This is the first all card or paper 10mm army that I have made. There are approximately 350 individual models, mostly based in groups of 10 per base. These bases are 20 mm by 40 mm as per Warmaster.
Generals and lesser leaders I wanted to show were different so put them on hexagonal bases.
I intend using these to play games of Hannibal from Little Wars gaming club. Each pair of stands combine to create a unit, 40 mm by 40 mm
I have to say that cutting 350, 10 mm miniatures was a labour of love, but since they were pre-coloured at least there was no painting.
Easier to see the bases from this angle. Also possible for me to notice that I haven't put any grass tufts onto most of the bases...work still to do it seems!
I mount my paper models on black card, just my preference. I feel it gives each figure more contrast than a white which I think can look a bit insipid. My opinion, each to their own.
Why individuals I hear you say and not strips, wouldn't strips be easier? Well yes they would but you wouldn't get the feeling of depth with strips. Singles can be angled so that the base can be seen from various positions and still look interesting. More effort, but worth it I feel.
Before I glue the models down on the bases, made from packaging from "Nile", the well known international company, I bend the figure up the centre line on the model so either the centre line is foremost or the feet on the model are. It gives a slight sense of animation and makes them easier to glue down. Sometimes I turn models more side on to illicit even more animation. (Imagine!)
These Vikings are unusual for me because they were drawn in 15 mm and reduced by 33% on my printer. Since these were made I have only drawn in 30 mm and reduced by...
Makes a massive different to the detail, far easier to draw and colour.
Spot the lonely 10 man berserker stand loitering in the woods, means that at some point I will have to make a stand to complete them, can't leave them alone.
I have a few bits to complete on the Anglo Saxons, although a very similar army in many respects, and when they are complete will post some pictures.
Thanks for tuning in, take care all.
