Author Topic: Frau Totenkinder's army: Battle Pictures added Feb24 (Read 16930 times)

Blackwolf · « **Reply #30 on:** December 17, 2011, 08:55:56 AM »

Quote from: Wachaza on December 17, 2011, 08:28:56 AM

Great stuff as always. Who makes the Wulf figure?

Infinity,part of the Adriana faction. And smartly painted too! In my world(s) he doubles up as,well,me

Laughing Ferret · « **Reply #31 on:** December 17, 2011, 09:22:34 AM »

Thanks all!

-Yes, the wolf & red are a box set for Infinity, Ariadna faction, just worked out nicely that they fit my theme purpose for a duo too.

we played a big game tonight, and the Wolf hit the table, though Red stayed behind (smaller armies)- had to stop right before he was going to go in for some tank-pitching

Laughing Ferret · « **Reply #32 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:32:54 PM »

Another tale minion for Frau Totenkinder...

Herr Hans Hossenfeffer & Schildkröte.

Fast and agile, Hans is a rabbit to be feared on the battlefield, raining high velocity destruction. Hard to understand, but the turtle always seems to be caught up with him, or one step ahead, providing cover for the long eared commando.

More pictures and full background here:
http://laughingferret.blogspot.com/2012/02/herr-hans-hossenfeffer-schildkrote.html

Mason · « **Reply #33 on:** February 15, 2012, 10:23:46 PM »

Fantastic concept and brushwork as usual!

Your imagination is to be commended, sir!

Engel · « **Reply #34 on:** February 15, 2012, 10:24:18 PM »

Thats just great!

Bullshott · « **Reply #35 on:** February 15, 2012, 10:44:50 PM »

This project makes me smile

... madder then a box of frogs

Jakar Nilson · « **Reply #36 on:** February 16, 2012, 01:34:55 AM »

Quote from: Laughing Ferret on February 15, 2012, 09:32:54 PM

Herr Hans Hossenfeffer & Schildkröte.

Took some time to hunt down what hossenfeffer (rabbit stew) was. http://recipes.amryal.com/recipe/Meat%20Dishes/Rabbit/Hossenfeffer%20%28rabbit%29.htm

Originally, I thought it had to be some reference to German jazz...

Marine0846 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 16, 2012, 03:04:19 AM »

What fun this thread is.

Love it.

FATROC · « **Reply #38 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:00:04 AM »

Quote from: Weird WWII on December 16, 2011, 08:57:37 PM

Does Secrets allow for heavy armor ever? I don't think I have seen anything larger then a light tank from everyone's battle reports online. Would be a shame not to have some Panthers, Pershings, Stalins or Tigers on the game board.

Brian

Yes, SOTR does allow the use of heavy armor. The problem is trying to field such units in a 50/55 pt game list. You will have to sacrifice troop numbers, and or units, for one large vehicle. Then again, it IS pretty cool to have a Panther F supported by werewolves fighting a JS III and zombies!

robertsjf · « **Reply #39 on:** February 16, 2012, 02:55:20 PM »

Quote from: FATROC on February 16, 2012, 06:00:04 AM

Yes, SOTR does allow the use of heavy armor. The problem is trying to field such units in a 50/55 pt game list.

To expand on this, games typically go one of two ways:
1) Your Big Tank dies turn 1, your opponents army crushes your Big Tank cheerleaders
2) Your Big Tank crushes your opponents with your cheerleaders cheering it on.

So, as FATROC alluded, solutions would be:
1) Each of you take a Big Tank for a Big Tank Duel
2) Play larger games where a Big Tank is a smaller percentage of the overall force

wellender · « **Reply #40 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:07:33 PM »

That's a great model with a great paint job. Where did you get him?

FATROC · « **Reply #41 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:01:43 PM »

I second that, where did your killer rabbit come from? I'd love to pick one up!

Daeothar · « **Reply #42 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:33:16 PM »

Is that rabbit shooting carrots?

Awesome collection of weird and wonderful miniatures to a single theme. I love this project!

Laughing Ferret · « **Reply #43 on:** February 16, 2012, 09:41:54 PM »

Thanks for the feedback all

Glad to see so many getting a smile out of them- I've really enjoyed this project too, it's been fun finding various minis to be fable agents and make something a bit different than German armies tend to be in the weird war setting.

Yes, the rabbit is shooting carrots

I didn't notice it at first- the paint job on the seller website had the ammo looking more red, so it was a pleasant surprise to me to find the ammo was carrots not big bullets. It's from Ammon miniatures.
http://ammon-miniatures.com/portail/
and the turtle is a RAFM mini. The rabbit is supposed to attach to the base by the ammo belt- but I knew that was just asking for trouble with a mini I plan to game with, since it's resin. it'll still be delicate, but the way I attached it to the turtle might give it a chance to survive transport and games.

-don't know anything about SOTR, but the rules we use for vehicles sound about as much of a coin toss: any vehicle can be taken out with one hit, but the better your armor (and weaker the attacker's shot) the better chance you have, but even a light tank with thin armor can survive if it makes a lucky armor save... I've had all my heavy vehicles taken out before they get a shot off but I've also have a little panzer I survive 4 direct hits, so you never know. vehicles are fun, so I field them even if the safer bet is more anti-tank weapons in infantry squads and less vehicles. Not to say I don't enjoy having baby bear grab hold of an enemy tank and hurl it through the air: that's an unparalleled joy

aggro84 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 17, 2012, 12:51:11 AM »

Very strange concept there.

Lovely paint job.

Did I already tell you I love your blog?

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