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Title: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Chaos Slave soliders (reavers)
Post by: Illumini on October 02, 2016, 07:45:21 AM
Hi good people, greating from your neighbor in the cold north

After wanting a Kislev army since I first saw the ungol horse archers and winged lancers in a white dwarf as a kid, I have now finally taken the step and decided to build my dream army. After getting a lot of inspiration on this site, I thought I should share my army progress here as well, guessing there are some fellow Kislev fans and mad OOP army creators on this forum  :::cheers:::

You can follow my progress on www.mandollies.com (http://www.mandollies.com)
I will update this thread when I add new updates to the blog.

Also links to two amazing army blogs I have used for inspiration that you should check out:
http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=49600.0 (http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=49600.0)
http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=49073.0 (http://warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=49073.0)

I have been starting on the units that made me want a Kislev army in the first place, the cavalry (more pics on the blog):
(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/01f949e671bc4fb9840e5ec9bf2bef02398da091d7.jpg?w=656)
(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/0154682f5e8951d7d6f39819a5188607cc74dff334.jpg?w=656)

My next project after finishing up the first 6 units of cavalry is the Ice Queen herself, here is a little teaser:
(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/01b4b2f22d883e0703b6c53fe8a500dca9b7ac45aa.jpg?w=656)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens
Post by: Duinila on October 02, 2016, 01:21:21 PM
Very cool! Is the Ice Queen an official GW model? If not, could you please link me to where I could buy that model? It looks awesome!  :happy:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens
Post by: GamesPoet on October 02, 2016, 03:01:31 PM
Three cheers for the start of your project! :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens
Post by: Rogers Kul on October 02, 2016, 04:32:30 PM
I already follow your blog. Nice stuff on it.
And we want more!!

In fact, this past week I've been working on Griphon Legion mounting this chaos marauders horses... I have to say that haven't been easy to fit them. So, guys, here there is much work than you imagine.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens
Post by: Xathrodox86 on October 03, 2016, 09:32:12 AM
Three cheers for the start of your project! :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers:::

Same from me! :)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens
Post by: Illumini on October 03, 2016, 06:31:34 PM
Thanks guys  :biggriin:

@Duinila: The Ice Queen is a conversion project. The body and arms are from a Hordes warlock, Morvahna the Dawnshadow. The head is from the head vampiress of the coven throne with the crown from the original Kislev Ice Queen. There is also some greenstuff work in there. She is sitting on the throne from the dark elf dragon.

@Rogers Kul: Right back at you  :-D Great that you have started on the Kislev forces and that you are joining the good chaos marauder horse club. It sure is a painful amount of work to get them make the horses look non-chaos aligned and make the riders fit.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens
Post by: Duinila on October 03, 2016, 06:46:50 PM
Well GOGOGO, hurry up adn do more work so you can show her off already!  :-P
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens
Post by: takenoko on October 04, 2016, 09:10:14 AM
Very nice work! Kislevites on Marauder horses Always look good, and this is no exception!  :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers::: I am also really excited about seeing the Tzarina on a dragon!  :ph34r:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens
Post by: Illumini on October 09, 2016, 08:57:43 AM
For the dragon fans: https://mandollies.com/2016/10/09/candid-butt-shots-dragon-wip/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/10/09/candid-butt-shots-dragon-wip/)

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I am also really excited about seeing the Tzarina on a dragon!  :ph34r:

I always loved the concept of the ice queen, the most powerful ice sorceress leading a nation besieged by chaos with an icy fist, but she was not imposing enough. So she has visited Daenerys for a crash course in being more imposing, which in general entails: DRAGONS! 
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - now with more Dragon
Post by: Illumini on October 29, 2016, 01:04:32 PM
I am still working on the dragon, but it is a tough customer, so not totally there yet.

I have however managed to finish a troop of winged lancers: https://mandollies.com/2016/10/29/winged-lancers-troop/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/10/29/winged-lancers-troop/)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - The Ice Queen and her Dragon
Post by: Illumini on October 30, 2016, 08:51:15 PM
The Ice Queen herself joins the party! @Duinila: sorry it took so long  :ph34r:

More pictures and some fluff on the blog.
https://mandollies.com/2016/10/30/ice-queen-exalted/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/10/30/ice-queen-exalted/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/dragon20angle202.jpg?w=1000&h=&crop=1)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - the Ice Queen and her Dragon
Post by: Shadespyre on October 30, 2016, 09:29:34 PM
That's beautiful, well done. I love the brown tones you've used on the dragon along with the ice blue, looks very natural.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - the Ice Queen and her Dragon
Post by: Artobans Ghost on October 30, 2016, 10:11:52 PM
Now if that isn't a proper ride for the Ice Queen, I don't know what is. Fabulous!
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - the Ice Queen and her Dragon
Post by: VonOttenheim on October 31, 2016, 07:03:24 AM
Stunning!    Good choice of dragon. Where is it from?.

