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Title: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on October 11, 2012, 07:34:44 PM: b0007452

I've decided to start a log to track my progress with my army. I've recently come back to the hobby after a few years out during my teens. I'm now 20 and a university student which has it's downsides and benefits. One pro. is that I can now paint... better a con. is a distinct lack of time and money . Nevertheless I started painting again in January after I was bed bound with a dislocated knee and boreddddddd out of my mind, hense I decided to crack my models back out. Since then I feel rejuvinated and ready to get fully back into the hobby, mainly with my Empire army which I was starting as I left the hobby. I'm going to try and paint at least a couple of hours a week and I'm heading down to my local store to paint every Wednesday but unfortunately as I'm participating in The Fantasy Painting Group Log on Warseer and I don't want to post anything in here which I haven't yet posted in there.

This same log is also on Warseer so you might have seen it there.

Empire - Army Of Bogenhafen

For those that don't know, Bogenhafen was the subject of part of the Enemies Within Campaign - Shadows Over Bogenhafen (Which I have unfortunately never read, if anyone has a pdf. copy I would love to read it. )

Bogenhafen is a large, prosperous market town south of Altdorf in Reikland. It lies in the foothills of the Middle Mountains, skirting with the edge of the Reikwald Forest; It's namesake the River Bogen runs directly through the town. The town is famous for it's markets and is well renowned for it's wine producing. However idyllic it may sound though it's under constant threat from bandits in the woods and marauding greenskins and Robber Barons. Though theoretically under the control of Baron Von Saponatheim (Classic Games Workshop ), he lives 25 miles away at Castle Grauenberg; it is a council dominated by the wealthy merchant families who claim power.

That is the true backstory. Now I have my own ideas which will be unravelled as the army appears in here but for the most part I will adhere to this. My main deviation is that despite the literature saying how well provided for the Town Guard are I wanted to do something a little different; so I'm going to try and create an Empire Army based primarily on class division, with a lowly, underpaid town guard and units of pompus traders and merchants. I also plan on eventually including two Knightly Orders, firstly The Knights of the Vengeful Sun who according to White Dwarf are now based in the town and secondly an order of my own devising. The idea is that these two orders are in strict competition. I like the idea of the town seeming perfect and wealthy but really having a dark side with a large divide cursing their reputation.

Contents

Page 1 - Wizard Lord + Battle Wizard (Dellous Boyous + Rodney von Trot)
- Great Cannon + Crew (Decapitator)
- Swordsmen - Unit 1 (The Town Watch + Vicenzo the Fop)

Page 2 - Lapzig (Pleasent Surprise VI)
- Free Company & Rex the Town Guard Mascot
- Handgunners
- Crossbowmen (ZeroTwentyThree's Surprise)
- Blackburn Players (Pleasent Surprise VII)
- Return to Hobby (2023) & Hunstmen

Page 3 - Swordsmen Unit Filler
- Necromunda - Scatter Scenery, Hive Scum and Redemptionists (S.P.G.I)

Let The Games Begin!

Jimbo
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on October 11, 2012, 07:38:19 PM: My first update .

These are two models I recently painted for the Group Painting Log and the start of my rejuvinated Empire.

Meet Dellous Boyous + Rodney Von Trot

Front:

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0146_zpsa8b61c41.jpg)

Back:

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0147_zpse173eec9.jpg)

In the next few days I plan on fixing the faces slightly as I've recently been given a little advice on painting flesh by a commission painter at my local store. I feel the face of Rodney really lets the model down. As for the names I hope the inspiration is obvious? Not only do they share names with the Only Fools characters I like to think they share some personality traits with them too. Dellous is the chubby merchant on the left and in game is a naked Lvl 4 using Metal while Rodney is a Lvl 1 Shadow Wizard with a scroll.

Dellous Boyous

Dellous Boyous has always had an affinity for magic, as a child he learnt he could manipulate metal and could have endless days of fun sat in the street melting the coins of passers by who were left bemused and sometimes distraught at the curses brought upon them by the Gods.... or just young Dellous. As his skills developed he realised he may have a chance to achieve something if he attempted to enroll in the Colleges of Magic and thus he did. Despite a habit of misbehaviour Dellous excelled in his studies, even tormenting a young mage called Balthasar Gelt (Something he now deeply regrets); yet power was beginning to grip a young man who grew up with very little. As an Apprentice Dellous took his chance and travelled to Marienberg under the name "Otto Helmstern".

Otto's first night was horrific as he wandered lost through the dark, cold metropolis he was attacked from behind he attempted to melt the weapon in the hands of his attacker but alas he was not capable of altering the state of a stone hammer. Bloodied, cold and without money Otto committed his most horrific act, something he still regrets and has never forgiven himself for. After being approached by a blushing, busty young woman who inquired as to his health he proceeded to savagely beat her and after tightening her own necklace around her neck to the point where her heart stopped beating he stole her coin purse and rain never looking back. That night at the inn he didn't sleep a wink, her face never left his head. In the two years that followed he revelled in money and women, despite not being blessed with looks his seemingly endless supply of coins seemed enough for the local women to appreciate him. He felt untouchable. However his rise was not unnoticed and suspicions began to arise of his legitimacy as strange lights became visible in his workshops at night and foul aromas fumigated the streets outside his shops on frosty mornings. The burgomeisters wanted answers and called in Witch Hunter... (Name TBC) to interpret these strange occurences but alas it was already too late Otto had fled, never to be seen again.

Dellous reappeared in the rich trading town of Bogenhafen appearing at the gate as a well-established trader of fine metals. He immediately set up shop in a large two storey workshop a stone's throw from the market square and immediately began looking for an employee. The next morning in walked his first applicant; a pale, slender, robed figure who called himself Rodney Von trot...

Rodney Von Trot

Rodney Von Trot is a local man, uninterested in seeing the world he has stayed as close to Bogenhafen as possible his whole life but after his father said he could no longer stand his miserable and depressing lifestyle he was forced to find work outside the family business. The night before he had read a poster nailed to a stand in the market of a new precious metal and fine jewellery dealer looking for an apprentice. Perfect he thought. The next morning he slinked into the shop and spoke to the well dressed, portly trader who he noticed something strange about; his shop was already full of antiquities and valuable items and this man had only been there a day. He knew instantly magic was involved as he himself could feel the energy running rife like a cold draft. The wizard stood proud and negligent as a candle illuminated his ginger goatee, Dellous had no idea that Rodney himself was gifted with an ability to feel the winds of magic. Rodney could feel a rush of ambition and decided to challenge the man.

Rodney: Are you a wizard sir?
Dellous: What! How dare you accuse me of such heresy!?
Rodney: Well sir, how do you explain that charge in the air?
Dellous: What are you talking about boy!? Get out!
Rodney: Fine.. I hope you won't care when I inform the town guard about this then.
Dellous: Wait!... What... What do you want?
Rodney: That job... and your knowledge?
Dellous: My knowledge?
Rodney: I'm a wizard too sir.

And thus a great friendship brewed, with a master as succesful as Dellous, Rodney's skills grew and grew in stature and Boyous Goods Inc. grows at an equal rate but Dellous has heard a rumour that ... is soon to arrive in Bogenhafen looking for the one that got away.

