Who knew that having the painting paraphernalia set up on a folding table, with dozens of models all primed and ready to go, in front of the TV would be conducive to painted miniatures.
I probably could have guessed I suppose, and thankfully I have a supportive partner who tolerates my hobbies occasionally spilling out into common areas (only fair I suppose as I move the crochet off the record player for the second time today).
My Kings of War army has sat unpainted in take-away containers for roughly a year. The painting challenge has been just the motivation I needed to get to it and get them painted.
So here are some elven archers ready to join the ranks of some spearmen I painted about 4 months ago. If you've never played KoW I recommend giving it a go. It has become a fairly tight set of rules, that gives the feeling of big armies battling it out, but since every unit is one base, you are only really moving like 10-15 "models" around, so the game moves quick. My wife and I love it as we can actually get a game finished even with a three-year-old running around.
Most of the games I have played of KoW have been with pieces of cardboard or MDF cut into the appropriate sized rectangle (or occasional square). I am pumped to get this army sorted so I can actually play a game with miniatures, even if its only 1000pts.
Also in case you are wondering all my opinions of KoW are based on third edition. I currently have zero interest in 4th.
Ok, so
13(28mm Archers)
13(5)
13*5
=65 Points
Quick math!
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Great to see you forging ahead, Aaron! Great unit of elven archers. The turquoise and white work really well together and the snow/slurry bases are very evocative of a harsh climate. Kings of War is a great set of fantasy rules - very fast, easy to pick up, yet giving players interesting tactical choices as the games unfold. I look forward to seeing more units roll off the line over the coming weeks Aaron!
- Curt



Great production Aaron. Your army will grow exponentially if you keep this up.
ReplyDeleteA nice looking group of archers. Well done, keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteThat is a splendid looking unit of elves, Aaron! I like that greenish blue! It really pops off the white and armor quite well!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work Aaron!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work on these models. They are some of my favorites and you've done them justice.
ReplyDeleteThanks I love the Highlands Miniatures models. I feel that capture the old school feel of Warhammer but with a modern style.
DeleteNice unit. Not heard of KOW rules can you use them for 10mm
ReplyDeleteWith some converting yes!
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Great looking archers. Love the teal, white and bronze combination. Is the guy in red an officer?
ReplyDeleteNah he is the musician. Prior to this I was painting up some Napoleonics. The company and regimental musicians often have a special uniform to make them stand out. I liked the idea and brought it across to KOW to add a little visual interest.
DeleteVery cool Aaron. That turquoise really pops!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThanks all!
ReplyDeleteNice work on those Aaron
ReplyDeleteSplendid work , KoW is the go to fantasy game at the club, havent tried it but I have played the historical version!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Awesome mate, great start 👍
ReplyDeleteNicely done Aaron!
ReplyDeleteOh Elvesesssss... we's hates 'em preciousssss but they do look mighty well painted!
ReplyDeleteGreat painted Elves!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and bases!
ReplyDeleteLovely colour combination Aaron
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