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Title: Oathmark and The Witcher
Post by: Neunfinger on July 22, 2020, 08:10:45 PM: Hey everyone,

with the release of Oathmark I have started painting some models for use in the Witcher setting.
Here are some of my minis for the army of Lyria and Rivia, a small kingdom in the south if the Northern Realms.
Starting with Queen Meve and her royal banner
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Post by: Neunfinger on July 22, 2020, 08:15:23 PM: Banner and Reynard Odo, General and advisor to the queen
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Post by: Ogrob on July 22, 2020, 08:57:36 PM: Nice! Really like the queen, is she a conversion?
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on July 22, 2020, 09:06:21 PM: Amazing work! And great painting of the heraldry! Is Meve based on the Perry Miniatures Richard III? She's a great conversion!

And nice to see some interpretation of the Witcher setting, it seems like a great opportunity for a project!

If you don't mind me asking, will you be focusing on Lyria and Rivia, or will you be looking into other factions as well?
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Post by: Mr.J on July 22, 2020, 09:37:03 PM: Love it. Following with great interest.
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Post by: Neunfinger on July 23, 2020, 04:59:06 AM: Thank you for the compliments, I'm glad you like the minis.

Quote from: Ogrob on July 22, 2020, 08:57:36 PM
Nice! Really like the queen, is she a conversion?

As HappyChappy said, she is based on Richard 3rd from the Perrys. I changed out her sword for a plastic one since the original was bent and added the two tiny shields covering the armpits. The face is the original, but I think it seems rather convincingly female through the application if a bit of lipstick :D

I really like the Witcher Setting for Wargaming. Since it is a morally grey world, all the factions have rather plausible (though usually not very nice) reasons for being at war with one another.

I have painted some Temerians and Redanians as well, but will be focusing on the Lyrians for one. Then maybe some Scoiatel and at some point Nilfgaard.
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Post by: Peithetairos on July 23, 2020, 07:49:54 AM: Great project! I am quite surprised how well the Richard mini can be converted to a female version. I also like the banner, quite striking.
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Post by: Bearwoodman on July 23, 2020, 09:04:10 AM: These look great! I am looking forward to seeing more! Do you plan on doing assorted monsters as well as armies?
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Post by: Neunfinger on July 23, 2020, 11:22:43 AM: Quote from: Peithetairos on July 23, 2020, 07:49:54 AM
Great project! I am quite surprised how well the Richard mini can be converted to a female version.
So was I :D

Quote from: Bearwoodman on July 23, 2020, 09:04:10 AM
These look great! I am looking forward to seeing more! Do you plan on doing assorted monsters as well as armies?

For now, I'm focussing on the human armies. I have some monsters in my collection and am looking forward to adding some special ones. After all, it wouldn't be the witcher without monsters ;)

Here are some dwarves from Mahakam, defending a supply cart.
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on July 23, 2020, 11:27:41 AM: Great painting on the pavises!
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Post by: Neunfinger on July 23, 2020, 06:43:43 PM: Thank you.
I just finished a mini-diorama I like to call "Gnomeo and Goblia". It's an homage to the combining of fantasy races in Oathmark, which I like a lot.
Theres no place for racism, not even in fantasy wargaming ;)
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Post by: Wilgut Spleens on July 23, 2020, 08:45:51 PM: Fantastic! You have some great stuff going on here
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Post by: Wilgut Spleens on July 23, 2020, 08:59:28 PM: Quote from: Neunfinger on July 23, 2020, 06:43:43 PM
Thank you.
I just finished a mini-diorama I like to call "Gnomeo and Goblia". It's an homage to the combining of fantasy races in Oathmark, which I like a lot.
Theres no place for racism, not even in fantasy wargaming ;)
A great statement which I whole heartedly support
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Post by: pixelgeek on July 23, 2020, 09:14:33 PM: Quote from: Neunfinger on July 23, 2020, 06:43:43 PM
Theres no place for racism, not even in fantasy wargaming ;)

I think that would technically be 'speciesism'.
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on July 23, 2020, 10:13:48 PM: Quote from: Wilgut Spleens on July 23, 2020, 08:59:28 PM
A great statement which I whole heartedly support

Indeed! (It's a great vignette too, big fan of the base-work especially)
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Post by: Lau on July 24, 2020, 08:09:58 AM: Quote from: Neunfinger on July 23, 2020, 06:43:43 PM
Thank you.
I just finished a mini-diorama I like to call "Gnomeo and Goblia". It's an homage to the combining of fantasy races in Oathmark, which I like a lot.
Theres no place for racism, not even in fantasy wargaming ;)

Love it! :-* And agree!
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Post by: syrinx0 on July 25, 2020, 03:37:08 AM: Nice work on all vignettes.
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Post by: Neunfinger on July 26, 2020, 04:33:15 PM: Thank you :)

Here's what I have painted this month:
Apart from what I've already shown there are 12 Billmen, 3 peasant militia and 3 Strays of Spalla (bringand cavalry)
The billmen will be used as Human Spearman, the peasants as Human militia and the Strays most likely as Goblin wolf riders in Oathmark. The human cavalry seems too strong for poorly armed, ragtag cavalrymen.
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on July 26, 2020, 04:59:42 PM: Great work (again)!

