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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: killshot on December 29, 2017, 12:43:53 AM

Title: Empire/Dogs of War (update 23 Feb)
Post by: killshot on December 29, 2017, 12:43:53 AM
I have a pretty good start to this Army and they may eventually become two separate forces:

(https://i.imgur.com/KfUaJpD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SKJVyZi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Lk8IGek.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AqvWzye.jpg)
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs is War
Post by: killshot on December 29, 2017, 12:44:44 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/2JRpgA7.jpg)

That’s everything completely painted.  

On hand:

16 handgunners
5 more pistolliers
8 knights
7 more Voland’s Venators
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs is War
Post by: von Lucky on December 29, 2017, 12:56:28 AM
Lovely stuff - bringing back some very happy memories for me, as that last guy was one of my first miniatures.
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War
Post by: jambo1 on December 29, 2017, 09:07:17 AM
Very nice indeed!! Great work. :)
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War
Post by: Von Trinkenessen on December 29, 2017, 02:59:46 PM
The effect of the cavalry on the oval bases are a revelation
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War
Post by: killshot on December 29, 2017, 03:44:07 PM
Thanks, jambo1 and von Lucky!

The effect of the cavalry on the oval bases are a revelation

Thanks, I do like how they turned out.  The bases are from warbases and are 25x50.  I didn’t get them slotted (I had them for other miniatures) so it requires me to cut the plastic runners off of the horses. In the future I will ensure to buy slotted bases. Also, the older Voland’s Venators fit nicely onto the 25x50, but those pistolliers are a little larger.  I see why the official GW oval bases are the size they are.
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War
Post by: killshot on January 06, 2018, 09:04:43 PM
Finished up some handgunners and more pistoliers today.

(https://i.imgur.com/34DbJR3.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6run0SC.jpg)

And the army as it now stands.  Loads of firepower!  Melee troops are in the pipe.

(https://i.imgur.com/R3imEow.jpg)
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 6 Jan 2018)
Post by: Gibby on January 06, 2018, 09:06:08 PM
Beautiful! Stirland? Good man! :)
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 6 Jan 2018)
Post by: killshot on January 06, 2018, 11:57:43 PM
Beautiful! Stirland? Good man! :)

Thank you, sure is Stirland!
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 6 Jan 2018)
Post by: Timbor on January 07, 2018, 03:50:31 AM
Wonderful mix of older and newer stuff there. The DoW are one of my favourite classic armies!
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 6 Jan 2018)
Post by: Anselm van Helsing on January 18, 2018, 10:30:22 AM
This is great! I love Stirland.  :)
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 6 Jan 2018)
Post by: killshot on January 20, 2018, 11:56:40 PM
A Dogs of War update today.  Actually painted 9 knights, 8 with the red and black shields and one more to go with the white shields I previously painted.  I won these in an eBay auction from Australia and they came with the old Chaos Knight horses.  The Chaos Horses led me to use the red and black shield design.  I felt it would look a little more sinister to match the horses.

(https://i.imgur.com/oRHLRiN.jpg)

The Dogs of War force so far.

(https://i.imgur.com/7P9usbF.jpg)

I’m currently painting 8 Empire Knights for my Stirland Army and I ordered some Renaissance Italian crossbowmen from TAG for the next DoW unit.
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 20 Jan 2018 DoW)
Post by: Caldor on January 21, 2018, 05:33:38 AM
Woah! They look impressive! Keep it up!
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 20 Jan 2018 DoW)
Post by: Diablo Jon on January 21, 2018, 07:48:08 AM
The older empire/ dogs of war stuff were very nice miniatures and you've done a nice job on the painting. I have to admit though years of conditioning mean I find Warhammer fantasy miniatures on round bases weird to look at  o_o
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 20 Jan 2018 DoW)
Post by: killshot on January 21, 2018, 12:57:51 PM
Thank you, Caldor!

The older empire/ dogs of war stuff were very nice miniatures and you've done a nice job on the painting. I have to admit though years of conditioning mean I find Warhammer fantasy miniatures on round bases weird to look at  o_o

Thanks, it can be a little strange but I think I’ve gotten used to it.  Of course being a more of a painter and collector these days makes it even easier!
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 16 Feb)
Post by: killshot on February 17, 2018, 12:15:42 AM
The Hammer of Stirland ready to smite the foes of Sigmar!

(https://i.imgur.com/s34gDHT.jpg)
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 16 Feb)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 17, 2018, 12:25:37 AM
Splendid  :)
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 16 Feb)
Post by: dinohunterpoa on February 20, 2018, 11:59:50 AM

IMPRESSIVE brushwork, CONGRATULATIONS!  :-*
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 16 Feb)
Post by: killshot on February 26, 2018, 11:16:23 PM
Thanks OSHIRO and dinohuntepoa!

Completed these spearmen for the Stirland Army.
(https://i.imgur.com/zW4pW3R.jpg)
 
A couple of army shots.  It’s coming along nicely. I need to add some characters and artillery next.
(https://i.imgur.com/8a4QDSx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4sop3YV.jpg)
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 23 Feb)
Post by: Anselm van Helsing on April 13, 2018, 02:05:04 PM
Those spearmen are my favourite GW take on Empire rank-and-file soldiers. The shields look a tad bit medieval in the context, but the painting is excellent.
Title: Re: Empire/Dogs of War (update 23 Feb)
Post by: mweaver on April 16, 2018, 03:17:32 AM
Two handsome forces, from two of my favorite old GW/Citadel ranges.

-Michael