Very cheesy, very long fluff; but that's what I enjoy. In the future I'll Italic fluff so those not interested can avoid. Those that have read it, thanks a bunch It makes writing it worthwhile. If you have anything to say about anything fluff or painting wise please do

Jim
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Darknight on October 15, 2012, 11:21:40 AM: The Witch Hunter should clearly be called von Boyce . . .
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Gustavus Magnus on October 21, 2012, 05:23:41 PM: As a resident of Boegenhafen (when I'm home), I'll be following this thread with interest. :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on November 20, 2012, 10:32:18 PM: Alright guys,

I know it's been a fair wait, university annoyingly took over for a month in the form of a research proposal :cry: so sorry about that.

Darknight - You know what I honestly couldn't agree more :::cheers::: In the distant future when I decide to make one I solemnly swear I will use this name :smile2:

Gustavus Magnus - Thanks man, updates will likely be few and far between but I hope you enjoy my stuff. I'd be interested to see your take on Bogenhafen as well :-)

Some of this stuff is in the group fantasy project log but either way here is a small update in the form of a cannon crew. I've also started work on a unit of converted swordsmen and have bought a few other mini's for further down the line. The cannon itself isn't quite finished as I'm struggling a little with painting wood If anyone has any advice I welcome it. Either way there is a WIP of it:

Cannon Crew - Front

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0418.jpg)

Cannon Crew - Rear

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0419.jpg)

Cannon Crew - Close Up

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0420.jpg)

Cannon - WIP

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0421.jpg)

For the next update I'll try not to keep you as long.

Jim
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on January 11, 2013, 01:35:03 AM: Hi Guys,

It's been a while since I updated this but I've been busy with university work, having just started my dissertation and working 25 hours a week on top... But since I got some stuff for xmas I've caught the painting bug again :-D

I finally finished my cannon that was giving me trouble, and I've started painting my first unit of swordsmen. Unfortunately all my photos are taken in my room at 11PM, without a lightbox, on my i-phone, so they aren't of the highest quality; I'm hoping to get this sorted in the summer. Also it's pretty late at the minute so I'll edit this with some fluff for the cannon and its crew in a couple of days I'm pretty lucky that the 7th ed. Army Book features an interesting paragraph specifically on a cannon of Bogenhafen.

'Decapitator' and its crew

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0432_zps71ec1b76.jpg)

Finished Great Cannon

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0433_zps0e2ea044.jpg)

Finished Crewman

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0436_zps27d009b1.jpg)

The colours look a little rubbish and I was particularly proud of the 'grain' on the wood but they don't appear to have come out great either.

EDIT - Some fluff on 'Decapitator'.

'Decapitator is old. Known upon forging only as Cannon VII, it's an artillery piece long reveered and well-maintained to withstand the tests of time; and for good reason, as 'Decapitator' holds a place in the hearts of all citizens of Bogenhafen.

Darkness descended upon the Empire in 2034, the undead turned in their graves and some even stood fully out of them. Legions of the newly risen marched in ranks at the side of Vlad Von Carstein, vampire lord of Sylvannia. After years of pillaging and desolation he reached the Bridge of Bogenhafen, the entrance to one of the most beautiful cities of the Empire. Men stood lined on the wall in the bright purple and white of the city. The merchants stood alongside the common folk as all turned out to protect their town, and in amongst this mass of colour lay a simple cannon. manned by three men of three different families: Karl Von Konisberg, Uli Frankengeld and Jonas Welpt. All three men were famously young and handsome, the tales talk of them stood tall and proud aside their cannon as the rotting flesh crashed against the walls as a wave does upon rock. The town's need was dire and their kinsmen fell everywhere, only to reach back up from the floor and scratch at their comrade's arms. Baron Von Saponatheim himself was raising his sword to call the final charge when the impetuous crewman saw their chance. Just for a split second, that short moment Von Carstein was stood in exactly the right place at exactly the wrong time. The fuse fizzled, the cannon shuddered; a crack and then a puff of smoke. Silence. Every man, woman and wight froze and slowly turned as a headless figure graced the centre of the undead lines. Celebrations erupted amongst the townsmen as the sky cleared and the enemy routed. Yet before even the day's end grave news struck, the three heroes of the hour had been found, drained of their blood. It was clear that their ordeal was not over. However many citizens of Bogenhafen take pride in the rumor that all three were slain after an afternoon full of wine-fuelled copulation, one of the benefits of being known even just locally as a hero. It was this that coined the phrase 'Doing a Welpt' if a person dies after something very enjoyable.

After the Battle of Bogenhafen Bridge; Cannon VII took on the name of 'Decapitator'; to honour its performance on the battlefield. Moreover the crew of the gun is traditionally made up by a member of all three families that provided it's attendants on that fateful day. It's the duty of the families to maintain, clean and train with the cannon and with this responsibility come fame, they are regularly hounded around town to sign the breasts of young beauties or offered a free ale in The Dogs Bollocks. But as with any gift there is also a cost, and the crewmen of 'Decapitator' have an infamously short life expectancy. Few living beyond their first battle. It's for this reason that the Von Konisbergs, the Frankengelds and the Weplts are notoriously large families; it's said that current loader Ingo Weplt has 13 brothers, 8 of whom are already old enough to take his place should the need arise.

The three men who's duty it is to man 'Decapitator' during the reign of Karl Franz are Martin Von Konisberg, Felix Frankengeld and Ingo Welpt and it's thought that these are perhaps the best crew the cannon has had since the days of the Vampire Wars. They protect their treasure with all their might during battle, and for this reason only have they survived for so long; Felix recently celebrated his 27th birthday. The longest any crewmember of 'Decapitator' has lived for over two centuries.

Next up are the start of my unit of swordsmen, which is eventually going to be 30 strong however I only have 20 of them to start with and so they'll probably stay like that until I get the chance to buy more. The front 3 are almost entirely finished and the few behind are 90% there. I then have a few more just started and a command group to sort. I want them sorted this month as then I'll have the beginnings of a working army even at just a few hundred points, that was I'll be able to sort out my first game of 8th. Looking forward to it as well as my local GW is being refitted until the 17th and is likely to be getting brand new boards :icon_biggrin:

WIP - Converted Swordsmen (Front)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0437_zps0154f57a.jpg)

WIP - Converted Swordsmen (Rear)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0438_zpsecb93cc2.jpg)

Anyway hopefully I'll get some comments on this update, I'm more than happy to hear any advice.

Jim
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: somegeezer on January 12, 2013, 11:40:57 AM: I love your swordsmen. They look so much more varied, more cobbled-together (in a good way) than the standard state troops.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on January 12, 2013, 12:42:19 PM: A little progress on the swordsmen but not a great deal, working quite heavily until next weekend :-(

Also expecting a package from Raging Heroes which I'm very excited about.

Somegeezer: Cheers dude, I originally made them about 5 years back before a break from the hobby. I have never been overly keen on our state troops posture and I love the men at arms shields so it gave me the opportunity to use them. I stupidly though attached all the shields to the bodies before painting so bits of it have been a real nightmare. These are going to be in stark contrast to me next sworsdmen unit made up of merchants and mercenaries who will look very flambuoyant.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Jim.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: rufus sparkfire on January 12, 2013, 01:08:58 PM: Nice cannon!

