For various reasons I've not found much time for painting lately, so you've got to contend with these two fellows down here for the time being.
These two fine specimens of the Orc race were gifted to me by a friend during one of our semi-regular painting meet ups. I've never had much track with Fantasy, but still I've always had a soft spot for the older, more cartoony Orcs of the late 80's, early 90's. So I had a blast painting up these two fine fellows. I might even have a little look-see if I can acquire some more, who knows?
Figures are sculpted by Kev Adams and available through Ral Partha. The backdrop is available from Handiwork Games and I can only recommend you giving them a try.
Points wise I'm pretty sure we're looking squarely at a grand total of 10 points.
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Once more Nick you grace us with a combo of hobby nostalgia and stunning brush work! The posture and proportions of these figures just shout "1990s!" to me, and these renditions look truly stunning here. While they are proper "green", the variations on the skin tone near the eblows, knuckles etc. are amazing! And the "piece de resistance" has to be the checkerboard patterns on the red shields - it just sets the whole thing off! Brilliant work Nick! I'm sure I am not the only Challenger who hopes you will find your way to acquiring a few more of these and painting them up!
GregB
Excellent painting choice of muted colours and the b/w checker which then pops - twos more than enough to enjoy
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done! I've got these two in the midst of a regiment of ebay rescues and assorted older orcs myself.
ReplyDeleteMartin, these are great looking Orcs. Really nice figures and you've done them justice. Really well done.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THESE
ReplyDeleteExcellent work
ReplyDeleteGreat Orcs!
ReplyDeleteNick, those are some fabulous looking B'orks!
ReplyDeleteFantastic skin tones!
ReplyDeleteStunning looking orcs, love all the details especially on the armour. Are those Bavarian checkers across the shields?
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter! No Bavarian checkers, I'm afraid, but now you got me thinking ;-)
DeleteReally awesome paint jobs on a couple of my all time favourite sculpts. I have these in both resin and metal in various Orc forces, they're just so "orcy".
ReplyDeleteGlorious work mate. The dirty metallics, desaturated skin colours, woodgrain, etc. Kev Adams would be proud!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting on these great old sculpts.
ReplyDeletethe detail is so crisp and sharp very cool
ReplyDeletesuper paint job. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSo much great detail in their painting
ReplyDeleteExcellent painting Nick as expected.
ReplyDeleteWow Martin, just stunning, you definitely should get more orcs and treat us all to another visual spectacle
ReplyDeleteSuper painting, Martin.
ReplyDeleteFabulous and what a ride in the time machine. Really takes me back. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteNice old School Orcs!
ReplyDeleteAmazing brushwork! They are great minis, but your skills level up them!
ReplyDeleteExcellent Orcs! So pretty.
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