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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Norse Gaels warlord & wrapup

It's the finish line for another SAGA warband.  I turned the warlord that comes with the Norse Gaels pack into a bannerman. With both hands tucked behind a shield, he'd have made a non too threatening warlord. The lovely banner is by LBMS.

Last of the Norse Gaels hearthguard.  I've looked but cannot find the name of the loincloth-like protective kit these fellows are wearing.  I assume it's a Dark Ages protective cup?



While the Norse Gaels are an older line of Gripping Beast figs, the rough spots in some of them were surpassed by their character and energy.  Now I need to get these fellows out for a "test drive."

I've put my 15mm Later Hungarian army up for sale at the top of my blog. The poor fellows have not seen the light of day so off they'll go. No worries, I've got loads of unpainted lead coming in the mail to me right now. The seller told me one of my boxes weighs 19 lbs so I think it's safe to say I'm on my way to building a lead mountain!     
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  1. CalibanFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Lovely work again, Monty. Magnificent command figs.

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    1. MontyFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:15 PM

      Thanks Caliban! It is a treat to spice up the command bases.

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  2. DeanMFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Good use of the warlord to carry the banner, Monty. As always, not only your brushwork, but also your basing are very impressive. Dean

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  3. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Another fantastic warband, Monty! Hooray for an incoming lead pile! That is one way to ensure the week begins in the right balance...lead at the doorstep!

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    1. MontyFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:17 PM

      Thanks Jonathan! I'm very excited. Now that I've run my PayPal account up, I've been investing in more reading, reference material and large lots of unpainted minis. If only I could take a sabbatical from work and really go after the painting.

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    2. Jonathan FreitagFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:31 PM

      We could all put to good use a sabbatical from work, right?

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  4. PhilFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    What a collection! Impresive and beautiful...as the banner! Fantastic work Monty!

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  5. Iowa GrognardFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Another impressive addition. Very nice.

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    1. MontyFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:18 PM

      Iowa! What else is there to do in a winter like this one? Our last storm turned all the roads to glaze ice and we're told to stay off them until they melt up a bit. Painting weekend for the win!

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  6. thefrenchjesterFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Monty,

    top notch !
    the basing of the boss is simply great !
    congratulations my friend, you're welcome on the Hill!
    why are you buying so much lead? don't you know that you are the only one who buy so much lead?
    are you the compulsive buyer and stockist of the USA?

    All the best!

    thefrenchjester "the compulsive buyer and stockist of France"

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    1. MontyFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:19 PM

      Gilles! I'm jeolous of all of you fellows who have large collections of unpainted lead. I got some good deals that could keep me quite busy through summer.

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  7. DalaupprorFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Very nice paint work !!!

    best regards Michael

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    1. MontyFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:20 PM

      Michael, I've been enjoying your turn to Donnybrook. Great stuff!

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  8. Evan HughesFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Hi Monty, lovely work again (as usual!), Good decision on the warlord too - what fig did you substitute for him? Was it one from the GB Norse-Gael starter pack?

    On the subject of that odd loincloth affair, I've seen it in Angus McBride's depictions of Hebridean and Irish warriors, but nowhere else. The sources appear to be some remarkably worn Irish high crosses from the 10th century. It appears to be worn over a tunic, but whether or not it's another form of overtunic or exists solely as a cloth attached to a belt is unclear. Clearly, more research is needed to solve this one, 'cos I got nothin'!

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    1. MontyFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:55 PM

      Thanks for that. I should have known that if anyone has the lowdown on the Dark Ages, it's you!

      Oh, the substitute figure is a separate command figure under the Norse Gaels. Thanks Ev!

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  9. CyrusFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Top notch Norse-Gael Monty! I really like the Warlord and banner bearer.

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    1. MontyFebruary 22, 2014 at 10:57 PM

      Thanks Cyrus! There was a dustup in a forum about Dark Age banners. I figure the people who made the Bayeux tapestry could certainly have whipped up banners for their warlords. I do love LMBS banners.

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  10. Jonas MFebruary 23, 2014 at 4:14 AM

    Lovely stuff Monty! Nice and bright.

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  11. john de terre neuveFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Great work as usual, really like that warlord.

    John

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    1. MontyFebruary 23, 2014 at 12:57 PM

      Thanks John. Hope your surviving winter well. It is a tough one.

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  12. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)February 24, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    What great piece Monty! Your machine like pace has really spoiled you for choice in your gaming!

    Christopher

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    1. MontyFebruary 24, 2014 at 3:03 PM

      Thanks Christopher! After being away from miniatures for so long, I have to make up for lost time!

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  13. PrufrockFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Up to your usual splendid - ahem - standard, Monty! (I'll get ma coat...)

    Cheers,
    Aaron

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    1. MontyFebruary 24, 2014 at 3:03 PM

      Thanks Pru, and I see what you did there! :-)

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  14. AnonymousMarch 6, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    Looking great, but what was one to expect!

    I think it was a good call regarding the bannerman. I think he even looks too non-threatening for medical bannerman. That is something I hate about some of the GB minis, the Warlords lack energy. Same with my Byzantine Warlord, he is completely idle. Worst thing is... i had a friend of mine get me the alternative (more dynamic) Byzantine Warlord at Salute last year, only to find he is on that same bloody standing horse! :-(

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    1. MontyMarch 6, 2014 at 3:07 PM

      Yes, the Byz warlord is too docile. Plus, he's the Emperor and can only afford to put his horse in 1/2 barding? It must have been during the low point of the empire, I guess ;-)

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