Author Topic: Da Green Tide is coming! (Piratical Orc pictures 'n' stuff) (updated 7-4-11) (Read 11929 times)

Sinewgrab · « **on:** April 16, 2011, 11:21:16 PM »

So, this is a side project I have been working on since about November of last year, and splitting time with my Fallout project. I have a little tournament coming up in the area in a few months that requires painted armies (Warhammer Fantasy) and I have been working on this themed Orc army. The release of the new Orc rulebook changed a couple of things, and I could not stay away from the big spider - except that she looked, to me, like a crab. So I found a way to both use her in a Pirate army, and make her fit the theme. So, with no further ado, the Hermitorok!

RAAH!

I couldn't for the longest come up with a way to make the goblins crew a giant hermit crab until I finally was watching Mysterious Island on the telly as I was painting, and so I suddenly was struck with inspiration - thus the use of beads, tiny rubber washers, and some small shells.

I also converted a mortar to use for the webflinger, a new weapon you can arm the giant spider with. Magnets are my friends, yes?

Stay tuned for more Pirate Orc action!

Red Orc · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2011, 11:35:27 PM »

Wow, that's crazily brilliant. I love the helmets! Megablocks treasure chest there? Nice.

Is that a fishing net for the webflinger? That's a lovely touch.

Northstar · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2011, 11:38:30 PM »

That looks amazing, fantastic job! Good use of those Carnifex claws!
Nice how it is hunched at the back, really makes it look like a hermite.

Gutbukkit · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2011, 11:39:39 PM »

That is fantastic! Very inspired. I may have to borrow that idea for my own orc pirates. I'll be keeping an eye on this project for sure and I look forward to seeing more of your piratey greenskins.

Sinewgrab · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2011, 11:53:44 PM »

And more! To keep with the Pirate theme, I have been using Megabloks cannon and smaller cannon for my Rock Lobber and Spear Chukka units.

And my sometime Goblin shaman Gelluz'ee, and his wee beasties.

And all this led by the mighty Kap'n Redbeard, on his mount, the Wraff o' Gork.

And his mighty Standard Bearer, Mettilkollee!

Sinewgrab · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2011, 11:55:56 PM »

Quote from: Red Orc on April 16, 2011, 11:35:27 PM

Wow, that's crazily brilliant. I love the helmets! Megablocks treasure chest there? Nice.

Is that a fishing net for the webflinger? That's a lovely touch.

Correct on both counts, and thanks for the compliment. I was quite happy with it myself. Amazing what you can do with a $5 conch shell from Michaels and a bit of green stuffing.

Sinewgrab · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:04:51 AM »

And the last set for today...

My Troll compatriots, Da Boat Nibblas...

And the only finished unit (so far) of Orc Arrer Boyz - of which all are armed with muskets or blunderbuss! Da Gittem Boyz, led by Black Orc Greedy Gurg.

And the unit filler actually has lights in it, even though you can't see them, so that it flickers. The Megabloks torches catch lights really well.

Now I just need to get more painting done...

Doomhippie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:12:46 AM »

That's so funny, I can't believe it. Wonderful ideas!

white knight · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2011, 09:23:54 AM »

Brilliant stuff! You have a great eye for conversions!

Bloodysword · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:43:22 PM »

Great figures and a great theme. I love the conversions, that crab thing must weigh a ton. It is really obvious that you put alot of time into your army.

Heldrak · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:46:30 PM »

Brilliant-brilliant-brilliant!!!

mweaver · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:56:59 PM »

What a fun army! The conversion(s) on the new spider kit are brilliant.

Damien · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2011, 06:06:23 PM »

This is so original! I love this forum. I really like the unit filler, one question though, is the Landsknecht Orc a Foundry mini? He's got lots of character.

Damien

VoodooInk · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2011, 06:13:10 PM »

FANTASTIC!

The diving helms are a great idea and, as someone else mentioned, the net is a nice touch.

The wood plank bases fit the theme well.

Nicely done!

Sinewgrab · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2011, 10:53:29 PM »

Quote from: Damien on April 17, 2011, 06:06:23 PM

This is so original! I love this forum. I really like the unit filler, one question though, is the Landsknecht Orc a Foundry mini? He's got lots of character.

Damien

He is a Foundry Ogre, actually - their ogres are barely Orc-sized by modern day standards. I have three of them I use as Black Orcs. I'll be adding them to this post as I finish painting them. I finally posted what I had because some of my friends got on my case about showing off the Hermitorok.

Thanks to you all for the compliments - when someone on THIS forum calls something creative, you know you did something right.

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