Another command stand this time Thorfin (or Thorfinus filius Oter) , described as the most powerful jarl of the Hebrides, who convinced Somerled to depose Godred the II King of Mann by suggesting that Somerleds own son Dugball become the new king of Mann.
Thorfin is a Gripping Beast Irish warlord from the Saga range, the horn blower is another Gripping Beast Scot/Pict the standard bearer is a Crusader miniatures Irish miniature with his axe replaced with a flag pole. The Flag is again from the "Don't throw a 1" Blog with a re-paint and highlights.
Next up is to keep plugging away at the various Norse-Gael miniatures I have to build a unit as Somerled's household troops.
Painting Challenge Submission #13 - Onward to Orleans!
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"Forward! God has shown me the way..."
I'm continuing with the AHPC XVI wrap-up posts! We switch from GW settings
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Lovely work - love the photograph and backdrop - so appropriate for the season. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteFigures have painted up really well and the trees add great atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys.
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