Sort of spoils the image though doesn’t it Bob…..he’ll be less a “fearless Swedish warrior” and more a “Bank manager from Malmö….”Be nice Tim, shove a cream cake in his gob!
Sort of spoils the image though doesn’t it Bob…..he’ll be less a “fearless Swedish warrior” and more a “Bank manager from Malmö….”Be nice Tim, shove a cream cake in his gob!
Many thanks for the kind comment John.Very nicely done Tim. `Armour, and everything excellent.
John.
Tim,
superb painting!, but the lack of eyes detracts from the figure, it makes him.................anonymous - a Viking Hell's Angel with dark goggles! I have the ICM 1/16 Viking in my stash, and this may stimulate his appearance.
Where did you get the inspiration for the shield insignia? I've looked around, and most references seem to be modern takes, & a bit too complicated! I reckon quarters, with two colours would be one of the most common shield decoration, but with a lack of contemporary evidence - I'm unsure.
I reckon if the raider has just come from his longboat, then he'd look a little more.............lived in. I know that they took care in their personal appearance, but that must have been relative.
Dave
Thanks Tony, really appreciate that mate…..Superbly painted tim , stunning skills . Have to agree with you about the lack of eyes behind the goggles , btw i never realised it was the Vikings that invented ray bans too . Now you mention it his right arm does look a bit smooth and tube like but im sure the recipient of this will be chuffed to bits regardless . Cheers tony
Hi DaveTim,
I've just dug the ICM viking from my stash - and to my surprise I'd already started it - I can remember buying it, but not cutting plastic!
I'd actually painted the shield ( but nothing else! )
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This is the reference I used - mine looks a little rougher - I reason that not every Viking was a good artist!
Dave
Many thanks for the nice compliment Jason. I appreciate it.I nearly missed this one.. Cracking job!!
Jason.
Thanks Steven. Really glad you like him.Very nice result Tim, love the paintwork
Steven
Thanks so much Gavin. The leather armour was a bit of a trial, took ages. Worth it in the end though. The owner was chuffed to bits when I gave him back.Wow! Superb Norseman figure, stunningly detailed armoured tunic especially. Flawless effort.
Thanks John, glad you approve……Ooh , that's neat Tim, love the leather work esp, great colours .
If I was on the PC the committee would give you the Dogs Award.I shall call a meeting in the morning , as Greg would say " Watch this space "
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