Dark Age SAGA

[Eternal Hatred]

After looking at SAGA for many months I have finally taken the plunge into the Dark Ages. This log will be used to keep track of all the warbands I will be assembling. The long term aim is for a warband of each faction, each starting at 6 points with a Hero of the Viking Age for each aswell. Initial purchses have led to Viking, Anglo-Dane, Anglo-Saxon, Skraeling and possibly Jomsviking warbands. First on the painting table is the Vikings. Im aiming to paint these quick, but I also want them to look unclean and as though they belong in the wars. First up is my Warlord:


Next my first 4 Hearthguard




And my first 8 Warriors



And the warband so far


So what do you all think? Next up is more Warriors and Hearthguard.

[Karak Norn Clansman]

The speed painting shows, but it's still a decent result. I'd however cover the red, white and yellow shield fields a second time.

[Whitwort Stormbringer]

They look good although I will second Karak Norn Clansman - some of the shields could use a second coat of paint (mostly red or yellow areas) so that the dark undercoat doesn't show through so much.

I like how you've based them - cohesive with enough detail to make them feel like they're all on the same field without too much clutter to distract from the minis.

[anerion]

They're good.
Really dynamic looking mini's, who are they by? I really like the basing too, nice and coherent.

A good ol' wash of Devlan Mud (or Agrax Earthshade as it's now known) might help roughen them up and give them a grimier look still and pick out some more of the detail, especially on the armour. plus it's nice and quick!

Looking forward to seeing more of them!

[Eternal Hatred]

Well it's update time again.
@ Karak Norn Clansman and Whitwort Stormbringer, I agree with the shield comments. So thans for the advice ar they any better now? (see later pics)
@Whitwort Stormbringer and anerion, thank you for the kind basing comments. I was hoping to make the bases look natural and yet have some detail too.
@anerion, all the armoured figures including the Warlord are from the Gripping Beast plastic Viking Hirdmen set.
And now for more pictures.
Next four Hearthguard:

Next 8 Warriors:


And the Warband so far (4 points):


So what does everyone think? Next up last 8 warrirs and 4 beserkers

[Karak Norn Clansman]

The shields are looking better. Well done.

[Eternal Hatred]

Well after a night of painting, they are all finished. 6 points of Vikings ready for battle.
@Karak Norn Clansman, Thank you very much :-)
Now onto pics, first up are the last 8 warriors:



Next, four beserkers:




And finally, the warband in all its glory:



So what does everyone think? Next up is either Anglo-Danes or Skraelings.

[Whitwort Stormbringer]

Nice-looking warband! The shields came together very well, good solid color.

I like the berserkers, and good use of the WGF plastics for some unarmored warriors. They and the GB plastics go very well together side-by-side, IMO.

I vote Skraelings next, but Danes would be cool too.

[Eternal Hatred]

Well we've managed a few games, really liking the rules. Thought I'd share a pic of our latest game, Anglo-Danes, Vikings and Jomsvikings:

And after counting votes, I started the Skraelings. I realise they don't have spears yet but I need to find my drill bits. But here are the first 8 warriors:




What do you guys think? Next is levy for them

[Whitwort Stormbringer]

Skraelings looking good so far.

In that battle shot - are yours the only painted minis on the table? You put your opponents to shame!

[Eternal Hatred]

They are the only painted minis on the table. Shame all the figures are mine :-)

[Crazy Harborc]

I LIKE the minies that ARE painted. I look forward to more WIP photos. I do have plans for some boxes of the Saga minies.......Especially, the Skraelings/Native Americans minies.

[Whitwort Stormbringer]

They are the only painted minis on the table. Shame all the figures are mine :-)

Oh I see - making your friends play with the unpainted figures, that's very magnanimous of you

Kidding, sometimes painted or not you gotta play!

[Eternal Hatred]

Hey, I know I can paint fast, but i did only get them all and the rules on July 1st. I think I'm doing well :-)

[Whitwort Stormbringer]

Hey, I know I can paint fast, but i did only get them all and the rules on July 1st. I think I'm doing well :-)

Wow, I should say so! My current output is closer to 2-3 minis a month, so you've got me beat by a mile.

[Harry]

That is a fantastic months painting.

You keep pianting that many miniatures ... I guarantee the quality of your painting will improve beyond recognition in no time at all.

Great stuff.

[Eternal Hatred]

Well its time for some more pictures. Finallygot the levy finished for the Skraelings:



Also beginning on some Romans for both Hail Caesar and SAGA, these will be geting painted alongside the SAGA minis so they can share a thread :-). So here is the test mini for my Early Imperial Romans (Warlord model).

So what do you guys think? Next up will be another 8 warriors along with the Warlord, plus the previous 8 warriors now they have their javelins. And probably more Romans too :-)

[Whitwort Stormbringer]

Oh man, you're a machine! I envy you, I just don't have the discipline to crank out minis that fast. I think your test Roman came out well!

[Eternal Hatred]

Well it's been a productive day. I was sick of fleshtones so the Romans got some attention. So now they stand at 10 painted including command, now for the pictures:




So what do people think? Next will be either more Romans or some more Skraeling warriors.

[Crazy Harborc]

Oh, oh, oh.....more Romans...No, no, no..... make that more Skraeling warriors. THAT said which ever you do next...MORE WIP photos please.