These doughty fellows are highly skilled armourers and metal smiths who hail from a Volcanic realm where their forges and hearths lay. To showcase their master crafted wares in a kind of uninvited roadshow advertising, they get out on the road and take their frustrations out on people they consider naughty (and there are quite a few of those). And after all that time practice on anvils, they are itching to thump out some punishment and prove their skills as master artisans.
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| Rip and Tear lads! |
Together they form a warband for the Warhammer skirmish game Warcry that I call the 'HateForged' and are lead by Dave the Dominus - not to be confused with the other Dave who is neither the Dominus or as imposing as he stands at only 4 foot 3inches tall. Also, Dave prefers Bitter while other Dave likes real ale. Don't get the two confused in a round or there will be trouble...
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| Dave and other Dave (no relation) |
There was some debate at the forming of this intrepid group that they be called "The League of Extraordinarily Murderous Gentlemen" but a Nether Realm judge considered this to be too similar to an existing IP and a Cease and Desist Order was issued. Such is the way of things in the badlands of the Blood Spoil regions.
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| Ready for Trouble, one way or another |
I went for an antique Greek style with a slightly rusted/tarnished look to go with Deep Sea diver helmets. It was also a colour experiment, using a brown/metallic monochrome style with accents from the blue/green verdigris and red blood splashes. I think it worked out OK, but it does lack a certain 'pop'.
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| This duo deliver a slightly ranged effect to the team |
Actually, I understand their rules are kinda underpowered but the models just look too cool to not paint. Such is the way of things...
Thats 8 x 28mm figs for 40 points, plus I would like to claim the bonus for Noel's Comet. I hope that my fluffy narrative echoed some of the fun he regaled us with: RIP old bean.
That's a great looking bunch of murderous dudes, Paul! :)
Tamsin
Very nice group Paul, the look is effective, but like you said, it doesn't really pop. May be that is a way of saying that they don't look toy soldiers, they look real. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking, weathered team!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
I quite like the colour scheme. It is more subtle, but it has a more refined feel to it. It offsets the brutishness of the Dougs!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking figures. I like the inclusion of the latest MESBG offering- a little too WFB in design for my liking and yes, probably will perform as predicted.
ReplyDeleteLovely brushwork Paul! I like the subtle colours used for the Golems, not something I would think to have used, but they work great. Your 'Tabletop Tribute' makes me smile. I have several forces/armies that fit that description to a T. :)
ReplyDeleteThose are really nice Paul. I only wish that my no hoper forces looked as cool as yours.
ReplyDeleteTotally heavy (and shiny) metal. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteCheers, MikeP
Lovely brushwork
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteI love your skin tones and metals!
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