So finishing up a contract and being ill has hit my commenting, apologies but I've managed to finish a unit, here is a Grenzer regiment for my Austrian army, regiment no 14, they are a mix of a Perry metal Grenzer command and the rank and file, are you've guessed it, Wargames Atlantic Prussian reserve infantry, the army deal that keeps on giving, with carved off gaiters and Perry plastic French hussars later shako which I think looks close enough?
The first of two units, it's always nice to do pink facings I think and the red cloaks and blue trousers makes a nice contrast with the all white Austrian line units , the black straps are also a nice change. All in all I'm pretty happy with these economy Grenzers, flag by Victrix.
And here they are photo bombed by Gregs favourite terminator! I added spikey bits when I corrupted him into the service of Khorne, he doesn't count as he was painted last century!
Points 24 x 5 is 120
All the best
Iain
Wow these guys look very cool! There is a lot about this post that hits me where I live. First - conversions using spare bits from other kits, I love it. Second - Khorne. I have a couple of those crazy Rogue Trader Terminators as well and I can tell you that I have no plans to paint 'em, but I am a very recent convert to the cult of the Blood God and have been busy priming up old Berzerkers and buying stuff on eBay. Might see some of it in this Challenge, who knows!
A well-deserved 120 points for you!
Dallas
Crackin looking Grenzer's Iain.
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Excellent work on your kitbashed Grenzers, Iain. The pink facings really add a bit of dash to them, and being led by a Khornate terminator is the cherry (skull) on top!
ReplyDeleteThey're a nice colourful unit, even more so with a Khornate Terminator!
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Grand job the Grenzers l,oh Hungarian knots worthy of a pt or two on their own . Good job
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave, slightly impressionistic knots if Im entirely honest!
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Great Grenzers, the Prussian ringers fit right in.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stuart, I think youre right!
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That's an impressive piece of kitbashing work
ReplyDeleteIts good fun doing the conversions I think?
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Excellent Grenzers Iain.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Bruce!
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They look great Iain. Love to see the kitbashing going on here. And yes the Shakos look right to me.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them Peter!
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Very neat indeed! I’m a big fan of kitbashing and these have come out really well.
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always nice to see Grenzer and also see some conversion - its amazing that you dont have to drift to far off the common road before figures just dont exist for some forces. I think the brown uniforms are always a bit of a period shock but all the enjoyable for that.
ReplyDeleteThey exist in metal but not in plastic, I d have thought a grenzer, hungarian grenadier set would have worked?
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Good work, Iain!
ReplyDeleteWell done Iain, always great to see some Hapsburg infantry stepping into the line!
ReplyDeleteLovely work as always and your output is always tremendous!
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