I´m in awe   :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap:

Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - the Ice Queen and her Dragon
Post by: Lateksimajava on November 01, 2016, 01:36:47 PM
Very cool! I've always loved Kislev.  :smile2:

So you've glued the troops on big bases?
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - the Ice Queen and her Dragon
Post by: Illumini on November 01, 2016, 05:54:34 PM
Thanks  :-D

@VonOttenheim: The Dragon is a D&D attack wing dragon called Bahamut: http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/miniatures/dd-icons-realms-bahamut (http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/miniatures/dd-icons-realms-bahamut)

@Lateksimajava: Yes, I really like the multi-base look, allows for more dynamic posing, mini dioramas and looks cleaner than single bases + movement trays. I have based the army to be playable under Kings of War ruleset, but looks is the number one reason for multi-basing for me.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - the Ice Queen and her Dragon
Post by: Zygmund on November 01, 2016, 10:31:45 PM
Very effective paint schemes!

-Z
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - the Ice Queen and her Dragon
Post by: Xathrodox86 on November 02, 2016, 09:43:28 AM
Damn, that's a nasty lizard! Great paintjob and works really well with Katarina herself. :blush:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - the Ice Queen and her Dragon
Post by: Illumini on November 12, 2016, 08:41:45 AM
Thanks :)

The Tzarina now also has support from one of her Ice Sorceress sisters: https://mandollies.com/2016/11/11/kislev-ice-sorceress/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/11/11/kislev-ice-sorceress/)
A couple more pics and a bonus on the blog. 

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/01c4f0a18b90a567bef80f3d7f9ddf175b6e21b542.jpg)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Ice Sorceress
Post by: Warlord on November 14, 2016, 07:09:44 AM
Very cool. Loving new ideas like these!
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Ice Sorceress
Post by: Illumini on November 22, 2016, 05:52:47 PM
New wizard added, this time an Amber Wizard: https://mandollies.com/2016/11/22/allor-the-amber-wizard/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/11/22/allor-the-amber-wizard/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/amber_wizard_01.png?w=409&h=398&crop=1)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: Xathrodox86 on November 23, 2016, 01:32:50 PM
This is probably the best looking Amber Wizard ever! How did you made it, with those birds, I mean? :icon_eek:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: scrubber on November 23, 2016, 10:36:07 PM
Think but not sure that the birds are from reaper.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: Illumini on November 24, 2016, 06:05:37 PM
Thanks :)

Correct, the birds are from reaper, a "murder of crows".
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: Naitsabes on November 24, 2016, 06:30:08 PM
Great stuff. I get cold just looking at these  :blush:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: Illumini on December 01, 2016, 08:16:49 PM
Finally made some banners for my Winged Lancers so I could count them as finished:

https://mandollies.com/2016/12/01/finished-lancers-and-ungols/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/12/01/finished-lancers-and-ungols/)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: Xathrodox86 on December 02, 2016, 10:55:48 AM
How did you made that banner? GS?
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: patsy02 on December 02, 2016, 11:03:53 AM
Looks a bit like this thing:

(https://www.games-workshop.com/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99811464020_GondorCommandersNEW03.jpg)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: Xathrodox86 on December 02, 2016, 03:49:55 PM
Yeah, it reminded me of LOTR for some reason. :-P
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: scrubber on December 02, 2016, 03:58:21 PM
That's some great painting all the Kislev cavalry, and your mad batch painting all the horse's. The dragon is stunning, wish I'd thought of that before putting my Ice Queen on a Bear. Kind of wish we had made a Kislev army instead of Middenheim for storm of chaos.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: Illumini on December 03, 2016, 04:00:33 PM
Thanks  :::cheers:::

It is indeed the Minas Tirith banner on one of the units, the tree representing Taal, God of nature and the wild.
The other banner is a slightly converted empire banner, with main dedication to Ursun.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Amber Wizard
Post by: Illumini on December 05, 2016, 08:50:19 PM
I got my first two Kings of War games in this weekend with my painted forces. First report is here: https://mandollies.com/2016/12/05/battle-report-1-invade-1270pts-lor-vs-brotherhood/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/12/05/battle-report-1-invade-1270pts-lor-vs-brotherhood/)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - 1st Battle
Post by: Henerius on December 06, 2016, 12:39:46 AM
Nice battle report.  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - 1st Battle
Post by: Illumini on December 06, 2016, 09:36:10 PM
Thanks  :ph34r:

Round two against the same army is also written up:
https://mandollies.com/2016/12/06/batrep-loot-1270pts-lor-vs-brotherhood/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/12/06/batrep-loot-1270pts-lor-vs-brotherhood/)

Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - 1st Battle
Post by: Rowsdower on December 07, 2016, 06:12:40 AM
 :eusa_clap:
Great job on that Tzarina model. I myself am turning a wood elf into an Ilsa for my niece. Guess I'd better make her an Anna too
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - 1st Battle
Post by: Illumini on December 26, 2016, 05:53:55 PM
Merry Christmas!

