tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post7249713522662148..comments2024-03-21T06:24:32.595-07:00Comments on Black Powder Games: Lion Rampant - Example of a 12 Points Army Black Powderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-2131921757696845302014-12-28T11:34:42.478-08:002014-12-28T11:34:42.478-08:00Very artfully painted, congratulations on your fan...Very artfully painted, congratulations on your fantastic work. Roghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591128642473114113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-60372251168739163742014-12-08T09:44:44.470-08:002014-12-08T09:44:44.470-08:00you think they'd work for more Dark Age?you think they'd work for more Dark Age?Jaye Wileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119248805141028786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-66637674030736204372014-12-04T03:32:37.166-08:002014-12-04T03:32:37.166-08:00Yeah, those Knights had a bad day - perhaps they w...Yeah, those Knights had a bad day - perhaps they were demotivated by union troubles in the Knights Guild? But they were surprisingly mobile on their 7+ activation, keen to ride into their death. You bet we'll have an alliance, I have this futuristic idea called a "Kalmar Union", think it might be the next big thing...<br />Hope to see you at the gaming table soon buddy, next time will be on the 15th Dec.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />SørenBlack Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-80429159548409483582014-12-04T03:26:49.704-08:002014-12-04T03:26:49.704-08:00Hehe, sorry - welll hopefully we'll get a chan...Hehe, sorry - welll hopefully we'll get a chance to throw some dice at a coming convention so our parallel collections can co-operate. I'll be at both Tactica and Salute next year!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-29995761279850449282014-12-04T03:23:37.712-08:002014-12-04T03:23:37.712-08:00Thanks a lot Stephen, really appreciate the visit ...Thanks a lot Stephen, really appreciate the visit and your kind comment! The pride will kick in when they get their lances blooded in the coming battle, hopefully driving home the final charge!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-74551957533107766622014-12-04T03:22:07.242-08:002014-12-04T03:22:07.242-08:00Thanks John, it was great to get to do something c...Thanks John, it was great to get to do something complete different from the normal 17-18-19 Century stuff. Those Fire-Forge minis does make it easy to apply a smooth brushwork, so they come recommended!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-78591397055827707512014-12-04T03:19:55.644-08:002014-12-04T03:19:55.644-08:00Thanks Christopher, means a lot coming from a guy ...Thanks Christopher, means a lot coming from a guy who paints as well as yourself!<br />Cheers,<br />SørenBlack Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-85958450832936503862014-12-04T03:18:58.506-08:002014-12-04T03:18:58.506-08:00Thanks Dean, really appreciate it. It was impossib...Thanks Dean, really appreciate it. It was impossible to find any kind of transfer remotely resembling the headless troll, so I had to free hand the lot. Luckily the Funcken books offered plenty of inspiration for the bardings. Really glad you like the final result :0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-35088124139900539862014-12-04T03:17:12.717-08:002014-12-04T03:17:12.717-08:00Thanks Chris, yeah I found the Fire-forge Kits rea...Thanks Chris, yeah I found the Fire-forge Kits really easy to work on. I shortened the lances about an inch, but otherwise they were easy to assemble and a joy to paint. In terms of value for money they are right up there. Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-81084134966522496692014-12-04T03:14:59.708-08:002014-12-04T03:14:59.708-08:00Thanks for the consolation Jonathan, and I do agre...Thanks for the consolation Jonathan, and I do agree. Being a Knight is all about style, and dying in style - and they certainly did that. However, they will be resurrected for the coming game on the 15th Dec for another shot at glory.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-60730653793216790032014-12-04T03:12:31.222-08:002014-12-04T03:12:31.222-08:00Thanks Engel, I actually have Michael to thank for...Thanks Engel, I actually have Michael to thank for that kit-bashing business. He kindly supplied all the extra bits and bops needed to do the Bidowers. Happy you liked the result!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-40987251264178929172014-12-04T03:11:08.640-08:002014-12-04T03:11:08.640-08:00You're very kind Phil, thanks a lot! Really fu...You're very kind Phil, thanks a lot! Really fun to paint bardings, which was a first off for me. Perhaps a HYW project will follow with Jeanne D'Arc and some English archer. Would be cool to do! Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-55536582812343404342014-12-04T03:09:40.006-08:002014-12-04T03:09:40.006-08:00Thanks Steve, appreciate you dropping by for a rea...Thanks Steve, appreciate you dropping by for a read and a comment! More to come for sure, those Knights will aim for a spectacular comeback.Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-9427269214616623552014-12-04T03:08:16.188-08:002014-12-04T03:08:16.188-08:00Hehe, thanks buddy! Yeah, the knight unit was a re...Hehe, thanks buddy! Yeah, the knight unit was a real under-performer on both sides, but they will be back. However, I do remember them dying in the front line of the battle, while my allies from the elusive Swedish Allmoge was taking a Coffee-break in the nearest wheat-field.. ;0) Purse of gold... we'll we're Danish right? Add some beer and bacon and we've got a deal!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-65072513251723014712014-12-04T03:01:47.358-08:002014-12-04T03:01:47.358-08:00Thanks Mattias, and yes, I'll be back Arnold-s...Thanks Mattias, and yes, I'll be back Arnold-style - but, will probably play my knight very differently the next time. Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-64996707890060083492014-12-04T03:00:26.178-08:002014-12-04T03:00:26.178-08:00Happy you liked it Gordon, thanks for dropping by ...Happy you liked it Gordon, thanks for dropping by for a read!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-13916394946070441662014-12-04T02:57:24.207-08:002014-12-04T02:57:24.207-08:00Thanks Matt, appreciate the visit and the kind com...Thanks Matt, appreciate the visit and the kind comment!Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-58214335739092181452014-12-04T02:37:21.207-08:002014-12-04T02:37:21.207-08:00A very striking (eh, get it?) host indeed! Lovely ...A very striking (eh, get it?) host indeed! Lovely bright colours and fantastic freehand painting.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing them on the tabletop one day. As Birger had close ties to the Danish royal house, being married to the daughter of the Danish king, and Trolle also being connected to Denmark, we should join forces and stand against Birger's pesky brothers!Jonas Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104129336412766484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-57053315269831414692014-12-03T14:00:09.949-08:002014-12-03T14:00:09.949-08:00Absolutely awesome! You always do such a magnific...Absolutely awesome! You always do such a magnificient painting on your figures so I instantly feel the urgent need to work an similar figures.Moiterei_1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/13808567081733803572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-59698443490549914222014-12-03T12:55:40.364-08:002014-12-03T12:55:40.364-08:00Fantastic freehand work, you should be proud!Fantastic freehand work, you should be proud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-51183448936568101082014-12-03T12:07:51.013-08:002014-12-03T12:07:51.013-08:00That's some truly great paintjob! Smooth :)That's some truly great paintjob! Smooth :)Johns Miniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02643672738527738608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-73869575233972779772014-12-03T06:54:49.579-08:002014-12-03T06:54:49.579-08:00Excellent work! Very nice bright smooth clean colo...Excellent work! Very nice bright smooth clean colours.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-4485368642217453932014-12-03T06:26:45.985-08:002014-12-03T06:26:45.985-08:00Simply marvelous, Soren! The barding/heraldry are ...Simply marvelous, Soren! The barding/heraldry are fantastic - and Fireforge are fine sculpts. That headless troll motif is highly unusual - and you've captured it with your flawless brushwork! Amazingly beautiful.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-45570814981559759682014-12-03T06:06:42.528-08:002014-12-03T06:06:42.528-08:00Beautiful paint job on those knights Soren, very c...Beautiful paint job on those knights Soren, very colourful and striking. Those fire-forge plastics are really great too!Chrisfigurineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698395704599978358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083471581529421888.post-9033123281109171512014-12-03T05:45:01.236-08:002014-12-03T05:45:01.236-08:00Your painting on the knights practically defies de...Your painting on the knights practically defies description. Fantastic brushwork!<br /><br />At least you may take some consolation that your force went down to defeat looking quite handsome!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.com