Thanks for the kind words fellows
Thanks Vredesbyrd when I saw the DoW Pikemen in the cabinets at Warhammer World I knew I had finally found a WHFB I wanted to do. Glad the fluff is up to snuff too, I do enjoy coming up with it, the whole idea of the School came about just came from staring at the models and alternative colour schemes and it all spilled out from that. I did quite enjoy painting the Wissenland scheme too, maybe for the next project, or some detachments? Hmm!
The movement tray is a standard GW modular one, but with the gaps inbetween the models measured out and then the gaps filled with foamcard, should have taken a WIP pic! Oh it is magnatized too with those magnetic sheets.
Gamespoet, When I thought of doing them with black armour I did think that having black leggings would be too indistinct, and so i went with the White instead, then I needed a reason hence, Ost Averland
I have considered a Solland nobleman still clinging on too, maybe my BSB might be. I might darken up the horn blowers Cross a little, and highlight the edges some more.
Baps, thank you
They are very cool models, even if they may be kind of useless in game!
Hauptmann Hans Ritter von AlthausOne of the senior teachers at the school is Hans Ritter von Althaus is a central Averland Captain with a great amount of experience. Formally a leader of a Jäger group in the central forests of the Empire von Althaus was Knighted for his continued service in Beastman eradication. Upon this he was transferred to the Alpenkrieg Schule to lend his experience to the soldiers there. Unlike the more utilitarian dress of the Ost Averland von Althaus wears the typical flamboyant clothing and feathered cap typical of Averland.Huntsmen of the ScuhleOn the left can be seen two Ost Averland Jäger, showing the typical predeliction towards practicality, leather sleeves and steel helmets are untypical of Huntsmen in the Empire but the Ost Averlanders are firm believers in protection over flamboyance. The huntsmen from Wissenland and Ostermark are distinguished by their State colours feathering and their slash and puff sleeves.JägerSecond from the left are Georg the Ostland huntsmen and his Terrier, Rex. An experienced hunter from the Northern province of Ostland, Georg is always accompanied by his small terrier, who's keen nose is trained to sniff out Greenskins, an invaluable aid.
Second form the right is Pieter from Stirland, the rustic red-headed Pieter is a little eccentric by the standards of the other Jäger, his rustic upbringing means he is never more happy then when he has a delicious turnip to eat. Despite this he is an excellent marksman and a valuable addition to the Jäger troop.EquipmentAll Jäger in the Empire learn to live off the land and the men of the Schule are no exception, they carry with them all the tools and equipment needed to survive in the field, mallets, hatchets, and knives are common accoutrements, you can also see the soldiers carrying supplemental rations slung from their belts. On the left the Ost Averland huntsmen is carrying a large Fascinemesser, a large cleaver designed for cutting branches and under-brush.