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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: Philotep on 13 January 2023, 05:40:28 PM

Title: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: Philotep on 13 January 2023, 05:40:28 PM: Hi!

If you've read my (very few) previous posts, you know that the figures I paint are mostly 1/72 plastic. But I also have an old collection of 25/28mm metal figures, that I began to gather in the 80s when I discovered RPGs and wargames (almost at the same time). I painted a few of them, but I was a really poor painter at that time, mostly unhappy with the result, so many figures remained unpainted.

These days, my son, who has a large Undead army, and I, are playing a series of Kings of War battles, which gives us the opportunity to paint, of finish, or even re-paint the old figures we had, so my Orcs were taken out of their boxes and dusted off to get some colors before being sent into action.

Only one small unit is finished so far:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8LyiHiHbYRjvNG28hNojFu6MU4tkWjQk-H_Ek--LG7gemDaQbqLVzilip8XfXTgixrMpDb0VejBPJBxjag_BvHrVnH0XOX7xkxux_lSLX5I2-FJGTp_EU4otDtEzu7PWDEGmiCcFxSnoJ5JO71nS9pYrnqqPS1RlMwoJxqaE3fmJVysiqI2qoKMV/w640-h360/IMG_0810_trt.jpg)

They have been based using the same method as for my 1/72 Romans (see here (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=139556.0)). These figures were made by several manufacturers, including Citadel, Ral Partha, Grenadier, Alternative Armies, Warlord Armies (the only plastic figure of the unit)... and even one I don't remember.

Most (but not all) of the other figures have received some paint, as you can see below.

Ordinary warriors:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlypQGoenOgNUvopAwmmr868ng_tDD5kii44bMt3a8qJu2xppi0PzaHKZfeLITpnop-43ii7ySNHd5IC5iS76xZ7e9EWHve1sxxqAwZmMydkx9k1ibQw6de0zeej1rkMGret3HUYxM-pBcH_vr-0rwHtUXwGdfsmYbLMOYSrOsbKTReLhu25XyLFh_/w640-h392/IMG_0816_trt.jpg)

Wolf riders, heavy and light:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BPVY0h5rWf_uIQNfQAb6vVM1881fAT241Fpmbvgrg-WGOmEtIwbHhKQ4NukR-Ib_Sljthm1Hot9itK7ArXcZYgxFechNWr_pmSisMHG_KV1owc1dLU3Ef3IwSFovdCNSBpsUzmRsWEn9SeP6zFpcMcABteKAPmyubuG6dXvj3Np3VQ0gcM5SFiw8/w640-h392/IMG_0817_trt.jpg)

Elite warriors (Rackham figures):
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuXGa60-15uoVbmTyQh5-wgp9cpNB46dgH6AcyAxIqO3mT-7_uUIcwAgaRupPA9-Tr-NLUQ4S13weBTWZ9HXkV7goR-qT_4a6Dp6-mvFiW_eanGI42138wVjvY1pkNb_5c3e_GvudtHXcBEo9mMl94rw3qLrMXaLP_u-Xb0_jvMwQqPCbGMZXKXwR/w640-h422/IMG_0818_trt.jpg)

Archers:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLwCRxAw3MoEmibXgJi_TD2ZMvm2FKUwfiXsZhAWGzs0-6EIW0OLJmLlwFrXXt7LuzOTY-rwMh9dSxdpuM9tgmNtW13FlFpQBO9c2wHjmV7kQDL3t3TVxL8oDHO0VWkpDYVXOw5BYaJkyZa9XVoeCe-uq8_-wKPYzqb66v56gS4DdvLJvN2Vejh1W/w640-h408/IMG_0819_trt.jpg)

Trolls (plastic figures by Dark Alliance, a 1/72 plastic Fantasy manufacturer - I've seen in others topics that everybody knows that already :D)
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6zxq-PN-m349AZx2XPEyJd__tcLGvADUirL22CMakRHVGbe_Yko-lkcK4TY8fabKimOa4iJnMzIcGhafN7j2Y8eTodmi6gZWR6Ukarb74mAKneAFGsBcsInpg7yCtwtS98AIRcn8_hChi_9so9m4z0k_DZd4iVZaqOcgq96jK9IUaJffyAz0aY4P/w640-h426/IMG_0820_trt.jpg)

Goblin reinforcements: a catapult and a Goblin king on his war chariot - old GW figures from the late 80s or early 90s
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcXn0eTDI6tnLnd7HIrIgyDdDIPhudhXPuKWy4aNYL7E8sjoG8w0R7wrqEdTP6VbG60jHssrLAIrLDKXDFdMMncr3gOUHNnP99Z58DqnibS8WoyZd9seQBRtxx8Ey4REqtaUVHuBZ1Rwr42MTsesZ9mKRMBD19LGwjyMLZ2gm6LBiXKPimKyGyCQl_/w640-h426/IMG_0822_trt.jpg)

Some finished figures, at last! Vorak, the orc general, and a wizard - Rackham figures
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcTRgHVE2-IPeR9noQkHwHCfv4zDr84PURJ9XAPh-CdziNHDf8LhPxwinrgwqhMjdsqXGgf3k4hLd4Iix2PhXZ2z9S3EamvOpf2Wwa45p6Iu278YFbbgQjBEHVYHycorplx5V_3rTQCxeYQ3E1M6rs3XuN5s6p9OWxkNXX3xBOrDcn6NcIPFUjb9E/w640-h426/IMG_0823_trt.jpg)

The result so far is a very motley crew, but I have a chance to use them all at last, and that's very pleasant. I will add new pictures in this topic as the works progress.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW, with recent and very old figures
Post by: Hobgoblin on 13 January 2023, 07:09:49 PM: Fantastic - armies like this with disparate figures united by colour scheme are wonderful, and this is a great example!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW, with recent and very old figures
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 13 January 2023, 09:37:45 PM: I completely agree with Hobgoblin, you have a great army underway! I like how the first complete unit has figures from a few manufacturers, and some conversions, and they blend together. I also enjoy seeing some of the old figures in the mix!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW, with recent and very old figures
Post by: Morts on 13 January 2023, 11:15:16 PM: Loving seeing the old ghost miniatures orcs and chronicle hobgoblins in mixed units. Great looking irregular Orc army!!