Mind if I ask what kits went into the strays? I recognise some of the Perry Agincourt Knights in there, but with different arms and heads right?

(And I'm guessing you've been playing some Thronebreaker! Will this mean we get to see a Gascon?)
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Post by: Neunfinger on July 26, 2020, 05:05:12 PM: Yes, I had a great time playing Thronebreaker. I would love to field Gascon, do you have a suggestion for a fitting mini? I haven't found one yet.
The strays are kit bashed from Perry's Agincourt Knights, as you correctly stated, Frostgrave Soldiers (male&female), FG cultists and warriors bits like the dark age shields and bags on the horses.
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Post by: Hupp n at em on July 28, 2020, 03:22:16 PM: These are great! Are you going to build some Nilfgaard forces? Also where did you get the dwarves? I really like the look of those. Not often you see armored dwarves that aren't mini Vikings.
Title: Re: Oathmark and The Witcher
Post by: Neunfinger on July 28, 2020, 03:58:54 PM: Nilfgaard is definitly something I'd like to do, but haven't planned anything yet.
The dwarves are from Reaper Minis Warlord Range. I have swapped a couple of helmets and weapons, mostly from Perry HYW Plastic Sets. I also have a regiment of Hasslefree dwarves which I am going to paint next month.

Not exactly Witcher, but I've finished a couple of Germanic Orks for Oathmark. What do you guys think of them? I'm not a fan of the portrayal of Orks in Warhammer or even the Lord of the Rings so I've decided to base mine on cultures from the European migration period.
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Post by: LouieN on July 28, 2020, 05:36:38 PM: A very nice looking Orc band.
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Post by: Wilgut Spleens on July 28, 2020, 06:03:44 PM: I love your Orcs! They are as far away from GW or PJ as I am from being striker for Chelsea! (and I am a 60year old chronic asthmatic who hates football and has never kicked a ball)
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Post by: Rick W. on July 31, 2020, 05:55:37 AM: I like your Orcs. I particularly like the shield transfers you chose.

There is a lot to like in this thread!
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Post by: Neunfinger on July 31, 2020, 08:13:15 PM: I'm glad you like them.
Rick W., the shilds are hand painted. It's something I really enjoy.
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Post by: Rick W. on August 01, 2020, 12:11:42 AM: You hand painted those? Wow! I am both impressed and sad. Impressed at your amazing skill and sad that now I will not be able to source them to use myself. Seriously impressive work.
Title: Re: Oathmark and The Witcher
Post by: Neunfinger on September 25, 2020, 05:39:08 PM: Three knights from Lyria-Rivia
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on September 25, 2020, 05:59:18 PM: Excellent work, those Lyrian rondels especially must've been really fiddly to do, really well done on them!

Keep up the great work!
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Post by: Historiker on September 25, 2020, 06:04:13 PM: Your hand painted details are amazing! You do have great talent!
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Post by: Chimpfoot on September 25, 2020, 06:52:23 PM: What an absolute treat :)
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Post by: Neunfinger on September 25, 2020, 09:16:05 PM: Thanks guys. I forgot to show the Dwarven mercenaries in the service of Queen Meve.
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Post by: Rick W. on September 26, 2020, 02:32:20 AM: Brilliant work, yet again!
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Post by: sukhe_bator on September 26, 2020, 07:34:33 AM: A great imagining of the rich history of the Witcher universe. Truly inspiring and I salute the hand painted heraldry - no mean feat!
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 26, 2020, 07:43:33 AM: Very nice work.

The shields look great.
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Post by: Blasphemia Blackwood on September 26, 2020, 08:43:28 AM: Love it! Nice freehand. Will be following this thread with interest.

Quote from: Neunfinger on September 25, 2020, 09:16:05 PM
Thanks guys. I forgot to show the Dwarven mercenaries in the service of Queen Meve.

Those dwarf models, where are they from? I'm looking for sensibly proportioned dwarfs for my own fantasy project and these are not the usual beards wit legs.
Title: Re: Oathmark and The Witcher
Post by: Chimpfoot on September 26, 2020, 09:49:30 AM: Err hassle free for a guess?
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Post by: Neunfinger on September 26, 2020, 12:04:31 PM: Again, thanks for the kind comments. While I try to paint fast, I really enjoy painting little details like the heraldry and shield patterns.

Quote from: Blasphemia Blackwood on September 26, 2020, 08:43:28 AM
Those dwarf models, where are they from? I'm looking for sensibly proportioned dwarfs for my own fantasy project and these are not the usual beards wit legs.

As Chimpfoot guessed the dwarves are from Hasslefree with a couple of Perry Plastics parts like the paveses and the poleaxe.
https://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=dwarf-multi%252dpack-%28a%29~hfd017&category=fantasy-%26%0D%0Asteampunk~fantasy-dwarves
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Post by: Blasphemia Blackwood on September 26, 2020, 12:18:52 PM: Quote from: Chimpfoot on September 26, 2020, 09:49:30 AM
Err hassle free for a guess?

