These fast moving German cavalry were created after reading Rosemary Sutcliff's book 'Frontier wolf'. They are made using spare standard bearer heads and lots of 'Green stuff' for the wolf pelt cloaks. Great fun to do and worth the time.
Brilliant!!! the book was superb I read it last year. rosemary Sutcliffe was a superb author the figures capture what I Imagined the 'Frontier Wolf' cavalry in the book looked like....another project to consider!
Consul, No the spare heads come attached to figures, I just had loads of standard bearers left over.
I made up the numbers though by sculting a few hoods that had blown back off the riders, this way you can just add cloaks to whole figures without any head swopping.
I'm glad you felt inspired. Let the Legions loose!
This is one of the things I love about your miniatures. Rather than simply produce a "by the book" roman or barbarian force, you are not afraid to work a little style and maybe even a little "license" into your armies.
Awesome stuff and awesome blog! It has inspired me to take the plunge into Ancient miniature gaming. I just ordered a box of Romans and a box of Celts from Warlord to work on.
Thanks again and keep it coming. David S. Minnesota, USA
I've always liked this unit. I have a soft spot for Rosemary Sutcliff's books myself, and seeing her creations being interpreted on the very gaming board we play on... well it just can't be worng can it? :D
I remember these as being some of the first conversions and customisiing that you did. They still hold up. :)
These fast moving German cavalry were created after reading Rosemary Sutcliff's book 'Frontier wolf'. They are made using spare standard bearer heads and lots of 'Green stuff' for the wolf pelt cloaks. Great fun to do and worth the time.
Beautiful figures. Can you buy the standard bearer head seperately?
ReplyDeleteI'm starting a similar blog to yours with my painted Romans and a campaign over the next few weeks. I'd love for you to have a look when it's up!
I've now made my first post!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!! the book was superb I read it last year. rosemary Sutcliffe was a superb author the figures capture what I Imagined the 'Frontier Wolf' cavalry in the book looked like....another project to consider!
ReplyDeleteConsul, No the spare heads come attached to figures, I just had loads of standard bearers left over.
ReplyDeleteI made up the numbers though by sculting a few hoods that had blown back off the riders, this way you can just add cloaks to whole figures without any head swopping.
I'm glad you felt inspired. Let the Legions loose!
This is one of the things I love about your miniatures. Rather than simply produce a "by the book" roman or barbarian force, you are not afraid to work a little style and maybe even a little "license" into your armies.
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Awesome stuff and awesome blog! It has inspired me to take the plunge into Ancient miniature gaming. I just ordered a box of Romans and a box of Celts from Warlord to work on.
ReplyDeleteThanks again and keep it coming.
David S.
Minnesota, USA
I've always liked this unit. I have a soft spot for Rosemary Sutcliff's books myself, and seeing her creations being interpreted on the very gaming board we play on... well it just can't be worng can it? :D
ReplyDeleteI remember these as being some of the first conversions and customisiing that you did. They still hold up. :)
Found this because of google! Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteJust one thing Fraxinus, its Rosemary Sutcliff without the E!
For more inspiration maybe see www.rosemarysutcliff.wordpress.com, and other Rosemary Sutcliff books?
... and see http://wp.me/p42Yg-Mx anyway! Thank you.
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