A close up of the flags:
Behind it is the symbol for their position within the squadron, a rune, a hammer and a battleaxe respectively. These are nods to the symbols on the original paper flags that came with the Monitors. The second squadron will have banners with red fields and white symbols.
The Nautilus has a Norse style Raven and a rune to mark it (as the Nautilii are essentially "lone wolves", my plan is to give each one a norse style animal symbol on their banner (one again, as best as I can render it in tiny, tiny format!)
Additionally each vessel has a runic symbol on its hull, in case the banners aren't clearly visible for some reason.
First step taken, on to the next batch!
See you next time.
Lovely lovely - freehand work is difficult on a flat surface let alone a waving flag. Looks great. I forget again, whom is your opponent in future?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNo set opponent for this at moment. Painting these is the culmination of several years of slowly collecting Man O'War minis, squirreling away the occasional deal. I've also collected an Empire fleet that will be completed shortly, so when those are also assembled, I'll be able to provide for both players in a game. With some luck I'll also find the six ships I'm still lacking to complete my Dark Elves fleet as well.
VerwijderenAbsolutely wonderful!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you, Michael!
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