Marienburg vs. the Undeadish (update: undead & spooky stuff)

[ZeroTwentythree]

Thanks!




I've been procrastinating on these, but really think that the Undead need at least one unit. I've painted up two to see how they look & get a feel for the process of painting them. I really like these figures, aside from some of the skulls sculpted into the armour, and the bat-winged shields. I did end up replacing some of shields and cutting off a few bat wings from helms. I'm already tempted to get a second unit of these. (Still tempted to do a second unit of the converted heavy skeletal infantry, too.)

[DeafNala]

VERY WELL DONE! I love the colors you chose & the brushwork is up to your OUTSTANDING standards. I definitely agree with the bat wing & skull removal; i.e., the Deadites should be clad in their old costumes sans the undead embellishments. If for no other reason than it is SO difficult to find tailors to fit them for new finery which then wouldn't then be ragged.

[Vermis]

Holy moley that's nice. Nicely shaded grey/black along with the golden-ochrey yellow works very well!

[Argonor]

You actually made those models look good, and nearly realistic (if that can be said of undeads) - but apart from your great painting, it also took removing some of the OTT detailing, I see. Thinking out of the box seems to be the way to go!

[Major_Gilbear]

With or without the batwing helmets (which, ashamedly perhaps, I actually like!  ), the various current GW skelly regiment kits are really nice IMO - I think your paintjob here has emphasised all their best bits too, and they look great.

[ZeroTwentythree]

Thanks!

If for no other reason than it is SO difficult to find tailors to fit them for new finery which then wouldn't then be ragged.

Hahaha. I think a diorama with a bunch of plain, unadorned skeletons entering one side of a tent, and then coming out the other side covered in new, stylized skull & bat outfits could be a fun project. "Fashion Consultant of the Dead."

With or without the batwing helmets (which, ashamedly perhaps, I actually like!  ), the various current GW skelly regiment kits are really nice IMO - I think your paintjob here has emphasised all their best bits too, and they look great.

I only have these newer kits, but if the infantry are of similar quality, I agree! These are really nice figures.

I went with other skeleton infantry because of cost, and already owning some of the old (big) skeletons. When I picked up some extra skeleton infantry, I gave Mantic a try because I thought the undead figures looked decent and they were 1/3 the price (or better) than the GW equivalent. I'm glad I indulged in the Black Knights, though. (Admittedly, I got them when I saw them at a pretty good discount!)

[ZeroTwentythree]

Great orc mercenary. Another case of finishing off a mostly completed unit. I also wantef to do something colorful before getting back to that unit of black knights.

The  photo is a bit overlit. Took it quickly before heading out of town for the day. I'll get a pic of him with the others (already painted) when I'm back home tomorrow night.



 
I do think I need a little break from painting undead. So I should pick an Empire/mercenary unit to do after the knights. I have minimal missile troops, so maybe Marauder dwarfs with handguns (and a pair of swivel guns)? Crossbowmen from the Perry plastics? Birdmen of Catrazza (do they even count?) Melee options are Foundry landsknecht pike, old Empire halberdiers, another unit of Marauder dwarf spear/pike or some Front Rank billmen.

I think I may have a few other things packed away, too.

[grant]

I vote Birdmen of Catrazza: they are very unique and one of my favourites from DoW.

[Major_Gilbear]

I'd like to see the Birdmen and Dwarf swivel guns personally!

[DeafNala]

The Green Halberdier looks WONDERFUL. As with all Renaissance pieces, it's the color selection that makes the piece...the OUTSTANDING brushwork doesn't hurt either. VERY WELL DONE!

One of the advantages of not gaming is not having to go through the mind numbing mass formation painting grind. There are redeemable qualities to the solitary painter/gamer.

[Schrumpfkopf]

That undead cavalry really is lovely. never been a fan of the Foundry orcs but the painting on this one is great too.

[beefcake]

Very very nicely painted.

[ZeroTwentythree]

I have a mere six Great/Mercenary Orcs. I really like the figures, but it's difficult to fit them into my collection/budget unless I find bargains. Below are the painted ones together. Four is the minimal I need to put a unit on the table under my current plan, so I'll finish the last two at a later date.

[**GS**]

That's the spirit of GW-Orcness, I think. Be proud, pick your nose and behinds as you wish and find "fanzy clodhes"

I like the big green guy as well
Keep showing stuff, please!

Cheers
GS

[beefcake]

Just thinking, would those orcs look good as ogres if painted with different skin colours?