The swordsmen look good as a city militia.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Tiny on January 15, 2013, 10:07:14 PM: Swordsmen look great. Those brets work nicely as militia. Love to see more bogenhafen armies.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on January 25, 2013, 02:49:32 AM: Rufus Sparkfire - Cheers dude. That's pretty much exactly the look I was going for so I'm glad you said that :icon_biggrin:

Tiny - Thanks mate. I've looked through your thread dozens of times and all the little bits of advice of painting techniques and mixes of colours are a great help to me. I've got some huntsmen ready to paint and a big reason for it is just because I saw how amazing yours looked :eusa_clap: If you have any advice or things you notice about my work please do tell. I was also interested if we'll see an update to your army anytime soon?

As for my force I've just updated some fluff for my cannon further up, as there is a mention of it in the Vampire Counts book and I like a fluffy army so it made sense to give it a bit of focus. Plus the Swordsmen are coming along with 8 entirely finished and 10 75% done. Should be done by the end of the month and will hopefully have some good quality photos :icon_biggrin:

Also, just to complete an update on all my hobbying I finally managed to get down to my local GW on one of my day off's this week. It's been crap weatherr and so the shop was dead and the manager offered to show me how to play 8th as I haven't played an actual game in about 5 years. He used the HE from Island of Blood minus the Griffon and I used my Swordsmen, Cannon, a Wizard and 10 handgunners. I WON!

My cannon took out his mage and two Swordmasters Turn 2. My handgunners took out another one. Then between a stand and shoot, the swordmasters failing the charge due to miasma and then ending up in short range for another volley I destroyed the whole unit for very minor losses. My cannon grape shotted the reavers who lost all but the champion, who still managed to kill them all over 3 rounds of combat. But after charging my handgunners he was also peppered with lead. During all this my Swordsmen withered the storm and trudged across the battlefield to the Sea Guard. When I finally get there I manage to get off Mindrazor due to the magical advantage and absolutely cut through his elves like a knife through butter. They run and are swiftly chased down by the Bogenhafen Militia.

In conclusion I really enjoyed my first game back, and also the 8th ed. rules.... however obviously it was just one tiny game. Nevertheless it was nice to use painted models for once and it's definitely got me hooked again. To make sure I don't forget my first victory in 8th I'm going to have to model some kind of HE tropy (I've seen this done before and I think it's a nice trick). I'll probably add something small and high elf to the artillery base when I get around to it, after all it was 'Decapitator' (Sticking true to its name :icon_mrgreen:) that killed the HE mage and meant that I easily got off Mindrazor when it mattered so it makes sense to me. I also was suitably impressed with the handgunners, who were very lucky on my rolls to-hit and my opponents inability to make a crucial charge, but considering how little many people think of them I still enjoyed having them. At short range they are lethal and the -2 to armour saves is devastating to weak troops like elves, all I really had to do was hit and even elite units like swordmasters were dying in droves.

Jim
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Bishmeister on January 25, 2013, 07:16:46 AM: I like the colour details on the war machines, it helps to tie them with the army really well.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on February 07, 2013, 11:24:34 PM: Alright guys, this is the first of a couple of updates in the next month or so concerning my first Swordsmen Unit. But more importantly...

Bishmeister: Cheers for the positive feedback; and yeh I agree, I found the inspiration in a couple of other PLogs on this forum and much prefer it to the plain wood look many people have going on. Each to his own I suppose though.

Anyway this is Swordsmen Unit 1 of what is eventually going to become two units of 30. In games they are to act as my anvils and soak up damage from the main combat units of my opposition. I understand at only 30 strong they probably won't be of much use after a long, protracted combat with a tough enemy but with two units and plenty else around I don't see this as an issue.

Swordsmen Unit 1 is designed to represent a Town Watch, hense the choice of shield and so these are the regular men who man the walls and patrol the cobbled streets of Bogenhafen. Yes, I understand Bogenhafen is wealthy and so far my unit is looking fairly downtrodden but all is explained in their fluff. Also this first post contains pictures of the completed 14 including a Musician; soon I will look to update with 6 more member of the unit, icnluding a themed Champion and Standard Bearer. That will bring the total to 20 and mean I have another 10 members of my Town Watch to build and paint. I want them to have the same uniform look, just a few more with Empire heads; what's really killing me is the difficult to create the 10 models without buying a State Troop box and a Brettonian Men at Arms box, eBay it is.

Swordsmen Unit 1 - Bogenhafen Town Watch

All 14 painted so far.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/DSC_0329_zps60e2305b.jpg)

Front view of 3 Swordsmen.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/9a2c8d7d-50d6-480f-8e67-21ac1a93a8cb_zps881619a1.jpg)

Angled view of 3 Swordsmen.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/f0fd9758-abaf-43ed-9cad-e4debc446ddb_zps2acd4b55.jpg)

Bogenhafen Town Watch - Fluff

The Bogenhafen Town Watch are often victims of their own name. Bogenhafen is a town often and rightly associated with wealth, yet its primary defenders and the face of its military might are no wealthier than the people they protect. It’s the duty of the town council rather than Baron Von Saponatheim to provide wages to the men that stand tall at the gates of their precious town, the weary soldiers that look gloomily into the dark forest below from the omni-grey battlements in bleak mid-winter. The pompous merchant families that own the council are as egotistical with the town’s money as they are with their own. They refuse to pay directly to each individual man and instead pay to the head of the Watch himself, it’s considered the Sergeant’s duty to divide the coinage as he sees fit.

Vicenzo the Fop was born in Estalia several years prior to 2500, and first made his way to Bogenhafen via the Reik soon after 2518. Vicenzo Fopini as he was known at the time quickly adapted to life in the Empire. The Estalian offered shows of his swordsmanship in the market square and his skill with a blade regularly drew great crowds, men looked on jealously while women fell weak at the knees to his long blonde locks and charismatic charm. Vicenzo told emblazoned tales of his military campaigns on tropic seas in the bazaar during the day and in the taverns at night. Fopini’s sortie of the town was not going unnoticed and with a young maiden on either arm he was dragged from his bed before dawn one early morning in 2519. He arrived bewildered and hungover at the doorstep of the Council Meeting Chambers. Wearing nothing more than his sweat-stained nightwear Vicenzo was stood in a meeting with the wisest, richest and most arrogant men in all of Bogenhafen, possibly Reikland.

The proposition was simple, Vicenzo would take on role of Sergeant of the Town Watch and ensure that the produce, reputation and maybe even (If at all possible) population of Bogenhafen remained safe from the numerous threats that surround it. On the fringe of the Reikwald it’s regularly subjected to raids by pirates, brigands, beastmen, goblins and worse. Bretonnian robber barons make large for the town across the Grey Mountains, looking to exploit its bloated coffers and large ogres sometimes come from their icy domain in the peaks to feast on human flesh. Worse still is the rumour that something darker, more ancient and bloodthirsty evil lurks in the darkness around the town. Screams are often heard at night, and farmers are often found drained of blood; yet the town lives on in naivety, sleeping cosily behind stone walls. In short, this was no easy task.

But this man is Vicenzo Fopini, a veteran of military campaigns dating back 20 years, scarred from years of fighting all over the known world. A man of this reputation does not turn down an opportunity like this, besides he is Vicenzo Fopini how could he fail. In fairness to the Estalian things started positively, his confidence and tactical abilities kept the town safe; in 2520 he lead the final charge that routed the Spider Army of Snit Cracklebang and just one year later he quelled the Great Market Riot of 2521 single-handedly and personally executed the instigators himself. Fopini is not a man to sit and do nothing; he would never allow himself to lose face in public.