Morts
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW, with recent and very old figures
Post by: Philotep on 14 January 2023, 10:16:48 AM: Thank you very much for your comments!
@Morts: thanks to you, I could identify the Old Glory Ghost Mini Orcs! I bought these long ago, second hand, and didn't know who made them. Now I know ;)
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - archers unit complete
Post by: Philotep on 22 December 2023, 08:53:02 AM: Hi everyone!
I've been painting Orcs from time to time all over the year since the previous post, but I have been waiting for the end of the year to do the bases and the movement trays.
Here you are one more unit, a troop of archers:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBhDlIOOlWfGQ3iKstX63k8b2ka97Z6VfgH3aVqvd7KI6p_7A3nHHQo8R3hEcLvmRJs2yzpx9nFqnTWqyqoXbf4-xQPYQriCSFbfR_XDkaTNd-v0r1YCyU3fUPEYlQPbhXCCtPCwb6nqZU_QMe-cXLuc1DWYH9jo1wlId4cTQu1v_9oW7ywywuJTgKSig/w640-h406/IMG_1287_trt.jpg)

Some close-ups to show the variety of manufacturers:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOaVnCDPecuk9p__ARo66we-pHGEyDW62smonaCsPtXi0niBflE4YeUiMNvgcqbusFvYwGjHHbNdc6tyCNTquzruyrzHjFdwbwrgC3gX6OCzUrh3yDStbfxtDpe1l0_1WNh13uje2_G7G8fHvCMtaF79PK_7BKeKHzzy8uyQXc9toc0rUyACaB4sF8Oc/w492-h640/IMG_1306_trt.jpg)

This Citadel Orc is very special to me since it's one of the first metal figures I've bought, back in 1984. He had been painted with Humbrol paints at that time, and now he's got a second skin with acrylics.

The next one is a Grenadier figure by Nick Lund, bought in the early 90s. Since I wanted to build an army with all my old figures, you will find no less than 3 copies of this guy in the unit.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvc1aaoqvUdm-LwaxXsIwwVLsRiZAkBFovR0fF5weCywdO4anPFi9M6Ou2PMRZyrYFV8VFwJkEh-RGaIezZFnHE8GjbiouXRi9LPd8vi3UrMm37rKZX7_Xq5Q7KTeANLF6ea7NobAF6aDYOIs61TlFR2kcwRdfjx_PNGJBI7ee814h5t9LCmwS6ozT1MA/w484-h640/IMG_1308_trt.jpg)

For the one below, I am not sure, but I think that he is a Ral Partha figure, maybe not sold as an Orc. I've been reading several Ral Partha catalogs lately without finding him, could one of the scholars of this forum help me to identify him ?

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIEjdTpTGu4HT30hLRSAoLXVZewZnVspSDhDspUxx07g3Oyz5BEFkAX5-Tfl0yq729Dk3vgeTJFgZeabbU2tI5Q1Gl-uyizSQ5yCjULBXk5pKXJ0q8ZUlB4VXCZ0nHeSYNOmyJ3h4UvNjoXHpMIpUGBH433C0f9qYPM5GzG6UokGzUBdBqzTJS6rJAm9g/w476-h640/IMG_1310_trt.jpg)

For the last picture we dive inside the unit to have a look at the leader - figure by Old Glory.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBgeZ97dJ9lr56etW2a3QuVNyPLuuRW2XTdiaA7KHuTm-YWRFcNC9OoA4IG-CrfRAbXXs053mkxOrWCBq3ugYC6iYneOtKOSDA3n1s6N01BXXcDaLFs9K4D1KBjO-dNbJHrCfHo0kfAUUqUTuLWo0vVW-_aSxiJzL3cpamR-aWpTcLDBIx-BGP8r0DXw/w640-h426/IMG_1289_trt.jpg)

Hope you like them :)

More pictures and explanations here: https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-green-horde-troop-of-archers.html (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-green-horde-troop-of-archers.html).
See you tomorrow for the net unit to display!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Archers unit complete
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on 22 December 2023, 08:59:39 AM: Some great figures with excellent brush work bringing them to life. I can not identify that possible Ral Partha Orc in the leather cap but that is a brilliant sculpt.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Archers unit complete
Post by: **GS** on 22 December 2023, 09:02:11 AM: I love those old sculpts and the way you breathed live into them with your paint jobs. Keep them coming!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Archers unit complete
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 22 December 2023, 09:12:47 AM: They look grand :)
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Archers unit complete
Post by: Hobgoblin on 22 December 2023, 11:31:39 AM: These are superb! I love seeing disparate miniatures united by a common colour scheme - and it works so well here!

The Ral Partha guy is an Orog (orc-ogre crossbreed) by Bob Olley, from Ral Partha's AD&D range (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=AD%26D_Monsters#11-457).
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Archers unit complete
Post by: Philotep on 22 December 2023, 01:20:21 PM: Thank you very much for your kind comments!

Quote from: Hobgoblin on 22 December 2023, 11:31:39 AM
The Ral Partha guy is an Orog (orc-ogre crossbreed) by Bob Olley, from Ral Partha's AD&D range (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=AD%26D_Monsters#11-457).

Yes that's him, exactly, and I have the other two Orogs to paint in a near future! Thank you very much for the link.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Archers unit complete
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 22 December 2023, 02:40:32 PM: Great work on your motley orc horde (the best kind of horde)! The archers look excellent, crisp painting and the basing suits them well.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Archers unit complete
Post by: Morts on 22 December 2023, 05:44:19 PM: Love the mix of makers in all of the units on the posts.
I recognise many who have passed through my collection - probably because I didn’t get a cohesive scheme for then.

Brilliant painting as well.

Morts
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Heavy Wolf Riders unit complete
Post by: Philotep on 23 December 2023, 04:18:11 PM: Thank you again for your kind comments!

As announced, here you are another unit of the Green Horde, a troop of Heavy Wolf Riders.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOeec23y2gyOk_3zBSj1CYIVhwrY7oMaZRmq3Eh5vPOaBXF8XSgi40Uxkbp4_P5NbG68HTS1OJZfKmFR5sCQtp3p0YuaVr4NtuRhMr2oRHM73fGkBfyjUgDZaDVz-9KyimjaD5IePBd9mN5H3gEDAZUAw22VO3c8A44nmcPyQErGKKrdx3IKeEME66Zkc/w640-h452/IMG_1285_trt.jpg)

As for the archers, a mix of several brand: Alternative Armies, Grenadier, Old Glory and RAFM.

