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Imperial Artisans ... The Painters, Crafters & Writers Guilds => The Brush and Palette => Topic started by: Douchie on October 17, 2011, 01:57:23 PM
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Hi Guy's,
I've returned to the hobby & have picked up where I left off with my army of Eastern Stirland. having re-jigged things to fit 8th edition I'm happy to report two stirland victories from my first two games.
Below are a couple of pictures, taken form my second game with me updated army. More pictures will follow shortly.
The Ironskulls swordsmen after taking five casualties from Vampire magic
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/ironskulls1.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/ironskulls2.jpg)
Their Unit filler, a poor Stirlander getting pulled into an open grave. Dwellers Below, perhaps?
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/IMG_1155.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/IMG_1156.jpg)
Raven Takers a Stir River patrol archer unit, having performed a stand & shoot, fled the following combat, only to outrun the charrot, rally & finish it off in the next round.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/IMG_1153.jpg)
Let me know what you think
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very cool figs dude!! keep posting ..love the unit filler :::cheers:::
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This looks like some really good stuff!
Like how the Iron Skull Dudes have a both colourfull but still uniform style.
And yes the filler is brilliant!
:::cheers:::
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Hi Guy's
Thanks for your kind words. I'm still trying to get a photoshoot sorted, but came accross some older pics & thought I'd share them in the mean time.
The first of forty swordsmen I painted.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/NewImage.jpg)
The horn blower, a conversion of an old GW model from way back
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Hans.jpg)
Heinrich, a front rank soldier & one of the characters from my 'short' story
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/HeinrichFront2.jpg)
Some free company (I now have about 80) more pics will follow...
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/militia1.jpg)
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Looking very nice good to have more Stirlanders.
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Looking very nice good to have more Stirlanders.
couldn't agree more Jhig, we may be poor but we're always up for a good fight.
Some more pic's from the second games Vs a Vampire Beastmen alliance.
A picture of my cannon, it's blue beacuse it's been looted for a middenheim force. it saves money Stirland doesn't have if we can just take someone else's expensive stuff.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/IMG_1152.jpg)
& here is a picture of how a direct hit from a great cannon can make your opponents look... four blood knights with one shot, didn't go down too well. :evil:
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/IMG_1150.jpg)
I have another game arranged for tonight so will look to take some better pictures & share them with you.
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I love this army, i like so much the different characters in the free company, the look nice!! I love de spearman, and the double sword warrior with armour and hat.
Show more pics of your army please, I wish see more about that!
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Very gritty; the army really nails the feel I expect from a Stirland force. Well done. :eusa_clap:
Definitely interested in seeing more of those Free Companies. Oh, and the Swordsman unit filler...perfect. :happy:
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Thanks for your kind comments, as requested I've taken some pictures of some more free company.
Hope you like
36 unit free company
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/424.jpg)
Detailed shots
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/427.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/426.jpg)
My WFRP character Konrad Kaine & his three legged dog Magnus, in WFB he acts as the unit sgt & the dog as the musician.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/423.jpg)(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/422.jpg)(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/421.jpg)
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Amazing!
Especially the sergeant. :eusa_clap:
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Stunning unit! Every modell seems to have a lot of personality!
I just hope thay all know what kind of barking is the signal for charge, and what is for retreat....
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Stunning unit! Every modell seems to have a lot of personality!
I just hope thay all know what kind of barking is the signal for charge, and what is for retreat....
Aye lets hope so, In truth I have a WIP flute player that will be the musician.
I have the much stuff to finish it's unreal. 2 years away from WFB has taken it's toll & I sold some units before a house move & really regretting it now.
Anyway, here are a couple of more detailed pics of my swordsmen.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/413.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/414.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/415.jpg)
C&C as always is most welcome
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Everything is perfect.
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Wow! :icon_eek:
That is some seriously awesome grit without using grime.
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Thanks for your comments guys, I'm glad the grittiness I intended, has come across.
That's one of the reasons I chose Stirland in the first place.
Anyway, here are a couple more pictures, I'm not too sure about the banner & make change it for the stirland skeleton blowing the hunting horn?
Let me know what you think?
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/408.jpg)
The Iron Skulls with a militia detachment
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/412.jpg)
My 'mortar', painted about 10 years ago, needs re-touching.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/429.jpg)
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I think yoiu should keep the Standard as it is!
Looks wonderful and adds to the units unique feel. After all not all Stirland regiments have a hornblowing skeleton...
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I think yoiu should keep the Standard as it is!
Looks wonderful and adds to the units unique feel. After all not all Stirland regiments have a hornblowing skeleton...
Thanks Spjuth, but I'm still not totally convinced. I'll leave it for now & do some 'unattached' flags, which I'll post on here to see if people prefer them.
