SAGA Skirmish: Gripping Beast Vikings vs Saxons!

Had a chance to finally squeeze in some action with an introduction game of SAGA to some new converts. Using Gripping Beast Plastic Viking Hirdmen and Saxon Thegn boxed sets to build the forces, we once again, put them to the test. Here at the opening gambit, the viking line surges forward from the left to attack the Anglo-Saxon defenders.

The Saxons in a bold move rushed the Viking Ulfhednar and wiped the berserkers out. In turn their warriors were cut down by the Viking Warlord and his warriors.

After some crushing skirmishes, the Anglo-Saxons retreat. The Viking Warlord sends his warriors in to attack the opposing Warlord and his last two remaining Hearthguard who are defending from behind a stonewall.

Refusing to be defeated the Anglo-Saxon Warlord stands defiant! The Viking warlord joins his warriors in the attack!

The viking warriors jump the wall and attack and slay the last remaining Saxon Hearthguard....

leaving the Saxon Warlord to be surrounded and slain.

A great night of introducing SAGA to new players who in turn brought additional recruits to the miniature wargaming hobby!

Have a Great Battle!
The Old Crow

SAGA Berserkers? Historical Viking Ulfhednar by Crusader Miniatures

In the market for some Berserkers in your SAGA Viking warband? There were gamers discussing figure alternatives on the Studio Tomahawk Forum and one option was the Historical Viking Ulfhednar by Crusader Miniatures.

These Viking Ulfhednar come four to a pack, are metal and have two shields provided.

We decided against shields to convey the "berserk" nature of these guys. We modified the leader by adding a second hand weapon in the form of a dagger.

There are four poses, one standing with a sword. We chose him as the leader of the bunch.

One crazy viking running toward the enemy with a two handed ax wearing only a wolf skin.

Another is running with a sword. We wanted to add a spear in his shield hand but couldn't get the angle to look right so we left it empty.

Lastly a berserk viking thrusting a spear at the Welsh! This miniature is a bit fully dressed for a berserker but suffices to round out the group.

All in all the poses are great.

There was very little flashing to clean off and the detail is well done for metal miniatures. 

Painting went quickly with base coats, dry-brushing and some washes.

The figures were finished on 25mm round bases from bases Renedra. We're happy with the result and look forward to them getting into action very soon!

Have a Great Battle,
The Old Crow