| Atheling | 15 Feb 2023 6:27 a.m. PST |
Another addition to my (slowly) growing Thematic Byzantine army. This time the famous/infamous Varangian Guard. For many more pictures and the usual discursive meanderings p-lease feel free to pop over to my Just Add Water Blog here:
justaddwater-bedford.blogspot.com/2023/02/thematic-byzantines-varangian-guard.html
As I say, you will find many more pictures including those of the individual bases- and some nice hem decor! ;) I noticed that all the shield armed models came open handed and with four poses available I wanted to have as much variation as possible. I chose to clip off some of the right hands and replace with different weapons as seen below:
Pics from more or less front on:
And from a slightly higher angle:
A couple of close ups/single bases:
Cheers My Just Add Water Miniature Painting Blog:
justaddwater-bedford.blogspot.com |
Big Red  | 15 Feb 2023 7:15 a.m. PST |
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| Frederick | 15 Feb 2023 7:42 a.m. PST |
That'll make those Bulgars think again about invading the righteous realms of the Byzantines! Great work – thanks for sharing |
| Perris0707 | 15 Feb 2023 6:25 p.m. PST |
Made my day when I got home from work. Great job! Can't wait to see the whole army. |
| Archon64 | 15 Feb 2023 9:29 p.m. PST |
Magnificent! I thought they were armed universally with 2-handed axes, but I suppose that's a case of 'we don't know for sure'. |
| LongshotGC | 16 Feb 2023 12:23 a.m. PST |
I refuse to tell you how utterly amazing those are unless you commit to paint a bunch of minis for me…I mean, a BUNCH! |
 BigRedBat  | 16 Feb 2023 3:06 a.m. PST |
Those are superb! I especially like the one with the red cloak. |
| Shagnasty | 16 Feb 2023 5:34 p.m. PST |
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| Legionarius | 16 Feb 2023 6:09 p.m. PST |
I am a fan Atheling. Your painting is on a level that few of us would dream of attaining. Thank for sharing your wonderful paint jobs. Cheers! |
| Atheling | 20 Feb 2023 11:04 a.m. PST |
Thanks to all for your kindness and commentary. Frederick
That'll make those Bulgars think again about invading the righteous realms of the Byzantines! Does anyone know of any tip top manufacturers who make Bulgar's? I could get away with "generic" horse archers but I would definitely need to have the Nobles- look like *Bulgar* nobles. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated guys. BigRedBat
Those are superb! I especially like the one with the red cloak. Cheers Simon- he's the focal point of the unit so it's great to hear he stands out Legionarius
I am a fan Atheling. Your painting is on a level that few of us would dream of attaining. Thank for sharing your wonderful paint jobs. Cheers! Thank you for your extremely generous comment :) My Just Add Water Miniature Painting Blog:
justaddwater-bedford.blogspot.com |
 oldbob | 09 Mar 2023 9:12 p.m. PST |
even your bases are better than anything I can do! |
| Atheling | 10 Mar 2023 6:59 a.m. PST |
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| oldbob | 11 Mar 2023 4:00 p.m. PST |
Thank you, I shall try my best! |
gets medieval.
