Looking for Rus Mini's

Killjoy · Post by **Killjoy** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:24 am

I recently decided to start historical mini's when I saw the advertising for FOG. After looking thru the majority of the period books I have decided that my first army will be the Rus from Wolves of the Sea. I have started looking for 15mm Rus online but so far very little luck. Are there any other factions that look close enough that I can mix and match? Or is this going to be a painful process?

Either way thank you for the help.

hammy · Post by **hammy** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:37 am

You won't go far wrong with Viking spearmen for Rus.

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:52 pm

Old Glory makes a good Rus line with the "door" shield and helmet.

I don't know if they have pictures or not but try

www.oldglory15s.com

Madcam

nikgaukroger · Post by **nikgaukroger** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:12 pm

This range from Donnington may help you as well - http://shop.ancient-modern.co.uk/russiansslavs-54-c.asp - also includes the rectangular shield mentioned above.

timmy1 · Post by **timmy1** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:23 am

Tim Porter's site Madaxeman.com seems to list every known maker of 15mm minis this side of Paris. Try there.

MarkSieber · Post by **MarkSieber** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:01 pm

Two Dragons makes a range of Rus and Vikings--some very nice Rus with 'door' shields.
Their main website is moving but they have some other links posted:

http://www.twodragonsproductions.com/

DaiSho · Post by **DaiSho** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:44 pm

Killjoy wrote:I recently decided to start historical mini's when I saw the advertising for FOG. After looking thru the majority of the period books I have decided that my first army will be the Rus from Wolves of the Sea. I have started looking for 15mm Rus online but so far very little luck. Are there any other factions that look close enough that I can mix and match? Or is this going to be a painful process?

Either way thank you for the help.

I second 'Two Dragon'.

I have a Two Dragon Viking army, absolutely beautiful figures. The trouble is he's been a bit unreliable in getting lead of late, but apparently he's back from where ever he went and is starting to manufacture again.

If you do decide to go Two Dragon let me know. I have quite a number of left over figures that I could sell you at a good price. They will be Vikings, but they will work for 'additional flavour'.

Anyway - despite the sales pitch you really can't go wrong with them.

Ian

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:35 pm

Seeing the praise for 2 Dragons here can anyone link me to a site that shows the figures, My Samurai 15mm is 2 D and the figures are excellent but I cannot find a site that actually shows the Vikings and it would be a great shame if I could not add these to my Viking Army.

Ta!
Terry

madcam2us · Post by **madcam2us** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:38 pm

A small word of caution... Two Dragons are on the small end of most ranges. they normally don't mix well with others. I have some of their Vikings with their large two handed axe overhead and wanted to mix them in with my Old Glory. Pigmy size is appropriate compare to newer 15-18mms.

But to echo others, they are a great range with mass visual appeal.

Madcam

DaiSho · Post by **DaiSho** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:40 pm

Spartacus wrote:Seeing the praise for 2 Dragons here can anyone link me to a site that shows the figures, My Samurai 15mm is 2 D and the figures are excellent but I cannot find a site that actually shows the Vikings and it would be a great shame if I could not add these to my Viking Army.

Ta!
Terry

I did a quick search, and can't find them, but I'll take some pictures and get back to you.

Ian

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:16 pm

Thanks DaiSho, I look forward to that.

I don`t really have a problem with some minis being a little smaller as I am 6`3" and my Gaming mate is 5` 1" so it`s nice when armies reflect that.

I have some 20 different manufacturers in my 25-28mm Medieval Armies and they all look fine to me.

Terry

DaiSho · Post by **DaiSho** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:32 pm

Spartacus wrote: I have some 20 different manufacturers in my 25-28mm Medieval Armies and they all look fine to me.

Terry

Yeah, I think quality matters. They have to be of the same quality and style, but difference in size isn't as big a problem. But a Tin Soldier "Hoplite" cannot be mixed with ANYTHING

Ian

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:57 pm

Tin soldier, Now that is about the only manufacturer that I have never bought figures from

No piccies----So to me--No quality.

Terry

DaiSho · Post by **DaiSho** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:03 am

Spartacus wrote:Tin soldier, Now that is about the only manufacturer that I have never bought figures from

No piccies----So to me--No quality.

Terry

I do think it strange that figurine manufacturers STILL have no pictures. How much is a digital camera?

You're a 25mm player right?

I have 15mm hellenistics. To me they are beautifully made but very cartoonish. You can't mix them up.

Here's a not so great picture of them:

http://www.fanaticus.org/DBA/armiesofth ... plites.jpg

Ian

madaxeman · Post by **madaxeman** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:37 am

MarkSieber wrote:Two Dragons makes a range of Rus and Vikings--some very nice Rus with 'door' shields.
Their main website is moving but they have some other links posted:

http://www.twodragonsproductions.com/

If you do a search for "Dragons" on this page http://www.madaxeman.com/15mm/search.php (making sure to select the "manufacturer" box as well !!) you will get a load of pictures of their Vikings, Normans and Rus figures.

DaiSho · Post by **DaiSho** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:36 am

Spartacus wrote:Seeing the praise for 2 Dragons here can anyone link me to a site that shows the figures, My Samurai 15mm is 2 D and the figures are excellent but I cannot find a site that actually shows the Vikings and it would be a great shame if I could not add these to my Viking Army.

Ta!
Terry

Hi Terry,

As promised.

and

They aren't the worlds greatest images. My good digital camera stayed with 'the wife' when we separated.

Interestingly enough, when I was looking through the rule book I also saw some. The "Viking Shieldwall" in P124 is Two Dragon. I recognise the Berserker type chewing on the shield rim and the standard is very distinctive.

Ian

n10cd12 · Post by **n10cd12** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:43 pm

http://www.irregularminiatures.co.uk/15 ... rkAges.htm ?

MarkSieber · Post by **MarkSieber** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:40 pm

The Two Dragons Rus I have are larger than Essex, slightly larger than Khurasan, and similar to some Old Glory (but I don't have any OG Vikings/Rus, so not sure about the size of that specific range.)

CrazyHarborc · Post by **CrazyHarborc** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:26 am

Humans did not come in a uniform size. Short, tall, skinney, chubby, perfect build etc.......but not "uniform". In small units/numbers of minies in a unit....I do try for "uniform" as far as equipment. When equipment matches between different brands of minies I do like to mix it up.

Seldon · Post by **Seldon** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:43 am

Ian, the colors in your minis show really well, they look very pretty.

Very very pretty, hope to see some more pictures !

cheers
Francisco

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