Quote from: Neunfinger on September 26, 2020, 12:04:31 PM
As Chimpfoot guessed the dwarves are from Hasslefree with a couple of Perry Plastics parts like the paveses and the poleaxe.
https://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=dwarf-multi%252dpack-%28a%29~hfd017&category=fantasy-%26%0D%0Asteampunk~fantasy-dwarves

Cheers! Looks like a Hasslefree order is imminent.
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Post by: commissarmoody on September 26, 2020, 01:34:14 PM: Oh just spotted this thread! And it is Ace!
Keep up the good work. :D
I have been wanting to do a Nilfgaard force for awhile now as well.
Title: Re: Oathmark and The Witcher
Post by: Neunfinger on September 26, 2020, 04:40:52 PM: Quote from: Blasphemia Blackwood on September 26, 2020, 12:18:52 PM
Cheers! Looks like a Hasslefree order is imminent.

I'm really looking forward to seeing your take on them, I love your conversions of the cheap EM4-dwarves.

Quote from: commissarmoody on September 26, 2020, 01:34:14 PM
Oh just spotted this thread! And it is Ace!
Keep up the good work. :D
I have been wanting to do a Nilfgaard force for awhile now as well.
Thanks moody, I've been thinking about Nilfgaard for a while and while most troops could be represented by Perry WotR kits, I have yet to find some fitting helmets.
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on September 26, 2020, 06:21:08 PM: Quote from: Neunfinger on September 26, 2020, 04:40:52 PM
Thanks moody, I've been thinking about Nilfgaard for a while and while most troops could be represented by Perry WotR kits, I have yet to find some fitting helmets.

There's a few open-faced/visorless sallets in the Perry WotR Mercenaries plastic set, which could work for a base, but getting the horns/wings added will definitely be a challenge!
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Post by: Neunfinger on September 26, 2020, 07:04:18 PM: Quote from: HappyChappy439 on September 26, 2020, 06:21:08 PM
There's a few open-faced/visorless sallets in the Perry WotR Mercenaries plastic set, which could work for a base, but getting the horns/wings added will definitely be a challenge!

Yes, that's my concern as well. I have some feathers from GW Empire kits left, but I think they're too big.
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Post by: Splod on September 27, 2020, 12:04:56 AM: Love those Hasslefree Dwarves! Actually, I love pretty much everything you've done so far :D

Oh, and I know this has already been mentioned... But those shields are to die for!
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Post by: commissarmoody on September 27, 2020, 03:51:59 AM: Yeah that is the rub. Getting those plums and horns to work.
Would some of the steel fist ranges renaissance/Italian wars guys work?
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Post by: Neunfinger on September 29, 2020, 08:55:30 PM: Splod, thank you for the compliment.

Moody, SteelFist might number a good call. We'll see if I ever get there.

Right now I'm painting a certain white haired fellow...
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Post by: Neunfinger on September 30, 2020, 04:41:09 PM: The Battle for the Bridge on the Yaruga
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Meve's partisan army has been cornered by the Nilfgaardian forces. Their only chance of survival is to reach a nameless bridge over the river Yaruga, defended by a small contingent of Lyrian soldiers and dwarven mercenaries. But the Nilfgaardians have split their forces and are pushing the defenders over the bridge. Can they hold the bridge long enough for Meve to cross the river and evade her pursuers?
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 30, 2020, 05:45:03 PM: Quote from: Neunfinger on September 26, 2020, 07:04:18 PM
Yes, that's my concern as well. I have some feathers from GW Empire kits left, but I think they're too big.
What about the ones from the Oathmark Elf Light Infantry sprues?
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Post by: Neunfinger on October 01, 2020, 07:52:51 PM: Meve appears in time to see Geralt save the wavering Lyrians on the bridge and drives the Nilfgaardians off.
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Post by: Mr.J on October 01, 2020, 08:22:14 PM: Very nice!
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Post by: boneio on October 09, 2020, 08:35:19 PM: That's an excellent representation of a really important scene in the Witcher canon. Amazing :-*
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Post by: FreakyFenton on October 09, 2020, 11:17:44 PM: Curious to see the Witcher himself when he's done, I also really like the germanic orcs! :D
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Post by: Neunfinger on October 10, 2020, 06:41:03 AM: Quote from: FreakyFenton on October 09, 2020, 11:17:44 PM
Curious to see the Witcher himself when he's done, I also really like the germanic orcs! :D

