Fimbulwinter 2026

Fimbulwinter 2026, my first tournament in I don’t know how long.  Somehow I finished 6th with a 3-2-1 record.  The road trip with a friend made it all worthwhile.  I could do without the tournament, a weekend of fighting over Saga rules is just not worth the effort.

Creating the army gave me a chance to work with “King Maker” miniatures.  I’ve long thought them a very details and interesting figure line.  Most of the figures will ultimately be an addition to my Crusader army.

1st Corps Crossbowmen

Last of the Crossbows for Saga.  They were backordered and came in late.  Also needed for Saga are three plague markers:  Reaper Bones to the rescue with two rat stands and a bat swarm.

1st Corp Crossbow, Leader and Cannon

Third, and almost final, batch of figures for Saga Age of Chivalry.  All figures from 1st Corp.

The warlord figure is rather simple.  Fine detail is not my strength, and I just need to wrap up this project.

 

1st Corp Warriors & Archers, FireForge Knights

More units for Saga Age of Chivalry.  I’ve like the look of the 1st Corp (King Maker) figures for a long time and was able to pick them up from Scale Creep in the US.  The knights are the best kind of figures – free!  Sort of, they’ve been sitting on my shelf for years waiting for a project.  They are more 12500 than 1350, but I can add them into my Crusader army when I’m done with Saga.

  

Paint plan

The knights are done in a simple red and white (Khaki Highlight with a highlight of Dark Ivory).

The warriors and archers are more less the same plan as my Saxon/Vikings with the addition of a few new paints from Pro Acryl:  Payne’s Grey, Dark Ivory, Red Grey and Caramel Brown.

1st Corp Dismounted Knights

I have Saga in my future.  This unit of 1st Corp dismounted knights will be used as mercenary Foreign Men at Arms in an Age of Chivalry force.  More units to follow soon.

All of the armour plates are undercoated with Pro Acryl Pain’s Grey (which is actually a dark blue).  This approach is producing a very shiny armour that stands distinct from the mail.

Paint Plan

• Dark Brown spray primer
• Plates – Payne’s Grey, Oily Steel, Chainmail highlight
• Mail – Oily Steel, Armor Wash
• Accents – Ancient Bronze, Dark Sepia wash
• Leather – Rudy Brown/Flat Earth
• Wood Handles – Desert Stone, then Flat Earth