I gave myself three little bears for Christmas: https://mandollies.com/2016/12/26/sons-of-ursun-conversions/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/12/26/sons-of-ursun-conversions/)
(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/sons_of_ursun_06.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: Zak on December 26, 2016, 07:57:47 PM
Cool
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: Xathrodox86 on December 27, 2016, 10:20:14 AM
Awesome looking cavalry! These boys mean buisness!
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: Illumini on December 27, 2016, 04:07:50 PM
Also finished up two Urugan Cannons: https://mandollies.com/2016/12/27/kislev-urugan-cannons/ (https://mandollies.com/2016/12/27/kislev-urugan-cannons/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/urugan_cannons_01.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: patsy02 on December 27, 2016, 05:56:08 PM
Awesome. I love limbered artillery, for some reason. Never seen it combined with organ guns.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: Artobans Ghost on December 27, 2016, 08:35:53 PM
Truly nice pieces.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: Steve63 on December 28, 2016, 11:22:59 AM
Fantastic work.  I'm following this with interest
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: Xathrodox86 on December 28, 2016, 12:28:36 PM
Great stuff! You've used Bronzino's Galloping Guns as the base, right? The Organs are dwarven or self-made?
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: Illumini on December 28, 2016, 02:27:32 PM
Thanks  :happy:

The carriage and crew are Bronzino´s, the crew have gotten some greenstuff furry hats and Kislev-y mustaches, while the cannons are indeed the old dwarven organ gun, with the most dwarfy parts left off.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: GamesPoet on December 28, 2016, 02:59:38 PM
I like the Urugans and their limbers! :icon_biggrin: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry Conversions
Post by: Zygmund on December 28, 2016, 11:46:23 PM
Great stuff, again.

The bears are awesome. Agree the sculpt is one of the best out there. (There are surprisingly many, actually.) Why are they left handed?

The Urugan cannons seem to advance at great speed. I've always wondered if the crew shouldn't sit on the limbers, in order to keep the pace.

-Z
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry and Urugan Cannons
Post by: Naitsabes on December 29, 2016, 07:56:33 PM
Great cannons, that is a very tasteful conversion. Now...what's an 'urugan' again?

And, good job on 'de-cloning' the bears. That's a nice variety of poses now. I do wonder if the riders aren't a little out of scale, aren't they mountains of men next to the other kislevites?
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry and Urugan Cannons
Post by: Illumini on December 29, 2016, 09:03:16 PM
Its apparently the desciption of the sound it makes when it fires  :biggriin:
There is a little fluff text in the blog posts that give some more info on the two units.

The Bear riders are beefy, but not so much so that they are out of scale. They should be the biggest guys in the army, and they are clad in heavy plate which beefs them up a bit more. 
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry and Urugan Cannons
Post by: SorenJ on December 30, 2016, 08:46:41 AM
This is brilliant ! Now I want one too...
[\Money leaving pocket emoji]
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Bear Cavalry and Urugan Cannons
Post by: Illumini on January 18, 2017, 01:30:37 PM
Got a bit side-tracked from my Kislev project because of the Gorechosen box arriving at my door. I painted up Vexnar the Reaper to test my scheme for the Gorechosen fighters. These guys are really great, IMO, the Gorechosen game is GW´s best production in a long time   :closed-eyes:

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/vexnarthereapercollage.jpg)

Some more images in the blogpost here: Mandollies.com (https://mandollies.com/2017/01/18/gorechosen/)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Gorechosen Vexnar the Reaper
Post by: Rogers Kul on January 18, 2017, 01:54:53 PM
Oh my God, I didn't see that bear unit before!!  :icon_eek:
Impressive!!

Naitsabes, I think the Urugan cannon could be initally an idea from Gav Thope to supply Kislev of somekind of artillery. And it's possible he thought on the famous Stalin's organ (orgue?) used in the WWII, a mobile artillery (and cheap) weapon. A kind of this:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aXlyZqERtoU/TGrLPp_M4WI/AAAAAAAAA7E/zhMfIsSsqFg/s1600/42.jpg)

And yes, very similar to the imperial rocket launcher. But when Gav wrote about the Kislevite army list this model didn't exist yet.
So, for me, using this dwarf organ gun is completely appropiate. For that, Illumini, I question you: can I use your idea for my own Urugan Cannon?  :icon_lol: :icon_lol:

P.S. By the way, fantastic work on Vexnar the Reaper (what about Valnir?!?!?)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Gorechosen Vexnar the Reaper
Post by: Illumini on January 18, 2017, 02:07:48 PM
Thanks

Urugan is probably = Organ, so "Organ Gun". In the unofficial, but well researched armybook I am using, it works on the same principle as the organ gun.

