Orcs of the Cracked Rock - More Vendel Orcs

[Old Hob]

Hi folks. I'm currently tinkering away on an orcish army with a pseudo-Dark Ages aesthetic. The paint jobs will all be very much 'tabletop standard' ('cos that's the best I can do), but I'm hoping that once assembled en masse the army will have a bit of flavour.

First up are the boldog's elite household troops - the hus-uruks led by Captain Shagbag.



These are Ragnarok Miniatures' armoured goblins. I absolutely love these sculpts. I do wish I'd used wire spears instead of metal ones, though. I've based the minis on 2p pieces so they can be switched between sabot trays, depending on what ruleset is being used. A second stand of these is currently in the pipeline.

[jon_1066]

Look great.  What rules are you thinking of Saga?

[Hobgoblin]

Superb! They look really good! Did the same designer do the Vendel orcs?

[beefcake]

Very nice. I only got the Ragnarok Draugr, these orc/goblins of their's are amazing though

[Blackwolf]

Very nice,and proper 

[Pattus Magnus]

Those look great! Certainly nothing wrong with your version of ‘tabletop standard’ painting and basing!

I don’t have the Ragnarok goblins yet, but I picked up the draugr and some dwarves and I like them (stills haven’t painted them, though). It’s only a matter of time before the goblins join the host!

Regarding sculpting, Ragnarok figures are by Colin Patten. I’m pretty sure he also sculpted the Vendel and Conqueror Models fantasy models. The style is distinctive.

[Elk101]

They look good. Good choice of miniatures too.

[Grumpy Gnome]

Looking good mate! I love those sculpts. 👍

[Verderer]

Oh, this is a lovely bunch, in goblin sort of way... I think I recognize the sculptor, are these from the same person who sculpted Conqueror Models dwarves?

I should probably read the whole thread:

Regarding sculpting, Ragnarok figures are by Colin Patten. I’m pretty sure he also sculpted the Vendel and Conqueror Models fantasy models. The style is distinctive.

In any case, I must place an order immediately!

I guess Vendel doesn't exist anymore?

[Pattus Magnus]

My understanding is that the Vendel miniatures lines are now with a company called Thistle and Rose (in the US?). I’m not sure about ordering, but someone who has might chime in.

[Little Odo]

I really like those goblins - they look mean, tough and kinda orderly for goblins - just right for elite troops. Your painting is just right - it gives them a weatherbeaten and not parade ground look - perfect for what you are trying to convey. Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with for your themed army.

[Old Hob]

Wow - thank you for all the comments. It really helps with motivation and is thoroughly appreciated.

As mentioned by Pattus, Ragnarok Miniatures are sculpted by Colin Patten, who also sculpted a lot of the original Gripping Beast lines. Personally, I think his current offerings are a cut above the Vendel range (although if anyone in the UK wants to sell-on their Vendel orcs I'd be pretty interested). Raganarok have some interesting stuff in the pipeline, including an excellent not-Thorin's Company and characters from the Icelandic sagas. Who doesn't want a Grettir the Strong or an Egil Skallagrimsson? Sadly, I think I'm in for a bit of a wait before he gets round to expanding the goblins range.

Gaming-wise, our fantasy go-to in recent times has been Dragon Rampant, although I have been flirting with Oathmark a bit. What I'm really looking forward to is the release of the Midgard rule set. From what I've read it sounds exactly like my cup of tea.

Just over half-way with the second stand of hus-uruks.

[jambo1]

Lovely work on your Orcs, really nice. I really like these Orcs, may have to purchase some myself!!

[Verderer]

Inspired by your gobbos, I ordered some forest goblins, armored ones, and the draugr minis, nice!

I guess Thistle&Rose only has a facebook page, and no proper website... I am not going anywhere near facebook and all that rot.

[Old Hob]

Inspired by your gobbos, I ordered some forest goblins, armored ones, and the draugr minis, nice!

Excellent. If Ragnarok sell a few more units maybe they'll do a command pack! 

In all seriousness, though, I found hardly any painted examples during the procrastination stage of painting mine, so I'd be really keen to see what other folks do with them.