Monday, 23 January 2017

From RodF: Fantasy Figures, Big and Small (47 points)

Several months ago I started a Dwarf force for the game Warband.  I was trying to finish up my army just before the challenge started but my job interfered and then it was the holidays.  So finally this week I wrapped up my last stand of Dwarf Warriors.  At 10mm, they may be smaller than most Dwarven armies folks are used to playing games with, but I assure you that even though they may be smaller they still smell equally as bad of 28mm Dwarfs and continue to have the same Blood Alcohol Content.

Figures from Pendraken Miniatures.

I bought a separate pack of Pipers so each warrior stand could have one.

This is my second attempt at getting into 10mm, and I have to say that I've really enjoyed it this time around.  I love the look of massed troops on large bases.  I think I may be sold on this scale for big battles now.  As such, I went ahead and got a second army... Undead!  The first batch of troops are some Skeletal Cavalry.  These are also from Pendraken Miniatures.



More Undead are coming soon!

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 (Just when you thought I was done with Frogs!)
Bart Rallop, Royal Wizard and Keeper of the Generally Eternal Flame


Bart has served as the royal wizard and adviser to King Tribbit for as long as any frog in Cool Dip Swamp can remember. Not only is he the leading authority in flora and fauna of the swamp, but he has a vast library of spells at his disposal.  Among his duties is keeping the Generally*Eternal Flame lit and available to all to see.  It is the beacon of enlightenment to the frogs of Cool Dip Swamp, proving to all they are more than just mere amphibians, but grasped the use of tools and fire.

 * - Note:  "Generally" is given here with the knowledge that all swamp creatures realize fires tend to fall to accidental extenquishment in areas with large bodies of water.



The frog wizard is from Dark Sword Miniatures.

18 - 10mm Dwarves
12 - 10mm Undead Cavalry

MilesR: Rod these nicely painted figures will net you a tidy 47 points.  I really hope you're not done with Frogs as I always like to see them.

Posted by Rod at 4:00 pm
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37 comments:

  1. TamsinP23 January 2017 at 16:19

    Lovely fantasy minis, especially the froggy wizard Rod :)

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  2. DaveD23 January 2017 at 16:38

    great frog!

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  3. Curt23 January 2017 at 17:09

    Excellent 10mm troops, Rod. That frog wizard is awesome (great eyes).

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  4. Peter Douglas23 January 2017 at 17:31

    Great work in both scales. I really loke what I've seen of Pendragons figures. And the frog - ribbit we need more!

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    1. Rod23 January 2017 at 19:13

      Thank you! I have enjoyed the Pendraken figures quite a bit. A nice variety of poses/weapons.

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  5. Paul O'G23 January 2017 at 20:23

    Lovely dwarves Rob, and that Frog Wizard looks like he is knee-deep in trouble :-)

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    1. Rod23 January 2017 at 20:38

      Thanks Paul! He well could be, but he's a wizened old frog and he's gotten himself out of plenty of bad scraps.

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  6. Rod23 January 2017 at 20:38

    Thank you Miles! I have a few frogs left. :)

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  7. Greg B23 January 2017 at 21:01

    Super cool - Pendraken has 10mm stuff that nice? I need to check some out for my Warmaster efforts...I wish they were not so allergic to photos of their products on their site...

    Great brushwork Rod.

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    1. Rod23 January 2017 at 22:23

      Thanks Greg. They really do have some great figures with lots of character. As for their website it's in the process of being redone with lots of pictures.

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  8. Iannick23 January 2017 at 22:31

    Love the Frog, loads of personnality. Those Dark Swords Frogs are so good

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    1. Rod24 January 2017 at 08:28

      Thank you. I do like the Dark Sword figures. Quite large too, he's actually on a 30mm base.

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  9. JamieM24 January 2017 at 00:52

    I like the bigger bases that allow for massed troops and really nice work on al the tiny detailing.

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    1. Rod24 January 2017 at 08:29

      Thank you. To me that's the value of the smaller sizes! These are really detailed sculpts that helps painting up to look rather nice.

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  10. Ray Rousell24 January 2017 at 01:51

    Great work, just love Bart, he looks so pi$$ed off!

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    1. Rod24 January 2017 at 08:30

      Thanks Ray. You'd be pi$$ed to if you tried to walk with those little things clutching your legs all the time too!

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  11. Barks24 January 2017 at 05:56

    All very nice!

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  12. caveadsum147124 January 2017 at 07:39

    Great looking frog and what great dwarves!
    Best Iain

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    1. Rod24 January 2017 at 08:32

      Thanks Iain! I'm rather fond of them and tickled to have the whole army finished now.

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  13. Mad Padre24 January 2017 at 08:18

    Rod, you are definitely the Frog Prince. Love your work.

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  14. Ian24 January 2017 at 15:39

    Amazing detail painting on sir frog

    Ian

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  15. The Kiwi24 January 2017 at 18:27

    Great stuff. cheers

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  16. Clint25 January 2017 at 02:21

    Excellent 10mm stuff.

    I am a huge 10mm fan it does everything 15mm can do and is a proper scale (1/200th)

    Can we have some more 10mm from you before the challenge ends? (I would appreciate it!)

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    1. Rod27 January 2017 at 21:08

      I have plans to paint more Clint! Thanks!

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  17. Sander25 January 2017 at 04:30

    Fabulous stuff Rod, just awesome!

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  18. david bromley25 January 2017 at 12:45

    Nice work, Rod! Grand 10mm, I really like the dwarves! Your frog wizard has stolen the show though! Great color on him, and I like the flying eyeball critter next to him!

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    1. Rod27 January 2017 at 21:09

      Thank you. I really like these Dark Sword critters. Plenty of detail without going over-board like some fantasy figures.

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  19. Moiterei_198425 January 2017 at 15:43

    Nice!

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