Of course you can steal ideas, it is too bad my army can´t join in on the grand battle of Kislev, so seeing some of my ideas there sounds great  :biggriin:

What do you mean with Valnir?
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Gorechosen Vexnar the Reaper
Post by: Rogers Kul on January 18, 2017, 03:29:35 PM
Of course you can steal ideas, it is too bad my army can´t join in on the grand battle of Kislev, so seeing some of my ideas there sounds great  :biggriin:

Good!!


I mean there was an ancient chaos character called Valnir the Reaper. The thing is, now Vexnar has stolen his nickname. I supposed Vexnar the Reaper is his official name, but maybe I'm wrong and it was you who named this model.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Gorechosen Vexnar the Reaper
Post by: Illumini on January 18, 2017, 06:15:02 PM
I see, well, as the last that was heard about Valnir was:
Quote
"He did actually show up in the End Times only to be decapitated by Wulfrik the Wanderer"
I guess it was about time someone took up the mantle  :biggriin:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Gorechosen Vexnar the Reaper
Post by: Illumini on January 22, 2017, 08:59:06 PM
Made up a little troop of Kossars, lead by the buxom Mordheim Kislev Ranger  :blush:
More images here: Kossar Troop (https://mandollies.com/2017/01/22/kossars-troop/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/kossars_troop_05.jpg?w=1200&h=&crop=1)

Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: tangocbear on January 22, 2017, 09:03:40 PM
I love the very crisp paintwork on the Kossars.  BTW the modeling on the Ice Queen is excellent.  Can't wait to see that painted up!
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: Illumini on January 22, 2017, 09:15:58 PM
Thanks. Then I got good news for you, you dont have to wait long, as the Ice Queen is already painted (still missing base though). Take a look here: Painted Tzarina Katarin on Ice Dragon (https://mandollies.com/2016/10/30/ice-queen-exalted/)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: Illumini on January 23, 2017, 03:26:59 PM
Knocked out the Gorechosen champions + one extra psychopath to get them off the line so I can continue on Kislev stuff. Check out the blogpost here for lots of images: Gorechosen finished (https://mandollies.com/2017/01/23/gorechosen-finished/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/gorechosen_lineup_03.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: GamesPoet on January 23, 2017, 07:44:19 PM
Do you have something somewhere that shows how you're painting?
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: Commander Bernhardt on January 23, 2017, 07:58:59 PM
Wow, that Ice Queen is amazing! But how does she stay in the saddle? And how does the saddle stay on the dragon?
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: Illumini on January 24, 2017, 12:22:11 PM
The saddle is bolted to the dragon (dont worry, no animal cruelty here, it has thick skin). She is the most powerful ice mage in the world, she stays on with grace, skill and magic  :closed-eyes:

@GamesPoet: You mean something like a step by step?
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: Rogers Kul on January 26, 2017, 10:24:15 PM
Nice kossars!!

Is very curious the weight that Kislev has in this forum,taking account the time they are ou of production.
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: Midaski on January 27, 2017, 02:37:09 PM
I arranged special patronage ( or should that be matronage  :engel: ) with the Tsarina .........................
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: Rogers Kul on January 27, 2017, 02:49:58 PM
 :icon_lol: :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Kossars and Ranger
Post by: Illumini on March 28, 2017, 03:12:02 PM
There is a tourney coming up this weekend, my first for KOW, so I picked up some steam. First out of the gate is a mounted Boyar.
More pics can be seen at the blog (https://mandollies.com/2017/03/28/mounted-kislev-boyar/):

(https://i0.wp.com/mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/01a90264e8f7b531812a01c9afda6051709782fcc3.jpg?w=600&h=&crop&ssl=1&zoom=2)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Mounted Boyar
Post by: Von Trinkenessen on March 28, 2017, 07:22:02 PM
I think it's a lot better than the base figure ,well done - big improvement :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap: :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Mounted Boyar
Post by: Xathrodox86 on March 29, 2017, 09:24:18 AM
Quite a conversion - White Wolves Grandmaster works really well as a Kislevite. :blush:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Champion of Myrmidia
Post by: Illumini on March 30, 2017, 07:35:08 AM
Thanks guys. I have just finished one more of the old Grandmasters: https://mandollies.com/2017/03/30/champion-of-myrmidia/

(https://i2.wp.com/mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/champion_of_myrmidia01.jpg?w=876&h=&crop&ssl=1&zoom=2)

