Victory for da Bears

 

Soldier Field was ecstatic Sunday, as Da Bears win a close one, 21-18 vs

the Rams you run for home with the taste of defeat in their mouths. 

Next up are the Panthers. Will da Bears keep up their winning ways? We will see...GO BEARS!

I painted these plastic pieces earlier this year.

August '24 Figures Painted

William Bowman, the first of 197 figures I painted in August. Most are historic military pieces.

Fantasy - six Rat Swarms, Middle Ages/Renaissance - One Hundred and Sixty-Three cavalry, knights and men-at-arms. 19th Century - nine British colonial officers, and Second World War - Nineteen Commonwealth North African Sikhs.

Apart from the metal 19th British Colonial figures, all the pieces I painted in August were plastic.

Sikh Commonwealth soldiers from the North African Campaign were my last pieces painted in August.

Halberds-Pain in a Knights...Neck

In the hands a of a well trained and experienced manat-arms, the Halberd was one of the deadliest weapons faced by mounted warriors, knights included.

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These are 15mm plastic pieces I painted in August.

Time to Go Fishing

 Njord, the Vanir God of the Seas is on his way to do some fishing when he comes across a stranger in even stranger armor.

We if it isn't the cured Greek warrior he has been told about, Hiktos Nuluk. Looks like Njord has found the bait he needs to land a big one...hope Hiktos can hold his breath.

for further info in the cursed Hiktos check here:

World Historyprof: Brave Hiktos Nuluk 

and here:

World Historyprof: The Story of Brave Hiktos Nuluk

War-Wagons 15th Century Style

When you need a mobile fort the War-Wagon is a quick substitute to the traditional and time-consuming construction techniques of 15th century warfare.

These are plastic pieces I painted in August.

Sword and Buckler Quick on the Attack-Quicker on the Retreat

Mercenaries are paid according to their skill experience and equipment. Among the cheapest to hire are the sword and buckler men.

With little armor a short sword and the small buckler shield these mercenaries are much faster than those lumbering heavily armored knights and sergeants. This allows them to move quickly into the attack as well as a fleet retreat.

These are plastic 15mm pieces I painted in August.

Run You Cowards-as We Cut You DOWN

News from the Front-North Africa July '41- Sikh patrol routs Italian forces in a recent skirmish. Bren Gun gunner Gian Chib and his assistant gunner Baldev Singh have to fire on the run as they chase down those enemies who retreat rather than surrender. By the end of the day these men and their comrades killed at least twenty and captured most of a company of the enemy. The empire is proud of the actions of such brave men who fight for the freedom of the World from Fascist Dictatorship.

Gian Chib and Baldev Singh are plastic pieces I painted in August.

Light Spear, then the Sword Swift Death then Retire

These Northern European Light Cavalry know their best defense is the fast attack, especially in the enemy's flank or rear.

Charge in with light spears, slash away with swords, if the enemy breaks, run them down.

If they foe stands pat, wheel away and ready for another opportunity to charge in again

These are 15mm scale plastic pieces that I painted in August.

The Norn's-Controllers of the Fates of Men

The nightmares of your dreams come to life-or-death, when the Norn's come to visit. Urd ("what has happened"), Verdandi ("what is happening") and Skuld ("what should happen") are three Norns's who create and control the fates of Men and Gods alike.

 Be it by casting of wooden lots, the carving and throwing of Runes or the weaving of the cloth of life, the Norn's determined the fate of every human and the gods they worshiped.

Once their fates were decided, no power could change the outcome.

All one could do was decide how they lived their life and faced their eventual fate.

Malice was never an issue with the Norn's, theirs was a duty to perform and they were very good at it.

With one fate decide, it is time to cast the lot for the next...a never-ending task for the Norn's.

The Norn's are a plastic piece from Monolith's Ragnarök that I painted this month.

It Takes Years to Become This Important-and Being a Noble Helps

News from the Front-General Harald Hampton Hallond-Hamptoonlan, Viscount Hamptoonlanshire has overseen yet another victorious campaign against the Pathan Russian Puppets of the Northwest Frontier.

It has taken a lifetime of service to her Imperial Majesty has earned the General his command and high standings. Consistent victory and his status as a Viscount also helped. 

His gout cannot spoil his victorious day. Now it is time for a good dinner, some quality Port and some rest before heading back to the capital.

General Harald Hampton Hallond-Hamptoonlan is a metal piece I painted in August.

Rats Why did it HAVE to be Rats!

Hordes of rats are on the prowl for food...

any food will do, even an unlucky human like...

the cursed Greek Hoplite Hiktos Nuluk. 

With his back to the wall, literally, Hiktos has no choice but to face the ravenous hordes. And he really hates rats...damn that Goddess of Mischief and her curse. Oh well, time to fight. 

The origin story of Cursed Hoplite Hiktos Nuluk can be found here:

 World Historyprof: The Story of Brave Hiktos Nuluk 

Da Bears Win-with Defense

Smil af Bjorn leads Kriger Tragen in a roar of victory as "Da Bears" defeated the Titans 24-17. A victory based on two defensive touchdowns; it is as sweet as any other. GO BEARS!

Smil af Bjorn (Rider of Bear) and Kriger Tragen (Warrior Bear) are plastic pieces from the Joan of Arc miniatures game.

India or the Deserts of North Africa it doesn't Matter

Fighting for the Raj-British Empire or the King Emperor are all the same to these Sikh warriors under the command of Lt. Rupert F. Gaddnctry IV.  

With the support of Subedar Ajeet Sing, the lieutenant and his men ready themselves to assault the Axis forces in the latest action in the ongoing campaign in North Africa,

To these men the enemies of the King Emperor are their enemies and fighting them is both teir duty and an honor.

These are plastic pieces that I painted in August.

Charging into Battle with Wardogs-What FUN

Sir John Tadbolt and his killer hounds Sang and Tripes enjoy nothing as much as a battle to the death.

The death of their opponents that is.

Then it's, loot the bodies, collect their weapons and armor and ...feed the Wardogs!

This is a15mm plastic piece I painted in August.