Mousekiller\'s ARMY WIP
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Belegweearda
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Awesome work you got here! I\'m a night goblin fanatic myself, so its truly inspiring seeing such a beautifully painted army. That squig you got looks great with those colours, but are you planning same scheme for them all or randomized style? Personally I prefer smooth blending to your layering, but then, that\'s just me.
mousekiller
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Well, I finished the squig herd. I for the variation in color all that I did was invert the green and brown, but used the same colors.
At CMON: Night Goblin Squig Herd
And, as a bonus, I finished the shaman. Did a little freehand on his hood, personally I think it could have come out better.
At CMON: Night Goblin Shaman
Uberdark: Thanks mate.
Balegweearda: Thanks. Decided to go for a more random approach, but keeping them a bit the same. Just flipflopped the colors, and changed the patterns on the backs.
At CMON: Night Goblin Squig Herd
And, as a bonus, I finished the shaman. Did a little freehand on his hood, personally I think it could have come out better.
At CMON: Night Goblin Shaman
Uberdark: Thanks mate.
Balegweearda: Thanks. Decided to go for a more random approach, but keeping them a bit the same. Just flipflopped the colors, and changed the patterns on the backs.
Belegweearda
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Great, great. Those squigs are wicked, and the shaman too! The yellow hood is looking really good. Shame I ain\'t got the patience or the skill to paint my own army to any detail near this.
mousekiller
Member
Well, first I want to apologize for not being around much lately... back to my 16 hour days at 7 days a week at work... probably won\'t have another proper day off until around christmas time... oh well.
Anyway, I finally managed to get the next five bows done:
And I also managed to finish one of the three fanatics:
And, of course, having a lot of time to sit around and twiddle my thumbs at work I have come up with the list for the chaos army that I will begin next. My intent with the army is to make it sort of reflect a marauder attitude, using more mythological aspects then chaotic ones. Goes something like this:
Aspiring Champion of Chaos (82 points) - using Dauron, Death Knight (Reaper Mini by Sylvan Quirion)
10 Marauders w/Great Weapons (105 points) - using classic marauders from GW (not sure who sculpted them)
5 Marauders on Horse with Spears (110 points) - using the ones from GW (not sure who sculpted them)
6 Warhounds (36 points) - using 4 classic hounds from GW (not sure who scultped), and Cerberus (Reaper Mini by unknown - will represent two hounds)
5 Chaos Furies (75 points) - using Gargoyles (Reaper Minis, two are by Bob Rudolfi and three are by Ben Siens)
1 Chaos Troll (55 points) - using Cave Troll Champion (Reaper Mini by Ben Siens)
1 Chaos Ogre (35 points) - GW one (by Aly Morrison)
Total points is 498, total troops 29 (but only 28 models)
Sneak Peak:
Thanks for the comments guys.
Anyway, I finally managed to get the next five bows done:
And I also managed to finish one of the three fanatics:
And, of course, having a lot of time to sit around and twiddle my thumbs at work I have come up with the list for the chaos army that I will begin next. My intent with the army is to make it sort of reflect a marauder attitude, using more mythological aspects then chaotic ones. Goes something like this:
Aspiring Champion of Chaos (82 points) - using Dauron, Death Knight (Reaper Mini by Sylvan Quirion)
10 Marauders w/Great Weapons (105 points) - using classic marauders from GW (not sure who sculpted them)
5 Marauders on Horse with Spears (110 points) - using the ones from GW (not sure who sculpted them)
6 Warhounds (36 points) - using 4 classic hounds from GW (not sure who scultped), and Cerberus (Reaper Mini by unknown - will represent two hounds)
5 Chaos Furies (75 points) - using Gargoyles (Reaper Minis, two are by Bob Rudolfi and three are by Ben Siens)
1 Chaos Troll (55 points) - using Cave Troll Champion (Reaper Mini by Ben Siens)
1 Chaos Ogre (35 points) - GW one (by Aly Morrison)
Total points is 498, total troops 29 (but only 28 models)
Sneak Peak:
Thanks for the comments guys.
mousekiller
Member
Ok, well, still got the last 7 night goblins in full swing, finishing the robes. After that they should finish up pretty quickly. In the meantime, I have been working up a few of the chaos guys. One note, it has come to my attention that Chaos Ogres and Chaos Trolls are a 3+ unit size choice... that being said, I don\'t think I will change the choices I have made. I will just use the Warband rules instead... which allows for single choices. Eventually I will add on to those units to make them fit within the normal rules though.
Anyway, the first is a Marauder. Not sure if I like the red on the axe head, so let me know what you guys think, as he will be the basis for all the warriors in the army.
The gargoyle was actually painted a long time ago, just never finished. He will need a bit of touching up, but I think the basic color scheme is about right.