A few close-ups: first, a Wolf Rider by Grenadier

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tinqwCXxIW2zoVNPU1mKzAxl7RVY3RF6HXDI_Mj9B_toRWU4X6fEUGDgAh6S_OBkHPJWVSSK58kONUfyH4jnUPGh-FSqLpiRDINg93Z0TSupc-NkUCjxw7yBwnDvaIGqhXRTN5hQ7Rvs-DJ58uoSKSa7abvxWbXDK-7XZa8gKv0LnXfKY33w_HpiM5k/w640-h502/IMG_1312_trt.jpg)

Then a rider by Old Glory on a Grenadier Wolf:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3f1dAvgi_Qdw05XKi5d7__rRQR9RdKAiufel8KIinVcT8MwTuLkrqS7clLfpw2ZTPXKsyd7uKJygJuSD9eR90NGJgxAvxGN9BVtswbkULxifAHJozL5u2WiMeaIShUeMGr3qCWE0aPxaZ6sE4iF8aXR_dq4qh-gM3GxC5kxU8MAsspSFVJa4_Nf0ivE/w640-h506/IMG_1314_trt.jpg)

Then a leader, Takka the Head Cutter, by Grenadier:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTz1q_JUDuJmfdIndBeboPk1K2rlj0f-Nf3bHAcoxz92L6JucBdYLdNkebZJzauLQuvU3Y63e4kYtIaE0QeoVxs2evqTd8NuiiZKljn2hyphenhyphenF_ARhhwF_dPoEXFtA-71eGxgrV3-jAV24i8NHy6_OZG8wEsLg4Fx31Y1-hu2BqYa1lodQ23NKNfATMBpN9k/w640-h638/IMG_1317_trt.jpg)

Hope you like them :) More pictures here: link (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-green-horde-heavy-wolf-riders.html)

See you tomorrow for the next unit!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Heavy Wolf Riders unit complete
Post by: LouieN on 23 December 2023, 04:24:15 PM: A fantastic unit. Well done
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Heavy Wolf Riders unit complete
Post by: Hobgoblin on 23 December 2023, 05:01:37 PM: Glorious! The Old Glory guy with the club is a standout!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Heavy Wolf Riders unit complete
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 23 December 2023, 07:12:11 PM: Excellent wolf riders! I like how you painted the wolves, definitely captured their colouring well.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Heavy Wolf Riders unit complete
Post by: Cubs on 23 December 2023, 07:22:56 PM: Lovely stuff, a fine bit of colouring-in on some well deserving models.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Heavy Wolf Riders unit complete
Post by: Old Hob on 23 December 2023, 10:19:04 PM: Wonderful thread and some lovely paint jobs. Those wolf riders are knock out. And ranking Grenadier wolf riders is no mean feat either!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Heavy Wolf Riders unit complete
Post by: beefcake on 24 December 2023, 07:26:51 AM: Glorious!
I can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Heavy Wolf Riders unit complete
Post by: Philotep on 24 December 2023, 09:40:59 AM: Thank you very much, I do appreciate.

Last batch of figures before the end of the year, a regiment of Orc Warriors.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqCWb0Eu7qtI7HPGR7jLl70EEJ_QYjmnm8YOhCZcRcbXfpmLuVy5VDYjx-f6IFg1fGHILBQTNwZl5w7vmcH_9GcNf10vVyUI0rC1JBIOcEfp6F9355TeggegdBKHH7yRPC6v89cGL81TCMoVIT-P-ffFrK1j6bwuZq55mHLUncKdIY4Z_dy26SElXYPI/w640-h426/IMG_1292_trt.jpg)

Same colors as for the previous units, same bases, and a mix of several manufacturers: Grenadier, Ral Partha, Alternative Armies, Old Glory and Citadel, even one plastic figure by Warlord Games.

Let's have a closer look at some of them:

1. Ral Partha Gargantua Orc(z): a design from the 90s, but a figure I bought this year
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFMQPSjgyLJcxyys61DDSBovll_uiItvzP__WovTUEKH97cuAgWbIQ5JKe9CeGgCZeLxSrd5JtZJIhmPyetvuoTPKU6g0sn2u_OYZOASctzPWtERGdQ7hL5D7spqkqKRy3BrANgG_eTLe6BBt1gMiNA_SGXl6sPJkeP5J_EOViJThFcIh1vM32rTDl_o/w640-h576/IMG_1295_trt.jpg)

2. Chronicle Hobgoblin - because I love this range and I love painting white fur:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwY0Xo3mH6JyBD63zrGgYxFMnxHG72XAl_5iyvSg6UcgxnUi2SkIsBQ1qJm4ASL8BIX4oPNVOvYuDScSQfIwhwFeerANRjGyC1sBi-yyiRF8M6C2RbwO33h8KQ_ICm68cSVPgKvppJyNr4qd5_pXdnpvxFm4f8vKWN1aSQEQl2YnXFVSlPpYUBxsM6-Y/w640-h552/IMG_1302_trt.jpg)

3. Armageddon Giant Goblin - Armageddon was a french manufacturer from the 90s, but except for a page in a magazine named Casus Belli (see below), I couldn't find anything about them on the web. I only know that this figure is the first of a series of 12:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7oVxiXrcw4TFs9yGIhWRdRgpq5Pqr7UGg9xEeEajFu3A0UrfvQAfxZz9rHKwuEMmA-_UL3c4pWxErUIOk59nS4SqpJ7_T0GOEj24Ljdg2omrKDUw7RqpYFbMm1Kfq-yNaB7bUrrXlBqbisMeipQ6Fhl5gNQImDXqK92AsXe6MDAg8Sbsw-JK2TA5OUA/w640-h570/IMG_1300_trt.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7diOI2cgpr3ft91pTQEmKLDZ77OIUmtXDSP4HV4BSg1vVNJQ5WAix1dY2IZg8zyIhwb0wDU_fhVbgGyW9lQYdLENtV-n3GH9uN3gvcACD1vRL0sklI-4Krw9MGqwbDSGKOJPMugSLC-aV_sIAYnwps0qFnbeEMIgSReX-ffyL_jUaNG7cMUa6yHNxDOM/w640-h416/20231222_160234.jpg)