Anyway, here are a few WIP pics of my Pistolliers, let me know what you think/
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/431.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/432.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/434.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/433.jpg)
Oh & a teaser around whatelse is in the pipe line, just because I'm nasty like that :evil:
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/439.jpg)
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nice how many Scottish swords is that?
''they can never take our freedom''!
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nice how many Scottish swords is that?
''they can never take our freedom''!
I don't understand the scotish reference mate?
but regarding sword wielders in general, this army has alot.
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Ok, So little to report on the painting front, I've completed the pistolliers, but will need to take some pictures.
I have however been busy putting together a nice centre piece for the army in the shape of a GOTE mounted on a Griffon. Still very early stages, but I'd like to know what people think?
Should I greenstuff some barding on the mount or leave the griffon as is?
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/CopyofPicture003.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture001.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture002.jpg)
& here is an early stage WIP for an Empire Cannon, I need to add a hat, cod piece, feathers etc to pimp the ogre up & i'm going to include the powder monkey some how, maybe standing on the brute's shoulders?
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/CopyofPicture004.jpg)
C&C welcome
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Lovely colours mate. I like the grubby muted yellows and greens.
Which bits did you use for Konrad?
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Lovely colours mate. I like the grubby muted yellows and greens.
Which bits did you use for Konrad?
Thanks mate, much appreciated.
The easy answer is a part from every where.
Now for the more in depth answer, let me think...
legs - artillery sprue, green stuffed boots
torso - militia sprue
arms - archer kit (green stuffed shoulder armour)
head - Greatswords kit
gorget & doube scabbard - Generals sprue
empty scabbard - Knights kit
wine bottle - pistolliers kit
skull - flaggie kit
helmet - perry miniatures 100 years war mercinery kit (the greatswords kit has a similar one)
Dog - bretonian men-at-arms
Bet you wished you'd never asked?
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He's a really good kit bash!
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Great looking army there mate! Looks FANTASTIC!! :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap:
You realy have a nak for doing some great conversions - like that Griffon - WOW! Keep it going
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Griffin would be fine as it is, but if you greenstuffed armor it would be awesome. Depends on how adventurous you feel!
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I have a similar General/Griffin conversion in mind and am definately going to add armour. I think that, if you do, the best way is to lower the left claw to give a little more room for the barding.
Good luck!
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Nice army!
Sadly the photos don't do your minis justice I think. You should try a better camera and/or better lightning when taking photos.
What I like best though is, that you manage to give your minis a very unique character with your little conversions and bit swapping. I might have to steal an idea or two at some point!
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Sadly the photos don't do your minis justice I think. You should try a better camera and/or better lightning when taking photos.
Hi Victor, can't argue there mate, unfortunately I only have my i-phone 4. It serves a purpose, but I'd love to have a proper photo station set up. Financial, practicle & marital restraints mean that this is unlikely to change anytime soon. Plus my 8 month old daughter couldn't resist the pull of such an interesting set up, end result would be carnage.
Feel free to pinch any conversion ideas, half of mine have been borrowed form forum members anyway.
Ok so I had another game last night & got to field my freshly painted pistolliers, who didn't make it past turn 1. Four died to a dangerous terrain test from the mysterious river, the final two were cut down my Ogre Maneaters.
Here were some pictures taken after turn 1 :-(
These guy's still need a little work to give them peacock feathers, & woodland bases, but they're now servicable.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture011-1.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture014-1.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture013-1.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture012-1.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture015-1.jpg)
Thanks for the comments everyone
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Ok, so im looking for some advise from you guys going forward regarding the army's my next foot unit? I'm swaying between starting a unit of Spearmen & a unit of Greatswords.
If I tackle the spearmen, they will be scruffy Stirland Spearmen, (even more so than the Swordsmen ,who were actually intended as an elite unit amongst the rag tag of Stirlands state troops), they will have torn, patched uniforms of different muted greens, yellow ribbons will add the contrasting colour, but the yellow colouring will appear less frequently then seen in the Swordsmen. (fluff premise being the yellow dye is rarer & more expensive then the greens, hense being less prominant in the less well provided units.
The unit of Stirland Greatswords, by contrast will be a flashy, crisp unit. Taking the idea from the Empire Heraldry book that some Stirland Commanders overcompensate for Stirland's poor rep & so have really flashy units. As the Greatswords are the Count's best troops, where better to demonstrate this than here?
So, what are your thoughts? Both units will 'eventually' be realised, but the limited time constraints imposed by, work, life, wife & baby will mean the second choice may well be a long time coming.
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Greatswords.
Because I want to see Greatswords painted by you.
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I'd like to see greatswords, too.
