When setting up games, Mason always wants to add villagers and farmers to go along with the builders. Thus I opted to add a few 28mm non-combatants to the mix. These are Black Tree Designs' Viking Civilian packs. I got a total of 1 young lady, three men and four children
As a counter to the more brightly colored shields of the Dark Age warriors, I wanted to keep these guys somewhat drab and subdued.
These figures come with plenty of character, I especially like the little Wooden sword carried by one of the kids. In addition to these I also dug up a fantasy Priest from a collection of figures I picked up awhile back.
He works as a nice friendly evangelical with a little club to help him reach the more reticent potential converts...
I also have some Gaulic Civilians on back order, but they have been there for quite some time now. I should probably do some 28mm buildings for these guys to live in....
Villagers go well with sheep...
ReplyDeleteI have considered that, but have not yet found an inexpensive source for 28mm livestock
DeleteMegaminis used to have some sheep; it looks like they sold them to Turnkey Miniatures:
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Looks like sheep are between $1.50 for lambs, and $2.30 for rams and ewes, with a ten pack for $15.00, so they might do the job.
Very nice work, the kids are great
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Nice ones, love these non combattant units!
ReplyDeleteYou have been double Liebstered! I nominated you for a Liebster Award http://palousewargamingjournal.blogspot.com/2014/05/leibster-nomination.html.
ReplyDeleteGreat, no pressure..... :-)
DeleteI understand and appreciate. I intend to do something about it as soon as I kick this ebola-hanta-hemoragic fever my students have inflicted on me.
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