But in the last year things have taken a turn for the worse; the economy of Bogenhafen has tightened after a poor year in the fields and vineyards. When the Emperor himself spits out what’s supposed to be the finest bottle of this year’s wine after mistaking it for vinegar, it’s expected not to sell well. The crushing blow to the income of the council, many of whom are winemakers themselves meant a dwindling budget for Vicenzo and his men; it had been hard enough before. Having to sell the majority of their fine equipment the guardsmen were told they could retain only their swords and famous shields, the time of the gleaming Bogenhafen cuirass was no more. Unwilling to put a dent into his own wage, the cuts to the salary of the common men has crushed some families and drove them to poverty. Some members of the guard even had to take the dishonour of selling their swords, just to put bread on the table. Meanwhile Vicenzo adds even grander feather to his giant hat and, polishes his gilded armour. The Sergeant himself would never even consider selling Spidertamer, his curved sword; named after his famous victory.
Now though the men do not talk great tales of their captain, but make gestures behind his back and meet in dark rooms to discuss ways to depose him. Vicenzo the Fop is the new joke among the troops, calling him conceited and an outsider to boot. However it seems Vicenzo is here to stay, as he now considers himself a naturalized citizen and is almost halfway through the young virgins of the town. Moreover none of the watch would dare insult him to his face as despite his loss of respect he has forfeited none of his prowess with the sword.

Jim
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: rufus sparkfire on February 08, 2013, 12:17:43 AM: Do more checkerboard shields! They look amazing!
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Thirsty Beaver on February 24, 2013, 03:10:07 AM: Really enjoyed these! Awesome work.

Like everybody else, these swordsmen blew my mind! Bravo!
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on March 12, 2013, 01:28:17 AM: Rufus Sparkfire - Thanks for the positive comments. I'm also happy with how they turned out and after a few remarks similar to yours I'm kinda annoyed I didn't knuckle down and do them all that pattern. Maybe a long term project. Either way, when I've got all my current units done I'll bolster this unit and all will have the checkerboard shields.

Thirsty Beaver - Again cheers dude. Thanks for commenting and I'll try and add some more of equal or better standard soon. Hope you have a good trip around Europe bro, maybe when you get back you can start your own PLog.

Unfortunately this isn't a picture update (Something I'm quite annoyed about myself) and it has been about a month since I posted anything on here at all. I've had numerous univeristy deadlines, the last 3 of which were Friday and I now feel I've had a giant weight lifted from my shoulders. I now don't have a deadline until April and then my dissertation due May 1st, thus I now have a couple of weeks to do a little painting each night to keep me occupied. I'm hoping for a couple of picture updates in this time as I have lots to work on.

Also I'm going to attempt to reply to people who comment a lot faster, I have been present on here and just haven't bothered enough. I can only apologise for that.

Thanks, Jimmy
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Zjivago on March 12, 2013, 07:02:09 AM: Nice combo of fluff and a really effective colour scheme. Hope to see more.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: errantgamer on March 12, 2013, 08:59:58 PM: Your fluff is hugely enjoyable and this army is looking great. I'm looking forward to more!
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on March 16, 2013, 12:23:35 AM: Zjivago - Thanks bro. Hopefully consistent updates from now on. I aim to please.

Errantgamer - Thanks dude. Fluff is a big part of the hobby for me, it's a great escape to think out an alternate universe and write about it so it's nice to know others appreciate it.

Right, my first picture update in a while but hopefully the speed will now pick up. Also worth bearing in mind these were taken on an iPhone once again.

Meet Vicenzo:

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0503_zpsd139e6f5.jpg)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0504_zps32aed827.jpg)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_0505_zps28fb71b0.jpg)

This is Vicenzo the Fop. The head of Bogenhafen's Town Watch and champion of that Swordsmen Unit. However seeing as I have only played 8th once so far and me and my mates are starting off at a fairly low points level this summer, he will likely count as a Captain/General for Hold the Line.

I'm pretty happy with how he turned out; I didn't get it in the pictures but the large scroll is painted as a Wanted poster and looks pretty cool. Obviously quite a simple conversion as well, old Greatsword Champ body with General head. Only negative is that I dropped him literally just after taking these photos and the head came off; I have no super glue so he's going to have to wait for it to be reapplied. Also finished another 5 Swordsmen for his unit but I'm not sure they're as good as the rest so will eventually be replaced I expect.

I'm now waiting on better weather to undercoat 12 Handgunners and probably a couple of other metal minis. Gonna replace the drummer I just finished for the Swordsmen Unit with the dog from the Raging Heroes Ltd. Ed. box set as a new musician and give him a little fluff, then I just have to kitbash a standard bearer. After all that Huntsmen are probably up, I'll likely have a look at a few great examples of here that I've seen for inspiration.

Cheers for the interest and hope to bring you more soon. Jimmy.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Darknight on March 16, 2013, 12:25:08 AM: How are those Raging Heroes tarts? I was thinking of getting a set myself.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on March 16, 2013, 12:30:01 AM: Darknight -They look awesome for starters. They stand quite tall, a couple of mm taller than your average soldier and will be hard to rank up (One has a huge leg span, another a huge windblown coat). But they look great, are really detailed and have numerous weapon option which means you're left with loads of extra bit to convert. Plus the dog is like my favourite mini ever.

I'll try and get an image of them uploaded in the next couple of weeks. That way you can make your own mind up.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Darknight on March 17, 2013, 08:25:50 PM: Well, I'd love to see an image of them and I've love to see what you do with them . . . but I was weak today and bought them for my own purposes! :) I also got Brunhilde on Warhorse too, as that was a sweet model! It's over a month before these are available, but I just couldn't resist!
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: DariusZero on March 17, 2013, 10:47:07 PM: Raging Heroes? I'm all ears ( and eyes). Better sooner than later.

Nice work btw.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: GamesPoet on March 26, 2013, 12:12:21 AM: I like the two guys in the first post, the city militia with sword & shields, and the blue feathers look good with the purple and white scheme.

The headswap on the metal greatsword is a great choice! Maybe I'll ditch my greatsword's head for the same one. :icon_cool: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: TheHoundmaster on March 26, 2013, 12:36:40 AM: I really like the colors you've chosen. The purple has a very deep color to it, almost red but not quite. Very much like the wine that Bogenhafen is famous for!
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on March 27, 2013, 12:11:23 AM: Darknight - Cheers bro, They'll be up soon. I'm fairly sure you won't be dissapointed with yours either.

DariusZero - Yeh Raging Heroes. It's another manufacturer that makes some really nice 28mm female human models (Closer to 30mm). They really are quite detailed, just a little pricey.

Their site: http://www.ragingheroes.com/

GamesPoet - Thanks buddy, I can feel myself constantly improving with each model I paint as well so as a long term project this is going to be quite satisfying.

Houndmaster - Cheers pal, I got the inspiration from Tiny's thread on here to change the purple from a lilac. As for the wine I'm going to try and do a freehand banner based around that sometime in the future.