These guys modernize very well IMO.  :ph34r:
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - Champion of Myrmidia painted
Post by: Illumini on March 31, 2017, 01:12:08 PM
Tourney army is finished: https://mandollies.com/2017/03/31/the-hunt-for-the-artifact-kow-tourney-army-list-pre-tourney-thoughts/ (https://mandollies.com/2017/03/31/the-hunt-for-the-artifact-kow-tourney-army-list-pre-tourney-thoughts/)

Detail shots of the three little bears coming up soon :biggriin:

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/img_1573.jpg?w=1312)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - 1600pts Army Completed
Post by: Rogers Kul on March 31, 2017, 05:37:22 PM
Nice vision!
So now, only one thing remains: an scenic base (don't know if this the correct word... that for Armies on Parade!)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - 1600pts Army Completed
Post by: Xathrodox86 on April 05, 2017, 07:55:51 AM
Great looking army! One of my favorite Kislev armies, for sure. :)
Title: Re: Kislev Awakens - 1600pts Army Completed
Post by: Illumini on April 23, 2017, 11:17:21 AM
New battle report, which should be interesting for most people on this forum even if you dont play KoW, since it is a beautiful Ostland list vs my Kislev, so it features lots of pictures of empire models from different ages. There is even som fluff: https://mandollies.com/2017/04/22/kow-battle-report-kislev-vs-ostland-league-vs-league-2k-secure/ (https://mandollies.com/2017/04/22/kow-battle-report-kislev-vs-ostland-league-vs-league-2k-secure/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/ostland-army-1.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Ostland vs Kislev battle report
Post by: Shadespyre on April 23, 2017, 11:51:09 AM
I enjoy all your battle reports, though I've not played KoW at all. I think it would suit me from a modelling point of view so I need to take a look sometime - the idea that you just need to fill a base of a certain size with pretty models is right up my street :D
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Ostland vs Kislev battle report
Post by: Zak on April 23, 2017, 02:47:10 PM
very nice  :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Ostland vs Kislev battle report
Post by: Illumini on April 24, 2017, 09:46:33 AM
Thanks guys  :::cheers:::

If you want to play ranked fantasy, I think you can´t do better than KoW Shadespyre. The ruleset is easy to learn, but there is room for tons of tactics.

Multi-basing is also amazing, both for looks, modelling and gaming. Set-up of the army takes no time at all compared to individually based figures.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Ostland vs Kislev battle report
Post by: Illumini on May 17, 2017, 09:17:11 AM
A full regiment of Kossars are reporting for duty: https://mandollies.com/2017/05/17/kossars-regiment/ (https://mandollies.com/2017/05/17/kossars-regiment/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/kossars_regiment_1a.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Kossars Regiment
Post by: Xathrodox86 on May 17, 2017, 10:05:31 AM
Is that an Ogre in the background? Really cool looking regiment! :)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Kossars Regiment
Post by: Rogers Kul on May 17, 2017, 11:13:54 AM
Nice work!
Perhaps a brigher flesh tone could help to enfasize the whole model. But even this, the result is pretty cool.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Kossars Regiment
Post by: Illumini on May 19, 2017, 10:05:45 AM
Thanks

That is indeed an ogre. It is from Westfalia miniatures.

The ogre actually has pretty light skin, but it is hunched over and has a big brim on the hat, so there is a lot of shadow in the face. 
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Kossars Regiment
Post by: Illumini on May 19, 2017, 06:38:48 PM
Finally managed to get some pictures of the Sons of Ursun. Short story and more pics here: https://mandollies.com/2017/05/19/sons-of-ursun/

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/sons_of_ursun_horde_front_lowview.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Sons of Ursun (bear cavalry)
Post by: Zak on May 19, 2017, 08:15:40 PM
 :Ohmy: whoa
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Sons of Ursun (bear cavalry)
Post by: Artobans Ghost on May 19, 2017, 09:29:37 PM
Holy cats!! Those guys are beautiful!!
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Sons of Ursun (bear cavalry)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on May 19, 2017, 10:06:33 PM
Those are amazing! Nice work.  :::cheers:::

Love the URL, too.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Sons of Ursun (bear cavalry)
Post by: Rogers Kul on May 20, 2017, 09:22:01 AM
Holy bears!!
Mierce models are splendid, and this unit is really unique. Congratulations  :eusa_clap:
Unfortunately, the resin quality Mierce's use, their really expensive prices and the bad customer's support, it's a bad thing.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Sons of Ursun (bear cavalry)
Post by: Artobans Ghost on May 20, 2017, 11:14:50 AM
Holy bears!!

