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What will you find here? Ramblings from an aging gamer-miniature painter. When I first started out in this hobby computers were in their infancy and finding other gamers could only be done by going to conventions or as in my case bumping into somebody who happened to see me reading "Panzer Leader" on the school bus. Look how far we have come! The internet has allowed our small community to be able to connect on a level I never dreamed of when I was but a small lad. What I do hope you will find here is something interesting from one wargamer/miniature painter to another. I paint miniatures somewhat decently, so I will be posting some pictures of my work, and perhaps a review or two of games and/or miniatures. Most of all this is just about having fun and anything I post here is meant to be for that reason.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Showcase: Saga Rus Princes City Militia

Got another batch done, and today I am working on the last of my Cavalry for the convention that is now less then 4 days before I have to travel. I think I am going to make it, whew. Though right now I could care less if I see another Dark Age figure for a few months!

These boys where supposed to be a mixed up bunch with assorted shields and painting. Because I screwed up ordering the wrong shield transfers I had to do a little creative selecting from Dark Age sheets and even a few from Romano Brit sheet. Also I couldn't take my usual slow sloth self time and had to cut some corners by painting the two units in a uniform manner. My way of explaining the kind of uniform appearance is that they're from a richer city that can afford to equip them well etc. Because I couldn't mix up the shields the way I wanted I decided to make them all one type for each unit. I'm stuck running them in 8 man units, but in the future I'll paint some more to match... yeah right.

Well here they are, quickly done, but I think they'll make a nice addition to the army.

 
 

....and the second group.

 

Thanks for looking.

Cheers
Kevin
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  1. SkipFebruary 29, 2016 at 8:54 AM

    Dang Kev.... even your "hurry up" and "rush jobs" look better than my best. That Sir, is extremely depressing!

    That group 2 with the pretty shields are beautiful.



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    1. KevinFebruary 29, 2016 at 7:58 PM

      As always thanks Skip, see you in four days in Cincy!

      Cheers
      Kevin

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  2. The Ancient TrackFebruary 29, 2016 at 9:22 AM

    Lovely work.

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    1. KevinFebruary 29, 2016 at 7:59 PM

      Thank you Ben, and thanks for stopping by.

      Cheers
      Kevin

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  3. Robert H.February 29, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    Awesome work uncle! When I move back to the mitten I will be needing some painting lessons

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    1. KevinFebruary 29, 2016 at 8:01 PM

      Thanks Robert, and it would be my pleasure to do so, if you think you could sit still that long;)

      Cheers
      Kevin

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  4. DaveFebruary 29, 2016 at 2:13 PM

    They indeed have the appearance of Princes. Excellent work! Love the shields.

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    1. KevinFebruary 29, 2016 at 8:02 PM

      Fine praise sir, in a few days I will find out if these pretty boys have what it takes to put up a scrap!

      Cheers
      Kevin

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  5. LeeFebruary 29, 2016 at 4:21 PM

    Excellent job once again Kevin!

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    1. KevinFebruary 29, 2016 at 8:03 PM

      Thanks Lee, to bad there's an ocean between keeping us from crossing swords at your club game nights.

      Cheers
      Kevin

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  6. AlanFebruary 29, 2016 at 5:10 PM

    They all look good. The round shields sure do look like they come from money.
    Excellent job Kevin.
    Good luck at the convention !!

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    1. KevinFebruary 29, 2016 at 8:05 PM

      Thank you Al, hopefully my coming home will bring tales of my glory and pillaging!

      Cheers
      Kevin

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  7. DeanMFebruary 29, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    Those are beauties, Kevin. I think I may have to get in some Saga games soon. Best, Dean

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    1. KevinMarch 1, 2016 at 10:32 PM

      Saga is fun, it's what inspired me to get the ole paint brush back out. Had a long dry spell. Thanks.

      Cheers
      Kevin

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