Anyway I'm currently beginning work on a unit of Handgunners and have been hunting around here for some great examples. Feel free to post any links in here if you have some personal favourites. Work is slow at the minute as I'm splitting it between my dissertation and gym work but I'm slowly getting there. I have one of my best mates coming around tomorrow to look at his Ogres for the first time in at least 4 years and he's just bought a Stonehorn which we're quite excited to put together. Also have a mate taking another crack at his Dwarves later in the week as we're looking to build a table for the summer and get a couple of the others of our group involved. All in all it should be very exciting and I'll keep you guys updated with as much of it as I can.

I'll soon upload a 1000Pt army list to see what you guys think and how you think the army looks on the table.

Thanks, Jimmy
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: DariusZero on March 27, 2013, 08:27:28 AM: Thanx for reply, but I allready knew that, I just wanted to express my impatience of actually seeing their minis in the daylight so to speak, they are difficult to be seen on internet outside their official web site.

:::cheers:::
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Noble Korhedron on May 07, 2013, 03:39:48 PM: Vincenzo disgusts me, but your painting is very good, even if it's not quite 'Eavy Metal material..... :)

Also, how exactly were the swordsmen made? Which parts are from which kits....?
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on May 27, 2013, 03:44:30 PM: DariusZero - Oh right haha, my bad. Well I'll be honest I haven't done anything other than look at them thus far, despite my willingness to do so. Pretty hectic IRL at the minute. Was writing a dissertation throughout April, finished University of May 1st and have just started working night shifts full time at a hotel.... so yeh Warhammer is a little on the backfoot. They will come this summer though I promise, that's not too tight of a timescale haha.

NobleKorhedron - Haha, he disgusts me too. I also agree about my painting however what I do like is that despite the minimal amount of models I've currently painted I can see consistent improvement and it's giving me the confidence to attempt newer and more ambitious techniques. I also take solace in the fact that all painters start somewhere and that with the help of the other members of the forum I might one day be a great painter myself. It's all part of a learning process so I appreciate your kind comments.

Anyway they're amazingly simple to make. They're Men-At-Arms bodies and shields with trimmed State Troop sword arms, then a mixture of Empire and Bret heads. My biggest regret with them is using so many of the Brettonian heads; I need to make around 12-15 more so I imagine they'll have a mixture of Empire heads.

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Anyway as for recent developments in terms of painting there have been very few. I'm about 50% finished on 15 Handgunners. I've tried a couple of different techniques like painting from a grey undercoat rather than black, I'll have to see if this play dividence in the final result. I have a few other projects lined up for after the Handgunners, primarily my Pleasent Surprises VI gift.

Nevertheless I have invested in some MDF boards and a couple of pieces of scenery which me and my friends have started to turn into a gaming table. Me and my Ogre playing pal have managed two games so far, one at 1000Pts and another at 1500Pts. We've been familiarising ourselves with the rules and stuff seems to be going well so far. A couple of mistakes here and there but for the most part nothing too drastic.

As I have the night off I'm going to attempt to break my Battle Chronicler virginity and create a couple of Battle Reports so you guys can help evaluate the games. For now I'd love some advice on using Battle Chronicler if anyone has any?

Thanks guys.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Darknight on May 27, 2013, 05:12:38 PM: Darius, mate! Sorry, forgot about this thread.

Just shot some quick-and-dirty pictures of the girls (which arrived a couple of weeks ago, all the way from Languedoc - I would make a joke, but only Fidelis and perhaps Mathi would get it). Click for larger image;

(http://www.batcave.co.uk/temp/fanservicesm.jpg) (http://www.batcave.co.uk/temp/fanservice.jpg)

They are really, really nice models - lovely sculpting, and they go together like a dream. Minor flash. Very characterful models indeed. As B0007452 said, there are lots of extra bits (I've used the flamberge to convert up a Greatsword - which is why the piece is not there!)

The footwomen I am going to use in my next project - they won't be for my main army (as they are very clearly "Germanic Imperial" which doesn't fit with my Border Prince / Greek expy army) pretty much "as is". I'm going to convert the horsewoman to a Pegasus Captain; she's got a lot of sun motifs on which are perfect for Blazing Sun - so she'll be an allied officer. I've converted her very slightly - repositioned the shield arm so it is slightly more angled down.

Nice models, a little spendy, but worth it, I think.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on January 07, 2014, 11:03:51 PM: So it's been 7 or 8 months since I last updated my PLog. A lot has happened in that time. I finished university, moved back home, got a job, found a better job, graduated with a First :engel: broke up with my girlfriend of 4 years :icon_sad: had a car crash and a generally pretty up/down end to 2013.

In amongst everything I guess Warhammer wasn't a priority but nevertheless last summer I managed to get 5 or 6 battles in while my friends were home from university, this is the most regularly I've had games since I was 12 or 13 and what was better is that now as adults we seemed to enjoy it more and play with a more relaxed atmosphere. Nothing beats casting Final Transmutation on a Gutstar while sipping a cold Peroni :::cheers:::

However I want to gradually introduce a little bit more painting to my life again, I'm trying to do 2 or 3 hours a week. What helped me was the commitment I made to be a part of the Pleasant Surprise event and so I had a responsibility to at least finish my gift.

My recipient was InvaderZim who collects an Ostland themed force. I initially wanted to create a small diorama of a shepherd and cattle. I hunted around for appropriate models and while I could find a family of farmers including a 'milking-maiden' I couldn't really find the animals I wanted and it went down the drain. Then 1 day I was looking through Hasslefree's site for a couple of mini's for myself and I found 1 that I thought might work as my gift. A fighter with a horned helm, sword and shield with a bull motif... Perfect :icon_mrgreen:

Lapzig Uberkruger

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1211_zps40cd1f59.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1211_zps40cd1f59.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1210_zps3702f34a.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1210_zps3702f34a.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/c32731bf-d792-43e6-b51b-091ab7652fda_zpsf2a833d1.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/c32731bf-d792-43e6-b51b-091ab7652fda_zpsf2a833d1.jpg.html)

So I chucked him in a box with some homemade special rules and sweets and InvaderZim got a late Christmas present.

Now onto my own models and I've got 10 Handgunners 50% done and the same with 5 Hasslefree Minis. Hopefully they wont take me another 7/8 Months :blush:
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on April 20, 2014, 11:16:02 AM: So again it's been a while since I updated. I did my fair share of painting while at university, but I graduated a year ago and just can't find as much time alongside work to paint. A little disappointing really. Either way I have a couple of units very close to completion and as I wanted to post an update I have a couple of minis to upload.

Free Company - Champion & Musician

These are both Hasslefree minis and really represent the kind of rag-tag pub brawlers I'm hoping the final unit will be. It's not my best work and to be honest I really struggled to paint that much skin realistically, CJP's blog features a really great example of the big bruiser with a bunch of tattoos but I don't think I quite have the ability to try that.

I appreciate any advice regarding that? Nevertheless it's nice to have a couple more minis finished and hopefully it will inspire me to finish the handgunners I've done about 75% of.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1278_zps18cb135c.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1278_zps18cb135c.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1276_zps459b522e.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1276_zps459b522e.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1277_zps75086739.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1277_zps75086739.jpg.html)
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on April 27, 2014, 08:01:53 PM: For the first time in about a year I'm going to have updated my PLog twice in a week. Have a few more models to show at the minute:

- One is a converted Flagellant carrying a lance. He's eventually going to go alongside a unit filler in my Free Company, holding the weapon of an old knight.
- One is a Free Company Man/Swordsman armed with a hammer. I think he's an old DoW figure but not sure. He's stood in as a Captain/Warrior Priest in a couple of my battles recently.
- Then finally there is Rex, the bulldog from the Konigsmark sisters set by Raging Heroes. Really characterful mini and he's going to be the Standard Bearer for my Town Guard Swordsmen. He'll have a a little fluff too.