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Greatswords would be nice, but I think seeing a really disheveled unit of spearmen would be awesome. Units that look completely battle worn always have a greater appeal than super shiny ones to me. But I guess that's the Wissenland coming out in me. :wink:
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Definately greatswords.......and I am watching your blog closely too :icon_wink:
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30 Greatswords full command please! :biggriin:
Bet you wished you'd never asked?
No, I have all those bits somewhere. :icon_lol:
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Sorry Wiss,it seems like an overwhelming vote in favour of Greatswords.
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Great conversions across the board! :icon_biggrin: :icon_cool: :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::
Yep, looks like the greatswords requests are high in number, but looking forward to seeing what happens with the spearsmen, too!
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Sorry Wiss,it seems like an overwhelming vote in favour of Greatswords.
My ego has been defeated!
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About time! Your boasting was becoming unbearable!
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I think the overwhelming support of Greatswords is due to the general disdain most people have for spearmen in 8th edition. If you haven't already started on the Greatswords, here's another vote for Spearmen! No disdain for them here. After finishing my Pleasant Surprise and my 17 halberdiers to finish off their horde, I've got 15 spearmen in the queue to bring them up to 50 as well.
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I love spearmen, but I still vote Greatswords!
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Whatever you do, just make sure you keep the grit in there.
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Whatever you do, just make sure you keep the grit in there.
Don't worry mate, they maybe elite, but they're still Stirlanders. First WIP pics by tomorrow
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Ok, well it looks like a case the best laid plans... & all that, unfortunately I've been unable to make a start on those greatswords as yet.
It's amazing how much time & attention those baby things actually require.
So as an apology i've included some pics of the rest of my WIP knightly order. 'The Knights Freya'
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/435.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/436.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/437.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/440.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/441.jpg)
& the unit in all it's unpainted glory.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/442.jpg)
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These are really nice knights! It seems everyone is uploading theirs after I did mine :P. I especially like the lack of barding. Very Stirland!
Perhaps your Inner Circle* could have table cloths on the horses as armour in a similar manner to the Bret models?
And who is this Freya chick?
*Edit: doh! just looked at your army list and these are your ICs! Ignore that suggestion then I guess :P
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I really like the paint job on your Pistoliers
- What kits did you use to make your Knights?
SmokeyMusket
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These are really nice knights! It seems everyone is uploading theirs after I did mine :P. I especially like the lack of barding. Very Stirland!
Perhaps your Inner Circle* could have table cloths on the horses as armour in a similar manner to the Bret models?
And who is this Freya chick?
*Edit: doh! just looked at your army list and these are your ICs! Ignore that suggestion then I guess :P
Cheers bud. Yup caught red handed, I definately stole the idea of 'demi lancer' style knights from pictures seen on here.
I'm going to Green stuff barding onto the Knights in parts, not as complete or as flashy as the standard knights box, but enough to show that they are barded... like I said, still very WIP at the moment.
Oh & Freya was the warrior Queen that led the Stirland based tribe back in the time of Sigmar. Rumours even have it that she has some of his children. So I thought it would be a fitting order for Stirland to have based in their lands.
I really like the paint job on your Pistoliers
- What kits did you use to make your Knights?
SmokeyMusket
Thanks Smokey, I used a mixture of the knights box, pistollier box, Greatswords & even the Mordheim Road Warden model. Glad you approve.
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Hi All,
I'm afraid that another post starts with an apology, no Greatswords as yet. It seems that a significant side affect of beng a father is a serious lack of me time.
any way, I was trawling the depths of my photobucket albums & found some pics of my Stir-River patrol huntsmen. Now 20 men in size, these guys were the first batch. I'm sure they were posted on here a couple of years ago, but I guess it would make sense to have the whole amry in one place.
C&C most welcome.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/DSCF0892.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/DSCF0885.jpg)
some detailsimquite proud of
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/DSCF0888.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/DSCF0889.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/DSCF0886.jpg)
A group shot
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/DSCF0880.jpg)
Greatswords will be alnog shortly, I need to build them for a tourney that kicks off on wednesday.time is well & truely marching on :unsure:
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There arn't that many blogs on this site that I think are that good. But yours sir, is one of them. :eusa_clap:
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I remember these gritty archers from before and they are still so sexy.
Making me tempted to do some cod pieces myself.
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Hey hold on! Wheres Frey? One of the most badass sword captains has to be in there!
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There arn't that many blogs on this site that I think are that good. But yours sir, is one of them. :eusa_clap:
You are too kind mate, thank you :icon_biggrin:
I remember these gritty archers from before and they are still so sexy.
Making me tempted to do some cod pieces myself.
Go on Shadowlord, you know you can't resist
Hey hold on! Wheres Frey? One of the most badass sword captains has to be in there!
