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Title: The start of a not-Slann Army...
Post by: Mason on 10 March 2023, 04:36:59 PM
 I have always wanted my own Slann army ever since I first saw the GW store army in Hammersmith back in the late 80's but never got around to attempting it.
At the time I was already fully absorbed in the new sci-fi game of Rogue Trader: Warhammer 40.000, and was collecting Eldar and Space Marines at the time (along with anything that came out and distracted me from ever finishing a project!).

Having now 'finished' my Space Shark Company I thought it was time to try and tick another long forgotten box.... Time for the Slann!

Using the original figures is an almost impossible task given their current price and scarcity.
The only option seemed to be to sculpt some.

So here they are

The sculpts...

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/110/670/bbcf89d54d28664becdef8cc2082006d_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1677771288&gif-q=50&q=92&s=8c140deefa0294d3486f5abfddf55d3d)

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/110/777/eb0f129b8a9b035daec1656af18f3959_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1677771827&gif-q=50&q=92&s=5f8e7f158d4e38655fd4fc9b21d6f3e7)

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/122/861/55ce1fd06c2c4d92eea59b938f78b865_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1677865521&gif-q=50&q=92&s=d9dad2c8a5177af820d8c0a0c4221b96)

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/110/860/fea00546e938c34ef8c819d322b8241c_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1677772368&gif-q=50&q=92&s=30ad2598f2a029f5d0d7a08e10058058)

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/110/893/0636bbcec08fe2e27a741a37d85b94e8_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1677772559&gif-q=50&q=92&s=18c7adf64dfb832057ff74fe3f78ad34)

Here are a few shots of the inked master castings:

The Command Group...

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/145/439/1925a8712b08f08c7fa8d95d8823ce78_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1678102429&gif-q=50&q=92&s=9fb1e48d8da70700c4d7405f0d4f5d62)

The Troopers...

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/137/342/59b7535e76a3c13fde2c66e8a61981fe_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1678023217&gif-q=50&q=92&s=047bf0eb0ed6b0200b00a919a7ae956b)

The Young Mage, with a couple Troopers accompanying him...

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/137/350/479abf2e1638e7ae7573a4794282ea16_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1678023367&gif-q=50&q=92&s=5eb2f1bdccd33adaf459784dffa8b72a)




Now I had better get on with painting up that first regiment...

Title: Re: (KS) Frog Warriors
Post by: snitcythedog on 10 March 2023, 06:34:19 PM
Impressive design and concept. 
Title: Re: (KS) Frog Warriors
Post by: Elk101 on 10 March 2023, 10:06:17 PM
Best if luck with this mate. Those Froggies look fun.
Title: Re: (KS) Frog Warriors
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 10 March 2023, 10:44:20 PM
I like them  :)
Title: Re: (KS) Frog Warriors (Coloured-in Frogs)
Post by: Mason on 12 March 2023, 04:48:26 PM
Thanks, chaps, much appreciated!
 :)

I managed to get a set coloured-in yesterday....

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/209/336/187fd6d1f63c8345801e1da090d9ab99_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1678635067&gif-q=50&q=92&s=e1144adc3838844754beafcc8d07772c)


Title: Re: (KS) Frog Warriors (Coloured-in Frogs)
Post by: snitcythedog on 12 March 2023, 04:55:51 PM
I managed to get a set coloured-in yesterday....
Those are nice. 
Title: Re: (KS) Frog Warriors
Post by: DivisMal on 12 March 2023, 05:26:57 PM
Lovely sculpts! Good luck with your KS!
Title: Re: (KS) Frog Warriors (Coloured-in Frogs)
Post by: DeafNala on 12 March 2023, 09:45:12 PM
OUTSTANDING! I loved the Frog Fellows when you first started posting them on FaceBook. They turned out even better than I would have imagined, They are brilliant creations, among the finest miniatures you have done. They would enjoy my Swamp I am sure. VERY WELL DONE, Amigo!
Title: Re: (KS) Frog Warriors (Coloured-in Frogs)
Post by: Malebolgia on 13 March 2023, 09:30:47 AM
Those are awesome!
Title: Re: (KS) Frog Warriors (More shots of the Coloured-in Frogs)
Post by: Mason on 15 March 2023, 05:15:31 PM
Thank you for the nice comments.
Much appreciated,
 :)

... They would enjoy my Swamp I am sure. ..

We will have to see about arranging a visit, I guess.
 ;)

Title: Re:Frog Warriors (More shots of the Coloured-in Frogs)
Post by: Mason on 15 March 2023, 05:17:49 PM
Here are a few more shots of the Frogs from different angles, along with the Young Mage, who was absent in the first shot.

The Command Group...

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/217/416/084dd40120ec1dbe7fc0fb9daf3aea68_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1678704837&gif-q=50&q=92&s=a76f6a68e09ffdc32322530623dd96c2)



The Troopers...

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/217/419/15c4d1966f78c224f92ae24ca08bc9ac_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1678704883&gif-q=50&q=92&s=cde7588580590bcacd6d9343df693213)


The Young Mage...

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/040/217/427/9fad359f4a1a3b077128a753890607ea_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1678704925&gif-q=50&q=92&s=d94f814c48958dd9faea2e7ad4fd355a)



Title: Re: The start of a not-Slann Army...
Post by: zemjw on 19 April 2023, 04:26:36 PM
mine dropped through the letterbox today, before hopping into my waiting hands :D

Early delivery, very nice figures and nice clean castings :D A forest with tribes of these guys and the shield-headed figures from a company whose name is on the tip of my tongue, should make for some fun games :D
Title: Re: The start of a not-Slann Army...
Post by: Mason on 19 April 2023, 07:42:20 PM
mine dropped through the letterbox today, before hopping into my waiting hands :D

Early delivery, very nice figures and nice clean castings :D A forest with tribes of these guys and the shield-headed figures from a company whose name is on the tip of my tongue, should make for some fun games :D

Great to hear that you got them so quickly and, more importantly, that you like them.

I look forward to seeing what you do with yours.
 :)

In the meantime, I have finished another eight...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/58/4805-190423183924.jpeg)



(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/58/4805-190423184009.jpeg)

Only four more to go and the first Regiment is done!
Title: Re: The start of a not-Slann Army...
Post by: Romark on 19 April 2023, 08:05:44 PM
  8)
Title: Re: The start of a not-Slann Army...
Post by: Daeothar on 20 April 2023, 08:25:06 AM
I had initially missed this thread, but that's some great work, Paul! 8)

The more obscure and forgotten parts of GW's miniature lines have always held a huge attraction to me. The lore behind the Slann, and them being one of the glues between the settings of RT/40K and WHFB, is really fascinating although I'm more interested in the Space variety myself.

Couldn't dream of ever creating a viable force of them though, let alone sculpt them!

Good luck on expanding on these green lads; a full army of them would be a sight to behold for sure :)
Title: Re: The start of a not-Slann Army...
Post by: Mason on 20 April 2023, 02:47:07 PM
Thanks, chaps.
 :)

... although I'm more interested in the Space variety myself.

Well, I am considering doing some 'Space' versions of these....
 ;)