Here is all three:

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1281_zps13ab5e09.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1281_zps13ab5e09.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1282_zps4a0bf1b3.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1282_zps4a0bf1b3.jpg.html)

Just the Free Company (Lance Bearer):

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1283_zpsef1a8b9e.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1283_zpsef1a8b9e.jpg.html)

The guy with the hammer. To be either a Free Company ruffian or a member of my to-be mercenary Swordsman.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1284_zpsf580b04f.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1284_zpsf580b04f.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1285_zpsea16d02f.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1285_zpsea16d02f.jpg.html)

Rex the faithful hound, mascot of the Bogenhafen town-guard.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1286_zps5311ba2c.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1286_zps5311ba2c.jpg.html)

Then finally a few Prayer/Spell markers. On the left is Miasma that von Trott usually brings to the fray, followed by the 3 prayers. Really simple to put together but helpful when it comes to a game.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/PrayerMarkings_zpsf7979e99.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/PrayerMarkings_zpsf7979e99.jpg.html)

So next up is the aforementioned Handgunners, then maybe a few more individual models.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Darknight on April 28, 2014, 01:15:27 AM: Great looking models!

With regard to tattoos - I have seen people do excellent work with a very fine dark blue technical pen. Also, you can get waterslide transfer sheets of tattoos, also.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Zak on April 28, 2014, 01:03:51 PM: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 28, 2014, 01:20:14 PM: I really like the dog with the hat!
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Kelhaim von Horst on April 28, 2014, 02:50:49 PM: Lovely Swordsmen, the shields are done well.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Warlord on June 26, 2014, 09:54:42 AM: Roderigo Delmonte

Captain of the Alcatani Fellowship Dogs of War unit.

Great model, one of my favourites...
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on June 26, 2014, 11:28:45 AM: The man from Delmonte, he says "yes".
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on June 26, 2014, 08:35:35 PM: Cheers for the positive feedback guys :smile2:

Also thanks for the info on the model, I've noticed mine has a different arm and a pistol attached but he is a great mini. Some really well painted versions on Google that put mine to shame.

I have actually finished 12 Handgunners and done absolutely loads of scenery. Played our first game of the summer last Saturday too so will update soon I hope! Just need time to take photos! :engel:
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on November 30, 2014, 10:17:32 PM: Hi All,

Unfortunately it's been a long time since the last update to my PLog. I've moved house, got a new girlfriend, the football season has restarted and a few other things in general have cropped up, but I've still been doing a little hobbying and I've still been around on the forum.

So here's an update. Firstly I've finished another unit... Finally. Here are 12/13 Handgunners.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1685_zps2317f7c9.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1685_zps2317f7c9.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1686_zps913fd47a.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1686_zps913fd47a.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1688_zps2d0b0a67.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1688_zps2d0b0a67.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1689_zps76ec7f22.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1689_zps76ec7f22.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1690_zps96f67c3c.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1690_zps96f67c3c.jpg.html)

I'm not 100% happy with them but I feel they're good enough. I tried to paint from a grey undercoat and I wasn't overly keen. Either way I only ever chuck a unit of 10 in my list to clear chaff and babysit my warmachines so it's no big deal.

Off the painting topic here but I personally love a unit of 10 missile troops, while I won't argue they are overpriced I've rarely regretted taking them. One of my regular opponents plays Ogres and I find them really valuable in this situation. Initially they're a quick drop which buys me time while he places his Sabrecats. They work as a bunker for my Lvl 1 and with Dellous (Lvl 4) running metal they can always use Enchanted Blades, between that and maybe a throw away Searing Doom they really threaten Mournfang; which I don't want hurtling into State Troops. Also my friend regularly plays a Gorger and they seem to shine against it, whether from Stand & shoot, soaking a charge up before my cannon or the fact that they can sometimes hold it for a turn in combat; it it fluffs it's attacks slightly.

However I don't see them getting much game time after I received an amazing Pleasent Surprise from ZeroTwentyThree! :-D

...22 Crossbowmen. Historical miniatures but they look amazing alongside my Men-At-Arms conversions Swordsmen.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/0baecfb7-9de6-4823-981e-313d3e983001_zpsdcdc81e0.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/0baecfb7-9de6-4823-981e-313d3e983001_zpsdcdc81e0.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1601_zps02ce943a.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1601_zps02ce943a.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1600_zps24b8fc65.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1600_zps24b8fc65.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1599_zps72be2d7c.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1599_zps72be2d7c.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1598_zps573f6854.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1598_zps573f6854.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1596_zpsfc5c95af.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1596_zpsfc5c95af.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1595_zps75dac802.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1595_zps75dac802.jpg.html)

Obviously as I received a Pleasent Surprise it means I'd committed to send one also. Here are some images of the gift I sent to Somegeezer.

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1646_zps1fae5332.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1646_zps1fae5332.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1647_zpscd535696.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1647_zpscd535696.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1648_zpsa9e6f409.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1648_zpsa9e6f409.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1649_zps24b479a3.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1649_zps24b479a3.jpg.html)

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u513/b0007452/IMG_1652_zps56178669.jpg) (http://s1071.photobucket.com/user/b0007452/media/IMG_1652_zps56178669.jpg.html)

I'm hoping to update again soon, I painted some scenery over the summer and will put that on here. I'll also include a few lists I was trying over the in the few battles I managed while everyone was around in the warmer months. Unfortunately my opportunities are limited to when people visit family in winter but I'm hoping to get a couple more games in this Christmas, when everyone goes back to our hometown :smile2:
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Noble Korhedron on November 30, 2014, 10:35:14 PM: The football players are weird to see in an Empire PLog, but cool models and for some reason I found them quite funny - can't think why though....
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on December 01, 2014, 06:06:04 PM: Indeed, they aren't the most common thing on the Brush & Palette I doubt :blush:

Nevertheless I felt I had to update with something so I didn't look too lazy. Did a bit of basecoating to some Huntsmen last night though. God I love those models :smile2:
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Noble Korhedron on December 01, 2014, 11:37:08 PM: Quote from: b0007452 on December 01, 2014, 06:06:04 PM
Indeed, they aren't the most common thing on the Brush & Palette I doubt :blush:

Nevertheless I felt I had to update with something so I didn't look too lazy. Did a bit of basecoating to some Huntsmen last night though. God I love those models :smile2:
Which models are you using? Personally I don't like how GW brought out the separate Archer set, it seems like pure greed, IMO. What they should've done IMO is add command parts to the Free Company box, that way you can make those units from the Milita sprues if you need to. I know they're state troops now, but the Free Company box is better value these days, especially in the days of Hordes and such..... I made my crossbowmen that way, and I also used spare Milita parts to boost the size of my swordsmen units, taking the cutlass type swords and armoured arms from the Milita kit, and using the metal helmeted troops also.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on June 21, 2023, 12:01:12 AM: Hey all,

So, my first post in I think 8 or 9 years. I was a spritely, active 23-year old graduate - I'm now withered by adult-life, getting progressively greyer and balder, turning 31 in a fortnight.