Hi Dwi, Here is Frey on the extreme right of the pic below. not the best picture, I'll take a seperate one of him tonight when I play.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/414.jpg)
& from the depths of my photobucket album, here is a WIP of the man
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/workinprogress.jpg)
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A quick teaser, before my game tonight vs the old enemy, my mate's beastmen. Never been beaten by these guys, but I'm predicting a lose tonight, as my mate has gotten a glint in his eye since our turney started.
'Victory or Death!'
The WIP unit filler for my WIP Greatswords regt. currently 24 unpainted, hardass Stirlanders.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture007-1.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture008-1.jpg)
A teaser of the unit about to charge home & finish what the Cannons & handgunners started
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture005-1.jpg)
On the work station currently. Warwagon/Deathclaw conversion WarAlter, Arch Lector conversion from Warhammer Quest priest & a handgunner unit filler. more pics to follow. Paint will soon be added
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Looking great mate. I think the unit filler could do with another GS on it so that it doesn't just look like empty space.
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For those Spears you may want to mute their colours a bit. perhaps catachan green and desert yellow?
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Gotta say I love the bright colors, actually. But I always liked that sort of thing on Empire troops - unrealistic, perhaps, but looks great on the table.
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Picked up some of those older archers at a historical convention last year. Really like their character, and wonderful painting on them here! :eusa_clap:
That greatsword filler is a super conversion. :::cheers:::
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For those Spears you may want to mute their colours a bit. perhaps catachan green and desert yellow?
Hi Captian Dob, yes that is totally my intention with the spearmen. The swordsmen & Great swords are elite & not at all representative of my Stirland army as a whole. I'm gonna use a great deal of browns, faded greens & desert yellows for these guys. The champion & standard bearer may stand out with a perfect green or yellow ribbon, but as a whole these guys are gonna look rough.
Gotta say I love the bright colors, actually. But I always liked that sort of thing on Empire troops - unrealistic, perhaps, but looks great on the table.
Thanks Darknight, I'm hoping the finished army *sniggers knowning there is really no such thing* will have a balance that falls more on the realistic side of things, but the elite units will be more flashy & colourful. I've tried to include things like patches & different greens in some clothing, just to show that they arent just parade ground troops. hope that's come across? some more pics may be required to show this off better.
Picked up some of those older archers at a historical convention last year. Really like their character, and wonderful painting on them here! :eusa_clap:
That greatsword filler is a super conversion. :::cheers:::
Those archers are some of my favorite figures GamesPoet, A couple of head swaps & additional equipment makes them fit verywell with the new plastic archers.
The filler was great fun & will be developed soon.
I have my thrid tourney game tonight, probably a 2v2. Currently standing on 1 Win & 1 Loss.
My last game was against beastmen & I decimated them with, artillery & magic (dwellers mainly) then finished sub par units off in Close Combat. eventually destroyed everything. 2247victory points in total. he took 301 VP in return.
I'll post some pictures if there is any demand?
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I think there's demand.
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I think there's demand.
Seconded :smile2:
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Ok then, as requested, here are some pictures I took while wiping the beastmen army from the province of Stirland.
The right flank!
The Beastmen line having been hammered by magic, artillery, archers & handgunners finally reaches the Stirland skirmish line. A heroic stand & shoot claims a minatour before combat claims another, the archers then break & are slain to a man.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture083.jpg)
The minatour's overrun fails to reach the imperial line by 1 inch, phew!
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture085.jpg)
The Left Flank
A standoff for two whole rounds with niether side willing to move & receive the other's charge. eventually the Knight's about face & draw a charge onto the cannon behind them. this sacrifice lines up a charge into the beast's rear, by the knights in the following round, destroying the unit outright.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture082.jpg)
The Centre.
The count's Greatswords, receive's a charge from two beasmen units, their detachment counter charges the flank of one of these units... but is it enough to win the day?
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture081-1.jpg)
It is...
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture086-1.jpg)
the beastmen unit rallies only to be hit again by the Greatswords & cutdown... the Massacre complete!
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Greatswords rock.
Looks like it was a good game. Do you often play defensively and wait for the enemy to come to you?
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Greatswords rock.
Looks like it was a good game. Do you often play defensively and wait for the enemy to come to you?
Hi Volks, Yes I like to whittle the enemies numbers down, before engaging them in CC. Appart from another Empire player my group have armies that are scary in CC, Beastmen, Ogres, Lizardmen etc. My pistolliers & knights tend to cause problems & if they can draw larger units away from the main assault, then they've served their purpose.
It's all about local superiority against such armies, sitting back has so far served me well.
How about you?
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I have found that in 8th it is often hard to do that so I tend to mix it up with aggressive units which take it to the enemy with one flank shooting. Depends on the mission though.
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I'm looking forward to seeing those Greatswords - any chance of an update?
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Hey Volks,
Sorry mate, no progress on the greatswords Im afraid. I have 24 undercoated & ready for paint plus 12 more to build, another unit filler should give me a healthy 40man unit for the big 3k games, my club seem to be fond of.
