generalripphook Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 So I just got some Saga stuff from gripping beast. They seem a tab bit small but the main thing was what is the best way to make spears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raak Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 So I just got some Saga stuff from gripping beast. They seem a tab bit small but the main thing was what is the best way to make spears. spears not in small bags with shields? That said, I did loose one and used some thick wire (will check gauge #, same kind used to pin models) and filed a notch and point; when primed you can't tell the difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 No, I must have ordered the older metal ones which don't come with spears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 How many spears do you need? I can probably hook you up. Gripping Beast includes the spears and bases when you order the models as SAGA packs, but if you buy them from their regular line you have to buy the spears separately. They have lead spears and wire spears. I bought a pack of the wire spears and didn't like them, and I might even have some of the lead ones left over. Oh, and look at what I'm making for the store: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I need 12, and oooooh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 I need 12, and oooooh Oh, I can definitely spare 12 if you don't mind the wire ones. I've also got a million of the plastic rendara bases they come with if you need those, because I use MDF bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Oh yes i could definitly uses bases too. I think i need at least 28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 How many spears do you need? I can probably hook you up. Gripping Beast includes the spears and bases when you order the models as SAGA packs, but if you buy them from their regular line you have to buy the spears separately. They have lead spears and wire spears. I bought a pack of the wire spears and didn't like them, and I might even have some of the lead ones left over. Oh, and look at what I'm making for the store: What's this, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 What's this, then? It's going to be a Saga battleboard when its done. 48" across, 36" deep (because Saga is obnoxious that way) with two six inch gutters. This way we can use the smaller side tables to play Saga, rather than using half of one of the big warhammer tables. I used my router to demarcate the gutters, and the cuts are painted gold. The gutters are, as you can kind of see, a red and black gradient -- same as the Saga rulebook covers. I've got gold silkscreen ink on the way, and I'll be silkscreening the SAGA logo on each gutter, plus a reserves area and a graveyard area. Assuming I don't screw anything up, it should look very sweet when I'm done. I also ordered a 48" long, 3" wide river from Armorcast, because the plastic river we've got in the store looks naff and I hate it. Plus two wooden bridges (I like Sherbert's stone bridge, but it's a little too nice for the time period, and too big for a 3" river), and a little stone church. If anyone wants to volunteer to paint the river, I'd totally appreciate it. I don't paint water so good. Updated image, now with layer of mud and dirt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Ah man that is gonna be so sweet. I can't wait for my Norman Crusaders to finish getting here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Well, the terrain part is essentially done. I'm just waiting for the glue to dry to add a layer of matte medium to seal it, but this is what it'll look like: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 The ink has to dry (and the gutters will get a coat of varnish to protect the ink), but it's basically done: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Whoah! Nice work, Miles! What are the silhouettes on the sides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 On the left is a graveyard, on the right is a small group of dark age warriors. They're labeled "GRAVEYARD" and "RESERVES." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbert Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 played a couple of games on this the other day after I recovered from my bike crash. Miles you really outdid yourself, it was great to play on and all of the terrain that works for Saga looks fantastic on the board. The pictures really dont do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrizic Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 I have to agree with Sherbert, it's a well done board, it's very good Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks! Someone want to play a game on Tuesday? I haven't had a chance to play on it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Well as soon as I can get some Calvary bases I will have my force built. I already have all my archers and crossbowmen built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiccus Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I would love to play but I have to wait a few weeks. Practice for the OFCC this week and then Amon Amarth concert the following week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Well as soon as I can get some Calvary bases I will have my force built. I already have all my archers and crossbowmen built. I have a ton of the green plastic rendara cavalry bases if you want them. I would love to play but I have to wait a few weeks. Practice for the OFCC this week and then Amon Amarth concert the following week. Stupid OFCC! ::shakes fist:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Well....I'd love to take those Calvary bases, what can I trade for them? Or can I get you anything for em? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well....I'd love to take those Calvary bases, what can I trade for them? Or can I get you anything for em? They were destined for the rubbish bin, so don't sweat it. I'll bring them on tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 What size base did you use for your warlord? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 What size base did you use for your warlord? Originally I just used a 25mm x 50mm rectangle, same as the rest of my cavalry, but I'm doing a new one mounted on a 50mm circle because I read on the studio tomahawk forums that the 50mm circle is "standard" for mounted warlords. My mounted priests and unmounted warlords are going on 40mm circles. Everything else is either 25x50 rectangles or 25mm circles. I'll throw a 50mm disc in for you, since the bag of them I bought had twice as many as I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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