Sunday, February 14, 2016
Nordland Captain of the Guard
So here's the second Empire character figure which was picked up at a sale a few years ago. The body is from the plastic Master Engineer kit. Pistolier and Reiksguard Knight arms are used, as well as a Huntsmen's head. Although the Master Engineer head and Hochland Long Rifle are cool, I already had a couple of Master Engineers already, so opted for a more close-combat looking figure.
I have no clue as to the Nordland fluff, but chose the blue and yellow colors as they look pretty nice.
With the red cloak and hat, he could also pass for a Marienburger, I suppose.
Since I haven't taken pictures of 28mm figures for sometime, I'm still struggling to get the lighting right. These are a bit washed out from the flash.
The shield is from one of the earlier Swordsmen kits.
To be honest, I only got into Warhammer Fantasy a few years ago, and then only played a handful of games. The release of Dragon Rampant has provided a new lease on life for these troops.
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Another cracking piece of work, you've not wasted any time getting this one finished Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Michael. GW figures really are geared for painting - that is the features are very well defined. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteLovely job again Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon! Best, Dean
DeleteSo many beautiful colors, excellent job!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil. Yes the color combination works well. Best, Dean
DeleteSplendid! :D Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, RM! Regards, Dean
DeleteVery very nice Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the compliments, Rodger! Best, Dean
DeleteThat is one fine paintjob!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Regards, Dean
DeleteFine looking addition to the ranks. Nice
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hendrid! Appreciate the compliment. Best, Dean
DeleteGood work Dean!
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to see your Empire list... (DR version)
Thanks, Eduardo. I did a quick one up when I first got the book in December - wanted to get the Gryphon and DemiGryphs on the table :) http://wabcorner.blogspot.com/2016/01/dragon-rampant-warband-men-of-west.html Warm regards, Dean
DeleteDamn... I miss that!
DeleteSo cool. I want to see that gryphon and demigryphs in action too!!
No worries, Eduardo - that rate you pump out painted minis it's totally understandable. Best, Dean
DeleteStunning. Great figure as well with the undress cap and helmet. Choosing two different plume color sets is an excellent choice.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Allan. Yes, I just had to get all that plumage on one figure - not sure when I'll paint up another Empire fig :) Regards, Dean
DeleteWell if you enjoy empire, you could always do a Landsknecht historical army. The empire figures are basically a rip-off of the Landsknecht's characteristic style.
DeleteTotally - only GW could out-outlandish the Landsknechts :)!
DeleteBeautiful! Great colors and interesting shield motif.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Jon. Lol! "The skulls, you're looking at the skulls" :) I first became aware of GW's fascination with skulls when I got my first kits a few years ago - can't escape them. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work Dean, the kitbash came together to create a unique and interesting character
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Jake. I wish I had another body or two - there's so much extra parts from GW kits. Best, Dean
DeleteWhat a fantastic miniature Dean! Masterclass colours!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal! Those Landsknechts sure had a way with colors! Regards, Dean
DeleteThese figures sure bring back memories. I like your style no matter the scale that you paint in.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Kevin
Thank you very much for your very kind words, Kevin. Much appreciated. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice colourful work Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks a lot, Christopher. Best, Dean
DeleteThat is an impressive figure!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neil. It's a kit-bash that came out better than expected :) Best, Dean
DeleteBright character!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words! Best Dean
DeleteLovely work Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Bartek. Warm regards Dean
DeleteExcellent figure Dean! Once again the colors are stunning!!Keep up the brushes!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and kind words again. Warm regards Dean
DeleteGreat figure - great colours :)
ReplyDeleteAlways been too scared to tackle 'landsknecht' figures myself!
Thank you very much, Mike! The way these GW figs are sculpted - with a bit exaggerated details - it makes painting them pretty enjoyable. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent work Dean!
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