The reason for limited progress was the need to get a Mordheim warband built & ready for action for a new campaign.
I opted for Pirates, deciding that they could count as a Militia detachment for my Empire Army in WFB. I guess they'd be Stir River pirates pressed into service.
Any way, here are some WIP pictures
Capt'n Riley Frey (distant relation of Henry Frey??? Maybe) of the Bloody Reaver.
A fair but of Greenstuff to make this Imperial Engineer more pirate captainy, head & pistol from an unfortunate marionburger.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture738.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture737.jpg)(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture736.jpg)
Ship's mate 'Rolf the Rogue'
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture739.jpg) (http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture740.jpg)
Ship's Mate 'Svenn the Scar O'nines'
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture741.jpg) (http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture742.jpg)
Cabin Boy 'Puck' (poor kid lost a leg in the first game)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture746.jpg)
Cabin Boy 'Mikel Green Belly'
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture744.jpg)
C&C welcome
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oh cool :::cheers:::
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very nice work, keep the updates coming.
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Cool guys! Are there only going to be the five of them..?
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Cool guys! Are there only going to be the five of them..?
It seems to be an expensive warband then :biggriin:
I really like those figures, the greenstuff work is very well executed! Job well done!
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Cool guys! Are there only going to be the five of them..?
It seems to be an expensive warband then :biggriin:
I really like those figures, the greenstuff work is very well executed! Job well done!
Hi Guy's thanks for your comments, The picture's were just of the Heros at that time. The warband has around ten men in total.
Here is is picture from after my second game, 1 guy died so I had 10men at this point.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Pirategangaftergame2.jpg)
& for the paint lovers, I'm almost finished my ships mate. crappy picture, but you get the idea.
Rolf the Rogue (now an official sword master, with frenzy!)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture744-2.jpg)
Mad 'Scarred Svenn (Now causes fear, has nervous disposition & is missing an eye. This guy really needs to stay alive more!)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Svenn.jpg)
C&C as always most welcome
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:::cheers::: Nice
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:::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :happy:
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Like the Mordheim stuff :eusa_clap:
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Hi Guys, thanks for the comments,
I've taken a few more pictures of my Mordheim Pirates, enjoy
Riley Frey
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture745-1.jpg)
Red Rolf
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture746-1.jpg)
'talented' Jack Falcon
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture749.jpg)
Swivell gun fun
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture754.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture753.jpg)(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture751.jpg)(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture752.jpg)
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This is gettig better and better!
Neat Swivell Gun!
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Those Pirates are really well done. They give a very authentic piracy feeling. In short, they look like pirates should.
:::cheers:::
fbjorn
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Inspirational as always. Svenn's twin brother might have to make an appearance in my militia unit sometime. :::cheers:::
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Thanks for the comments guys.
I've not had mch time for the hobby lately, but have managed to convert a couple of Witch Hunters, to keep the masses of Stirland in order.
Also starting a witch hunter warband in Mordheim.
Really happy with this guy
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/wh1.jpg)
Witch Hunter Captain
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture756.jpg) (http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture758.jpg)
Looking forward to painting them both sometime soon
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I like your first wichhunter conversion, but that second one the pistol just looks ridiculously oversized on that model, even for GW's normal proportions. I've never realized just how big that pistol is. That model is much less bulky than GW's normal sculpts though, so that is likely the problem. If I'm not mistaken that's one of the Withhunter Inquistor models from 40K, correct?
Also some very good conversions on those pirates as well.
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I don't think that is supposed to be a pistol - it's gotta be a handgun. I'm using the model as a repeater handgun on one of my outriders. It's crazy-big as a pistol.
BUT, than again ...
Crazy is the oil that greases the grinding pistons of the engine of Warhammer.
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I don't think that is supposed to be a pistol - it's gotta be a handgun. I'm using the model as a repeater handgun on one of my outriders. It's crazy-big as a pistol.
BUT, than again ...
Crazy is the oil that greases the grinding pistons of the engine of Warhammer.
I agree, it is crazy big but it seems to work in person. don't think my pictures do the model enough justice. I'll get some more up when he's painted.
Anyway, with the new Empire Release co-inciding with my 30th I was lucky enough to re-enforce my Stirland army with; Demi-Griffon Knights, A War Alter, Witch Hunter & HuntsMarshall figures.
Demi Griffons have been built for Gaming purposes, but not painted yet. However I have started work on my War Alter (conversion). I wasn't too taken with the Carrage being the same as the wisard wagon bits & the Golden Griffon statue seemed a little too rigid for me. So after Raiding my bits box, I eventually came up with the following conversion.
Looking for C&C here, so let me know what you honestly think. Still WIP & Pinned rather than glued, so suggestions can still be considered.