And the Cerberus model from Reaper (I am having a lot of fun with this model). He of course is going to count as two Hounds. The snakes are painted like coral snakes... the questions I have are the following: Should I paint all of the snakes on his back to represent coral snakes, or should I do a few to look like other types (cobras, vipers, etc)... also, any advice for the muzzles of the wolves?
Thanks all.
Anyway, the first is a Marauder. Not sure if I like the red on the axe head, so let me know what you guys think, as he will be the basis for all the warriors in the army.
The gargoyle was actually painted a long time ago, just never finished. He will need a bit of touching up, but I think the basic color scheme is about right.
And the Cerberus model from Reaper (I am having a lot of fun with this model). He of course is going to count as two Hounds. The snakes are painted like coral snakes... the questions I have are the following: Should I paint all of the snakes on his back to represent coral snakes, or should I do a few to look like other types (cobras, vipers, etc)... also, any advice for the muzzles of the wolves?
Thanks all.
COG
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as always good job
the Marauder looks very good. who knew your flesh colors were better than your greens (damn you)
any way good start to a army. love how you have included other ranges. dunno how you can focus on a army so easily and so well.
oh btw. imo the red contrasts nicely with the lighter tones of the rest of the Marauder.
:beer:
the Marauder looks very good. who knew your flesh colors were better than your greens (damn you)
any way good start to a army. love how you have included other ranges. dunno how you can focus on a army so easily and so well.
oh btw. imo the red contrasts nicely with the lighter tones of the rest of the Marauder.
:beer:
mousekiller
Member
Well, finally finished with the night goblins.
And here are all of the links:
NIGHT GOBLIN ARMY
Night Goblin Big Boss with Axe (with Great Axe and Light Armour) - 36 Points
Night Goblin Shaman (level 2) - 85 Points
Night Goblin Spearmen Regiment (includes netters, 2 fanatics, and full command group) - 185 points.
Night Goblin Bow Regiment (includes 1 fanatics and full command group) - 105 Points
Night Goblin Fanatics
1 Snotling Swarm - 20 Points
Night Goblin Squig Herd (includes 2 Night Goblins and 3 Squigs) - 30 Points
Hill Troll - 40 Points
Total Points: 501
I will take some over all army shots tomorrow afternoon when the sun is out (nice even lighting for so many miniatures).
COG: It is surprising to me that lately I have found that I have much more motivation to paint armies than I do single mini\'s...
And here are all of the links:
NIGHT GOBLIN ARMY
Night Goblin Big Boss with Axe (with Great Axe and Light Armour) - 36 Points
Night Goblin Shaman (level 2) - 85 Points
Night Goblin Spearmen Regiment (includes netters, 2 fanatics, and full command group) - 185 points.
Night Goblin Bow Regiment (includes 1 fanatics and full command group) - 105 Points
Night Goblin Fanatics
1 Snotling Swarm - 20 Points
Night Goblin Squig Herd (includes 2 Night Goblins and 3 Squigs) - 30 Points
Hill Troll - 40 Points
Total Points: 501
I will take some over all army shots tomorrow afternoon when the sun is out (nice even lighting for so many miniatures).
COG: It is surprising to me that lately I have found that I have much more motivation to paint armies than I do single mini\'s...
I think this gobbo army has some of the most soul I\'ve seen in a very long time, just love the way you have changed a lot of small things every where.
I also find it slightly annoying that you paint that well that fast.
As for the marauder I think he works pretty well. I don\'t know about the red axehead, I think you can get away with it for a few models but I\'m afraid it\'s going to look \"to much\" if you do it on them all.
I also find it slightly annoying that you paint that well that fast.
As for the marauder I think he works pretty well. I don\'t know about the red axehead, I think you can get away with it for a few models but I\'m afraid it\'s going to look \"to much\" if you do it on them all.
mousekiller
Member
Ok, as promised, I have the final army shots.
And all of them at CMON:
501 Point NIGHT GOBLIN ARMY
Night Goblin Big Boss with Axe (with Great Axe and Light Armour) - 36 Points
Night Goblin Shaman (level 2) - 85 Points
Night Goblin Spearmen Regiment (includes netters, 2 fanatics, and full command group) - 185 points.
Night Goblin Bow Regiment (includes 1 fanatics and full command group) - 105 Points
Night Goblin Fanatics
1 Snotling Swarm - 20 Points
Night Goblin Squig Herd (includes 2 Night Goblins and 3 Squigs) - 30 Points
Hill Troll - 40 Points
COG: That guy looks great mate. Well done.
Manus: Thanks mate. Not sure about the fast part though, this whole army took about 6 months. Hopefully the chaos guys will go a bit quicker, but since I am back to my long hours at work I bet it will take longer.
