Friday, September 18, 2020

Warlord Games Celtic Mounted Hero

This is the third figure from the Celtic Heroes set.  There's another figure in the set of a druid, but don't plan on painting him up anytime soon. (oh, and I see this is the new version of Blogger - hope it works out okay).

I replaced the horse with one from the Victrix EIR Generals set. The original one seemed a bit too small. Luckily the resin and plastics were easily modified with the help of a Dremel and some Green Stuff.
A nice figure, appropriately "heroic" in size and sculpting.

I added some Green Stuff to lengthen the reins.
The shield is molded onto the figures, but the same size a other Warlord Celtic shields so a decal fit without issues.
I was going to base him on a 50mm round, but used a regular sized oval single figure base. Might use him as either a spare commander or possibly a messenger.

This figures should complete the Celtic/Briton army for now, and will post a group photo of the army to date next. Thanks again for dropping by and wish you all the best. Here, the rain just started and we should be in the rainy season for awhile. Usually not looking forward to the rainy season, but with the smoke from fires the last couple of weeks, a good change.
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  1. KevinSeptember 18, 2020 at 8:24 PM

    Yep Legacy version has finally been taken down. Now I am forced to figure out this version of blogger.

    That's a very nice command base. I do like your style.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMSeptember 18, 2020 at 9:45 PM

      Thank you very much, Kevin. At first I tried to post this on my cellphone, but couldn't see some of the functions, so had to use my laptop. Dunno why "they" feel the need to change what works...same as Facebook. Kindest regards, Dean

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  2. Unlucky GeneralSeptember 18, 2020 at 10:12 PM

    Heroic indeed. He's great mate. On the new interface, it's fine but does take a bit of getting used to. It has ironed out some serious bugs I experienced earlier.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 18, 2020 at 10:31 PM

      Thanks for the visit and kind words. Yes, I think it is a bit easier to use than when kt first popped up. Warm regards, Dean

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  3. Mike VellaSeptember 18, 2020 at 11:39 PM

    That is one splendid result Dean! Great job! Would be a shame to relegate him to a simple messenger though.......

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:34 AM

      Thank you very much, Mike. Yes, he may have to be a division commander. Best regards, Dean

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  4. PhilSeptember 19, 2020 at 12:05 AM

    I do like the new horse and the gorgeous colors Dean...great job!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:36 AM

      Thanks, Phil! Yes, I think the "captured" Roman general's horse a fitting mount. Kindest regards, Dean

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  5. CyrusSeptember 19, 2020 at 12:25 AM

    Excellent conversion Dean!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:36 AM

      Thank you very much, Mike. Best regards, Dean

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  6. rrossSeptember 19, 2020 at 12:38 AM

    A fantastic job as always Dean - this figure is stunning. You don't seem to have had any issues with Blogger II...mind you, maybe it took you three hours to post this as it appears now!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:38 AM

      Thanks, Keith. Yes, the new Blogger seems to work, just a little different looking behind the scenes. Warm regards, Dean

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  7. caveadsum1471September 19, 2020 at 2:33 AM

    Splendid looking chieftain! He looks ace!
    Best Iain

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  8. blacksmithSeptember 19, 2020 at 3:59 AM

    Epic!
    I especially like the horse painting

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:40 AM

      Thanks a lot, Javier! Yes, figured the pattern if the horse would work nice with the rearing pose. Warmest regards, Dean

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  9. GonsalvoSeptember 19, 2020 at 5:55 AM

    A very striking figure and paint job, Dean. Gioven the circumstances, the rain has to be a very welcome arrival with regard to the fires. Here ion New England, the constant haze seems to be dissipating, and the sky is actually blue again for the first time in 5 days. A trivial matter compared with the horrific fires in California, Oregon, and Washington, but hopefully indicative of the situation finally improving on the West coast!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:42 AM

      Thanks a lot for the kind words, Peter. Yes, the rain seems to be helping out a lot. Warmest regards, Dean

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  10. Michal DwarfCryptSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:41 AM

    What an awesome miniature!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:43 AM

      Thank you very much, Michal! Best regards, Dean

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  11. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 19, 2020 at 6:44 AM

    Gorgeous work, Dean!

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  12. BluewillowSeptember 19, 2020 at 9:17 AM

    Loving that dean and be stealing that idea too!

    Cheers
    Matt
    French Wargame Holidays

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 10:27 AM

      Thanks, Matt! Thanks to plastics, conversion work is very do-able. Kind regards, Dean

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  13. Doc SmithSeptember 19, 2020 at 10:19 AM

    Ah yes Mr Dremel is our friend! Nice bit of conversion work Dean. Look forward to seeing the rest of those fearsome Celts!

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    1. DeanMSeptember 19, 2020 at 10:29 AM

      Mahalo's Doc; if it were metal, I would likely not have attempted it; but I've been modifying plastics since a kid with Airfix and a hot knife. So, figured it would work out. Aloha, Dean

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  14. Paul LiddleSeptember 19, 2020 at 1:46 PM

    Terrific work, he's one to be proud of. He will certainly stand out on the table.
    Regards,
    Paul.

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  15. Dmitry SvidloSeptember 21, 2020 at 2:50 AM

    A really cool hero! The horse you picked matches the rider much better. Great job Dean!

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  16. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)September 23, 2020 at 4:29 PM

    He looks great Dean!

    Christopher

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