4. The Unknown Orc figure - Grenadier ? Metal Magic ? I unfortunately don't remember, and I probably never knew since most figures I've bought were out of their blisters. Does any of you have the answer ?
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguF1sIMzcNZGn9uUjHgqA-aPbF7MrTLrma4Lxm6T8gfdY5CTZaWGe6EoD82Srg1GnKmvpBIOXns2gWQvBTgGtUv76T3j3zkdMBr-eh6_BYPwWlkM-7zXGpAokbV2afP7FpJin2hItytoAYl9MVEshVGhfT24TmkSInSbSsL_0QTeoad5_3FR2tEvx3X-U/w640-h572/IMG_1304_trt.jpg)

More pictures and explanations here (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-green-horde-regiment-of-orc-warriors.html).

That's all for today and for 2023. It still have many units to complete:
- 3 other regiments of warriors
- 2 troops of orcs on wolves (one with bows)
- 1 horde of trolls (6 figures according to KOW, 3 are painted)
- 1 troop of archers
- 1 regiment of boar riders, one is painted as you can see below:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28vaPL2VabfJuWOa2ttxNil9ZH8hp8wDqWXkwlqvQTzVNWauQFv5huaK85VZWro0GyuNZfUP4GyDDUoL5FoLy3s0TEP6_XcnCHuHekEY9T75KuqWv7S4ZJ0Jh8AMuQ6XvE8r07W7inYlGFMLLo1t9y8UVMetOdFdAWV3CBN0KBFewI7nKIeI3NUCuTgA/w640-h426/IMG_1272_trt.jpg)

Enough figures for at least the next two years :D
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Hobgoblin on 24 December 2023, 10:38:51 AM: More great stuff!

The unknown figure is a Grenadier orc (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Fantasy_Classics) - a conversion of one of the Orcs of the Black River (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Image:G-blords-1602-ins.jpg).
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Philotep on 24 December 2023, 11:02:19 AM: Thank you again, both for your appreciation and for the link!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Basementboy on 24 December 2023, 01:00:05 PM: Love the colour palette- weirdly cozy looking for such a group of monsters lol
Looking forward to seeing more!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 24 December 2023, 02:19:18 PM: This new unit looks great! As others have said, the mix of figures works very well together and the colour palette you chose suits them. I think that the additional units you have planned will make a good force.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Dr. Kevin Moon III esq. on 30 December 2023, 07:48:47 AM: Wonderful units
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Red Orc on 30 December 2023, 06:44:17 PM: They are insanely good.

If my Orcs were a tenth as good as that, I'd be a happy... Orc!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Philotep on 10 January 2024, 03:48:49 PM: Thank you very much for your kind comments, they encouraged me to paint some more green figures :D

And here you are, a Goblin War Machine to support the Green Horde:

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You will probably have recognized the venerable Skull Crusher, released by Citadel in 1986. A lot of funny details... I like it a lot!
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And here you can see the Goblin team in front of the machine:
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A pleasure to paint, hope you like them!

If you're curious to see more pictures and read a little more explanations, see here: https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-green-horde-goblin-skull-crusher.html (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-green-horde-goblin-skull-crusher.html)
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Neldoreth on 10 January 2024, 03:59:22 PM: Love this project, it's looking amazing so far!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 10 January 2024, 04:27:50 PM: That is just excellent! I don’t think I have ever seen that model painted (certainly never as well painted). You are right about the details, all of the metal fittings look like they have faces or some other decorations! Your choice of colours and painting techniques suits the model very well.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: hubbabubba on 10 January 2024, 09:12:14 PM: These guys look great, proper orcs.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Basementboy on 10 January 2024, 10:57:50 PM: Lovely sculpt, you’ve really done it justice hear :-*
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: Philotep on 11 January 2024, 06:04:37 AM: Thank you very much for your warm comments!
@Neldoreth: I've spent so much time on your blog (particularly as an inspiration source for my 1/72 vikings), I'm happy to read that some of my own may interest you :)
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Orc Warriors regiment complete
Post by: area23 on 11 January 2024, 12:04:04 PM: A really nice collection. Love the mix of manufacturers.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: another troop of Orc Warriors
Post by: Philotep on 13 January 2024, 04:46:52 PM: Thank you very much area23.

It's time for an update (I've never painted so many green things before): 10 more Orc warriors forming a troop for KOW.

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A mix of several manufacturers as usual. Among them, you may recognise a Grenadier warrior with a new shield:
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That shield comes from a 1/72 Assyrian set :D
The next one is a Hobgoblin from the famous Chronicle range:
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And last, a group of Orc warriors by Ral Partha - though I couldn't find them on Lost Minis Wiki, maybe I'm wrong ?
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Hope you're not fed up ;)
More details here: https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-green-horde-another-troop-of-orc.html (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-green-horde-another-troop-of-orc.html)
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: a new troop of Orcs
Post by: Dean on 13 January 2024, 06:06:37 PM: Very nice!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: a new troop of Orcs
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 13 January 2024, 07:16:53 PM: Definitely not fed up, I never get tired of seeing progress on armies like yours! The new unit looks great.

I don’t recognize the three mystery orcs - they’re a similar sculpting style to Ral Partha’s orcs, but different equipment and a more upright posture. I will be interested to hear where they come from, if anyone is able to identify them.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: a new troop of Orcs
Post by: Basementboy on 13 January 2024, 11:58:45 PM: Thanks for sharing, they look fantastic! Any idea what manufacturer the greataxe guy is from?
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: a new troop of Orcs
Post by: Philotep on 14 January 2024, 09:15:07 AM: Thank you again for your comments!

Quote from: Basementboy on 13 January 2024, 11:58:45 PM
Any idea what manufacturer the greataxe guy is from?

Oh yes, this one I know since Hobgoblin gave me the answer that I copy here: The Ral Partha guy is an Orog (orc-ogre crossbreed) by Bob Olley, from Ral Partha's AD&D range.
Here you are a link: AD&D Monsters by Ral Partha (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=AD%26D_Monsters#11-457)

The third one is also on my todo list.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: a new troop of Orcs
Post by: Hobgoblin on 14 January 2024, 11:33:02 AM: Glorious!