Tbh I don't think I've logged in since 2015 until this week (Thanks for keeping the account open haha). Life has changed a lot. Back then I ditched Warhammer at the drop of a hat. I was fortunate to get a promotion, gave notice on my flat and moved in to a London flatshare in the space of a couple of weeks. That flat has no space for and Warhammer or miniature-painting materials and everything went in to my parent's loft for the last 8 years.

In that time I lived the London life in flat shares for 5 years, moved out of London with a girlfriend just prior to Covid, did 2020-2023 in a small 1-bed flat with said girlfriend and no Empire models in sight. They were still gathering dust at my parent's and were strictly banned from taking up space in our small flat. Roll on 2023 and my partner and I have finally bought our first place, a 3-bed semi-detached house with a nice size loft. Mum wants all my stuff out and I finally have the space for them.

In that time the Old World has sadly died (For now) and AoS doesn't take my fancy much at all. My mates and I - who'd play probably once a month - are also now sufficiently spread out across the South East of England that it's not really possible now. Only one of my mates still is active in the hobby (He plays AoS weekly at a club local to him) but a few murmurs are out there of the others wanting to dip their toes in again.

So my real aim is to slowly turn the mass of grey plastic I'll be moving in to my loft in to a more pretty bunch of colour... That will still probably sit in my loft for the most part, but that I'll hopefully bring out a couple of times per year when hosting mates, particularly once The Old World Drops.

I know engagement on the site has dropped in the last decade, I couldn't get it to work on Chrome and I've just had to do the Photobucket to Imgur switch that seems to have happened back in 2018; I think that's all probably because of the way social media and internet engagement has changed, plus the decisions of GW. Personally though I kinda want to use the thread as a way to hold myself to account on doing a little bit of painting occasionally and you guys can hold me to that to.

So, to avoid me waffling on forever. I looked at where this PLog got to and it missed out some things I painted before I dropped the hobby 2015. A Warrior Priest (His 2nd hammer has snapped but an easy fix) and a unit of Huntsmen. It's a shame as I feel like back then I was hitting my stride a little with painting and generally improving.

(https://i.imgur.com/AfhuF12.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PbZcTMO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/USZPmHb.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TyG3kMs.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cLR6zyw.jpg)

And then, where I'm at now... Wading through dry paint and re-learning, taking photos on an iPhone7... But 6 of my mish-mash Free Company, including a couple of single base unit fillers.

(https://i.imgur.com/so9w6VJ.jpg)

And some exciting things to slowly work through over coming months including some Raging Heroes, Hasslefree, Forgeworld minis from 2015 or so. Plus Demigryphs and the big ol' monster the guy in green is running from.

(https://i.imgur.com/jVx9PDd.jpg)

Good to be back, hope you're all well :::cheers:::
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: GamesPoet on June 21, 2023, 09:56:18 AM: Welcome back! Looking forwrad to seeing your progress. :icon_cool: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on July 16, 2023, 12:02:53 AM: So, first minis painted in about 7/8 years. Takes some getting used to again but finding it quite relaxing on an evening. Trying to do about 30 minutes a couple of times per week. I have plenty of plastic and metal to get through. So that’ll take a while.

These 6x are all for my Free Company horde, if I do pick up the dice for 8th again. A mix of minis; the running giant guy, a couple of 1-man unit fillers and a couple of Hasslefree Minis. Theme and story is important to me, the Free Company in my army are meant to represent a mix of rogues, drunks and mysterious strangers, the lost and forgotten souls of the wealthy town of Bogenhafen. A fair few more to come to finish the unit.

(https://i.imgur.com/ssoqzuW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TjSHVZL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/I8DSKb5.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9nybwhX.jpg)

Basing still needs finishing but I need to buy some new bits. Slowly replacing old, dried out paints too.

(https://i.imgur.com/IotOYNv.jpg)

Next up are 4x more single minis, All minor conversions. The guy with the lantern will be the Standard Bearer for my Town Guard themed Swordsman unit. The other 3x will be Free Company, including 2x retired Reikland State Troops :-D
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Naitsabes on July 17, 2023, 08:52:36 PM: Welcome back!

Isn't it neat how all those little models waited in a loft all those years and are now just as eager to get painted as they were back then?
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Rowsdower on July 18, 2023, 12:14:55 PM: Great job on Not-Conan and the musician
Here's a tip on how to paint tattoo's.
1: Use a tiny detail brush to paint the tattoo
2: Wait for paint to dry fully
3: Use a lighter flesh shade [of whatever skin tone the mini's flesh is] and dry brush it over the tattoo
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on October 26, 2023, 05:47:32 PM: Thanks all for the couple of comments.

Tbh, I've always been a slow, dip in and out for half hour painter. With more space now I'm in my own house now and a little hobby corner set-up, it's much easier, and definitely fun to pick up a brush again.

A couple of mates are dipping their toes back in with TOW looming and there's talk of the new Necromunda being picked up for some chilled gaming/beer evenings, so that should be fun.

Anyway, a few recent minis are finished aside from basing.

(https://i.imgur.com/33tYaSD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vMspiqz.jpg)

3 Free company, including 2 retired Reikland state troops. I like to imagine the Free Company as being a rabble of rogues and drunks who've been chunked out of a tavern to fight... That includes these two old boys who were just after a quiet pint. The guy with the lantern will be the Standard Bearer for my town watch Swordsmen unit. Most are a kitbash of some description.

50% done with two 4-base unit fillers for my Swordsmen and Handgunners. Then either treating myself to a character or making a start on my Redemptionist gang for the Necromunda mentioned above :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Rowsdower on October 29, 2023, 12:28:23 PM: ^ I've always seen free companies like Dads Army
A mixed group of ancient veterans with nothing to loose and boys with everything to prove
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on November 07, 2023, 10:35:38 AM: Yeh - I don't disagree. When my Free Company are complete they'll be a mix of that and your general rogues and drunks spilling out of an old tavern. I've just got a lot of grey plastic and metal to paint to get them to the point where they're finished.

A couple of bits from the last week or so:

A 4-base (4-bases in 8th anyway) unit filler for my Town Guard Sworsdmen:

(https://i.imgur.com/wlWDrhI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XWsxw4Z.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JBUktha.jpg)

Then, the start of some Necromunda bits for next year. A lot of cutting and gluing going on currently, a desk full of sprues. Here's a kitbashed Deacon for my Redemptionists and the start of some scenery, a few resin oil drums and containers I've had for about 15 years.

(https://i.imgur.com/ggM4MMN.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bqbCSJx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/OX5GcCb.jpg)

More Necromunda scenery ongoing right now, as well as building more of my Redemptionists. To paint; either another Empire Unit Filler or a Character; or a few Hive Scum to get my head in to grim 40k painting.

I need to finish basing the 12 or so Empire minis painted in the last couple of months - Once done I'll likely take a shot of the painted collection so far :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Rowsdower on November 17, 2023, 11:37:50 PM: I love that hive scum kit. I made a female Tallarn guardsman...i mean Guards-woman with it
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on November 18, 2023, 07:49:41 AM: Yup, the Hive Scum kit is class alright - Super flexible and great for nailing down a few Necromunda/40K conversions.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on November 26, 2023, 10:50:33 PM: So, for my low standards I've actually been quite busy with miniature related activity recently - Just not strictly Empire tbh.

