Since October (Orctober) Ive been inspired by an ongoing challenge to paint 1000pts of Oldhammer miniatures in 6 months. In keeping with the initiative I've been aiming to paint 200pts of miniatures (3rd edition) a month. So far so good with the exception of December.
First up an Orc hero. One of my favorite Orc heroes I might add. He's got everything you'd want from an 80's Orc- leering grin, gangly limbs and an awesome helmet.
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Those old gangly orcs are awesome. I wish they were easier to come by, or there were some alternatives in that style available now. I'd like to put together a small warband/mercenaries. But everything seems to be in the more muscular, blocky style.
That is a pile of old trolls! Very cool. :eusa_clap:
For some reason I cannot see any of the February pics - January ones are fine. Last 2 updates I am just getting the 'no entry' sign?
Quote orkboy: While taking pics I noticed one of the boyz had acquired himself a cute eight legged squigly beast.
Bloody hell! That is funny and somehow completely appropriate. Except I hate any animated arachnid although plastic spider riders are totally ok.
Awesome! :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::
Awesome old school goblins. :::cheers::: Do you know if it is possible to still get the heartbreaker goblins anywhere? They remind me of the black tree design goblins I need to paint someday.
I love seeing all the old Kev Adams gobbos and old school orcs. :::cheers::: :::cheers:::
I do wish I would have bought the orc drunks and villagers when they were the new thing... Then I hated the sulpts, now I think they are great.
fantastic skin colour....can you please share the recipie?
They look great! As does the plaid.Coming soon... I'm test painting a few Oathmark humans.
However, what I want to see more of is that archer dude in the post above the recent one. :icon_mrgreen:
How can we participate Zak?
Great unit of rangers. The oathmark guys slot right in!
What is the creature on the flag? from this angle the poor thing looks so emaciated.
I am of course a bit Oldhammer in my approach to Goblins. I'm old enough to remember when Goblin alignment was classified as "neutral" albeit with a lean towards evil, do to their poor upbringing, lack of a stable home and proper father figure etc. Its their affinity with hanging out with Orcs, those damn enablers, that leads them down the wrong path.
Under proper circumstances Goblins can be quite congenial and may make outstanding citizens of the Empire some day. :-P
Seems another reason for the Empire to exterminate all orcs. :icon_wink:
Hahah your costume reminds me of the Gummi Bear Ogres :icon_mrgreen:.
I saw some of these mats at Fall-In! 2019, yet wasn't impressed. I like Cigar Box mats.
I like the mat too, makes a very pleasing background for pics.
I like the mat too, makes a very pleasing background for pics.
orcyboy, could you tell us about the mat? I've been pondering about it too, it looks extremely nice. :-)
-Z
Another batch of wonderful minis ans terrain! Well done!!!
Is there a chance for a more in focus picture of the rendedra houses? Is the scale good? At 5 pounds per model they seem too good to be true.
Once an Orc always an Orc!
Circa 1989
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Happy Halloween!
They are more of an outhouse building - somewhat smaller than the cottage in front. I got 4 of them in a special deal at Salute - two of each, and they are certainly good value at a fiver - even better on the deal I got at the show. :biggriin:
Approx Measurements - 4" long by 2.5" wide and 2.5" High
Great job on giving that tank a new life.
Did you do something to get rid of the print layer lines? Sand it? Fill it in somehow?
Those are looking good too! :icon_cool: :eusa_clap:The kit seems to have been meant to create a unit of mixed weapons.
What was the issue with the Fireforge Scandanavians :icon_question:
hey, King Philippos has quite the army there. Well done!
where are the ogres from?
I make youtube cringeHa! That's some awesome looking painting, awesome. And in Stirland colors no less. :icon_biggrin: :icon_cool: :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyWzhf0B2zs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyWzhf0B2zs)
Fantastic! Where is the model from?
Love the banner!3D printed. MrBigTong has them in various poses on his patreon. https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/black-pikeman-28mm-model He also sells them spun cast in metal on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235009726630?hash=item36b7abd8a6:g:K74AAOSwgBtkX7rW
The spearmen are very chunky models. Where are they from?
-Z
i didnt notice the girl in the blacksmiths hut before. Where is she from?
Very cool models and great paintjobs. Where are they from?