He is in the center of the last picture ;)
But I'll see of I can snap a close up later today.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 10, 2020, 07:44:55 AM: Very nice work.
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Post by: commissarmoody on October 10, 2020, 08:22:32 AM: Great action photos.
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Post by: Neunfinger on October 15, 2020, 07:54:32 PM: Painting some Claymore Casting Miniatures who will do double duty as soldiers of Alladore in my Rangers Of Shadow Deep games and from Brugge in the Witcher-Setting.
I really like the character of the minis, like the puffed cheeks of the guy in the middle swinging the polearm.
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Post by: Jack Hooligan on October 15, 2020, 07:59:36 PM: Agreed on the characterful minis. I'm enjoying your muted color scheme here, but I've got to ask, how do you paint your bases? I'm digging the different colored rocks/gravel.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 15, 2020, 08:40:55 PM: Very nice work.
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on October 15, 2020, 08:49:14 PM: Nice work! And agreed, the Claymore figures have a lot of character, they're great!
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Post by: Rick W. on October 16, 2020, 04:18:08 AM: Great sculpts to be sure. I love your color palette.
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Post by: Ciliatus on October 16, 2020, 05:50:30 AM: So much awesomeness.

I am so glad to see another great Witcher-Fan who also knows not just the games but also the lore and loves the books as much much as I do.
I am a big fan of your project and it always makes me smile when I'm bored at work and can look into this thread to find some new Witcher-Goodness :)

May I ask you if you are from germany too?
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Post by: commissarmoody on October 16, 2020, 06:13:06 AM: They look great, and you painted them up nicely.
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Post by: Neunfinger on October 17, 2020, 01:02:55 PM: Thanks for all the kind comments.

Jack Hooligan, after drybrushing from brown to beige I pick out a couple of individual stone with light grey and wash them with black. Afterwards I add static grass and tufts.
The minis are mostly painted Goblin Green (Army painter) for the uniforms, Zandri Dust or Wraithbone (GW) for the gambesons, Calthan brown (GW) for everything made of leather and a few extra colours depending on the mini. After the base colours comes a wash with either Agrax Earthshade (GW) or Strong Tone (Army Painter) over everything exept metal. The first highlight is done with the basecolour, the final highlight with basecolour + Wraithbone. I feel having the same wash and highlight helps tieing the colours together.

Ciliatus, I am indeed from Germany, near Köln. I was wondering what gave it away when I remembered my nickname :D
Thank you for the compliment, that is very nice to hear.
While I hope you are all enjoying your weekend, in case you have to spend your saturday working I have some finished modells to show you:
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 17, 2020, 02:09:03 PM: Very nice work again.
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Post by: Mr.J on October 17, 2020, 04:13:41 PM: Gorgeous paint jobs.
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on October 17, 2020, 07:34:37 PM: Great work! And excellent showcase of the Claymore figures too!

Silly question but does this mean that you'll be using the Claymore aesthetic for the Temeria-and-friends part of the Northern Realms?
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Post by: Neunfinger on October 17, 2020, 08:44:35 PM: Ultra, Mr. J, thanks.

HappyChappy, I guess that depends. I'm using a mix of Hundred Years War and War of the Roses models and bits for the northern realms. The more modern armour of the WotR for the wealthier and elite troops, the HYW armour and aesthetic for smaller nations or just poorer troops.
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Post by: Neunfinger on October 18, 2020, 11:17:24 AM: Celts and Germans to go with the orcs from a couple of pages earlier. I'm planning a Rangers of Shadow Deep scenario where they will be used.
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Post by: Neunfinger on October 18, 2020, 08:40:16 PM: Four more rangers/companions for RoSD.
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Post by: Rick W. on October 19, 2020, 12:48:03 AM: Continually great work!
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Post by: Ciliatus on October 20, 2020, 06:33:44 AM: Quote from: Neunfinger on October 17, 2020, 01:02:55 PM
Ciliatus, I am indeed from Germany, near Köln. I was wondering what gave it away when I remembered my nickname :D
Thank you for the compliment, that is very nice to hear.
While I hope you are all enjoying your weekend, in case you have to spend your saturday working I have some finished modells to show you:

Ha, I thought so^^ Great. I send you a PM, hope thats ok.

Beside that, great paintjob as always. I am simply amazed by those freehands you paint on those shields. I wish I could only paint half as good as that ^^'
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Post by: Neunfinger on October 20, 2020, 07:35:47 PM: Rick, thank you!

Ciliatus, thanks for the compliments. I answered your PM and am looking forward to seeing your own project evolve.

Here are the finished rangers.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 20, 2020, 08:13:13 PM: Very nice.
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Post by: Muzfish4 on October 20, 2020, 11:21:24 PM: Great work - really like the soldiers' shields!
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Post by: Little Odo on October 21, 2020, 08:02:02 AM: Lovely work on th erangers and the soldiers - I really like the green combo on the soldiers.
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Post by: Neunfinger on November 01, 2020, 08:08:57 AM: More troops from Alladore/Brugge. Shields and banners still to do but aside from that 18 more models done.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 01, 2020, 06:29:44 PM: Very nice work.
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Post by: BZ on November 01, 2020, 08:55:54 PM: Quote from: Neunfinger on October 17, 2020, 01:02:55 PM
Thanks for all the kind comments.