The mystery orcs are by Sandra Garrity for Grenadier: they're the two command figures (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Fantasy_Legends#3118)for the Orcs of the Shattered Bone (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Lost_Lands#3001_Orcs_of_the_Shattered_Bone) and one of the tribal champions (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Fantasy_Legends#3119).
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: a new troop of Orcs
Post by: sir_shvantselot on 14 January 2024, 11:48:49 AM: I just think the shields are wicked
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: a new troop of Orcs
Post by: Philotep on 14 January 2024, 01:40:10 PM: Thanks, both of you.

Quote from: Hobgoblin on 14 January 2024, 11:33:02 AM
The mystery orcs are by Sandra Garrity for Grenadier: they're the two command figures (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Fantasy_Legends#3118)for the Orcs of the Shattered Bone (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Lost_Lands#3001_Orcs_of_the_Shattered_Bone) and one of the tribal champions (http://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Fantasy_Legends#3119).

You're right once again! I thought they were Ral Partha because of the similitudes of their bases with those of Ral Partha's Goblins. I have now to change my blog post.
How can you know all these miniatures so well ? Oh maybe you're the main contributor to Lost Minis Pages :D
Your knowledge impresses me a lot.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: a new troop of Orcs
Post by: Hobgoblin on 14 January 2024, 02:12:51 PM: Quote from: Philotep on 14 January 2024, 01:40:10 PM
How can you know all these miniatures so well ?

I'd like to think that it's all to do with having "the eye" (as Bruce Chatwin described the most natural antiques experts at Christie's). But I'm afraid it's all down to a severely misspent youth! ;)
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: a new troop of Orcs
Post by: Luigi on 14 January 2024, 09:40:40 PM: The Oorog and the grenadier guy with the curved blades have to be some of the nicest orcs I've seen.

Great painting as always!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Tork the Animal
Post by: Philotep on 28 January 2024, 12:22:41 PM: Thank you very much Luigi!

Quote from: Hobgoblin on 14 January 2024, 02:12:51 PM
I'd like to think that it's all to do with having "the eye" (as Bruce Chatwin described the most natural antiques experts at Christie's). But I'm afraid it's all down to a severely misspent youth! ;)

You certainly have an eye for figures, at least! Thank you again for your constant help in identifying all these small creatures.

Today's update is rather modest, since I have much less time to paint than during December break.
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This guy is Tork the Animal. He's a wizard from the Orcs of Bran-o-Kor - Rackham Orc figures for their Confrontation game. Let's say that the Green Horde is a Confederation, and that they are one of the allied clans.

A close-up showing Tork with his bodyguard - another Rackham Orc.
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These guys live in Canyons and dry deserts, hence their bases made of rocks and sand, different from the rest of the Horde.
Hope you like them :)

More pictures and explanations here: https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-green-horde-tork-animal.html (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-green-horde-tork-animal.html)
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Some more Orc warriors
Post by: Philotep on 21 February 2024, 01:22:34 PM: Hi everyone! Here's another batch of Orcs for the Green Horde: 6 different warriors and a giant Orc champion to fill the ranks:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcT9k04bZI2cuzvpoTmcU7UIyI_4fK38F99hvVeb0S3LejGvekaUVtGmb44ldwOsN0HmOAWb0yZSZN8ksP9VZ9D2xu-XTZ7tcLT1lEWOmkfhiH14ipuh3SlPnFPL2aUjdXDi2hEqZRx90WVfz7PfyMPGzXLQMwi-bb9zfi-vQTe6WbalqLnJP8IDRixE/w640-h390/IMG_1360_trt.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsfDfcJL0ds16pMuRTyv3OSPDap0Sr6PNQzzOjcgrnp4IBeri8_kUVFrl7NhyphenhyphenBwOatrOh3F0-m9iJfk6X3_vNZMKCrLVSeEWn_dB9UrUDBC003cGAFvOH03e9uPEo9K2a8e4mKglRWlCMA3nP5aQ9Bve4IKoJDi7ylcrkmYI2SrPEi1lPg7o4g1-4hpTA/w640-h426/IMG_1361_trt.jpg)

A close-up on the champion - an old Chronicle ogre painted as an Orc:
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A Chronicle Hobgoblin champion - looks like he is on drugs :)
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A Ral Partha figure, from the Gargantua Orcz range:
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And a lancer by Alternative Armies:
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A family picture of all the Orc warriors in my army so far:
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More pictures and details here: https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-green-horde-another-regiment-of-orc.html (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-green-horde-another-regiment-of-orc.html)

Next to come: Heavy Cav on boars, Goblin reinforcements, another troop of archers... It's a long way to the top, if you wanna Ork'n'Roll :D
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 02212024: more Orc warriors
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 22 February 2024, 06:29:38 AM: Those new additions look great! The rusty armour and weapons turned out very well. The picture of the whole force is impressive, they look quite cohesive even though there are figures from a variety of manufacturers.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 02212024: more Orc warriors
Post by: DalyDR on 22 February 2024, 04:00:20 PM: Very nice! The mix of manufacturers works really well here, and I love the character of lots of these older designs.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Philotep on 20 May 2024, 02:12:09 PM: Hi! Something after several months of inactivity. I could paint a new unit for my Orcs army, with just a single figure: a giant Troll, or a punching Troll according to the KOW Orcs army list:

