Author Topic: Da Yellow Gitz (Read 10844 times)

Immovable Object · « **on:** February 25, 2010, 03:38:43 PM »

I've decided to start a new army and after much deliberation I chose Orcs and Goblins. I want to avoid the typical black outfits that most O&G armies feature but Im stuck between two different colour schemes. Opinions on what people prefer would be much appreciated. Please ignore the standard of painting and the fact that the models aren't finished, these are test models that were done in about three quarters of an hour just to compare the uniforms. Cheers.

orcyboy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2010, 03:57:57 PM »

I like the yellow one, because its different. My advise would be to vary the red trim on each model so the are each a little different.

For the most part I painted my Night Goblins in black, but I really don't like the uniformed look of an all black unit. I tried to throw in a smattering of browns or differing yellow trim decor to help break up the uniform look.

In my opinion Orcs and Goblins should be uniformed in their un-uniformity, if that makes sense.
Here's my O&G army blog:
http://z3.invisionfree.com/Orc__Goblin_Warpath/index.php?showtopic=25870

Valetus · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2010, 04:14:50 PM »

The yellow is not bad but may be too overpowering in a large unit, maybe it should be toned down or a test of several models done in it first.

Finlay · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2010, 04:16:05 PM »

I prefer the yellow.

You should also take in mind "practical" considerations. After all, you will be painting a lot of Gobbos- was one considerably quicker than the other?

stareso · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2010, 05:23:33 PM »

Blue - no, yelloooooooowwwwwww!!. Ok, joking aside, strong preference for the yellow guy, and agree with varying dags/markings and possibly a bit of darkening.

O&G are a great army, so congrats on the choice, but does this mean your Empire blog will stall? I sure hope not, I was loving your stuff!

Immovable Object · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2010, 05:36:15 PM »

Quote from: stareso on February 25, 2010, 05:23:33 PM

Blue - no, yelloooooooowwwwwww!!. Ok, joking aside, strong preference for the yellow guy, and agree with varying dags/markings and possibly a bit of darkening.

O&G are a great army, so congrats on the choice, but does this mean your Empire blog will stall? I sure hope not, I was loving your stuff!

No, no, no, the Empire will remain my main army and I will continue to add to it. A break from red and white will be nice though!
Back to the O&G's, yellow it is then I guess. Now all I've got to do is come up with some fluff to explain why creatures that typically wear black to shield them from the sun are wearing yellow....

StealthKnightSteg · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2010, 09:01:46 AM »

I like the yellow one as well, but I do think you need to break the large zones more with adding more features in that red (or other colors) not only to the edges but also some patterns criss-cross around.

Immovable Object · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:31:48 AM »

OK this is what Im thinking. Obviously the black needs highlighting and the weapons and shields aren't painted but you get the idea. What do people think?

warhammerlord_soth · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:35:52 AM »

Looking good so far !

Finlay · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2010, 12:40:19 PM »

Love it.
Makes me want to paint Gobbos.

Moxer · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:32:53 PM »

The BFSP gobbos are amongst the easiest to paint minis i ever found. OK, i went the lazy way with black robes, but even if you paint the robes, the models are very simple to paint. I used them as a distraction from painting empire stuff. Paint some empire, slap a colour onto 10-15 gobbos, return to empire...

MrDWhitey · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2010, 03:34:56 PM »

Very nice!

Valetus · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2010, 07:15:22 PM »

I just wonder what a whole unit would look like in dirty white robes, in fact in any other colour than black, they really are always black...

Not looking bad so far, agree with your attempt to move away from the typeset

White Knight · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2010, 11:37:38 AM »

Quote from: Valetus on February 26, 2010, 07:15:22 PM

I just wonder what a whole unit would look like in dirty white robes, in fact in any other colour than black, they really are always black...

Wonder no more: http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?topic=16311.0

Valetus · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2010, 12:41:25 PM »

Quote from: White Knight on February 27, 2010, 11:37:38 AM

Quote from: Valetus on February 26, 2010, 07:15:22 PM
I just wonder what a whole unit would look like in dirty white robes, in fact in any other colour than black, they really are always black...

Wonder no more: http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?topic=16311.0

Nice find

Chambo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2010, 07:48:54 PM »

Its good to see someone paint their gobbos something other than black, love the yellow paint scheme BTW.

Immovable Object · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:06:55 PM »

Right then. Here's the first 5 finished miniatures in the scheme I went for. The shields lack depth so I might have to do a bit of work on them but otherwise Im happy

GamesPoet · « **Reply #17 on:** February 28, 2010, 03:58:54 AM »

I like them!

Soulcaresser · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2010, 11:57:25 AM »

Also a very nice different outfit. Here is a pic of mine gobbos. Da Purpa Moon clan

I wanted to a different style of night gobbo's then the normal black. Hope you like them.

Sadly due to the varnish the shine a little on the pictures.

Immovable Object · « **Reply #19 on:** February 28, 2010, 03:07:42 PM »

@Soulcaresser - They're pretty nice man, thanks for posting them. Im looking forward to getting my Orcs and Goblins army properly underway. Especially with the news that Games Workshop are releasing new stuff in April.

Soulcaresser · « **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2010, 04:52:02 PM »

Quote from: Irresistible Force on February 28, 2010, 03:07:42 PM

@Soulcaresser - They're pretty nice man, thanks for posting them. Im looking forward to getting my Orcs and Goblins army properly underway. Especially with the news that Games Workshop are releasing new stuff in April.

Thank you, It took me around 600 hours to complete that army. I have extended it with another unit of 30 Night gobbo's. And are also currently busy with a lord on gigantic spider.

Immovable Object · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2010, 12:16:46 PM »

Right then. Im half finished with my 1st unit of night goblins. Im particuarly fond of the flames on the hood of the gobbo on the far right. Excuse the photos, they're not the best quality.

Better shots -

Your Mother · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2010, 12:19:04 PM »

Very nice tuff.

arvid · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2010, 08:15:50 PM »

Love it! especially the Big boss, very nice paintjob!

Arvid

orcyboy · « **Reply #24 on:** March 15, 2010, 02:41:02 AM »

They look great, especially the detailing on the boss.

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Author Topic: Da Yellow Gitz (Read 10844 times)