And here’s my second batch of Bad Squiddo’s Shieldmaidens. This time with Axes. I guess we just need to overlook the length on these Daneaxes – or at least ignore the the fact that they’re being weilded single-handed and the damage that these poses would do to anyone’s wrists, since axes aren’t weighted anything like a sword. Yeah, it does bother me a little bit, as these are meant to be historical models rather than over the top fantasy or 40k models, but I’ll live with it now that I’ve had my little bitch about it. Wrist issues aside, these are quite nice models and have been painted (once again) with Alex’ #Fembruary 2021 challenge over on Leadbaloony in mind. As with all of the stuff I’ve gotten done lately, they also work for Dave Stone’s Paint What You Got Challenge.
Just like the four shown yesterday, these four were prety straightfoward to paint, again the only points of challenge being on the shields. I do really have to say that at this point in time I’m well and truly over doing freehand designs on Viking shields. Sadly, I’ve got at least one more batch of these models that I’m trying to get completed before February concludes, so …yay?
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Great work mate, the shield work is top notch, understand your feelings on the axe handle length, especially for historical representations
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Cheers, Dave. These all must be young ladies – with superior strength and as-yet unmangled wrist joints! 😉
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Another smashing foursome!
Cheers roger.
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Thank you, Roger!
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Nice work- I can see what you mean about Axe length now you have pointed it out.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Yeah, it took me a couple of days to figure out what was really bothering me about them, and since then it’s been really quite annoying. I think once they’re all done (working on another batch) I’ll be able to drop them into the force and forget that singular issue, though. 🙂
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Hey, if something’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing! Those shield designs are gorgeous!
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Thanks for the kind words! I’m kinda getting over freehanding those viking shield designs – but on the positive side, I’m gettiong towards the end of my metal viking collection and once I get to the plastics, I’ll be fine with giving them plainer designs. 🙂
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Very nice! 🙂 My eyes were drawn to shields as well – impressive!
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Thanks John – guess they work well then for their intended purpose – just like in real life! 😉
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Very nice. I guess those shieldmaidens don’t skip arm day, lol. I also liked the shields very much and how colorful they are in general.
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They must also have really effective wrist braces. Which reminds me, I need to get another pair to leave at work for my morning workouts.. 🙂
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Awesome work, axe is far too long as you say, but the shields are superb.
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Thanks! Glad you like them! 🙂
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Aw, your shields look so damn good mate! Insane grip & wrist strength aside, these ladies are pretty damn cool 😊
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Thanks Alex – only 8 to go. Well, 6. Actually 2 of *those* just need their shields finalised, so 4+…
Wish me luck!
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The freehand on the shields is totally worth it and I like the way they look over the woodgrain as well. Hopefully all that chain link armor helps offset the time spent freehanding too! 🙂
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Thanks Kuribo – it’s not really time so much as concentration (which is draining) and figuring out patterns that will be unique – and also possible to paint! (painful/tedious). 😀
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I know what you mean! For me, when I make mistakes, that is where it becomes tedious for me. Correcting freehand mistakes is important and how good painters do freehand but it quickly gets on my nerves for some reason and I have to be in the right frame of mind to do freehand.
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Yeah, for anything approaching fine detail I need to be in the right frame of mind.
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Beautiful shield work. I’m not even sure I could pick a favorite, but my eye does keep going back to the red and black one. The cloth colors are all very nicely done as well.
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