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Title: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: deathjester25 on 11 May 2014, 08:22:38 PM
I just started digging out some random fantasy minis to paint up for use in the Otherworld skirmish game,mordheim, and war hammer quest. Going for speed here so i can actually play something with painted minis. Sorry pics are bad i only have my iPhone right now.

First up are some old heartbreaker Kev Adams orcs
(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0016_zps14b21eed.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0016_zps14b21eed.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: Elbows on 11 May 2014, 08:25:01 PM
Lookin' lovely to me.  Great paintjob.  I was just looking at some D&D dungeon tiles I have...and started pondering printing up some cards for using them with Warhammer Quest... lol
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 11 May 2014, 10:04:02 PM
Was thinking of doing the same thing. The war hammer quest doors fit on them pretty good they just don't have the black border.

Here are some reaper gargoyles i finished recently

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0018_zps60b49d78.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0018_zps60b49d78.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: DeafNala on 12 May 2014, 01:16:04 PM
Despite the speed painting caveat, the Orcs & Gargoyles look SPLENDID, although now I wonder how cool they'd look if you took your time. That aside, VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 12 May 2014, 04:07:26 PM
@DeafNala Sadly if i took my time most of them would still be bare metal or half painted.


Knocked out these 2 Otherworld shades last night.
(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0017_zps2e30809c.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0017_zps2e30809c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: DeafNala on 12 May 2014, 07:30:04 PM
I can identify with the "speed or unpainted" syndrome. With moi, it's more of a "good enough" condition. That aside, the Shades look WONDERFUL; your color choices & brushwork look TERRIFIC...gives me some ideas for my own unpainted ones. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 12 May 2014, 07:44:25 PM
Thanks! Really trying to stick to a limited amount of colors and consistent basing style. It seems to help hide the size and sculpting differences on my random selection of minis
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: Jevenkah on 13 May 2014, 12:44:07 PM
Great shading on your shades! The pink tongue is a neat touch on the gargoyles. And Kev Adams orcs, how can you not have fun with those?

I think your plan to have the color palette minimal & the basing the same has worked to form a cohesive gang.

Thanks for sharing, and keep 'em coming!
Jevenkah
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 13 May 2014, 10:31:34 PM
Thanks!

Next up we have 3 Rebel adventurers and 2 citadel/marauder Dwarfs

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0024_zpsec1cd1b9.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0024_zpsec1cd1b9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: Elbows on 14 May 2014, 12:54:12 AM
Lovely work...workin' far faster than me!  lol
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 14 May 2014, 02:04:13 AM
Yeah I think im moving along pretty good. I'm actually opening blisters as I get them and painting instead of storing them away ha ha
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: DeafNala on 14 May 2014, 01:19:45 PM
There are few thing as satisfying as being on a production roll with the minis; agonizing over colors & such is SO counter productive. AND the end results look TERRIFIC. I love the colors you chose for the Holy Guy. VERY WELL DONE once more!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 17 May 2014, 03:19:26 PM
Just finished up these 3 old Marauder trolls. These guys are still my favorite troll minis. Has anyone seen the Artizan Design trolls. Im curious if they would size up well with these guys.


(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0034_zps7d5457f0.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0034_zps7d5457f0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: Hitman on 17 May 2014, 03:23:58 PM
Your figures are really nicely painted. They should be a lot of fun when in use on your gaming table. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman
 8)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: DeafNala on 17 May 2014, 06:20:42 PM
Three SPLENDID Old Trolls that I haven't seen before...I couldn't possibly have forgotten such expressive faces. WONDERFUL minis with matching paint jobs & bases...VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: Michka on 18 May 2014, 05:41:41 AM
The trolls are fantastic. Really nice paint jobs all around. I love those old Marauder monster miniatures. 
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: thenamelessdead on 23 May 2014, 10:18:36 PM
Excellent work. Why are the orcs known as 'heartbreaker'?
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 23 May 2014, 11:00:35 PM
Heartbreaker was the company that originally made them. Now you can get them from ral partha
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 08 June 2014, 07:27:38 PM
Ive finally gotten around to taking pics of what I've been working on the last few weeks.