Jack Hooligan, after drybrushing from brown to beige I pick out a couple of individual stone with light grey and wash them with black. Afterwards I add static grass and tufts.
The minis are mostly painted Goblin Green (Army painter) for the uniforms, Zandri Dust or Wraithbone (GW) for the gambesons, Calthan brown (GW) for everything made of leather and a few extra colours depending on the mini. After the base colours comes a wash with either Agrax Earthshade (GW) or Strong Tone (Army Painter) over everything exept metal. The first highlight is done with the basecolour, the final highlight with basecolour + Wraithbone. I feel having the same wash and highlight helps tieing the colours together.

Ciliatus, I am indeed from Germany, near Köln. I was wondering what gave it away when I remembered my nickname :D
Thank you for the compliment, that is very nice to hear.
While I hope you are all enjoying your weekend, in case you have to spend your saturday working I have some finished modells to show you:
Is that really freehand on the shield? My god, amazing! Im happy when I can paint a straight line freehanded :).
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on November 01, 2020, 11:43:38 PM: Nice work! And thanks for sharing the paints used too! The green especially is really nice
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Post by: Neunfinger on November 15, 2020, 01:15:42 PM: Finished a regiment of foot for Alladore/Brugge and started painting the royal family of Lorenthia for a sort of prequel campaign to the events in RoSD
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Post by: Rick W. on November 15, 2020, 02:17:06 PM: Great work! I love the repurposed LOTR figure.
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Post by: Knight-Captain Tyr on November 15, 2020, 02:47:34 PM: Quote from: Neunfinger on November 01, 2020, 08:08:57 AM
More troops from Alladore/Brugge. Shields and banners still to do but aside from that 18 more models done.

This is stunning - really incredible painting. The colour scheme is top notch and executed flawlessly.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 15, 2020, 03:19:35 PM: Very nice work.
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Post by: Neunfinger on November 15, 2020, 08:27:27 PM: Thanks for the praise. I'm a bit surprised myself just how good and crisp the green looks.
Also, the royal family of Lorenthia is done and ready to face their doom. I really like the little guy, he's from Hasslefree and simple super cute.
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Post by: Historiker on November 15, 2020, 09:34:16 PM: Fantastic painting!

Really like the LotR Model as well. It truly is a pity that I did not start that game when it was in its heyday. Would actually like to try it even today but where I live there is no players for that game and I am not willing to throw my money at GW for a product they do not actively support. Well, apart from the overpriced Forgeworld stuff...

Anyway, looking forward to seeing more of your excellent work!
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on November 16, 2020, 01:26:05 AM: Excellent work! The cloth highlights in your painting are really good especially!
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Post by: Neunfinger on November 27, 2020, 09:53:35 PM: My wife and I played two games of the Last Days Of Lorenthia. The first was Rangers of Shadow Deep, where a force of Orcs and other monsters assaults a train of peasants fleeing into a Lorenthian city.

The second game was Oathmark, a pitched battle between the Lorenthian Army and the force of Orcs, Ogers and Undead.
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Post by: Neunfinger on November 27, 2020, 09:55:32 PM: And a couple of actual game pictures from the Oathmark game:

I have no idea why they are upside down...
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Post by: BZ on November 28, 2020, 07:35:55 AM: Beautiful pictures from RoSD!
How big (point value) was the Oathmark gane?
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 28, 2020, 08:21:42 AM: Nice work.

For some reason the inverted photographs give me a headache, so they have not received the attention from me that they deserve.

This is another inspiring thread (I have always had problems visualising how to paint medieval and fantasy armies but this thread and Akula's "painting everyone in Westeros" thread is giving me ideas).
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Post by: Neunfinger on November 28, 2020, 02:21:45 PM: Quote from: BZ on November 28, 2020, 07:35:55 AM
Beautiful pictures from RoSD!
How big (point value) was the Oathmark gane?
2400 pts, which worked very well. We played it out in 2h, including looking up some rules. There was a nice variation of unit types. I think 2000 - 3000 pts might be a good standard size for a game
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Post by: BZ on November 28, 2020, 05:30:34 PM: Quote from: Neunfinger on November 28, 2020, 02:21:45 PM
2400 pts, which worked very well. We played it out in 2h, including looking up some rules. There was a nice variation of unit types. I think 2000 - 3000 pts might be a good standard size for a game
How big was the table? How many turns did you have? Was it some scenario, or just kill-them-all? Do you have maybe a unit list?
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Post by: Neunfinger on November 30, 2020, 10:23:04 AM: Let's see:
-The table was 90x120 cm
-We played for 5 turns
-No special scenario
-Mostly humans vs goblins
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Post by: BZ on November 30, 2020, 04:09:22 PM: Quote from: Neunfinger on November 30, 2020, 10:23:04 AM
Let's see:
-The table was 90x120 cm
-We played for 5 turns
-No special scenario
-Mostly humans vs goblins
Wasnt the table too dense? Were 5 turns enough? Did you use artillery?
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Post by: Neunfinger on November 30, 2020, 04:58:33 PM: The table-size was fine. Since the armies started close to one another there was action right from the start. We ended the game after five turns with about half the lorenthian Army retreating in good order. They had lost a couple of important units and were in danger of getting surrounded. The shadow deep on the other hand had only lost a single complete unit, but almost all units had suffered losses and weren't able to deliver as much punch as the remaining lorenthian units.
Could have played it out in another 2-3 turns, I guess. But the decision is fitting with the narrative, so we left it at that.
We had one light catapult and it was very effective against regular infantry. Very potent because of the combination of indirect fire, high range, flank bonus and negation of shielding.
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Post by: BZ on November 30, 2020, 08:06:42 PM: Thanks!
I experienced, that catapults can be devestating against big units, they can block a big area, even on 6x4 (180x120) table.
We play until now also without a goal, and so more then 6 turns seems to be no fun anymore.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 30, 2020, 10:39:19 PM: Thanks, it is always interesting to see how other people's games work.
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 02, 2020, 09:22:30 PM: I'm glad you get some use out of my impressions ;)

