I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Mark Copplestone’s barbarians are brilliant. As far as barbarians are concerned, these, along with the also-brilliant Thain from Demonworld, are my favourite miniatures. Continue reading Coolest 15mm Barbarians available: Copplestone rides again!
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Conan! Crom, that looks painful: 15mm Copplestone
It was by pure coincidence that I had been reading a volume of Conan stories. I’d never read them before. Then came along the recent Conan Kickstarter. I said to myself, “Nah, I’ll do that in 15mm and save the money/painting time for something else”.
I picked out a couple of Conan look-a-likes from the amazing range from Copplestone Castings that I’ve had waiting in the queue for a while. Had to have a Belit as well. I’ve said in the past how impressed I have been with this range of models. Painting these 3 was fun and turned in to a bit of a ‘flesh-tone and blending exercise’ in 15mm.
PS. The “Crom, that looks painful” title refers to the popping muscle tone of these men. Total fantasy.
Anyway, despite my initial disregard for the Conan Kickstarter, the more I looked and saw how it was growing and how fine some of the sculpts were, I caved in. How could I not? Roll on October…
New Terrain from Poland
I apologise in advance if this is a bit wordy, but a few caveats and background is required. Also sorry for both the number and the poor quality of the terrain photos!
Some caveats;
- I’m no terrain builder (a dabbler is perhaps the correct description)
- I’m in no way affiliated with the guy that made this stuff
- I like ‘flexible’ terrain that will work with my ‘flexible’ brain and ‘flexible’ tastes
- The photos below show the terrain in question PLUS bits of my own terrain
- IMPORTANT: I almost immediately repainted the terrain I bought soon after it arrived. There is nothing wrong with the colour it is produced in but “it ain’t my colour”. I’ve included an image of the terrain ‘as seen’ on eBay which is accurate as to what I received. I painted mine with 2 or 3 shades of sandy stone colour plus some green for underlying ‘vegetation growth’
- Again, sorry for the picture quality and hasty terrain set up. I was limited on time so rushed both the table set up, addition of other bits of terrain and grabbed random (almost) miniatures off the shelves to illustrate scale. (I so wish I hadn’t used that cardstock bridge!)
As will be the case with most of you – I have miniatures and terrain stuffed in to every cupboard, shelf, under-table, etc there is. Why do you need more? Well you don’t. The world won’t end without it but hey.
Point of this post? – I believe I found a great bargain that offers great terrain with lots of potential – and I wanted to share it with you. Continue reading New Terrain from Poland
15mm Beasts of Nature
A trio of Copplestone Casting bears and a Great Ape from Highlander Studios, all in 15/18mm. All perfect for fantasy beasts or Pulp ‘companions’.
Highlander Ape
Pics for TMP question about Elk riding barbarians
I wish, I wish, I wish, Mark Copplestone would do more 15mm Fantasy. I’ve already posted some of his Barbarians on foot painted up. Here are a couple of mounted characters. The first not painted yet (or caught in a snow storm), but may help a TMP’er find a suitable mini for his project. The Bear rider is part of the same set.
Copplestone Castings 15mm Fantasy. Wow!
These 15mm miniatures are some of the finest I’ve had the pleasure of slapping some paint on. They are from Mark Copplestone of Copplestone Castings. Go buy some now.
These are the Northern Character pack. Still to paint up are Barbarian Characters, Snow Trolls, Dwarven Command and some Shapechangers/Bears. The only other 15mm miniatures I have seen that match this quality are those from Demonworld. Thankfully they are back in production! http://www.ralparthaeurope.co.uk/