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7oWL082su_KEWxsUF4ljWUjkF8Yyi0PTx7RiYw9zK5ACjjJqT3SWHPWP8q-3T_N4cTBORJVI8UIQMTDRdDK-n6fbdTOvtieIUTR1I-FFw5N5zbQXQAXnEGij8mxMmMp45AnZBDKGpHHnyABWMUHdeS5rK5oLgB0Qon5XUACZEnpRyJuZJJM8lXVxiM3U/w640-h426/IMG_1925_trt.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgjOI-QVTcHs_HyewYAOaCeZP-Zd7nnvXENKzQ1Nj18xcoO_xytyZEiNS7zR42KcnStX9WBgRdHpoJ3yPzYNN9-mPJhCLRrHaqAPmxHhzo1mdej2r_OgeP5VUdLU32ddooRekfRi-eMrA30nWmy78fZj1qM6phnabtCEVYbTrxc7QIvADL73uBnCwmmQ/w640-h426/IMG_1933_trt.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTE5Jq_ACK2hz-RVJyuoZrcjZg8tzuaw-qW9HjdYqaRaCCjrQz0IfZrZImmGvRW8-9cTjEFkKbZjvn0Svqrxl5T5LaLkjnQNr4dg0dOoXFu2eVNoXSJe6Pp82GoQv6Kv2ns-GGYwAN06MFuH8fC6k3WaUszjOlg9wlgXLSaz0tCtK0WAu8HxpnV3WRuLE/w640-h426/IMG_1939_trt.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3MIDyNusOq4rrxK8F3K9RVi3g3-J2ur6OPqx6iCH9qst2xC8ebISuWzuvJIw0x7KwxS8v23OdyjTJmMDXYIJFU2AxBZ242Fgp8bIqSgN5Xc6hHDO9w54w4x76FImKhqNKet4i9by3yhXzEE530ZiiDJjrDMSwOyonnxOufQhpcdUlVOsGKyswpVGTYA/w640-h426/IMG_1944_trt.jpg)

This Troll is a resin figure, manufacturer unknown (second hand figure). If anyone has the answer, thank you in advance :)

More pictures and comments here: https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-green-horde-they-have-giant-troll.html (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-green-horde-they-have-giant-troll.html)

See you.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 20 May 2024, 04:39:09 PM: Great job! He fits into the orc army very well. I like the skin tones you used - it sets him apart from the orc masses!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: FramFramson on 20 May 2024, 08:33:34 PM: Nice buboes! lol
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Philotep on 25 May 2024, 08:59:32 AM: Thank you very much for your comments!

Quote from: Pattus Magnus on 20 May 2024, 04:39:09 PM
Great job! He fits into the orc army very well. I like the skin tones you used - it sets him apart from the orc masses!

I must admit that I was a bit fed up with the green :D And this troll was on my desk for so long that it was time to finish him.

Quote from: FramFramson
Nice buboes! lol

That's what happens when you're too close to Orcs lol
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Hobgoblin on 25 May 2024, 10:14:12 AM: Tremendous work on all of these! I really like the Chronicle champion/unit-filler in particular - he gives the unit a wonderfully irregular look!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Philotep on 29 May 2024, 05:27:00 PM: Thank you! The Chronicle range is one of my favourite.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Dr. Kevin Moon III esq. on 30 May 2024, 10:09:14 PM: Awesome stuff :D
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Philotep on 30 May 2024, 10:13:43 PM: Thank you very much :) I've just discovered your production on Instagram (thanks to your signature), very very impressive paint job !
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Basementboy on 01 June 2024, 08:38:45 PM: I’m a little late to the party, but the troll looks amazing, really great job :D
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Philotep on 01 June 2024, 09:44:48 PM: Never too late, thank you very much! I sometimes leave comments several months or event years after the subject was posted, hoping that it is never too late :D
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Seditiosus on 04 June 2024, 09:07:38 AM: the troll (and the rest of the army) look great! good job!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Philotep on 04 June 2024, 08:59:59 PM: Thank you very much Seditiosus !
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 05202024: a giant Troll
Post by: Constable Bertrand on 05 June 2024, 12:10:06 AM: Phil these old orcs look amazing, i love the Asgard stuff and Nick Lund ones :-*
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 06172024: some more warriors
Post by: Philotep on 17 June 2024, 12:55:43 PM: Thank you very much Constable.

Here you are a new group of Orc warriors, once again from various manufacturers.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuKGadRnNN_0xxvG2UhWaQyGWOsKc49hRlxQC-i_zN-vQOEueEq1PGZGuKA494JtoBTjqHMoFmCnjaK23qENQptOgDOV9T6ukEIa5puhVXdQ8G9KW5wc4D12im84dLo1vK2sRF0nCnPeAiNl1D8j6iLfpicU7Dsyp-GwkARpOr65h5Fwq6-2YmY9e2Qo/w640-h426/IMG_1959_trt.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikaxSmlZW0N_9CRE3iPwZUugW26JCsJ_cz2c058lC1izIafE4-qUMweKmrU1Vd095JgZUepZJEeu26lmaSf0g1zi_WW0DJ0JiAs_AFIg-vxSvP8Uq7dHXkVIU6C8KBfp8_FqIxddXVQGlmZ3dBkoilfAs9QtaUT7h8oUh0vszRcTrKkw3rBAd64j1x9RM/w640-h426/IMG_1956_trt.jpg)

These two minis are rather recent since they were made by Reaper Bones:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBDNOCNaUNn0IFg4MoToNomJ9hZIm7aqZDL6QMLuZXa530L5iAjDP_u0Ih6A3vJryBrbk36_w9XVXfy0QoCqqIQbn6yaX7gzZc6NaPvy9oxYkIWiPqOXh9erdafU7Yo_Z0hctKtu_16LlnL2HzNXBFlvREss894ngl73y_514ivckGUYZ9ZwjS4tJUyQ/w640-h426/IMG_1962_trt.jpg)

Whereas the next four were made during the early 80s by Citadel:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRABU6iTGVWIaSUTR5w1T21FJo6s7gZycVSx-V8EjflDtBUf1Ptho-r2I6KMwJ-uplSCAXimyng2_IBeiUAV5B24VK9r6zi3aweUcRGsmkrwQpfWphY6FuhHggN2jfr7V0vJvbUmA6-pRJ7HU3Lopt04Og4keERKs5LCe_69u2l5l7W8a-k0heRvgh4L0/w640-h426/IMG_1963_trt.JPG)

More explanations, dates, identifications... here: https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-green-horde-some-more-green-warriors.html (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-green-horde-some-more-green-warriors.html)
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 06172024: some more warriors
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 17 June 2024, 01:06:38 PM: Great job! They look excellent and the mix of older and more recent figures works well together.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 06172024: some more warriors
Post by: Constable Bertrand on 17 June 2024, 10:36:21 PM: Green and rust looks great together, and all the manufacturers blend seamlessly too.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 06172024: some more warriors
Post by: DeafNala on 17 June 2024, 11:40:16 PM: GREAT LOOKING STUFF! Your mix of mini makers' creations works well. AND your brushwork & bases are OUTSTANDING.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 06172024: some more warriors
Post by: Philotep on 18 June 2024, 07:05:24 AM: Thank you very much for your comments, it's very encouraging!