😺👆
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Sons of Ursun (bear cavalry)
Post by: Rogers Kul on May 20, 2017, 12:12:15 PM
 :icon_lol: :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Sons of Ursun (bear cavalry)
Post by: Xathrodox86 on May 24, 2017, 01:02:55 PM
Bear cavalry... bear friggin' cavalry! I love them. :ph34r: :ph34r: :ph34r:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Sons of Ursun (bear cavalry)
Post by: Illumini on May 24, 2017, 05:38:33 PM
Holy bears!!
Mierce models are splendid, and this unit is really unique. Congratulations  :eusa_clap:
Unfortunately, the resin quality Mierce's use, their really expensive prices and the bad customer's support, it's a bad thing.

The resin was alright in my opinion, it took a while before they shipped, but no major issues with my order.
Price is certainly not cheap, but now that they have started to have sales with often 30-50% off, it isn´t too bad either. The sculpts are really good, so I think the prices are ok for what you get.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Sons of Ursun (bear cavalry)
Post by: Illumini on September 28, 2017, 05:08:40 PM
I have not gotten to paint as much as I would like recently, but I have finished a troop of Droyaska: https://mandollies.com/2017/09/27/droyaska-kislev-weaponmaster-infantry/ (https://mandollies.com/2017/09/27/droyaska-kislev-weaponmaster-infantry/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/img_2295.jpg?w=1312&h=600&crop=1)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Droyaska (weapon master infantry)
Post by: Rogers Kul on September 29, 2017, 07:58:44 AM
Another brick on the wall!  :eusa_clap:

What's your plan? What kind of army do you want to achieve?
A picture of your complete army woud be welcome.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Droyaska (weapon master infantry)
Post by: Midaski on September 29, 2017, 08:53:41 AM
Great unit and great use of fluff.
I always thought Ulrika was a fantastic model, and one you see rarely in an army.

The other Kislevite figure that would fit well is the Bear Handler/Tamer - bare chest and convertible hands.

I have used several Horse Archer torsos on militia legs to create varied Kislev infantry, and they work well and it is easy to greenstuff some 'differences' with furry hats and trims on boots or jackets.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Droyaska (weapon master infantry)
Post by: Xathrodox86 on September 29, 2017, 09:54:01 AM
Always nice to see miss Magdova in action. Great looking army.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Droyaska (weapon master infantry)
Post by: Illumini on September 30, 2017, 01:37:36 PM
Thanks  :biggriin:

The bear tamer is one of the very few Kislev models that I have not managed to procure. If I had him, he would certainly join the second group of Droyaska. I will get him at some point, I am sure :) Using militia legs is a good idea, I will investigate that route for conversions.

I have been thinking about taking another round of army pics now that I have added a bunch of infantry. I will finish up one more unit and then do a new army shot.

There is not really a clearly defined end goal for this army, it is a hobby project where I just add what I want to work on next. I have some units planned though. Another troop of Droyaska is partially painted, so that is probably the next unit up. Then I have some units I want for gaming reasons, which is a war altar of Ursun and two troops of ungol lancers.

Then I have the long list of units that will be slowly adding to the army, like more Kossars, a troop or two of Streltsi, kreml guard, Gryphon legion, Gryphon legion grand master, more winged lancers, Tsar Boris and other characters.

I also have a backlog consisting of the supporting Tilean heavy regiment (Braganzas, Riccos, Volands), the empire 1st mechanized regiment (war wagons, steam tanks, outriders) and the people´s crusade (fanatics, witch hunters, warrior priests, questing knights) that will eventually join my Kislev army in their northern crusade to stop the end times.

Aaaaaand I have started on the opposition, with a Norscan chaos army: https://mandollies.com/2017/09/23/the-norscans-are-coming/ (https://mandollies.com/2017/09/23/the-norscans-are-coming/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/img_2307.jpg?w=435&h=424)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Droyaska (weapon master infantry)
Post by: Xathrodox86 on October 04, 2017, 10:48:37 AM
This is currently one of my favourite threads on W-E right now. :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Droyaska (weapon master infantry)
Post by: Illumini on October 17, 2017, 09:55:13 AM
The pulk finally has a rota bearer (bsb): https://mandollies.com/2017/10/17/kislev-battle-standard-bearer/ (https://mandollies.com/2017/10/17/kislev-battle-standard-bearer/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/20171016_155912.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Battle standard bearer
Post by: Xathrodox86 on October 17, 2017, 10:34:45 AM
Great Vostroyan conversion. I really dog your skills. :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Battle standard bearer
Post by: Illumini on October 17, 2017, 11:48:02 AM
Thanks Xathro  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Battle standard bearer
Post by: Rogers Kul on October 17, 2017, 09:30:34 PM
Wow! Nice idea, great conversion and good painting  :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Battle standard bearer
Post by: stareso on October 18, 2017, 03:38:37 PM
Beautiful army and that BSB strikes a very cool pose!
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Battle standard bearer
Post by: Kirgan on October 18, 2017, 07:50:02 PM
Love it bro, love it  :happy:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Battle standard bearer
Post by: steveb on October 19, 2017, 05:43:28 PM
really nice BSB, thanks for sharing   steveb
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Battle standard bearer
Post by: Illumini on October 20, 2017, 06:01:03 AM
Thanks guys  :biggriin:

