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Sunday, November 13, 2011

SAGA Norman Warband Completed

 My Vikings now have a foe for the tabletop - a 4 point Norman War-band, which consists of a Mounted Warlord, 2 units of Mounted Hearthguard, a unit or Warriors with spears, and a second unit of Warriors with crossbows.  These gents should pose a good challenge to my Vikings.  All of the mounted figures are plastics from Conquest Games.  The foot figures are metals from Gripping Beast.  Sorry for the bad lighting in the photos.

 The unit of spear -armed Warriors look dashing sporting their Little Big Man shield transfers.  Some of you may remember the rather questionable attempt at hand painting shields with my Viking War-band - the figures just look so much better with the LBM transfers.  They are well worth the cost.

 Some crossbowmen to pepper and annoy my plucky Vikings.  Wow designer shields AND annoying crossbow bolts - those Vikings are really going to hate theses guys.


 The first of two units of mounted hearthguard.  I really like the Conquest Plastics.  The LBM shield transfers required just a bit of trimming along the bottom to fit the Conquest figures but that wasn't too hard.

 The second unit of mounted Hearthguard.  All of the figures in each unit sport the same tunic color to help tell them apart on the table top.


 A close up of the shields - I here they're all the rage on the Paris runways this year....


Lastly, here is the Norman Warlord.  I think he came out "OK" but will likely switch him out for a metal version that will look a bit more heroic.


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18 comments:

  1. Neil ScottNovember 13, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Great looking warband. I agree the LBM transfers are worth the money

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  2. Laughing FerretNovember 13, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Very nice!
    I'm quite a bit further back in my own Saga project. This makes me want to find the time to do more!

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  3. Paul´s BodsNovember 13, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Cracking looking army, and you used round bases as well..nice one!!
    I´ve Just got my Norman army...well so far..finished.
    Cheers
    Paul

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  4. Vladdd309November 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Great looking warband, very distinctive. The shields look excellent!

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  5. Ray RousellNovember 13, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Excellent painting there Sir!!! The LBMS transfers look great, they are definitely worth their weight in gold!!!!

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  6. MiniMikeNovember 13, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Very nice warband, I'm sure those crossbows will be worth their point. Love the shields and I will be following you with painting these two warbands hopefully pretty soon.

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  7. BeccasNovember 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Great looking warband. I'm tempted to try Saga myself do to the low model count required.

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  8. PhyllionNovember 13, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    They look pretty awesome. I have also been impressed by the LBMS transfers, they have made my Vikings look very spiffing.

    Phil
    Http://infrequentwargamer.blogspot.com/

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  9. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)November 13, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Super looking warband!Good luck on carving out a kingdom!

    Christopher

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  10. Jason MeyersNovember 13, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Great job on these guys!

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  11. Paul O'GNovember 14, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    What a wonderful warband - Pass the cidre and the vin de noire!

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  12. MontyNovember 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Good work Miles!

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  13. CyrusNovember 15, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Great looking Normans!

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  14. jmilesrNovember 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Thanks for the comments. I've got a few additional units to make for both sides and the it will be on to another project
    Miles

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  15. GalpyNovember 18, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    really nice work there they look just awesome

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  16. TWDNovember 21, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Jolly nice.
    My oponent fielded exactly the same warband in our last game.

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  17. Dick CaldwellDecember 22, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    The Normans look awesome.
    I have assembled and painted the mounted contingents and expect to visit Uncle Ernie's fine Emporium soon to pick up foot soldiers.
    The tower has been completed and even has off duty guards eating in the kitchen. I added a granary and stable and will add a blacksmith shed to go along with the dark ages buildings from A of W. Soon be ready to play Saga.

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  18. jmilesrDecember 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Thanks Dick
    I have a 4 point Viking warband and a 4 pt Norman warband completed and looking forward to getting them in action.

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