First up are a group of heartbreaker orcs and crooked claw goblins

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0040_zps90c72b36.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0040_zps90c72b36.jpg.html)

I also did these GW ghouls I've had laying around for awhile

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0041_zps5a0933f4.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0041_zps5a0933f4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: uti long smile on 08 June 2014, 07:35:50 PM
Ive finally gotten around to taking pics of what I've been working on the last few weeks.

First up are a group of heartbreaker orcs and crooked claw goblins

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0040_zps90c72b36.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0040_zps90c72b36.jpg.html)

I also did these GW ghouls I've had laying around for awhile

Looking good!

News on OW Skirmish soon...

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0041_zps5a0933f4.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0041_zps5a0933f4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: Katsuhiko JiNNai on 08 June 2014, 07:39:09 PM
Really nice vintage miniatures with a well paint job  :-*
I've some orcs and goblins from Heartbreaker too ;)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 08 June 2014, 07:40:10 PM
"News on OW Skirmish soon..."

Sweet cause I've got lots of pics of otherworld minis coming soon!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: DeafNala on 08 June 2014, 10:58:31 PM
"News on OW Skirmish soon..."

Sweet cause I've got lots of pics of otherworld minis coming soon!

OH BABY! Now THAT is something to look forward to; especially if your Other World Folk are as WONDERFULLY painted as the Goblin & Ghoul Guys...VERY WELL DONE they are!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: Brummie Thug on 09 June 2014, 09:24:49 AM
Excellent work on them all!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 09 June 2014, 02:41:38 PM
Thanks for all the positive feedback. It really helps me grind through all these minis
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 13 June 2014, 10:30:23 PM
I just received my dungeon tile order from dxContent. Ill probably give them some extra dry brushing and washes but the look pretty good as they came.

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0045_zps73742d2d.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0045_zps73742d2d.jpg.html)

Here is a close up so you can see the detail on the doors

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0046_zpsb3997a4a.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0046_zpsb3997a4a.jpg.html)

Considering the price there awesome. Im already thinking about placing another order. Here is a link to there webstore if anyone is interested in them. http://www.dxcontent.com/store/index.html (http://www.dxcontent.com/store/index.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: Dr. Moebius on 12 July 2014, 11:59:54 PM
That´s a real great project.

Love your painting style, very unique!

Cheers
Alex
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 13 July 2014, 12:08:28 AM
This is the kind of project I'd love to do. Really like the flesh colours you've used on the orcs and trolls.
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis
Post by: deathjester25 on 13 July 2014, 12:51:55 AM
Thanks! Haven't updated this in awhile. Been working on a unit of Marauder orcs which should be done soon.
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: deathjester25 on 16 August 2014, 04:00:29 PM
Since i plan on attending oldhammer in the new world in october i figured id start showing the progress of my orc army. Ive actually never played 3rd edition so I'm kinda just painting up stuff that looks fun right now. Sorry for the bad pics ill try to get better ones as units get finished.

This here is what i plan to take along. Missing is the general. Not sure what I'm using yet
(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0074_zpscae8a23e.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0074_zpscae8a23e.jpg.html)

Close up of the main orc unit. Love these guys!
(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0075_zps787c1c06.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0075_zps787c1c06.jpg.html)

And here is the leadbelcher
(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0073_zps0766934c.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0073_zps0766934c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: weismonsters on 16 August 2014, 04:16:08 PM
Very interesting to see this army in progress. Of all the excellent miniatures above, the greenskins seem to standout somehow. Your painting and basing style seems to work perfectly for them.
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: Imp522 on 16 August 2014, 05:59:39 PM
Really like what you have done, the painting is excellent!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: Dr. Zombie on 16 August 2014, 06:03:28 PM
Very good work. I am HUGELY jealous!!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: deathjester25 on 16 August 2014, 06:19:05 PM
Thanks guys. It's been a lot of fun collecting and painting old orcs. They seem to work great with my painting style. There mean and gritty but have a sense of humor too.
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 16 August 2014, 06:53:16 PM
Some great painting here  8) 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: pocoloco on 16 August 2014, 07:14:20 PM
Great project!  Gotta love the old Orcs and your brushwork is mighty fine  :-*

Need to check those dungeon tiles, they would be rather good for Dungeon Bowl, me thinks.
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: Chico on 16 August 2014, 08:38:47 PM
Looking good so far mate :)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: deathjester25 on 16 August 2014, 09:36:54 PM
@pocoloco yeah definitely check out those tiles. They are easy to store and can take a beating. I think they will look a lot better when I get around to adding some extra color.
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: deathjester25 on 24 August 2014, 08:29:45 PM
Well i managed to totally finish this unit of orcs off. Next ill finish basing the trolls and lead belcher. Ill probably start busting out Harboths orc archers after that.

