tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post2014716546688307214..comments2024-03-25T03:23:47.241-05:00Comments on Twin Cities Gamer: Death and AxesMontyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-73260378895674826562014-12-15T18:31:26.026-06:002014-12-15T18:31:26.026-06:00Thanks No Vember and welcome to the world of blogg...Thanks No Vember and welcome to the world of blogging! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-7671209815264903832014-12-15T17:54:54.283-06:002014-12-15T17:54:54.283-06:00Simply great! :D Most excellent painting - nice ch...Simply great! :D Most excellent painting - nice choice and weathering of shields, too - the "Hugin and Munin" one is one of my personal favourites :)Roghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591128642473114113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-30245702770458429152014-12-13T10:47:04.912-06:002014-12-13T10:47:04.912-06:00Thanks Michael and thanks for the advice on painti...Thanks Michael and thanks for the advice on painting linen banners. Time for banner v3. ;-)Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-491523379470489902014-12-13T10:46:40.456-06:002014-12-13T10:46:40.456-06:00Thank you, Bill! These were a pleasure to paint a...Thank you, Bill! These were a pleasure to paint and I will be back for more. :-) Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-15970877200220443052014-12-13T10:44:14.332-06:002014-12-13T10:44:14.332-06:00Thanks Cyrus! In 2015, I hope to join you in the ...Thanks Cyrus! In 2015, I hope to join you in the wonderful world of ancients in 28mm. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-67307273337518652522014-12-13T10:31:54.025-06:002014-12-13T10:31:54.025-06:00Looking so so good !Looking so so good !Dalaupprorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292614404943521842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-22027612596813424532014-12-13T07:54:06.203-06:002014-12-13T07:54:06.203-06:00You've done a fantastic job on these Monty. Ho...You've done a fantastic job on these Monty. Hope I get to see them at the Con :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603344912805177620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-47095716135647603602014-12-12T08:49:13.325-06:002014-12-12T08:49:13.325-06:00I just have a good library is all!
Clontarf is al...I just have a good library is all!<br /><br />Clontarf is all very well, but I'm fascinated by Brunanburh in 937AD - English King Athelstan's Anglo-Saxon army fights King Constantine of the Scots, King Owain of the Strathclyde Britons and King Anlaf (or Olafr) Guthfrithson of the Hiberno-Norse in what was to become known for generations simply as 'The Great Battle'.<br /><br />That's four big SAGA warbands in one battle! Pity nobody's entirely certain as to the location of the battlefield, though...<br /><br />Evan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107866906860803155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-34935395800795143392014-12-11T18:48:29.978-06:002014-12-11T18:48:29.978-06:00Fantastic Norse-Gael, Monty - they really look the...Fantastic Norse-Gael, Monty - they really look the business!Cyrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186074313046292554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-84612105999365632122014-12-11T16:42:49.969-06:002014-12-11T16:42:49.969-06:00Moiterei, he was my favorite as well! He took qui...Moiterei, he was my favorite as well! He took quite a bit longer than the rest to finish but was well worth it. One day, I have to travel to Europe to see the great Viking museums! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-83412736474323470332014-12-11T16:39:32.136-06:002014-12-11T16:39:32.136-06:00Evan, thanks! As our resident Vikingologist, I sho...Evan, thanks! As our resident Vikingologist, I should consult with you before I try to write a bit about the Battle of Clontarf for my next NG post. :-) Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-57836751682429727332014-12-11T16:37:57.487-06:002014-12-11T16:37:57.487-06:00Thanks Michael, I appreciate it!Thanks Michael, I appreciate it!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-9704283383375258822014-12-11T16:37:29.622-06:002014-12-11T16:37:29.622-06:00Thanks Yorkie! If I weren't so far away, I co...Thanks Yorkie! If I weren't so far away, I could be the opposition. Irish Vikings versus the Vikings, sounds bloody to me. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-24212780087590337672014-12-11T16:36:32.861-06:002014-12-11T16:36:32.861-06:00Thanks Dart! Lucky for me, I have a LOT of LBMS s...Thanks Dart! Lucky for me, I have a LOT of LBMS shield transfers so I picked out the cooler ones. What would I do without LBMS? Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-57111158183596561832014-12-11T16:35:37.673-06:002014-12-11T16:35:37.673-06:00Thanks Sam! I have to give the credit for the shie...Thanks Sam! I have to give the credit for the shields to LBMS. I just edge them and muddy them with a little AP soft tone. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-88233582008546473862014-12-11T16:34:48.748-06:002014-12-11T16:34:48.748-06:00Thanks Matt! Their stable of great figs is growing...Thanks Matt! Their stable of great figs is growing rapidly. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-71861765982052050952014-12-11T16:32:51.766-06:002014-12-11T16:32:51.766-06:00Thanks Stefan and good luck in the painting challe...Thanks Stefan and good luck in the painting challenge! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-73375577740889686882014-12-11T16:31:22.756-06:002014-12-11T16:31:22.756-06:00Thanks Phil, I appreciate it!Thanks Phil, I appreciate it!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-35612834793122936402014-12-11T16:31:08.443-06:002014-12-11T16:31:08.443-06:00Thanks Robert, I hope you get SAGA for the Holiday...Thanks Robert, I hope you get SAGA for the Holidays. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-53052297601749859512014-12-11T16:30:38.198-06:002014-12-11T16:30:38.198-06:00Thanks Paul, I do think they look the part! Thanks Paul, I do think they look the part! Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-33985680076786920652014-12-11T15:32:24.533-06:002014-12-11T15:32:24.533-06:00Every time I come here your already excellent coll...Every time I come here your already excellent collection of lovingly painted figures has grown again. And this time is no exception to that rule. I love yor work on these fine fellows and especially the guy in the fancy striped tunic, holding up the severed head, has caught my eye.Moiterei_1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/13808567081733803572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-55848231813192836982014-12-11T14:55:20.002-06:002014-12-11T14:55:20.002-06:00Wow, these are something special! My GB warbands m...Wow, these are something special! My GB warbands might need an upgrade...<br /><br />Great sculpts, but it takes a great painter to really do them justice. Well done, that man!<br /><br />Evan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107866906860803155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-80845422022422724982014-12-11T13:31:34.567-06:002014-12-11T13:31:34.567-06:00How wonderful Monty, really top notch work Sir.How wonderful Monty, really top notch work Sir.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-16877730280461367092014-12-11T13:08:51.601-06:002014-12-11T13:08:51.601-06:00Great work Monty!
I really need to get some oppos...Great work Monty!<br /><br />I really need to get some opposition for my vikings and finally try this ruleset out.....Stig of the Dumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545185294092527157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227525544754109991.post-29963347908530643142014-12-11T10:14:41.722-06:002014-12-11T10:14:41.722-06:00Your shields turned out wonderfully. I like the t...Your shields turned out wonderfully. I like the texturing you achieved on the spears as well. Excellent work.Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.com