Dwarf Wizard

Absolute gem, utter classic, the shit — however you describe it, this Perry (I’ll guess Michael for now) sculpted 1980s Citadel Miniatures dwarf wizard is not only just about as Oldhammer as can be, but also - and after no less than 30+ years - filled with a timeless charm.

If we’re going to be brutal, then sure, the sculpt has that somewhat loose around the edges quality that so epitomizes the Twins’ sculpting style and, after all these years the casting is a little ropey, yet this remains a near perfect composition.

Beautifully understated, instantly recognisable and representative of the golden ear of Warhammer fantasy, this was a joy to paint.

I opted for a subdued palette (fighting the urge to default to the beige robes of Wayne England’s classic dwarf mage) and grey-red-brown colour scheme inspired (no doubt) by Jaeckel’s seminal work — the cork board rock even helps elevate the venerable sorcerer a little.

Dwarf Wizard (Citadel Miniatures)

Dwarf Wizard (Citadel Miniatures)

Viking Berserker 5

With the year’s end rush, Christmas and New Year, I’ve not picked up brushes and paint for a couple of months, so felt it was high time to get back to it.

Still with four elite berserkers on my desk, I’m keen to complete them and move on the 4th point’s worth of troops so as to complete a playable warband.

Not a bad miniature, this berserker is reminiscent of Mark Copplestone’s excellent ancient German tribesmen (which I’d love to get around to collecting and painting some day).

The skin tones are less smooth than I’d have liked but the overall finish feels okay.

Viking Berserker (Foundry)

Viking Berserker (Foundry)

Viking Berserker 4

The fourth berserker, another point’s worth of troops for my Saga warband, completed.

Not bad overall although the skin tones are less successful than they could have been and the eyes are a product of my now inadequate eyesight.

Viking Berserker (Foundry)

Viking Berserker (Foundry)