Saturday, November 10, 2012

Viking Warlord and Dragon Ship Helmsman

This is a Crusader Miniatures figure from the Harold Godwinson set - he'll serve as a Viking warlord for the Dragon Ship, as well as for SAGA. Yes, I've been a bit taken with these rules along with many of the local crew here in Washington State.
This is the helmsman that came with the Old Glory Viking Ship set. I may add a pin to one of his feet and attach him permanently to the ship - currently he's on a washer.
Here are some close ups of the sail assembly that was scratch-built using a wooden dowel, bamboo stick, cloth and some thread.
Speaking of SAGA, we're having another go at it next weekend. I plan to use some of my existing figures from a Norman army for a Viking warband. The figures are actually Crusader Miniatures Saxons, but they will double as Vikings.

ADDENDUM:
Added a few more photos with the ship based - now all I need to get is more ships and a game mat with 1.5 foot hexes.


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  1. Ray RousellNovember 10, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    The ship does look great close up, nice one!!!

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  2. DeanMNovember 10, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Thanks, Ray. I wish I knew how to get my camera to get a clearer photo of the entire ship. Best, Dean

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  3. The Angry LurkerNovember 10, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    The wood effect is especially brilliant Dean!

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  4. Anibal InvictusNovember 10, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Really nice and I agree with Frank, the wooden effect is great indeed

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  5. PsychosisPCNovember 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Now there you go. You are getting me fired up to get back to my Vikings. I also have a longship, just not put together yet.

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  6. Sam WiseNovember 10, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    This Viking ship is beautiful and the figure makes very realistic! great work!

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  7. Andrew McCoryNovember 10, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Very nice. I like these ships so much.

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  8. DeanMNovember 10, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Thanks so much for the kind comments everyone. Best, Dean

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  9. BaconfatNovember 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    my goodness Dean, you've been busy!

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  10. PhilNovember 10, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Fantastic! Pictures are amazing, a brilliant work Dean!

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  11. RodgerNovember 11, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Excellent result on the ship Dean. Very impressive indeed.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 11, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    As always Dean, very very nice.

    Cheers,

    Helen

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  13. Michael AwdryNovember 11, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    What a result Dean; great job Sir.

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  14. DeanMNovember 11, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Thanks again for the nice comments everyone. With an interest in SAGA, this Dragon Ship was a nice project. Best, Dean

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  15. Sir TobiNovember 12, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Great ship and fantastic figures - really inspirational!

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  16. Captain Richard's miniature Civil WarNovember 12, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Great job on that ship Dean...the look of wood is excellent

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  17. Ted HenkleNovember 12, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Fantastic job on the ship, crew and warlord!

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  18. Doc SmithNovember 12, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Some of the lads at our club just had a Saga game - they'd be over the moon to have such a spectacular Viking longship! Incredible work bro!

    Cheers,
    Doc

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  19. DeanMNovember 13, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Thanks again everyone for the kind comments - I see this old model still is holding up well. Again, it was such a bargain with the OG Army membership I couldn't let it go. Now I wish I had gotten the Korean Turtleship too. Best, Dean

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  20. EinarOlafsonNovember 13, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Impressive!!! Did you paint any Redoubt Trojan boat too?

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  21. DeanMNovember 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Yes I did, Andres; it was several years ago - still have it http://www.displacedminiatures.com/Hachimantaro/image/2304/25262/ . In fact, I just based it like this Viking Longship - taking a cue from Langton. Best, Dean

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  22. BaconfatNovember 15, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    It's been over a week, you should have completed another army by now.

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  23. CurtNovember 20, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Beautiful work on this, Dean. Top notch. I have this very same model sitting in the 'resin reserve' and you're giving me good cause to bring it out and get it done.

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  24. ScottswargamingNovember 21, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Whoa , very nice ship!

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  25. Jason MeyersDecember 2, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Excellent job on the longship Dean!

    Jason

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  26. peterDecember 16, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Don't know what to say! This ship is fantastic! Respect Dean!

    Greetings
    Peter
    http://peterscave.blogspot.be/

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