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0086_zpsa91239ac.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0086_zpsa91239ac.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: Chico on 24 August 2014, 10:09:54 PM
By far my favourite Orcs ever made :) and you done them justice.
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: DeafNala on 25 August 2014, 01:06:06 PM
The Green Lads look SPLENDID...a BEAUTIFUL paint job & abundant personality do wonders with minis. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: Mo! on 11 October 2014, 07:34:47 PM
Wow really love them all!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: affun on 11 October 2014, 08:37:48 PM
Black base-edges <3 Great stuff! I lov epretty much everything about the unit.
Would you mind sharing the base formula? I am just curious, as I find that I do not know nearly enough different ways of painting my bases, and tend to always default to the same Brown->Ochre->Bone progression. Yours look really great.
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: Dr. Kevin Moon III esq. on 12 October 2014, 12:12:16 PM
Great work.

I'd love to know how you texture your bases as well.
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: deathjester25 on 12 October 2014, 03:30:14 PM
The bases were done with Vallejo dark earth textured paint. They then got drybrushed with army painter fur brown and desert yellow. After that a Vallejo flesh wash followed by another AP desert yellow drybrush
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: warburton on 14 October 2014, 04:03:06 AM
Great work in this thread :)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orcs!)
Post by: deathjester25 on 18 October 2015, 03:54:31 PM
Its been over a year since I've updated this thread. I decided id start taking pics of what I've been working on since then.  Ill start off with my oldhammer orc army that I've been working on for awhile.

First up is Harboths orc archers

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/776efd43-f605-43f6-9cac-2d5f0de3ad24_zpsdftzlpep.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/776efd43-f605-43f6-9cac-2d5f0de3ad24_zpsdftzlpep.jpg.html)

Next are a unit of marauder orcs

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/IMG_0116202_zpsio8ywchr.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/IMG_0116202_zpsio8ywchr.jpg.html)

and finally harlequin/heartbreaker orcs I'm using as black orcs

(http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b481/deathjester1979/f6b76ddf-ac07-49c1-9dc5-146e87d95673_zpswmhejuhu.jpg) (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/deathjester1979/media/f6b76ddf-ac07-49c1-9dc5-146e87d95673_zpswmhejuhu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: majorsmith on 18 October 2015, 03:59:37 PM
The orcs look great
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: majorsmith on 18 October 2015, 04:12:12 PM
And looking back in your thread I saw the rebel miniatures figures, never seen them before, but just checked their website, the adventurer range looks great, definitely buying some of them
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: deathjester25 on 18 October 2015, 04:29:49 PM
Yeah the rebel minis 28mm range is pretty good. They have some goblins now  that are tempting
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: Dr. Zombie on 18 October 2015, 04:56:51 PM
These are fantastic!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: Chico on 18 October 2015, 05:12:41 PM
Amazing greenskins, but it's the bases that really male them pop :)
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: DeafNala on 18 October 2015, 05:15:05 PM
You've done some OUTSTANDING WORK on some WONDERFUL Old Minis.

...it's the bases that really male them pop :)

I agree...the mushrooms are a nice touch. VERY WELL DONE indeed!
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: rednorseman on 18 October 2015, 06:46:37 PM
The ladz look great! Terrific! I have never noticed the shield with the dwarf face nailed to it -awesome. Where did that come from? Must have.
cheers-
red
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 18 October 2015, 07:00:31 PM
Great stuff  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: My fantasy skirmish minis (Oldhammer orc project!)
Post by: deathjester25 on 18 October 2015, 08:07:34 PM
@ Rednorseman. That is a shield from crooked claw miniatures