Tag: shield-maiden

  • Shieldmaidens with Axes

    Shieldmaidens with Axes

    Finished four more of the wonderful shieldmaiden miniatures from Bad Squiddo Games. English is the only language I can speak somewhat reliably, but there are times it confuses me. The old Norse word for a female warrior is “skjaldmaer” which is translated into English as “shield maiden”, “shield-maiden”, and “shieldmaiden”. I’m not sure which is…

  • From the Painting Table 2024 – 30 April

    From the Painting Table 2024 – 30 April

    I didn’t touch a paint brush, play a game, or do any writing for the entire month of March. I reached one of those nagging decision-making points, which will come up again, as to whether to scale everything back and move into a retirement community. For now, I’ve decided to stay put, though the thought…

  • Showcase Saturday, 14 October

    Showcase Saturday, 14 October

    In this post, I reveal what I’ve been up to during the week. Shield-maiden I’m proud of this shield-maiden from Wargames Foundry, because I got the eyes right on the first try. Amazons I think I’ll not only be painting Amazons until the day I die but will be painting them well into the afterlife.…

  • Shield-Maidens

    Shield-Maidens

    Months ago, I purchased the Shieldmaiden Warband bundle and a few extra figures from Bad Squiddo games. I just finished painting the two packs of Warriors with Spears. I really like the way they turned out and fit well with figures from Wargames Foundry and Artizan Designs. Ready to play some Great Hall Burning from…