Pattus Magnus' Fantasy Armies - 15mm Trolls for the Orc Army

[Elk101]

Amazing work, especially at 15mm!

[Pattus Magnus]

Thanks!

As with most of my recent 15mm fantasy figures, the sculpts did most of the heavy lifting on the paint jobs. They’re very well sculpted and crisp casts, so washes and dry brushing helped produce a lot of what you’re seeing. Then some strategic highlights, such as on the skin areas.

Regarding the shields, I am pleased with how they turned out, but they’re not too hard to do. Getting the yellow circle at the top consistent was the biggest challenge. The white bits are like on my barbarians- consistent squiggles. There are lots of imperfections on the shields, but we tend not to notice them when the figures are in units.

Shooting them in front of the Hodgson backdrop helps, too!

[DivisMal]

Thanks folks, I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

DivisMal, it may be my fault that you overlooked the thread- I should have started the 15mm fantasy project as it’s own thread, rather than tacking it on to my general fantasy thread (which is mostly 28mm). Splitting them would have made the 15s more visible for folks who specialize in that scale. The benefits of hindsight…

It’s great to hear that you’re getting some inspiration from them now that you have found them!

Oh nevermind. I fully understand that sometimes a thread takes a life of its own and evolves beyond its original title; and it is always a great joy to discover some gems where you didn’t expect them!

What rules are you going to use for these?

[blacksoilbill]

Those elves are outstanding!

[Pattus Magnus]

Thanks for the compliments!

DivisMal, the main rules I intend to use are Fantastic Battles. The basing I am using is meant to be easy to use with other sets, though, so I may also use the collection for Hordes of the Things, Warmaster, or similar. I may also try some 28mm games like Kings of War and tweak the rules to use smaller bases.

[DivisMal]

Thanks for the compliments!

DivisMal, the main rules I intend to use are Fantastic Battles. The basing I am using is meant to be easy to use with other sets, though, so I may also use the collection for Hordes of the Things, Warmaster, or similar. I may also try some 28mm games like Kings of War and tweak the rules to use smaller bases.

I have those rules (Fantastic Battles), but something in them always makes me get desinterested while reading them. Can’t even say what exactly it is.
The idea is great. Aiming to play as many systems as possible with a chosen basing is the way to go.

[Luigi]

The elven cavalry is looking really nice. I'm a big fan of uniformity in armies, especially when painted so well.

The sculpting might be doing much of the heavy lifting, as you say, but the painting really makes them shine and really well done.

[Pattus Magnus]

Thanks Luigi!

Uniformity is definitely a good thing in a lot of armies. I try to keep the colour palette limited even for fairly chaotic forces like my orcs earlier in the thread (reds and blacks for clothes and shields) and the barbarians (red, green and blue for shields and clothes).

[Neldoreth]

Oh goodness, those elf cavalry look fantastic. I love the shields and how they're uniformly themed, but not each identical as well, they really do look great together as well.

Strong work! Looking forward to more.
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[Peithetairos]

Those look indeed splendid. Impressive detailing at that small a scale! Also very nice colour scheme.

[Old Hob]

Those elves looks amazing. Superb work.
You're much too modest about the freehand shields. They look like awkward so-and-sos to get consistent, but the final result is beautifully uniform.
Here's hoping they get thoroughly crumped by your orcses, the pointy eared gits.

[Pattus Magnus]

Aww, thanks fellows!

I’m not sure that the snagas and uruks will be up to the task of stopping the elf knights. That’s why they bring trolls to the battlefield…

These are from Splintered Light Miniatures and sculpted by Ben Siens, who did some of Reaper’s 28mm trolls. I like them a lot and they’re a nice break after the elves - much less obvious when I make mistakes!

[Pattus Magnus]

A couple size comparison shots.

[DivisMal]

Ben Siens‘s sculpts are usually great. These trolls were unknown to me; they fit perfectly into your army! Great looking bases.

[bluewillow]

Fantastic loving the trolls!