Vikings with Dane Axes
It’s that Viking time of the year again, as it always is really, and I figured my army needed some dane axe-armed models. I’d like to build them up towards a sixteen-strong unit (a full unit of them for Hail Caesar as we play it) but the rest will have to wait. So here’s the first batch of these iconic mead-drinkers!
Four models from the Norse Gael line by Gripping Beast. The one on the left is called Gunnar Goldilocks, because yes.
Nothing special about these paintjobs of course – just the standard basecoat, wash, highlight I do on my other Vikings.
Four further axemen from the Anglo-Dane line by Gripping Beast.
Of course, you’ll note that their bases need finishing. But that’s about it really.
That’s all I have to say about these models; more Vikings are inbound next week though so I’ll save my words for that iteration. Other than that, I’ve accepted a small new commission, mostly early crusades themed. More on that next week!
For a basic paintjob as you say they came out very well. The blond hair looks good and is not too yellow. I do like their colourful attire and especially the striped pants.
Just found you. Love your work. I am just starting to embark on painting Vikings for hail ceasar. Do you put on a primer coat? What color?
I never go without a primer coat – like the rest of my paints I use GW primers for this, but I do have some Army Painter colour sprays coming back from Salute for me. I use black for armoured models such as hirdmen, and white for the rest.
Vikings in Hail Caesar are great – you can combine your Hird and Bondi into mixed units giving your army a great initial boost. And with the Gripping Beast plastics you can build up a collection of them on the cheap. Good luck with it!