| Jonnathon | 19 Mar 2010 5:31 p.m. PST |
Who makes the best 15mm Vikings, Normans and Irish / Scottish figures. J. Who has the best army pack "deals"?
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| Pictors Studio | 19 Mar 2010 7:19 p.m. PST |
I just painted a bunch of the splintered light ones and they are very nice. I guess it depends on what you like, the essex ones are very good as well. |
| Nick Bowler | 19 Mar 2010 7:35 p.m. PST |
I would say the thistle and rose were the best. Sadly no longer available. |
| UpperCanada | 19 Mar 2010 8:20 p.m. PST |
I'd recommend both the following, which is what I use: link
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| goragrad | 19 Mar 2010 9:48 p.m. PST |
Well, I have some nice looking figures from Two Dragons and would suggest them. Not sure however what their status is – Brookhurst doesn't list them anymore and Caliver says they have been having problems restocking. |
| Keraunos | 20 Mar 2010 2:14 a.m. PST |
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| Oh Bugger | 20 Mar 2010 6:01 a.m. PST |
If you want Irish and Scots or indeed Welsh QRF are very good. They also do a good deal on large numbers of a single multi pose figure packs. For Normans Khurasan and Outpost's early Crusader stand out for me. Essex are fine too. |
| Hrothgar Berserk | 20 Mar 2010 6:16 a.m. PST |
Khurasan Vikings are very good. OG15 also have nice Viking figures. Splintered Light have a very good Irish range. OG15 Irish are also decent and in two ranges: Scots-Irish and dark ages Irish. Both sets are compatible QRF's Feudal Castings range is also pretty good. |
| moonhippie3 | 20 Mar 2010 7:16 a.m. PST |
For some reason, Vikings from any range are all going to be of the same height and heft. I know you are looking for a deal, but consider the fact that you will live with your decision for many years to come. I would suggest buying from as many different places as possible. Large robust vikings alongside skinny short one's would add a great deal of interest and appeal if you ask me. Romans should be uniform in thier appearance, Vikings should be as different as possible. What's cool is, you could buy from a couple of companies now, spend some time painting them up, and then make another purchase later on down the road. You are not requierd to buy everything all at once. |
| Hrothgar Berserk | 20 Mar 2010 12:09 p.m. PST |
I'm with moonhippie3. I like buying from various companies especially for irregular troops. |
| KTravlos | 20 Mar 2010 12:24 p.m. PST |
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| Jeremy Sutcliffe | 20 Mar 2010 4:49 p.m. PST |
Two Dragons are very nice but I think the guy who does them has other irons in the fire. The only show I've ever seen him at is Triples and to fill up the order from what he hadn't got in stock took some time. The command figures are full of character and if you can get hold of his Norman/Saxon/Viking command packs I don't think you'd be disappointed I always go for an eclectic mix of ranges. These are Norman Cavalry I did last year. Two Dragons
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and command
link Museum Miniatures
link Isaurus
link Essex
link I might have had a look at the Khurasan if already hadn't got more than Normans than I needed. |
| Jojojimmyjohn | 21 Mar 2010 6:32 p.m. PST |
2nd (or is it 3rd?) for Khursan for Vikings and Normans. SLM for Irish. |
| BobTYW | 23 Mar 2010 3:54 p.m. PST |
Warweb have Old Glory 15mm starter armies for a good price now (I believe till the end of March) Both Normans and Vikings. Bob |
| Cog Comp | 24 Mar 2010 1:44 a.m. PST |
A word about the Museum Norman "Knights" The horse's tails are extremely fragile. Otherwise they are beautiful figures. |
gets medieval.
