglo-Saxon war band ready for the small tournament here in Germany next month. In that sense, I am really looking forward to the 7th installment and hope to see you all next year. I would be happy, to see some of you on my blog from time to time. Until then... thank you all for your nice comments during this Challenge and godspeed to those who will still find the time to finish moreover the next couple of days!
A very fitting wrap-up Burkhard. (I particularly like the warrior who is resting his axe on his shoulder.) I'm delighted you agreed to join us again this year, especially since it motivated you to get this excellent Anglo-Saxon warband completed. Good luck in your upcoming tournament and I look forward to seeing you with us again for the next edition of the Challenge.
Nice thegns Burkhard - fingers crossed that they will serve you well in the tournament :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLet's see how they do, but if they do not do well it will not be too bad either. After all they were lots of fun to do.
This is a nice entry and congratulations on what you have managed to achieve.
ReplyDeleteYou mention your blog without giving it a name or a link. I'm sure many will know but you may increase your viewings if you tell us where to look? Just a thought kindly meant.
Thank you!
DeleteI was not too sure, if it was ok to post the direct link to the blog, but here it is:
www.dhcwargamesblog.wordpress.com
As an EX Anglo Saxon Re enactor I have to say how jolly well done these are. England Expects great things from you in the tournament. (No pressure but good luck)
ReplyDeleteWell, that is great praise… thanks a lot!
DeleteNow the only question is… there will be two players from the UK at the German Grand Melee and I will be playing Spanish… will England still expect great things from me? 😜
Nice work sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Fran!
DeleteGreat work on these Anglo Saxons and good luck with the new job.
ReplyDeleteThank you on both accounts!
DeleteVery nice, Burkhard!
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DeleteGreat thefts Burkhard! The shields are very well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you, although I have to admit to the shields being decals.
Delete'Thefts'? Peter, you really need to re-read your typing from time to time. :)
DeleteGreat work Burkhard. Love the shields - and the decals are not easy to drop on to those things, either, so that's a great effort as far as I'm concerned! I screw up decals about 60% of the time...
ReplyDeleteA lovely bunch of warriors, Burkhard!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on these Burkhard! It's been a great Challenge and hope to see you next year!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done
ReplyDeleteGreat brushwork from Burkhard!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Burkhard! Nice ending to the challenge and great job over doubling your points compared to your goal!
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on the new job as well!
Excellent work Burkhard!
ReplyDeleteVery good painting. You even painted the eye detail. I agree as to the quality of these miniatures. They are great to paint. Cheers
ReplyDeleteVery nice, I will have to look at these for some more inspiration while painting my own Anglo Saxons ;-)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your Saxon band including the leader and these are just as grand! Great work, Burkhard! I will be visiting your blog between excursions to woods and tracks! ;)
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