Side on view
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture785.jpg)
Front view
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture786.jpg)
Rear
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture789.jpg)
Inside (still to add the book shelves, which are currently on my painting desk.)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture788.jpg)
Cosmetic, candles & trinkets to be added to the base of the statue & ofcourse the horses need to be included too
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Very nice idea, like it more than the official one! :::cheers:::
Did you need to convert the parts of the war wagon or do they fit on top?
greets
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Very nice idea, like it more than the official one! :::cheers:::
Did you need to convert the parts of the war wagon or do they fit on top?
greets
Thanks Inquisitor.
The War Wagon bits fit quite snug. I had the trim of some scroll work from the official kit after cutting out the window section, to get the war wagon bit to sit properly.
War Wagon took some work. only used 3 sides as the steps of the new kit make up the 4th side. I had to saw off the sides of the old war wagon as the side part comes attached to the battlements. Finally I cut away the bottom section of the 3rd end to create an opening. I had a vague idea in my head about how it would work & was surpised how simple the conversion proved to be.
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Looking really great mate, glad that you are back in the fold.
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Looking really great mate, glad that you are back in the fold.
Thanks Volks, much appreciated.
I've managed to do a little more work on the War alter. I wanted to make it seem anceint & very much a shrine to Sigmar. hope I'ce acheive that look.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture793.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture794.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture795.jpg)
Here are some 'detail' shots.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture796.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture800.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture797.jpg)
& some of the interior library
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture799.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Picture798.jpg)
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That's really awesome - great painting!
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I really like the ancient feel to the Waltar, very nice! :eusa_clap:
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I have returned!!!
After a good year or so away from WFB side of the hobby, my interest has again been sparked and I've even put paint brush to model.
Let me know what you think.
Witch Hunter Thorgen Wutterburg
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/9ce17499-0dff-4894-87b0-a18a6e80d453_zps32fa123e.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/9ce17499-0dff-4894-87b0-a18a6e80d453_zps32fa123e.jpg.html) (http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/c1dece7a-3926-4e72-a61f-32ea0b64e518_zps96a1db9f.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/c1dece7a-3926-4e72-a61f-32ea0b64e518_zps96a1db9f.jpg.html)
Priest of Morr (death wizard)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/c1f2777e-77c3-48e6-90f5-882d0d06ae79_zpsb12c6980.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/c1f2777e-77c3-48e6-90f5-882d0d06ae79_zpsb12c6980.jpg.html) (http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/31d92cd6-f7f8-4ace-bc4e-83d3dce1e147_zpsd5fc3638.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/31d92cd6-f7f8-4ace-bc4e-83d3dce1e147_zpsd5fc3638.jpg.html) (http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/1aee74d6-21c2-411e-be8b-d896fae54af1_zpse6393415.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/1aee74d6-21c2-411e-be8b-d896fae54af1_zpse6393415.jpg.html)
Stirland Battle Standard Bearer
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/65e37297-9bf6-4c52-b67d-6e9057281584_zps13634be9.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/65e37297-9bf6-4c52-b67d-6e9057281584_zps13634be9.jpg.html)
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very cool :::cheers:::
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welcome back. Good work still have your war altar on my list of things to copy. steveb
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That is precisely how I think all War Altars should look!
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That is precisely how I think all War Altars should look!
Thanks Warlord, I've just finish basing the War Altar and converting an Arch Lector so will post some 'completion' pictures shortly.
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As promised, please see the completed War Alter with Arch-Lector fully based.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140624_101717_zpsdnta7nvm.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140624_101717_zpsdnta7nvm.jpg.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140624_101706_zpsnkmy4fg4.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140624_101706_zpsnkmy4fg4.jpg.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140624_101737_zpsqduwws5s.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140624_101737_zpsqduwws5s.jpg.html)
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Love it!
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Very nice! :eusa_clap:
That's one of the best War altar conversions I've seen so far.
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This army is incredible, you pull off the realistic dark and gritty feel that Stirland is all about! Hats off! :happy:
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Your war altar looks better than the GW version, great work.
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Awesome War Altar! :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers:::
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Thanks for the kind comments gents.
managed to take some photos at my local gaming club last night. so a few additions for you all.
