The figures are from the Saxon Command range by Black Tree Designs. The original sculpt for the middle mini had no weapon at all, just his left hand with typical peg on it for a shield - I guess being a commander, he only needs to protect himself and lets his boys do the fighting? As I wanted him to match up with the rest of the spear armed Thegns, I drilled out his fist and stuck a cut-down spear so it looks as though he switched out for a bit in order to properly direct his unit. It'll look cool in the end, promise.
*I'm having trouble researching online for a proper 900 AD-ish Anglo-Saxon banner or flag. I think by that time they had moved past the elaborate dragon looking designs? Any suggestions are welcome on this.*
Still basing and bits to tidy up a bunch of stuff on these and think up some names for each for fun. I won't be putting in a super amount of energy into them (As with following minis for this project) as it's going to take too long to get through the whole lot.
*I'm having trouble researching online for a proper 900 AD-ish Anglo-Saxon banner or flag. I think by that time they had moved past the elaborate dragon looking designs? Any suggestions are welcome on this.*
Still basing and bits to tidy up a bunch of stuff on these and think up some names for each for fun. I won't be putting in a super amount of energy into them (As with following minis for this project) as it's going to take too long to get through the whole lot.
They look like they're coming along very nicely, Dai. I especially like your leader with the spear - nice little conversion. I can't help with the banner designs I'm afraid as this isn't a period I game at all. But you;re certainly tempting with a bit of a Saga in the future :-)
ReplyDeleteI think you'd do up some very nice Dark Ages efforts myself mate. Thanks!
DeleteVery nice, well done!
ReplyDeleteGratitude sir!
DeleteLook great so far!
ReplyDeleteCheers Rich. They're done now, new post incoming soon!
DeleteGreat job there Dai :)
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the kind words Chico, thanks for stopping by.
DeleteDo the symbols or designs you like. It's not like anyone will bring proof that your minis are inappropriately equipped or decorated. After all, the story is more important, right ?
ReplyDeleteYou are not wrong there. And thankyou for throwing my own words at me. :)
DeleteI suspect that there is very little primary evidence at all of ephemeral, one-dimensional things like visual designs from the Dark Ages, and a lot of the stuff that does exist is just artists' impressions from the last couple of centuries.
ReplyDeleteLove these minis!
Hence why it's called "Dark Ages".
DeletePokemon cards cut to fit it is then!
It's great to see Dark Ages done well! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteVery kind of you to say so sir, thanks!
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