Looking at a '24 Necromunda campaign with some mates who are either like me - back to the hobby after a sizable absence - or completely new in general. Almost all would be new to Necromunda, but the thematic/journey like side of things, the low model count/entry fee and short game duration - Make it a good starting point.

Thus, the Bogenhafen PLog is gonna take a slight temporary detour.

Meet a few scummers that I painted up... Mainly as I love the kit, I wanted some spare bits and to practice that style of painting.

(https://i.imgur.com/beNcAYd.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CUrw4sz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/79K9vbj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/poANhSl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Fymo2Ek.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3lu4Soz.jpg)

And... I've built my starting gang for the campaign, plus a couple of extra gangers. A kitbashed Redemptionist gang - The Redemptionist kit, the Cawdor upgrade kits from Forgeworld, plus a few Flagellant, Hive Scum and Free Company bits.

Meet the Scorched Path of the Glorious Inferno (S.P.G.I)

(https://i.imgur.com/t3GoEXm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/azItn4e.jpg)
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Rowsdower on November 27, 2023, 04:05:41 AM: Would it be possible to turn those robed guys into Flagellants?
If so i may have to buy some
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on November 27, 2023, 10:42:40 PM: Hmmm yeh, I definitely reckon you could.

They're a bit of a different aesthetic, they have a more papal or priestly feel to them - They could definitely make an awesome Warrior Priest. They're a bit more ornate than a Flagellant, but if that's the style you want, I'm sure it's doable. They are great miniatures regardless, the 90s ones were cool themselves, but the new box is great.

In terms of practicalities, they come out a touch bigger than the Flagellants, if you're playing 8th on 20mm bases - I reckon it might be a squeeze. Probably OK for TOW.

A few 40K bits to remove, grenades on belts etc. But that's easy enough. The arms/heads would take some trimming, fit together differently to the old Flagellant box.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on January 03, 2024, 07:13:41 PM: So, work was incredibly busy throughout November/December - But I did manage to get some work done on my miniatures.

Please find a couple of new characters painted for my Bogenhafen force - All based for 8th currently. A Witch Hunter (I think an old Raging Heroes mini), my Warrior Priest and a Captain/General with Greatsword. Also based and sealed all of the minis painted since summer, going to try and take a shot of everything currently painted for Empire tomorrow.

(https://i.imgur.com/gbbfS5g.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/00J50xV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6B8629f.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zBf6Gba.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8Mu27dc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JgW89Hj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kx4m2si.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/UYp23ss.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AjHCCRQ.jpg)

Back to work on Friday and expecting things to be busy, but hoping to still find some time for painting. Attention will be focused on Necromunda rather than Empire I expect though, looking to kick off a Dominion campaign with friends (Including some entirely new to tabletop games) in April.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Rowsdower on January 04, 2024, 11:18:54 AM: I love the design of the lady witch hunter.
The pose and firearms suggests she's undecided weather she's a Clint Eastwood-esque gunslinger or Oliver Cromwell-era puritan
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: GamesPoet on January 04, 2024, 01:09:40 PM: Good to see these coming together. I've been so busy getting non-hobby things in order recently, and my hobbying has really been dragging. Great to see yours picking up again, congrats! :icon_cool: :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on January 08, 2024, 06:47:15 PM: Thanks both.

Definitely motivated to get hobbying in the evenings at the minute, finding it relaxing. Agree wholeheartedly on the female Witch Hunter too, one of the von Konigsmark sisters from Raging Heroes I think (About 8 years ago)... I have 2 other versions still to paint, an Engineer with Long Rifle and a Captain (Equipped a few different ways).

So, I'm changing pace to Necromunda minis and scenery for the next couple of months prior to kicking off a campaign with my mates in April, for some it will be their first ever taster of a tabletop miniature game, for all of us - our first since around 2017.

As such, I tidied my recently painted Empire minis into storage boxes for the loft and took a few quick army shots as things stand.

(https://i.imgur.com/YTsmAzt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kpTMdqI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kd9Qt7l.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qhl6cB6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/am7caVy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GDrCWRo.jpg)

I was quite surprised at how bring my little painted force now was. There is also 10x additional Handgunners and 5x Knights painted at the same time as my (righ-hand) Engineer, when I was about 14/15, but I don't include them as I don't think they're quite the same standard.

The unit on the left is a bit of a mish-mash currently, used in the past with proxy/unpainted minis as Free Company. The original idea/planned idea is for 3x infantry blocks; Town Guard Swordsmen (Shown), Merchant/Mercanary Swordsmen (A couple in the Free Company as it stands) and a Free Company block, patrons spilling out of a pub/brothel. The two later need more minis/fillers and so on to really get sorted.

When I get back to Empire, I do still have a lot to work through...

- 4 or 5 Assorted Characters (GW and non-GW minis)
- 15 or so more kit-bashed Swordsmen
- 15 or so Free Company (Free Company/Flagellant kit-bash, plus 3rd party minis)
- 15-20 Swordsmen for my merchant/mercenary unit (A real mix of minis from a load of different places, including fillers)
- Another Great Cannon
- A Hellblaster
- 3x Demigryph Knights
- 5x Pistoliers

I won't add any more for now, but I'll see what new toys Empire get in the TOW release.

In the meantime, I'll populate the PLog with some of my Necromunda bits to keep the content flowing and to keep myself held to account :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Zygmund on January 11, 2024, 07:15:45 AM: Your Empire force looks great!

Please, do get back to the Empire sooner than later. :-)

-Z
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: GamesPoet on January 11, 2024, 01:05:44 PM: That group of Empire figures looks grand! :biggriin: :::cheers:::
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on January 15, 2024, 10:15:41 PM: Thanks both, and don't worry I definitely will be back to Empire soon.

I have plenty of plastic, metal and resin waiting!

In the meantime, here's a couple of photos of my Redemptionist test mini I finished last night, hoping to get my full gang painted before February. I have a load of scenery to paint for April, when my mates and I are starting our campaign. My Zealots are all kitbashed with the Flagellant kit.

(https://i.imgur.com/CdD9m4N.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VV97CYm.jpg)
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: anvalous on January 22, 2024, 04:57:58 PM: Necromunda is an absolute blast - fun to see your work.

As with the others, kudos on the tidying up of the empire army. Looks great and the contrast is striking. Well done!
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: b0007452 on February 02, 2024, 10:52:19 PM: Thanks man, it's definitely a change painting grimy machine guns and chainsaws, compared to bright white and purple that is my Bogenhafen scheme.

I've picked up some extra minis from Hasslefree recently, they'll go in to either my Free Company or 2nd Swordsmen block... Once the Necromunda painting dies down in a month or two - I'll be adding some more troops to my Empire.

On that, I think rather than flooding this PLog with Necromunda imagery for the next few months, I'll set up a separate thread in the relevant 40K/Necromunda board of the forum.

From now on - I plan to try and keep this PLog solely for the majesty of the Empire.
Title: Re: b0007452's Army of Bogenhafen
Post by: Rowsdower on February 03, 2024, 01:08:32 PM: Great job. I love the kid perched on the barrel.