I have created the Kingdom of Alladore as a Kingdom in Oathmark. I'm planning a narrative campaign consisting of RoSD and Oathmark games. What do you think of the map (drawn in Wonderdraft by me) and the terrain-choices?
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Post by: Mr.J on December 02, 2020, 10:14:23 PM: Very cool map! Did you use Inkarnate?
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 02, 2020, 10:37:58 PM: Cool map.

What is Wonderdraft?
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Post by: Elbows on December 03, 2020, 01:17:25 AM: Wonderdraft is a really nice map-drawing software. The advantage is you buy it once and have it, it's not a subscription like some other ones. Definitely worth checking out. About $30.

An example of one I did:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6M-aPyEw6Q/X8g9POi9RoI/AAAAAAAAGWY/kCjIwyYv_k4dmBAsoDtVGlwtvSousH_XwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Map02.png)
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Post by: Pattus Magnus on December 03, 2020, 02:49:13 AM: The maps look excellent! I use Campaign Cartographer, which I like (despite the learning curve to get used to the user interface) but the results from Wonderdraft look just as good. Is it fairly intuitive to use?

I like the rest of the project, too. Using RoSD and Oathmark in a single campaign seems like a great idea.
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 03, 2020, 06:43:05 AM: Mr J and Ultra, glad you like it. Elbows did it a good job explaining what Wonderdraft is. Very nice looking map, by the way! I initially used Inkarnate, but got annoyed with the subscription system.

Pettus Magnus, I have to say I find Wonderdraft very unintuitive, at least compared to Inkarnate. It has a lot more functions and you can customise a lot more, but you also have to spend more time learning the program. Where I was able to create a decent looking map in Inkarnate in 30 min on the first try, it took me the better part of an afternoon in Wonderdraft. Now that I have gotten the hang of it, it's not so much an issue.
I think the program is tailored a lot more to zoomed out maps of continents than I'd prefer, since I mostly draw regional maps without coastlines and with a bit more detail.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 03, 2020, 10:31:08 PM: They are very nice maps.
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 05, 2020, 09:54:06 AM: A Captain for the forces of Alladore. The colour contrast sets him apart from the rank and file, so he can be easily spotted during games.
Let's hope the shadow deep does not employ any snipers ;)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 05, 2020, 04:12:57 PM: Nice work.
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Post by: mweaver on December 06, 2020, 03:49:21 AM: I just came across this thread - so much to enjoy! Thanks for sharing. And thanks for the reference to Claymore Castings - I wasn't familiar with them.

-Michael
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 13, 2020, 09:11:07 PM: Cheers Michael, I can really recommend Claymore, wonderful minis.

I have painted a bit of camp terrain and three civilians. One white collar and two blue collar workers.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 14, 2020, 10:38:56 PM: Nice painting.
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Post by: Rick W. on December 15, 2020, 06:11:07 AM: Great civilians!
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Post by: BZ on December 15, 2020, 06:42:12 AM: Where are those miniatures from?
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 15, 2020, 09:14:00 AM: Thanks guys. The civilians are townsfolk from Reaper Bones, the camp-stuff is 3d printed or scratch-built.
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 21, 2020, 08:19:11 AM: Impressions from Alladore:
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Post by: BZ on December 21, 2020, 10:20:18 AM: Skills on many levels, beautiful!
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Post by: Little Odo on December 21, 2020, 11:01:31 AM: Wonderfully evocative scene setting - got my imagination running wild. Fantastic work!
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Post by: commissarmoody on December 21, 2020, 11:43:14 AM: Very cool set up.
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Post by: boneio on December 21, 2020, 12:04:59 PM: Wow. Just wow. Those little vignettes are exactly what I aspire to be able to do and you seem to have put together several in the space of time it's taking me to get just a handful of figures painted let alone the scenery, positioning, lighting etc.

