More Orcs!

I've given 4 of my RPE Savage Orcs a lick of paint! I wanted these guys to look a bit more of an elite feel so gave them a few lashings of gold and differentiated the shields by adding stripes. Not sure how I feel about how they turned out but on balance I'm pleased.

Going Green!

I've always loved orcs of all kinds: fantasy, space, big, small - anything goes so long as they are green! I recently downloaded an old album I used to listen to as a kid (Status Quo - courtesy of my dad!). This is besides the point, however, it conjured up lots of memories of when I painted the old GW orcs and used to pour over back issues of White Dwarf. Orcs had so much character in those days!

Anyway, partly inspired by this, and just generally on the lookout for a new project, I picked up some 15mm Demonworld orcs from Ral Partha Europe. These for me really capture that nostalgic essence of my old school orcs, so I have set to work!

 Orc warriors with swords and shields

 Wolf riders with spears

 Spearmen (or should that be spearorcs?)

Standard bearer

And next some bits on the workbench awaiting the attention of my brush...

 Scorpion with Goblin rider

 So called 'Savage orcs' - but in my eyes, they are just 'arder and better armoured orcs

 Archers

A Shaman


Ok...so not green, but still love the model - an ogre!

And my wife's efforts! - Have a cookie everyone!

Cheers, stay green!

A size comparison.

Seasons of War: Days of the Conqueror released

Seasons of War: Days of the Conqueror is now available to buy via Wargame Vault!

'Seasons of War: Days of the Conqueror is a unit based miniatures game that allows players to represent battles fought in and around the time of Duke William II - the man who would eventually take the English crown in 1066 and be immortalised as 'The Conqueror'.

The rules are designed to be streamlined and easy to learn but also allow players to replicate battle strategies used throughout the period. As you lead your 11th Century army, you will need to outsmart and outfight your rivals whilst maintaining discipline in your own ranks. The season of war is upon you; will you be the conqueror or the conquered?'

Follow the link below to check it out!

http://www.wargamevault.com/product/115541/Seasons-of-War%3A-Days-of-the-Conqueror?term=seasons+

The Season of War is upon you!

So, after a long break, I feel I should post an update! Lots has been going on - I've been busy painting and writing my ruleset: Seasons of War: Days of the Conqueror.

Above is the cover for the rulebook.

Above - An assortment of models. Archers, A clash of armies, Greater Fyrd, Housecarls, Norman Inf, Norman Cavalry and leaders. Models are a mix of Magister Militum and Old Glory!

More Normans

I've now completed* the full 6 bases in the unit, including command! Here are a quick snap!

*As before...need to static grass them

Days of the Conqueror title!

I've been working on some title art for the game, here it is:

Housecarls

Right, some progress has been made on the painting front. I have painted* my first base of Anglo Saxon Housecarls from Old Glory UK. Apologies for the quality of photos, my friends always seem to outdo me on that front! Anyway, enjoy!

*Not entirely finished - I need to add static grass, which will cover up the cracks/obvious height difference currently on the base!