Second unit of Droyaska coming up very soon
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Battle standard bearer
Post by: Warlord on October 23, 2017, 03:52:56 AM
I love the BSB too. And the marauder horse looks excellent!
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Battle standard bearer
Post by: Illumini on October 24, 2017, 05:48:33 PM
The second unit of Droyaska: https://mandollies.com/2017/10/24/second-unit-of-droyaska/ (https://mandollies.com/2017/10/24/second-unit-of-droyaska/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/20171016_1612101.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - More Droyaska (weapon masters)
Post by: Xathrodox86 on October 26, 2017, 12:28:23 PM
Which company made those? They're great sculpts. :blush:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - More Droyaska (weapon masters)
Post by: Warlord on October 26, 2017, 02:01:28 PM
@ Xath - Games Workshop...
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - More Droyaska (weapon masters)
Post by: Rowsdower on October 26, 2017, 10:06:11 PM
Great job :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - More Droyaska (weapon masters)
Post by: Novogord on October 27, 2017, 07:02:53 AM
@ Xath - Games Workshop...
Are those the original Mordheim figures?
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - More Droyaska (weapon masters)
Post by: Illumini on October 27, 2017, 11:53:29 AM
They are indeed. Some of them have been converted a bit to make them more individual though
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - More Droyaska (weapon masters)
Post by: Warlord on October 28, 2017, 01:51:52 PM
I have some, bare metal... I was thinking of selling...
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - More Droyaska (weapon masters)
Post by: Illumini on October 29, 2017, 11:44:04 AM
Shoot me a PM with what you have and what you were thinking about getting for them, and we can see if they can join the great northern crusade  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - More Droyaska (weapon masters)
Post by: Xathrodox86 on October 31, 2017, 01:06:02 PM
@ Xath - Games Workshop...

Wow, that's a surprise. I never saw these particular sculpts. Impressive! :ph34r:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - More Droyaska (weapon masters)
Post by: Illumini on November 21, 2017, 05:12:03 PM
The Norscans are gathering: https://mandollies.com/2017/11/21/speedpainting-norscan-marauders/ (https://mandollies.com/2017/11/21/speedpainting-norscan-marauders/)

I´m about halfway through my speedpainting session, 27 down, 30+ more to go :)
More pics in the blog post.

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/marauders.jpg?w=656)



Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauders sighted
Post by: Konrad von Richtmark on November 21, 2017, 10:51:42 PM
Awesome project! Do you have any particular army composition you are aiming for, or are you just doing it unit by unit? Do you intend to keep using KoW rules?

It recently occurred to me that T9A Empire would work decently for a Kislevite army. They can get fast cavalry with heavy armour, spear and shield, which should be ideal for representing winged hussars. They get volley guns. Handgunner detachments will get a proper buff in T9A 2.0, that could be used to represent massed streltsy musketry. Only thing I can't think of how to place would be kossars, not if you'd want them to have both proper ability at archery and close combat.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauders sighted
Post by: Konrad von Richtmark on November 21, 2017, 10:58:16 PM
Another thing. Have you looked beyond GW? It occurred to me that Khador from Warmachine may serve your purposes, if selecting the more mundane and less steampunky models. If not else then as bases for conversions. This gentleman, for example:

(http://privateerpress.com/files/products/33062_KoldunLord_WEB.jpg)

http://privateerpress.com/warmachine/gallery/khador
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauders sighted
Post by: Illumini on November 22, 2017, 09:35:15 AM
I actually have a large Khador army, so maybe that is what has kept me from using any Khador minis this far. I think I may buy some of their woodsmen to add to my next kossar horde though, as they fit in very well.

The greylords can certainly also fit in well, but I have no shortage of wizards, so they haven´t found their use yet.