The painted army so far is made up of:
- 50 Orc warriors
- 15 Elite warriors (Rackham figures, larger than the others)
- 11 archers
- 8 Wolf Riders
- 2 heavy Boar Riders (Mantic plastic)
- 4 Trolls
- 1 giant Troll
- 1 Goblin catapult with 4 crew

Still a lot to do! On the workbench:
- 50 warriors
- 14 archers
- 8 Boar Riders
- 3 Orcs for a foot general element
- 7 Wolf Riders
- 1 Orc Wizard on wolf
- 5 Elite warriors

and also Goblin Allies:
- 1 General on his war chariot
- 15 Goblin Warriors (I need at least 25 others, I will buy some at Knightmare miniatures, and I'm looking for old Kev Adams references)
- 12 Goblins on giant spiders (Wargames Atlantic - first spider on its way)

And probably some others if I find time or if I don't stick to the plan :D
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 06172024: some more warriors
Post by: hubbabubba on 18 June 2024, 10:48:00 AM: The orcs look great, I like that giant roll too.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update 06172024: some more warriors
Post by: Philotep on 18 June 2024, 09:51:22 PM: Thank you hubbabubba.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - Orc Wizard on Wolf (26/07/2024)
Post by: Philotep on 26 July 2024, 02:44:07 PM: Hi! A new recruit for my Orc army, none other than an Orc wizard on wolf.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdC1uJ3Uu02FHNgO8zY11E0XbH0TCeKRQLJ7PC6Y8-yIJbDHgrRNmbLdMp7u29ywkYUKxXz272vKn711BzfwcUyiglFF1IvIR2OVb3M8LU4SRWSGYSvB-5oPsR3tdI2SAfZKFgIBK6IRcWoERgxPR23LV6ltkrN2HcBKshZtr-BByoUbS3Ov2X4iGEidk/w640-h426/IMG_1978_trt.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXI6qtLe9oZ5uA95CF3BxMG9SzxALeVgc05dNZbMa2FWEh1mbCIZu6fH0_HeIJ6kNXsCwGZiN4riUjNSSN0SNmqZPI8kSKWnxFjbYEbOx9OQG6Bex6t5pwoTkJrU8uoy1Wi1pBRl29PWozUz3JJ2u_fKZUb9Ir6Iy7p6IRAqYNKRXTUYpPUqTEn1W_eR8/w640-h426/IMG_1981_trt.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hW57OPuxhVHy_zQeb_M9lIKCQoqFZiGdYrZQ_hyphenhyphenu_hzqeT0yr4jBMvSEPIAI8zvt5uvnVVaXf8GvQ1DTYCWo70cWj14OqT4DNgXO38PTWgqQgYu-9vROXXb7rZjMBl_U9aaTA_EGJaFvIX005TR5qCUZHT9rIQMkKtwFVGRtuJ7vN_WibKfCDjTuv7k/w640-h426/IMG_1980_trt.jpg)

Some of you will have identified an old but very nice figure sculpted by Nick Lund for Grenadier. I will also use him as a general.
Hope you like him :)

More pictures here: https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-green-horde-wizard-on-wolf.html (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-green-horde-wizard-on-wolf.html)

See you soon for another unit.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: An Orc Wizard on Wolf (26/07/2024)
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 26 July 2024, 03:58:51 PM: Excellent! I love your painting on him, it brings out the character in the old boy.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: An Orc Wizard on Wolf (26/07/2024)
Post by: Elbows on 27 July 2024, 02:25:15 AM: Great work on these guys. Love the shaman.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: An Orc Wizard on Wolf (26/07/2024)
Post by: beefcake on 27 July 2024, 11:27:05 AM: Very cool. The shaman's staff is great.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: An Orc Wizard on Wolf (26/07/2024)
Post by: Philotep on 27 July 2024, 10:55:04 PM: Thank you very much for your warm comments :)
Regarding the staff: since the whole army is mostly rusty, I wanted to add some verdigris on a bronze part, and here you are.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: An Orc Wizard on Wolf (26/07/2024)
Post by: Basementboy on 29 July 2024, 01:59:29 PM: Cracking stuff! I've probably mentioned before but the warm palette is lovely, and you've done such a great job bringing out the character of each model- really nice inspiration :D
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: An Orc Wizard on Wolf (26/07/2024)
Post by: Chimpfoot on 30 July 2024, 06:28:42 AM: Real nice old school vibe about this for us old school guys
On your way to Orc mountain…sorry I meant a mountain of orcs 👍🏼😉
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Foot warriors reinforcements (20/12/2024)
Post by: Philotep on 20 December 2024, 02:27:21 PM: Chimpfoot, Basementboy, thank you very much for your comments and sorry for the delay.

Let me show you some reinforcements for the foot regiments of the Green Horde.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6aHZHMSIvzqtrcc5Xoj2PhLOHuGGJMEN8Ly4FO9I51YiOi9F2fThdNeck6U1X_yOnEF8hfV6_w1X24Ed4rCK5_II1lVXpNrqpdMgQhblmN7Vd7jTa1y9_cQsGAA1qWtF1dEQ2Bh5r-o5VTPe3g3ouEx-MovesVAcGWZPGmJIlx65vJvT7Y-N5mQdDj84/w640-h426/IMG_2003_trt.jpg)

Here is the standard bearer, from of a famous Regiment of Renown, Harboth and the Black Mountains Boys, next to a similar Citadel warrior for comparison.
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmEONA5vkLoZ6EZD9pFvElZ_wjWzWV6gAnYGNJlho02UlrU9tXMuMy2igx-EPdNaCwT0xGrXxSC3SjFaVuxJk-5W01mp-9fvwTjoNka_qaeeTg87sPNzrScjcmeeiB916uLQvB9ipe_3lZbIzDT55bkt2eY_W-1_EU5_mBXtJzBqVbUaARNbTwh0Xm24/w640-h442/IMG_2010_trt.jpg)

