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Title: Oldhammer Undead Standard Bearer
Post by: Neldoreth on May 28, 2025, 02:20:18 PM
When I first saw this figure when it was released back in the mid-to-late 90s I thought that it was the epitome of what a perfect, modern figure looked like. It had so much movement and dynamism, with its flowing tattered clothes and its swinging bell. I thought that miniatures couldn't get better! Here we are almost 30 years later and I still think it's great, but I do see how it's a little goofy still, carrying with it still a lot of that early 90s goofy proportioned Warhammer miniature style (like that bone sword pommel). I still like it a lot, so I went out and picked it up on eBay even though I absolutely do NOT need any more undead standard bearers, and finally painted it up.

(https://www.hourofwolves.org/images/armies/undead/25_oldSkeletonStandardFront.jpg)

(https://www.hourofwolves.org/images/armies/undead/25_oldSkeletonStandardBack.jpg)

thanks
n
Title: Re: Oldhammer Undead Standard Bearer
Post by: Pattus Magnus on May 28, 2025, 02:57:15 PM
That turned out great! I think it is a pretty good kit, especially by the standards of earlier sculpting.
Title: Re: Oldhammer Undead Standard Bearer
Post by: Elbows on May 28, 2025, 04:43:17 PM
lol, that guy always gave me "stripper pole vibes".

'Next on stage, he's swept down for the forbidden keep...to blow your minds, welcome...Glaucus!'

Title: Re: Oldhammer Undead Standard Bearer
Post by: Pattus Magnus on May 28, 2025, 06:52:21 PM
Okay, now I can’t unsee that, thanks Elbows!  ;)
Title: Re: Oldhammer Undead Standard Bearer
Post by: HerbertTarkel on May 28, 2025, 07:13:41 PM
Classic!
Title: Re: Oldhammer Undead Standard Bearer
Post by: Frugalmax on May 28, 2025, 07:57:18 PM
Nice work! The Jack-o-lantern is a great touch.
Title: Re: Oldhammer Undead Standard Bearer
Post by: Elk101 on May 28, 2025, 10:10:34 PM
Lovely figure and a nice job on it too.
Title: Re: Oldhammer Undead Standard Bearer
Post by: mikedemana on May 29, 2025, 05:16:26 PM
Great stuff -- love the standard bearer. And sometimes, you just have to paint what you want to paint, whether you actually need it or not. I have some figs I've painted that have never seen the light of the tabletop, but they were cool figures that I wanted to do.

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Oldhammer Undead Standard Bearer
Post by: Basementboy on May 30, 2025, 09:53:24 PM
lol, that guy always gave me "stripper pole vibes".

'Next on stage, he's swept down for the forbidden keep...to blow your minds, welcome...Glaucus!'
Well I can't unsee that now. Great paintjob all the same, love how much it pops... very appropriate for an oldhammer model.