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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Norse Gaels Set Sail

I started painting my Norse-Gaels in January of 2014 and just finished them two weeks ago. 72 figures is a lot for a SAGA warband but I wanted all options. With new warbands in the painting queue and others resting, I put these up for sale.  Since they went to a local player, I'll get to see them at our SAGA events.  Bonus, the $ will fund my airbrush setup now that I've picked out my hardware.

The Gripping Beast & Footsore Irish figures mix very well.  I recommend both for anyone painting Norse-Gaels.  I painted up a warlord with Dane Axe and one without.  A priest is very handy with this warband too. Hearthguard with Dane Axe and without.  When running 20-30 warriors with Dane Axe, I tend to take my hearthguard without axes.  I tend to leave my levy javelinmen at home.  Maybe the new warlord will give them a workout?  Warriors without Dane Axes are javelin-armed and have a lower armor class to shooting.  Shooty warbands go after these lads first so be prepared. I do love the Footsore scuplt with the head! Warriors with Dane Axe.  I like to max out on these.  Buffed with abilities like Howling Axes and Slaughter, these fellows are deadly in 5 and 6 man units! 






I took these Norse Gaels to my first SAGA Grand Melee and they performed very well.  Painting and playing them was a blast but now they're off to serve a new warlord. Cheers, boys!


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  1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 16, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    Nice! I wager their new master is very pleased. Not only do you get cash for other projects but you will likely get to fight them in battle. To which MASTER will they remain loyal?

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    1. MontyAugust 16, 2016 at 10:08 PM

      Good one Jonathan! Here's hoping it'll be me. ;-)

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  2. Phil CAugust 16, 2016 at 6:11 PM

    Awesome display of brush worked (figures) Norse Gaels! :o)
    Love the Banners too!

    cheers,

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    1. MontyAugust 16, 2016 at 10:09 PM

      Thanks Phil! That is my favorite banner to date.

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  3. Jacksarge PaintingAugust 16, 2016 at 6:27 PM

    Great looking warband Monty!

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  4. Gabe "Rollo"August 16, 2016 at 6:47 PM

    Looks good and inspiring - I'm fitting to play them next and am painting some up myself.

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    1. MontyAugust 16, 2016 at 10:14 PM

      Gabriel, good luck! they're a great faction to run. The biggest trick is to either emphasize challenge or the non-challenge abilities on your battleboard. When I mix the two, I seem to be about half as effective. Either way, these lads are deadly.

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  5. TamsinPAugust 16, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Great warband and it's good you'll still get to see them every so often :)

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    1. MontyAugust 16, 2016 at 10:15 PM

      Thanks Tamsin! It is nice to keep them local.

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  6. The KiwiAugust 16, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    Really very nice. Great to see an entire collection like this.
    cheers

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    1. MontyAugust 16, 2016 at 10:16 PM

      Thanks! Its a bit of a shame that the first time I get them all out for a group photo is just before I sell them.

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  7. fireymonkeyboyAugust 16, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    Nice work on these Monty. Those Dane axes look fearsome!

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    1. MontyAugust 16, 2016 at 10:17 PM

      Thanks Marcus! An all Dane Axe build is a really tough one for enemies to cope with.

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  8. NateAugust 16, 2016 at 11:51 PM

    Unreal Monty! Absolutely stunning warband and tough to play against too. I'm sure the new owner will be very proud to push these bad boys around the table mate!

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    1. MontyAugust 17, 2016 at 8:08 AM

      Thanks Nate, they are quite tough! I got rolled by them at the club just recently. You think I'd know better but no...

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  9. Evan HughesAugust 17, 2016 at 1:13 AM

    Very cool, Monty - pity to part with them,but storage is finite!

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    1. MontyAugust 17, 2016 at 8:09 AM

      Exactly! I don't know where I'd put it all if I didn't thin the lead herd.

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  10. Michal DwarfCryptAugust 17, 2016 at 1:27 AM

    Excellent Norse Gaels army!
    Fantastic colours, bases, Banners...
    Great work!

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  11. PhilAugust 17, 2016 at 1:39 AM

    Awesome! Beautiful group + wonderful banners + great paintjob = WOW!!

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    1. MontyAugust 17, 2016 at 8:09 AM

      Thanks Phil! I really enjoyed your groups foray into Bolt Action.

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  12. RussAugust 17, 2016 at 1:46 AM

    That is some stunning beautiful paintwork!

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  13. MillsyAugust 17, 2016 at 5:24 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous mate as all your SAGA still is. I couldn't bear to part with them myself!

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  14. AdamC1776August 17, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    Great work especially that banner that looks like its made from linen

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    1. MontyAugust 17, 2016 at 8:10 AM

      Thanks Adam, that was a linen banner! A bit of a trial to paint but one of a kind when its done.

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  15. Piotr FrąckowiakAugust 17, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    They are absolutely stunning Monty :)

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  16. Michael AwdryAugust 17, 2016 at 7:59 AM

    What an achievement, fantastic job Monty, truly inspiring work.

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    1. MontyAugust 17, 2016 at 8:11 AM

      Thanks so much Michael! It was good to see it through and hand it off.

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  17. DalaupprorAugust 17, 2016 at 8:26 AM

    Exellent looking warband !!!

    Love the linnen banner!

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    1. MontyAugust 21, 2016 at 7:13 PM

      Thanks, the banner is my favorite yet! And thanks for the tips on painting linen banners too!

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  18. PrufrockAugust 17, 2016 at 11:41 PM

    Lovely work, Monty!
    Cheers,
    Aaron

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  19. DaiAugust 18, 2016 at 12:33 PM

    I do love the Footsore sculpts. You've painted these up a treat Monty. Sounds like they went to a good home too, which is a bonus.

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  20. Moiterei_1984August 18, 2016 at 2:09 PM

    They look awesome Monty! If I was in your shoes I'd have hated to let them go.

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    1. MontyAugust 21, 2016 at 7:14 PM

      Thank! If I didn't let my painted minis go, I don't know where I'd keep them all. ;-)

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  21. Stefan (aka. Monty)August 21, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    A wonderful warband. Really an excellent result of your work!

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  22. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)August 25, 2016 at 11:49 AM

    Awsome looking warband Monty! I think you probably weep when you hand them over. BTW I'm also a fan of the two handed axe!

    Christopher

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    1. MontyAugust 26, 2016 at 3:59 PM

      Thanks Christopher! I should have seen that coming with a name like Axebreaker. ;-)

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