Sunday, November 4, 2012
Old Glory Viking Dragon Ship - WIP
Here is a resin model that has been sitting in a box for several years now. It was ordered way back when, when I had an Old Glory Army membership. Anyway, it's one of those things you just have to get when you have the chance. It is a really nice model and figured I'd get it painted. Here it is Dullcote'd after a Minwax Tudor Satin stain over a basic finish.
The shields are basic patterns using only five colors: red, blue, green, white and yellow.
Prior to the stain, the ship itself was given two shades of light brown using a mixture of Vallejo Flat Yellow and Cadmium Red. I use those two colors in varying combinations for most wood and leather.
Here is the ship with shields and rowers attached. Since only basic patterns were used for the shields, they were painted after being glued to the ship.
The kit was missing the wooden dowels for the mast, but I should be able to find a replacement.
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Very nice! It's always a pleasure to see those shields flanking the Viking ships!
ReplyDeleteagree with Phil!
ReplyDeletea very beautiful ship!
"basic" designs on the shields?
ok! but they are really good!
Great! Are you going to prepare a whole WAB Viking army?
ReplyDeleteNice one. Very authentic look on the wooden parts. I've only got scratchbuilt paper ships for my Viking games so it might be time to improve my fleet.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the nice comments, Gentlemen. Truly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAndres: I have a WAB Norman army with some Saxon axemen that double as Vikings and Dogs of War Sergeant. Also, my local crew have been smitten with SAGA - plan to build a Viking army with those rules too.
Best, Dean
Very nice Dean, well done.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Helen
Nice model and approach, as always I am envious...
ReplyDeleteWonderful looking ship and project. I had a hunch what this was for! Everywhere I look, people are playing Saga. I have GOT to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the shields Dean!
ReplyDeleteI've got the Gripping beast Longship sitting in my drawer, infact its been there now for at least 15 years!! One day I shall paint it..........I hope!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful looking ship Dean.Great work.
ReplyDeleteLovely looking bit of kit.
ReplyDeleteNifty, looks like a nice, simple kit, but the final effect is great.
ReplyDeleteThat looks brilliant Dean; just love the shield designs, very effective.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind words and interest. This is an old kit, but still holding up - maybe even a second wind with the likes of SAGA and such. Warm regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteGood start Dean looking forward to seeing it completed.
ReplyDeleteGreat shields Dean...outstanding looking ship
ReplyDeleteDean,
ReplyDeleteThis is Teresa from Old Glory. I am trying to find how to contact you about permission to use your photograph of our viking ship. Please contact me asap at oldgloryshipyard@gmail.com
Thank You!