Well, here
I am in my fifth Challenge. I had really, really, really wanted to get a
submission in before the New Year this time, but ah well. Anyway, just like last year, here are
some Anglo-Saxon Ceorls. I will probably be using them for Saga mainly, or
perhaps for Lion Rampant or Midgard. They are fairly generic men with pointy
sticks, so will quite easily pass for any type of Dark Age or even medieval
lightish infantry.
These are
plastic Warlord figures. I really like the metal Warlord miniatures, so decided
to give the plastic ones a go. To be honest, the experience has not been
altogether entirely satisfying. I am definitely not an experienced builder, not
do I particularly like doing it, but I had a bit of a struggle with these.
In particular, I found the necks and heads a poor fit. I ended up having
quite a number of Louis van Gaal-type longnecks in the forces. Also, the details on the figures are quite soft, making them hard to distinguish at times. Still, I think
they will do; which is just as well, as I have still one box and a half left of
them....
I used the waterslide
decals supplied with them on the shields. Applying those was a daunting task as
well, again mainly due to my inexperience (and perhaps just a little lack of patience). Previously,
my only experience was with the Little Big Men sticker type decals (which work
very well), and the waterslide ones were quite obstinate. But again, they will
do.
A simple
paint job for simple figures, mainly using contrast and speedpaints, but a
welcome addition to my collection nevertheless, and at least I am on the board
now!
Scoring is
simple too:
12x 28mm foot @ 5 = 60 points. And a squirrel.
Nice job, fight saxons vs vikings tomorrow
ReplyDeleteThanks, let us know how it went!
DeleteThose look great Martijn. I’ll take your anti recommendation on the Warlord Plastics. Try the Victrix ones next time,
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter, I do have some Victrix lying around somewhere, must give them a try.
DeleteGood work. This reminds me that I need to reinforce my Saga's Saxon and Viking hosts to be used with idgard in the future
ReplyDeleteThanks Benito! My copy of Midgard is still in the post, looking forward to it.
DeleteI know you had some challenges with these (that being very thematic considering the setting here) but I think they look very good. Love the Louis van Gaal reference (had to look that up!) Personally I try to steer away from multipart models as much as possible and love one-piece metals. I especially like the draco bearer. I'll take him next time we play. Maybe he'll give me the nudge to a victory! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt, you’re welcome to him! A little nudge would be quite enough, I would like that.
DeleteLovely Ceorls - welcome back to the fray Martijn!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul!
DeleteNice work Martijn, these came out very well notwithstanding the challenges in assembly!
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon, luckily the assembly is soon forgotten when they are on the painting desk!
DeleteThey look great. Nice to see our Friday minion setting a good standard for us :)
ReplyDeleteWell, don’t know about that but thanks Adam!
Deletegreat submission, I know the last plastics I had from these guys I ended up giving away, I think you've done a great job
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteNice work, Martijn!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barks, they came out okay in the end!
DeleteMultipart models offer lots of room to customize a force, but I often find assembly is as daunting as painting. So I feel the pain.
ReplyDeleteIt's worth it, though, seeing these models turn out nicely.
Thanks Robert. That is true, although I sometimes have trouble deciding, given all those options!
DeleteIt will forever be the case that one-piece metal figures > multi-part plastics. But whatever issues you had building them, it all came out well in the end! Nice work Martijn.
ReplyDeleteAs you said, they'll do! Sometimes there are chores to do, but it is good to try new things. At least you know and don't have to do second guessing.
ReplyDeleteI’m with you Martijn on the preference of not multi-part models. These did turn out well. Great brush and shields work. Well done.
ReplyDeleteBuild struggles aside Martjin these have turned out very well
ReplyDeleteAll trouble aside, these miniatures really do look very good! Good to see you back in the saddle Martijn.
ReplyDeleteThe shield decals look flawless to me. It’s always the most anxious part for me because they can make or break a unit. These look great!
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