They were a joy to paint with really nice casts and interesting detail
The missle trops come in 3 types. 9 crossmow men. These were the most bring of the figures
7 archers - I gave these some cover
All the Dwarfs are very beardy and have massive noses
9 handgunners
Next up 12 Dwarfs mounted on Shetland ponies - these could be the worst cavalry unit ever and would make better mounted infantry
2 mortars. I put these in a pit and added an extra fig as the guard
2 bombards. I put these behind swing door mantlets made from coffee stirrers
The door pullers are converted spearmen and the commander at the front is the wizard from the army
The play test showed that we need lots of generals and heroes. te general is on the larger stand with the standard bearer and the guy playing a massive alpine horn. I once saw a cow bell marhing band in Switzerland. Trippiest thing ever as the largest bells are the size of a dustbin and hung from the hip
The whole army so far. I have 3 units of warriors to paint but a really cool model arrived in the post yesterday and I'm off to paint that.
Scores on the doors
47 10mm infantry = 47
12 10mm cavalry = 24
4 10mm artillery pieces = 8
So 79pts.
Hi Ho, Hi Ho it's off to war we go! Great army of short people Martin, lots of firepower. Love the scratch built mantels on the bombards, I've thrown in 5 extra points for those.
Nice Dwarf force Martin :)
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DeleteReally like the artillery, especially the mantlets, but the whole force is pretty cool. (It seems to me though, that some of these dwarves have been drinking, as they look almost legless to me).
ReplyDeleteI did giv them all rosy noses, could be sunburn, could be drink, probably both. I suggest mohitos
DeleteAnother excellent addition to your worthy cause. Well done.
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DeleteLooking good Martin - as ever, the help is appreciated. Despite my best efforts challenge island has me painting everything but 10mm stuff!
ReplyDeleteno worries, I'll bring them saturday
DeleteVery nice; I like the arid basing.
ReplyDeletecheers, it's a theme for all the armies
DeleteGreat looking dwarf army, I love the artillery and the mantles are ace!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
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DeleteExcellent stunties mate!
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