It sounds like a perfect fit for lancers with that fast cav, but Kings of War is a great game, and now that I have discovered multibasing, I can´t go back :D

No particular army composition, I have some units I want for gaming reasons, which include a war altar of ursun and two troops of ungol lancers. I also want lots more winged lancers as I think they look fantastic when massed.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauders sighted
Post by: Xathrodox86 on November 22, 2017, 09:40:23 AM
These Norscans look particularly menacing. I really dig your paint scheme - seems to work wonders for these guys. :)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauders sighted
Post by: Illumini on January 19, 2018, 05:42:42 AM
The Commander of the Gryphon Legion has arrived (ahead of the actual legion). More pics and some fluff here: https://mandollies.com/2018/01/19/gryphon-legion-commander-tordimir-lubovasyn/ (https://mandollies.com/2018/01/19/gryphon-legion-commander-tordimir-lubovasyn/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/griffon_side_02.jpg?w=652&h=576&zoom=2)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Gryphon Legion Commander
Post by: Warlord on January 19, 2018, 03:33:46 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Gryphon Legion Commander
Post by: Zak on January 19, 2018, 04:39:38 PM
inspiring sir  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Gryphon Legion Commander
Post by: scrubber on January 20, 2018, 12:40:31 AM
Is that a Panther Grand Master with replacement head ? Which is cool, which head ?
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Gryphon Legion Commander
Post by: GamesPoet on January 20, 2018, 12:42:37 AM
Wonderful idea. :icon_cool: :eusa_clap: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Gryphon Legion Commander
Post by: Rogers Kul on January 21, 2018, 09:03:57 AM
Good!  :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Gryphon Legion Commander
Post by: Illumini on January 22, 2018, 03:02:23 AM
Thanks guys!

@scrubber: It is a Gryphon legion head, the same I used for the sons of ursun.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Gryphon Legion Commander
Post by: Zygmund on January 24, 2018, 10:21:45 AM
Awe-isnpiring!  :eusa_clap:

-Z
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Gryphon Legion Commander
Post by: Xathrodox86 on February 02, 2018, 01:26:14 PM
Great stuff! Awesome looking mini. :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Gryphon Legion Commander
Post by: Illumini on March 04, 2018, 06:37:43 PM
Not any news on the Kislev side, but I have a good excuse; the vile Norscan hordes have descended on the weakling southern cities. Fluff and more pictures in the blog post here: https://mandollies.com/2018/03/04/norscan-marauder-hordes/ (https://mandollies.com/2018/03/04/norscan-marauder-hordes/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/endless_bloodsworn_horde.jpg?w=656)



Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauder hordes
Post by: Zak on March 05, 2018, 06:00:30 PM
fantastic  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauder hordes
Post by: Novogord on March 07, 2018, 07:08:23 AM
Lovely work!
It feels very chaotic and yet the colours make it come together. :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauder hordes
Post by: Xathrodox86 on March 07, 2018, 01:19:25 PM
Great work! Freaky as hell, as it should be. :Ohmy:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauder hordes
Post by: Rowsdower on March 22, 2018, 04:46:10 AM
Great job :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauder hordes
Post by: Illumini on April 19, 2018, 07:46:23 PM
Thanks guys!

The norsemen have gotten some company as I have finished up 2000pts of them:https://mandollies.com/2018/04/19/norscan-warhost-ready-for-war/ (https://mandollies.com/2018/04/19/norscan-warhost-ready-for-war/)

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/20180419_203500.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauder army
Post by: Xathrodox86 on April 25, 2018, 01:31:11 PM
Incredible stuff. The colors, the models. I love some great-looking chaos on the board. :-P
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauder army
Post by: mr chumley warner on April 26, 2018, 12:22:36 PM
 :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers::: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Norscan marauder army
Post by: Illumini on May 04, 2018, 07:25:32 PM
Thanks :)

More detailed shots and some fluff of the cultist magi: https://mandollies.com/2018/05/04/norscan-magus-conclaves/

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/magusconclaves.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Chaos cultist magi
Post by: Xathrodox86 on May 04, 2018, 07:44:24 PM
Are these the FW's Chaos Dwarves? They look badass! Like this whole diorama. :blush:
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Chaos cultist magi
Post by: Illumini on May 05, 2018, 11:57:22 AM
Not sure where the cultists are from actually. They are human-sized, they are just kneeling / bowing.
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Chaos cultist magi
Post by: Xathrodox86 on May 08, 2018, 01:00:31 PM
That lady cultist in the back, looks like a converted Augur from the Sisters of Sigmar range from Mordheim. Splendid stuff. :::cheers:::
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Chaos cultist magi
Post by: Illumini on June 04, 2019, 06:27:51 PM
Finished up a unit of reavers for my Norscan´s. Wrote a little tactica thoughts (kings of war) and some fluff about the unit: https://mandollies.com/2019/06/04/norscan-reavers/

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/img_20190602_135747_837-e1559670195702.jpg?w=656)
Title: Re: Illumini´s Kislev Army - Chaos Slave soliders (reavers)
Post by: Illumini on June 04, 2019, 06:29:44 PM
Also finished a Hellcannon for my Norscans: https://mandollies.com/2019/05/27/norscan-chaos-dwarf-hellcannon/

(https://mandolliescom.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/57581620_2340677829305009_7282472973933848363_n.jpg?w=656&h=300&crop=1)