Author Topic: Burke's Nurkes - Ogre Mercs (Read 4202 times)

JollyBob · « **on:** July 17, 2009, 08:27:38 PM »

You may have seen the first few of these on the "what I done this month" threads, but I finished the unit and thought they might like a thread of their own (between you and me, they said they'd burn my house down if I didn't...).

So here we go, group shot first of Burke's Nurkes, Ogre Mercenaries par excellance, currently under retainer to the Mootshire Defence Force as harvest guards, hired muscle and something big to hide behind if anything goes wrong.

From left to right we have Sergeant Grimgit, Flava Borgnine, Captain Burke himself, Young Fess, and finally Big Ted.

Young Fess is relatively new to the gang, and therefore hasn't had the opportunity to "earn his shirts" (the Halflings reward the Ogres with fine clothing for successful actions).

You will note that both Sgt Grimgit and Big Ted sport rather fine black feathers in their hats. This marks them out as having taken part in the Bloody Big Crow Bastard Eating All Farmer Gammage's Seed Campaign of '04.

And to finish, here's their passport photos:

Hope you like 'em!

Operator5 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:31:35 PM »

Quote from: JollyBob on July 17, 2009, 08:27:38 PM

You will note that both Sgt Grimgit and Big Ted sport rather fine black feathers in their hats. This marks them out as having taken part in the Bloody Big Crow Bastard Eating All Farmer Gammage's Seed Campaign of '04.

I want to see pictures from THIS event.

And yes, I like them. They look fantastic.

Mad Doc Morris · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:47:35 PM »

Ogres in Landsknecht fashion - so cool!
Also like your little background story. Very inspiring stuff, and I hope to see more soon.

JollyBob · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:53:45 PM »

Thank you very much fellas.

vikotnik · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2009, 11:12:08 PM »

Very nice indeed!

These would not look too out of place acting as bodyguards for halflings. Are there any scenarios planned?

DFlynSqrl · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2009, 11:24:59 PM »

Fantastic work on these JollyBob!

rob_alderman · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:02:24 AM »

Wonderful, I've been planning on getting some of these for Strange Grogge.

JollyBob · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2009, 08:32:29 AM »

Cheers!

Quote from: vikotnik on July 17, 2009, 11:12:08 PM

Are there any scenarios planned?

Don't be daft, I never play with anything I do. All just for fun. Glad you like them though.

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2009, 03:07:15 PM »

Are they Foundry? For some reason I can't take to their fantasy figures, but you've done a lovely job on the "Landsknechte" (or however you spell the bloody word) dress

They definitely look like they would be a challenge to paint.

twrchtrwyth · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2009, 03:28:40 PM »

They look great.

JollyBob · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2009, 03:36:33 PM »

Yes, they are Foundry. Probably the best fantasy figures they do, although the Elves have some nice figures among them. The Dwarfs and Orcs are a bit too... well, fat for my tastes.

Heldrak · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2009, 05:47:36 PM »

Nice work (as usual) JB. I've often wondered what those figures would look like with a more traditional (ie: non-green) flesh treatment, and now I know.

Poliorketes · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2009, 01:29:40 PM »

Really great! I have some of those lying around bought at a time when they where till called orcs and always thought of painting them not green. Your choice of flesh tone is really a good one.

fourcolorfigs · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2009, 10:39:27 PM »

Great figures, but even better paint jobs! Inspiring!

Michi · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:55:27 AM »

That´s a top paintjob! I like the 17th century costumes.

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