And all of them at CMON:
501 Point NIGHT GOBLIN ARMY
Night Goblin Big Boss with Axe (with Great Axe and Light Armour) - 36 Points
Night Goblin Shaman (level 2) - 85 Points
Night Goblin Spearmen Regiment (includes netters, 2 fanatics, and full command group) - 185 points.
Night Goblin Bow Regiment (includes 1 fanatics and full command group) - 105 Points
Night Goblin Fanatics
1 Snotling Swarm - 20 Points
Night Goblin Squig Herd (includes 2 Night Goblins and 3 Squigs) - 30 Points
Hill Troll - 40 Points
COG: That guy looks great mate. Well done.
Manus: Thanks mate. Not sure about the fast part though, this whole army took about 6 months. Hopefully the chaos guys will go a bit quicker, but since I am back to my long hours at work I bet it will take longer.
mousekiller
Member
Ok, feels like it has been forever since I have been able to get anything done. Work...work...work... ah well. I updated the top of the thread with the new list, and also a list of what I used for the bases and for the different colors.
Anyway, a little done here and there, so let me know what you guys think.
Overall, I think I am going to go with the coral snake theme for the army, I think that and the three headed dog will give plenty of idol worship for this undivided army. That being said, here is the current status of the Cerberus model. I decided to continue the stripes up his back, but I think in doing this I may need to add some color to his muzzle as well. He is still very WIP, so let me know what you guys think.
For the maruaders, these guys are just about done. A few nitpick things (highlights on the drum and some other small things).
And finally, I got rid of the GW chaos ogre in lieu of a model from Rackham, simply because I think it fits better with my maruader theme.
Anyway, a little done here and there, so let me know what you guys think.
Overall, I think I am going to go with the coral snake theme for the army, I think that and the three headed dog will give plenty of idol worship for this undivided army. That being said, here is the current status of the Cerberus model. I decided to continue the stripes up his back, but I think in doing this I may need to add some color to his muzzle as well. He is still very WIP, so let me know what you guys think.
For the maruaders, these guys are just about done. A few nitpick things (highlights on the drum and some other small things).
And finally, I got rid of the GW chaos ogre in lieu of a model from Rackham, simply because I think it fits better with my maruader theme.
mousekiller
Member
Well, got a little bit done since last week. Actually had today off, after 10 weeks, a real day off. Ahhhh, back to work tomorrow...
The aspiring champion got some attention. Not sure what to do with his cloak, any suggestions?
The Ogre is about done, just a few little tidbits to go. Any last minute advice?
Did some work on the Marauder Champion. For the model, I bent his leg to make it look like he is stepping up on the rocks. He is also almost done, any last minute tips for him?
And Cerberus, what should be the centerpiece of the army. Got rid of the stripes, just didn\'t seem to be working. Still thinking about the snakes...
Rosac: Thanks for the rules update mate. I went back and double checked, and sure enough it says 2-20 bases... I\'ll will have to go back in and add another snotling base when I upgrade the army in a few months.
The aspiring champion got some attention. Not sure what to do with his cloak, any suggestions?
The Ogre is about done, just a few little tidbits to go. Any last minute advice?
Did some work on the Marauder Champion. For the model, I bent his leg to make it look like he is stepping up on the rocks. He is also almost done, any last minute tips for him?
And Cerberus, what should be the centerpiece of the army. Got rid of the stripes, just didn\'t seem to be working. Still thinking about the snakes...
Rosac: Thanks for the rules update mate. I went back and double checked, and sure enough it says 2-20 bases... I\'ll will have to go back in and add another snotling base when I upgrade the army in a few months.
Thunderhawker
New member
Love that ogre! You have actually inspired me to change my OK army to having red hair on the grey skin!
mousekiller
Member
Ok, almost another two weeks has gone by... and not much to show for it. Though I am now calling the Chaos Ogre done...
Went with a subdued blue for the loin cloth (also on the marauders)...
Anyone have any idea who sculpted this guy? Better yet, where I can find out who sculpted any Rakham models?
And at CMON: Chaos Ogre
Zep: Thanks mate, glad you like it. I like to paint mini\'s with a dirtier look to them, especially evil mini\'s...
Thunder: Pop me a message when you get some done mate so I can check them out.
Went with a subdued blue for the loin cloth (also on the marauders)...
Anyone have any idea who sculpted this guy? Better yet, where I can find out who sculpted any Rakham models?
And at CMON: Chaos Ogre
Zep: Thanks mate, glad you like it. I like to paint mini\'s with a dirtier look to them, especially evil mini\'s...
Thunder: Pop me a message when you get some done mate so I can check them out.
Thunderhawker
New member
Sadly, given the ebb and flow of my inspiration, they are lurking in the bottom third of my to-do list. BUT! Worry not, as I suspect that they will surface again in the near(ish) future, as they always do.
