In the original scenario, Gimbrin Finehelm is accompanied by five other dwarfs. Three have crossbows, and all can act as individual characters (I'm pondering how to represent this in Warlords of Erehwon. I've a few ideas, but it's going to need a bit of experimenting).
I've already painted sufficient dwarves for the miners at Ashak Rise, so technically I don't need to paint any more.
But
This wouldn't be much of a post without me doing something new, so I thought, how about a mini for Gimbrin?
Gimbrin Finehelm
Gimbrin was one of the minis sculpted specifically for The Terror of the Lichemaster Mail Order deal. As such, he commands a high price on evilbay.
As with Ranlac the Black, I've no intention of spending that much, and I'm not aware of any 'not Gimbrin's' out there. So do I have anything in my collection that will do?
Oldhammer in Toronto (excellent blog, check it out) emphasises the 'fine helm' aspect of his name, and expands on that for the rest of the dwarves. Great idea. So I want a dwarf in a fine helm.
What Duck?
It just so happens that I do have a dwarf in a very fine helm indeed. Sir Donald the Quail, one of Citadel's dwarf heroes.
He was pretty straightforward to paint. From the start I wanted bold, bright colours and red and yellow just seemed right. I was tempted to paint the duck bright yellow with an orange beak, classic rubber duck, but that would be too much yellow (though he is 'The Quail', so perhaps he's less than brave?).
I just managed to squeeze him in before the start of November, making October a relatively productive month for me, and proof that setting targets can be very effective.
Finished Dwarves
So that's the good side done. I'll probably add in the mules from Ashak Rise, simply as scatter terrain.
What Next?
I still need to do a bit of work on terrain, most of the buildings are built, but the minehead needs some repair and embellishment.
The next lot of 'Good' models (already undercoated and on the painting table) will be the Bogel family, and, of course, their farm.
Beyond that, I've been looking at what I've got and what I need for the Defence of Frugelhofen. That's a lot more painting, so it might be some time.
old citadel miniatures were the best especially the fantasy line.
ReplyDeleteso much character is built into each individual figure.
sadly i never got my hands on any from this era but love looking at pictures of them.
these look great and of course...they're dwarves!!
Thanks. I agree. Lots of character in those older minis.
DeleteIt's been fun painting them and getting to appreciate them.
Glad your enjoying the 'Dwarf-fest'.
That's a fine helm indeed! Great painting, I especially like the woodgrain on the shield.
ReplyDeleteThanks. (Quack).
DeleteThe shield is one of the old plastic Citadel shields, but I think they look fine
Excellent replacement dwarf, and like your reasoning for using this one, the duck on the helm is extremely well painted
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteCredit for the rationale should go to Oldenhammer in Toronto, but I've been looking for an excuse to paint this chap for a while.
I realise I haven't dotted in the ducks' eyes.
The dwarves all look great, all figures to be proud of and a great addition to your 'old school' collection. Your version of Gimbrin is a great choice.
ReplyDeleteThanks. The dwarf force is very slowly growing.
DeleteProjects like this encourage me to add to it a bit at a time.