Just marvelous. :-*
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 21, 2020, 12:06:17 PM: Impressive set ups.
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Post by: Ogrob on December 21, 2020, 12:44:40 PM: Stunning photos.
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Post by: HappyChappy439 on December 21, 2020, 12:46:16 PM: Great photography, thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Rick W. on December 21, 2020, 01:43:24 PM: Stunning work!
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Post by: Mr.J on December 21, 2020, 08:28:22 PM: They’re all great but the library and map table are stunning.
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Post by: snitcythedog on December 21, 2020, 08:34:31 PM: (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=125932.0;attach=138444;image)
Very cool image! Nice job all around.
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 21, 2020, 10:23:25 PM: Thanks for all the positive feedback and praise!
I really enjoyed setting the scenes up. To me this feels like the reward for painting all the minis and terrain.
I'm currently preparing a campaign where Alladore sets out to reclaim a county that has been overrun by the shadow deep as well as the Across the wastes expansion for Rangers of Shadow Deep. When I get to play it, I will to make a photo story out of it. We'll see how much I can get done over the holidays.
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 29, 2020, 12:06:08 PM: Preparing some stuff for Across the wastes:
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Post by: M.P. on December 29, 2020, 12:37:02 PM: Sweet :), who's making that sphinx?
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 29, 2020, 02:41:45 PM: TTCombat, it's part of the Desert if the Dead Kickstarter which just arrived for me. Should be available from their online store at some point, I guess.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 29, 2020, 07:00:39 PM: How do they compare in size with the usual suspects?
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 29, 2020, 09:27:16 PM: First zombies almost done.
Also a size comparison:
Victrix, Desert of the dead (DotD), Perry, DotD
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Post by: BZ on December 30, 2020, 12:29:50 PM: Are the Perry miniatures really so small, or only the pose is deceptive?
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Post by: Neunfinger on December 30, 2020, 08:33:24 PM: Now in - edible miniature-sweets :D (seriously, they look like gummy bears, don't they)
3dprinted models and terrain for Across the Wastes.

Quote from: BZ on December 30, 2020, 12:29:50 PM
Are the Perry miniatures really so small, or only the pose is deceptive?
The WotR-Perry-minis are rather small, yes. Their HYW-Range is a bit bigger and bulkier.
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Post by: BZ on December 30, 2020, 08:55:42 PM: Thanks, I will take a look on them. I have mostly from HYW range, but also have some WOTR minis, and I didnt recognize any difference until now.
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 01, 2021, 07:52:33 PM: New year, new mini ;)

My wife gave me the miniature for my birthday. Now the painted model will be my birthday present for her.
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 01, 2021, 11:19:20 PM: And 6 Huntresses for Alladore
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Post by: Rick W. on January 02, 2021, 06:11:37 AM: Great work! I particularly like the dancer.
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Post by: Little Odo on January 02, 2021, 11:29:43 AM: Lovely stuff.

Where do the Huntresses come from (as in manufacturer(s))?
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 02, 2021, 01:34:47 PM: Quote from: Little Odo on January 02, 2021, 11:29:43 AM
Lovely stuff.

Where do the Huntresses come from (as in manufacturer(s))?

Thanks. The one in the centre is from reaper, the others are kitbashed from Frostgrave female Soldiers (bodies and one head), Fireforge Peasants (body on far left, two heads), Perry WotR bow arms and Frostgrave Female Wizards (one head)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 04, 2021, 06:42:41 PM: Those huntresses are very good.
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 10, 2021, 03:15:42 PM: Skeletons and desert ruins for Across the wastes:
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Post by: Rick W. on January 10, 2021, 03:41:52 PM: Loving those skeletons and desert ruins.
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Post by: Little Odo on January 11, 2021, 04:25:20 PM: Quote from: Rick W. on January 10, 2021, 03:41:52 PM
Loving those skeletons and desert ruins.

What Rick said ^^^^ :-*
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 11, 2021, 06:40:58 PM: Nice.

Chap with wings, he looks like he should be from farther east.
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Post by: AKULA on January 11, 2021, 07:01:51 PM: The skeletons look great, but the terrain is just :-*
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 11, 2021, 08:22:37 PM: Thanks guys! I'm really pleased with the look of the ruins and am currently working on some desert rocks.

Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on January 11, 2021, 06:40:58 PM
Chap with wings, he looks like he should be from farther east.

My wife says he's Assyrian, and as usual she's right:
https://ancientneareast.tripod.com/Assyria_Subartu.html
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 13, 2021, 09:27:46 PM: A camel and two scorpions
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Post by: BZ on January 13, 2021, 09:42:50 PM: Nice! Are those Reaper scorpions?
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 14, 2021, 07:01:22 AM: Quote from: BZ on January 13, 2021, 09:42:50 PM
Nice! Are those Reaper scorpions?

Yup, all three are Reaper Bines figures.
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Post by: Astor on January 14, 2021, 04:46:10 PM: Splendid work (though your freehand work is making my eyes ache)!

I've been deliberating starting a Witcher/Temeria themed project for some time, and your work has given me the inspiration I need. :)
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 14, 2021, 05:29:30 PM: Quote from: Astor on January 14, 2021, 04:46:10 PM
Splendid work (though your freehand work is making my eyes ache)!