1st a repainted banner for the Iron Skulls. together with warrior priest and battle standard
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/76cfa9d5-e266-4099-993a-e154ab315de0_zps20978623.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/76cfa9d5-e266-4099-993a-e154ab315de0_zps20978623.jpg.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/929c6341-35ae-4aa2-a15e-517354bc43fa_zps4cd5bb91.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/929c6341-35ae-4aa2-a15e-517354bc43fa_zps4cd5bb91.jpg.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140625_232550_zpstlhxufg6.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140625_232550_zpstlhxufg6.jpg.html)
Artillery Engineer, Cannon and Mortor (hotpot repainted)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/15077df7-a6a4-4975-9034-f8dc996be033_zpsd357c392.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/15077df7-a6a4-4975-9034-f8dc996be033_zpsd357c392.jpg.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140625_232925_zpskebmyfvn.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140625_232925_zpskebmyfvn.jpg.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140625_233013_zps0ovxuelu.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140625_233013_zps0ovxuelu.jpg.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140625_233049_zpsjw6bcuvd.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140625_233049_zpsjw6bcuvd.jpg.html)
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Did he mention the Iron Skulls ............... :closed-eyes:
Now why does that ring a bell ............... :icon_question:
Is there some unfinished business .............. :engel:
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Did he mention the Iron Skulls ............... :closed-eyes:
Now why does that ring a bell ............... :icon_question:
Is there some unfinished business .............. :engel:
I totally finished that!
...didn't I? :icon_eek:
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Did he mention the Iron Skulls ............... :closed-eyes:
Now why does that ring a bell ............... :icon_question:
Is there some unfinished business .............. :engel:
I totally finished that!
...didn't I? :icon_eek:
I see....
I smell a sequel! :icon_twisted:
Don't you start that bloody ball rolling! it took me five years to finish this one.
I need to finish the prologue (which is Leithag hills) & the epilogue which may have the seeds of a sequel... warning this will not even be planned for some time to come.
It seemed to me that Heinrich's body disappeared ............ after being 'bitten' .................
As the Library is down ..........
http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=14955.0
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I'm back a week, and its already started :roll:
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nice stuff dude...I love the way the sword unit moves :::cheers:::
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I'm back a week, and its already started :roll:
You are an excellent hobbyist and writer, so of course we want more :happy:
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Been messing around in picture editor and came up with this. thought I'd share.
The Showdown
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/e156da5d-404b-4f0c-9cf5-e9e2916b010f_zps82b4f2cb.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/e156da5d-404b-4f0c-9cf5-e9e2916b010f_zps82b4f2cb.jpg.html)
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is that smoke coming out of the Witch hunters gun?? :::cheers:::
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Did he mention the Iron Skulls ............... :closed-eyes:
Now why does that ring a bell ............... :icon_question:
Is there some unfinished business .............. :engel:
I totally finished that!
...didn't I? :icon_eek:
I thought it was finished.
But I certainly wouldn't complain if you decided to write more...
Also, your army is excellent. The freehand on those banners is exquisite.
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is that smoke coming out of the Witch hunis Westerburgers gun?? :::cheers:::
yes mate. That was added with ms paint.
My local gaming club have just started a campaign based during the three Emperors conflict. Im Stirland, another is Westerburg (Marionburg) and the third player is Middenland. The Gm will play as the other non-player provinces. Each of the states has a standing army of 1000pts and is led by an elector count (each elector comes with a free runefang. These states have to be defeated to gain that electoral vote and income from that state. Each state generates income, Which can be spent on new armys and refitting weakened ones etc.
No magic, no steamtanks. If you field Your Elector he gets the free runefang but if he dies in game. You lose
We had the first turn. And I invaded Averland to get a 'quick win' with a force of 1400. And duely got tabled. Losing my war alter to the first Cannon shot of the game pretty much sums it up. Im now back-tracking to Wurtbad to refit the battered army.
So on to the painting.
My to do list is as follows.
Elector count of stirland on foot. (Conversion about 80% done. Needs painting)
18 flagellants (10 done)
9 Stirguard knights (7 converted, 2 to build. All to paint)
16-20 crossbowmen (not started)
1 mounted warrior priest (not started)
nice to haves.
20 greatswords (some partially painted)
1 grand master
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Elector Count on foot, about 80% converted. Some more green stuff needed here and there.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/03edc50b-a383-4101-8373-40b32d0d1bd9_zps9f31efe2.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/03edc50b-a383-4101-8373-40b32d0d1bd9_zps9f31efe2.jpg.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/976ff69e-6ff3-433e-85bd-5ab11f511e86_zps5434f297.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/976ff69e-6ff3-433e-85bd-5ab11f511e86_zps5434f297.jpg.html)
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Your Elector looks great!
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On the painting table at the moment are the Foot slogging Elector of Stirland, and a Flagallent War band. Both are about 85% done.
detail work, basing and finished shot to follow.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/263a59ca-222d-4cb3-8d6f-2bf1328eee94_zpsd6339633.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/263a59ca-222d-4cb3-8d6f-2bf1328eee94_zpsd6339633.jpg.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/63951768-9a61-4f41-9d7f-6c1718f8072d_zpsb18bc14d.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/63951768-9a61-4f41-9d7f-6c1718f8072d_zpsb18bc14d.jpg.html)
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Really like the Elector!