The next one is Maniac, a C15 Orc, from a range sculpted by Alan and Michael Perry and released in 1985.
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjG3RP1I2oJRdm_6CrmiAsHNSSEiGoj6Eazp0HVARVlZm9d_u2Kvo7l-Fxt1itDlT_RDSbyIRMpU3qYp65CBsLQAdWIShdM7rn65GeKxaTIL-8lSifbls9U_oYT8qDvGliCK4I5BIiWW_9d5GZBnTzVSEFAVXwzpzDP5heOMYT3nzg1rPx7XWfWVzDj_w/w640-h448/IMG_2002_recto-verso_trt.jpg)

And last, a few more archers from various manufacturers (Citadel, Grenadier, Old GLory and Reaper).
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvVU9uEb76TT-_qsaBSbde1U2Q_OXjU3DSEDg5U_TqxY-u2T_2ckcd_TuXDpCZvMLN7PsW8fmDVGzky8Vsyo2FDqjeIneQgh1C_68ns6ekvHF3xRz9JiK-Elj_hklFVVzShUsMjEW5NFnL82DLFbL2hHE0GXlg5mbumgemdKK9kQpD_PtxasrdsaTZHU/w640-h426/IMG_2005_trt.jpg)

Next to come: more Wolf Riders.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Foot warriors reinforcements (20/12/2024)
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 20 December 2024, 05:14:58 PM: Those are great! I love seeing the older models, especially when they are very well done. I am glad to see this project continue!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: Foot warriors reinforcements (20/12/2024)
Post by: Frugalmax on 21 December 2024, 02:24:08 PM: Great work! As others have mentioned, you do a really great job of making minis from different manufacturers and time periods work together. That's inspiring for someone whose pile of plastic and metal stretches back into the last century (as I imagine a good number of people's piles here do). Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: Philotep on 21 December 2024, 06:22:00 PM: Thank you very much, both of you!

As announced yesterday, I've also painted a troop of Wolf Riders, and I now have enough for a regiment.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwx4p__4uujnXBH9hkPT1JSk4MuGf4X0fIDy01sZisIV0iV53k1NET2t0W4ICbnCT3bRXdPvzZ_TMt1Z-kZhIwW-tINEvk6IdhhtSHGTlLDMy-mVvpJGimTfrnZ2o1yd97xaNx_8skzk7dH5_49a6gPzGL9rXeaN6q9jijWb8CFv_tZmx4wEHgFMRydZ0/w640-h426/IMG_2007_trt.jpg)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7AL6x2qgCKpaV2RtN-R8biLO4AFlYD34l_6FQ8TDjdJjjd54kUiU-1CZ4o8Dw4AJ8rUG7V7rXDL75lXMlodD0c2HHT0Ghqu0dSdLJNCiD_OdfVRCQOUYTaqy5j1NiWqW2_QBzU6vSp5wTprAVxKdYwZpAGAKZ3U1nA-K2ziG_re2TGzfo1qcSr9aHSE/w640-h330/IMG_2009_trt.jpg)

Most figures are Grenadier, such as this standard bearer:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HPZcT_RmfWTDjly6k7Ldj4hTRqfXFXiiUkHYptlFEKeRZ4jKI2TMm_SKB2-zDJPLi9ut3IJ2CdWAdsRI4JE_3Np96ff_5vUqspU7m7J_Oq3Grg4VbCWfrwlcJtsOKuzHLusx1D4zqN8KuOSMqL-_RxH5Jo4lSW6HtIQZu0ivn0gpnG3TTvfzAZhWUuQ/w640-h380/IMG_2020_recto-verso_trt.jpg)

And this champion:
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQJHnRc28zVWfk-7SnvnetDABToP7cumQiLie2ciYFE8_AghiBTGJZN0W_f6WDg7E8xedbLuq8aAQQmj5N8Cm7uIzMJ0tXwFWfdLsJLUXNTcshc7WuuA04U2vNEZcd9FtOEGdvRhszg2tghbqo2ThvMelahBmSrvn_SqyMzPIVrzHI2pROS372wwNRME/w640-h350/IMG_2011_recto-verso_trt.jpg)

I hope you like them. I will try to make a picture of the whole army, but I first need to paint a nice background for the display.

More pictures and comments regarding the last reinforcements here: https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-green-horde-skullz-standard-bearer.html (https://philotepsfigures.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-green-horde-skullz-standard-bearer.html)
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: Constable Bertrand on 22 December 2024, 10:16:45 AM: Ooh the old grenadier orcs look great! They look lovely with the contrast red war paint on their shields.

Love it.
Matt
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: JollyBob on 22 December 2024, 11:13:37 AM: Lovely rust on those old fellas.

Great project, and beautifully painted.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: Hobgoblin on 22 December 2024, 11:55:49 AM: These are all glorious! Great job on all of them, but especially those C15 and Harboth's orcs!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: Philotep on 23 December 2024, 12:02:29 PM: Thank you very much! I will probably make a pause in this project, because I'm planning to build a small Alahan army for Saga - Age of Magic. I should display the first figures within a few days, as soon as the bases are finished.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: Red Orc on 29 December 2024, 12:50:14 PM: Last comment I made on this thread was almost exactly a year ago, but honestly this is one of the most inspiring Orc armies I've seen. I'm really loving it, I hope the pause to do other things isn't too long!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: Philotep on 30 December 2024, 01:28:48 PM: Thank you very much for your annual comment :D

I, too, hope it won't last too long, but I have at least 4 other armies to complete in 2025:
- an Alahan force (using old Rackham figures) for SAGA
- an Imperial Roman army for l'Art de la Guerre
- a German army for l'Art de la Guerre
- a mythological Egyptian army for l'Art de la Guerre - Fantasy version (home rules)

Wish me luck and steadiness!
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: Constable Bertrand on 30 December 2024, 08:02:50 PM: Good luck Phil ;D

What ever you do will look beautiful, I look forward to seeing what you get up to.
Title: Re: 28mm Orc army for KOW - update: More Wolf Riders (21/12/2024)
Post by: Basementboy on 31 December 2024, 02:30:00 PM: Great stuff! Absolutely love the freehand on the standard bearer and champion, really nice job :D