I've been deliberating starting a Witcher/Temeria themed project for some time, and your work has given me the inspiration I need. :)

Your eyes ache in a good way, I hope? :D

Always glad to inspire. Be sure to post your project progress on the forum, I'm looking forward to seeing it.

I finished two skeleton camels. If I can keep up the pace I'll have everything I need for Across The Wastes ready by the end of January.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 14, 2021, 06:55:56 PM: Nice work.
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 15, 2021, 09:22:45 PM: Thanks Ultra :)

Another day, another finished mini. This time a sphinx-hound which will be used as a guardian statue in Across The Wastes
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 15, 2021, 10:43:27 PM: Nice.
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Post by: BZ on January 16, 2021, 04:26:35 PM: Pretty intimidating, like it!
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Post by: M.P. on January 16, 2021, 04:31:17 PM: Fantastic paintjob :). I very much admire your commitment to the project :).
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 19, 2021, 09:28:37 PM: Finished the desert rocks and took a picture with everything I've finished for Across the Wastes so far.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 19, 2021, 10:29:23 PM: Very nice.
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Post by: Muzfish4 on January 20, 2021, 12:08:21 AM: I concur. Lovely stuff.
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Post by: Rick W. on January 20, 2021, 06:58:48 AM: Looks great!
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 20, 2021, 02:22:35 PM: Pabriem, Expert camel handler
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Post by: jambo1 on January 20, 2021, 03:15:41 PM: I have missed the thread totally and come to it very late indeed, but glad I found it!! Superb work and great backstories, really brilliant. :)
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 20, 2021, 10:16:26 PM: Thanks jambo, much appreciated :)

Here's another camel for Pabriem to handle:
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Post by: M.P. on January 21, 2021, 10:07:41 AM: More awesomeness :-*.
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Post by: AKULA on January 21, 2021, 10:14:50 AM: Great work as always :)

Can you remind me where the camels are from?
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 21, 2021, 05:51:56 PM: The latest camel is a 3D-print from the Desert Adventures Kickstarter. The one I showed earlier is a reaper bones miniature.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 23, 2021, 05:40:17 PM: Nice painting.

That camel looks good.
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Post by: Ogrob on January 23, 2021, 09:35:55 PM: All the desert stuff is just excellent. love the kitbash on the camel handler.
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 24, 2021, 09:40:45 PM: The ruins are haunted by a spooky ghost. It will probably count as a shadow knight.
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Post by: Neunfinger on January 25, 2021, 09:41:06 PM: The ghost is joined by a spooky mummy
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Post by: Neunfinger on February 06, 2021, 08:30:01 AM: Finished more stuff for Across The Wastes and played the first two scenarios.
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Post by: Little Odo on February 06, 2021, 12:25:12 PM: These look great. I really like your painting style for them.
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Post by: Rick W. on February 06, 2021, 05:53:31 PM: Great stuff, as usual mate!
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 06, 2021, 06:18:07 PM: Excellent, that hammer looks like it was bought from The Pink Floyd Weapons company...
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Post by: Neunfinger on February 07, 2021, 07:51:09 AM: Small orc horde for a change of pace
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Post by: BZ on February 07, 2021, 08:23:30 AM: Nice looking mix of orcs!
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Post by: Neunfinger on February 09, 2021, 09:39:36 PM: Thanks BZ. Btw you're also German, right? Do you have an account over at the TableTopWelt-Forum?

I'm currently kit bashing more orcs from various sources, including some more Germanic/Celtic Orcs.
Also I have played three of the four scenarios of Across the Wastes with my wife. We liked some but thought they could benefit from some more narration.
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Post by: AKULA on February 12, 2021, 09:12:40 AM: Good work on the orcs, those group bases suit them

:)
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Post by: Neunfinger on February 14, 2021, 09:21:52 PM: Thanks Akula. The next 40 orks are almost done
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Post by: Neunfinger on February 15, 2021, 09:48:09 PM: And they're done:
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Post by: BZ on February 16, 2021, 12:15:35 PM: I wish I had that painting speed too...
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Post by: Rick W. on February 16, 2021, 12:36:05 PM: Looking good! And so fast!

I really like the kitbash conversion of the Isengard Uruk-Hai berserker, clever.
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Post by: Askellad on February 16, 2021, 01:37:08 PM: Nice minis, especially the printed ones!
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Post by: Neunfinger on February 20, 2021, 08:35:00 AM: I have started painting normans/first crusaders as trops from Gondor/Dol Amroth. Happy with the Dol Amroth shields, but not satisfied with the tree of Gondor.
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Post by: BZ on February 20, 2021, 11:12:59 AM: I would be happy with those shields.
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Post by: Brummie on February 20, 2021, 01:16:41 PM: I would also be very happy with those Shields. The Gondorian Shields look sharp, something I'd expect from a force out on campaign. Dol Amroth shields are superb.
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Post by: Little Odo on February 21, 2021, 12:47:48 PM: They look mighty fine to me too