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Really like the Elector!
Is it just me, or does he look like an enraged Lee Van Cleef (actor from "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly")?
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It is just you.
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Thanks for the comments guys.
As promised here are some finished shots of the Flagellant warband, led by a certain Alexi (some of you may have heard of him).
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/5ca6f9a9-648f-4dd6-a352-629fc01a9e31_zpsf978cf5a.png) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/5ca6f9a9-648f-4dd6-a352-629fc01a9e31_zpsf978cf5a.png.html)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140723_230111_zpsoly5xb4v.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140723_230111_zpsoly5xb4v.jpg.html)
Here's a close up of the Unit filler
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/14bad2d4-1ce3-4986-b4d2-ba9a94c8e19f_zps67a5b07d.png) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/14bad2d4-1ce3-4986-b4d2-ba9a94c8e19f_zps67a5b07d.png.html)
A closer look at the Prophet of doom Alexi
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/ef842c42-8da5-4884-846e-93e953af0b10_zps55d86057.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/ef842c42-8da5-4884-846e-93e953af0b10_zps55d86057.jpg.html)
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Love the banner!
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How was the banner made? It looks vaguely familiar.
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That's a sweet looking unit
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How was the banner made? It looks vaguely familiar.
yes its the skeleton signpost from the warhammer giant kit. Converted with greatswords smiled helmet and standard.
Thanks for the comments guys :::cheers:::
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i love your stuff!
especially the banners anf the flaggelant unit filler, i might copy that
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How was the banner made? It looks vaguely familiar.
yes its the skeleton signpost from the warhammer giant kit. Converted with greatswords smiled helmet and standard.
Thanks for the comments guys :::cheers:::
Thank you. I must have this piece.
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Those are really lovely, excellent gritty feel to em'!
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The unit filler looks awesome Douchie!
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Very nicely done, very dark look :biggriin:
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Some more pics.
Sigmarites prepare for battle...
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/ee202296-1b08-452d-b74c-82db60e8f484_zpsd1d968cd.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/ee202296-1b08-452d-b74c-82db60e8f484_zpsd1d968cd.jpg.html)
A different angle of the Crazies
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/58fb7cd0-5a41-49d0-aedc-2c2792472a32_zpsd918c352.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/58fb7cd0-5a41-49d0-aedc-2c2792472a32_zpsd918c352.jpg.html)
Artillery!
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140723_230215_zpsjtdydc9a.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140723_230215_zpsjtdydc9a.jpg.html)
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Second game of the campaign down and I bounced off Averland once again.... game ended as a minor loss. :icon_confused:
So now I have an Army from Westerland Marching up from Nuln towards my capital.
If they defeat my remaining army and take Wurtbad I'm out of the campaign.... worrying times :blush:
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That's rough, mate! :| All the best, and stay strong.
Would be a loss for everyone to see such nice looking army out of a campaign.
I'm a huge fan of your scenery, mind. The houses are excellent. Are they Tabletop World?
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That's rough, mate! :| All the best, and stay strong.
Would be a loss for everyone to see such nice looking army out of a campaign.
I'm a huge fan of your scenery, mind. The houses are excellent. Are they Tabletop World?
Thanks mate, There's still fight left in Stirland yet. I have at least one trick up my sleeve. :evil:
As to the scenery, I don't think they're tabletop world, they're buildings that were already at my local gaming club (and have been for some time) I can ask around to see if anyone knows their origin.
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Ok so I wasn't 100% sure about the outcome of Elector Count version 1. Think I'll keep him as a vanilla capt/general,
I'm much happier with how the second version is coming along. I used the limited edition standard bearer as the base for the model. Left arm lifted to hold the Runefang. Right arm from knightly orders sprue, green stuffed open locket with portrait painted inside (will try and get some detail pics when able/finished. Head is from the old command sprue (with modern style feathers etc.
let me know what you think.
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/40e992e1-a32f-485d-b24b-315f31ae9fc2_zps0c6097d7.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/40e992e1-a32f-485d-b24b-315f31ae9fc2_zps0c6097d7.jpg.html)(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/Douchie101/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/ee9af7f2-571e-4df1-9bfd-ef69d5225fea_zps447e704f.jpg) (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/Douchie101/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/ee9af7f2-571e-4df1-9bfd-ef69d5225fea_zps447e704f.jpg.html)
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Lovely. :lol:
Looks much more elector-count-ish than the last one.
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Nice conversion. Looking good. :::cheers:::
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Lovely. :lol:
Looks much more elector-count-ish than the last one.
I don't know...the feathers might not be big enough for an Elector Count. :biggriin:
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:::cheers:::
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I don't know...the feathers might not be big enough for an Elector Count. :biggriin:
True.
No feather is big enough. Not until it grants a cover save for the whole unit.