((For what it's worth, I've started adding a gallery of Fomorians and JTC minis to the site -- links are listed above. Still need to organize more!))
I've decided to put a little more work into the Fomorians, and get enough painted for a decent selection for Kings of War, using the ogre list. This also means a larger pool of minis to use for WFB3, should the opportunity present itself as well.
As for the merging of concepts, my thoughts as far as KoW units to use:
Warriors = Reaper conversions & old Citadel Fianna/Nobles
Berserker Braves = Savage Orc Conversions
Hunters = Also Savage Orc Conversions, but with frog spears, nets, etc.
Red Goblin Scouts = Moor Hounds
Giant = Large Beasts, Demons, etc.
+ Characters
A few thoughts on expanding this:
Red Goblins: I've got vague ideas, but just haven't found the best minis for some small, cowardly bowmen (or bow-creatures.)
Mammoth: Most "big things" will fall into the Giant category, but I wouldn't mind a beast carrying more small, cowardly minions to go with the previous entry. Still sorting out ideas for this.
Chariots: I like the idea of having just a few chariots the problem is finding suitable chariot models (probably better to scratch build my own?) but more importantly, I need some suitable beasts pulling them! I like the idea of wolves/supernatural-hounds or maybe some sort of shaggy horse-like beast. But not sure what miniatures to use. If I keep this sub-project small, I don't mind doing some heavy conversions.
I'm currently working on more warriors, and another hero. The former are now primed and ready to paint. The latter is still being converted and still has some modeling & sculpting work before it's ready.
My goal for the next few months -- definitely end of year -- is to have at least the following available for KoW:
2 x Hordes (6) of Warriors (400 pts.)
1 x Horde (6) of Berserkers (230 pts.)
1 x Regiment (3) Hunters (145 pts.)
2 x Regiments (10) of Moor Hounds (310 pts.)
2 x "Giants" (230 pts.)
1 x Warlord (185 pts.)
1 x Warlock (100 pts.)
1 x Caprain (135 pts.)
= 1,735 pts.
If I want to push up to 2,000 pts. my plan is to either use allies for the moment, or (if I can) paint up more Warriors, Berserkers, etc. I've already been considering the half-orc option as being a good "co-outcast" ally for the Fomorians. I would most likely use one of the human options in the case of allies (probably KoM.)
My eventual goal will be to have at least 3k available.
The miniatures/modeling options I'm still seeking, then are:
Chariots: Mostly this is a matter of exactly what sort of beast is pulling them. The chariots themselves are easy to convert of scratch build. Crew would be Fomorians -- probably Reaper based. Beasts: Wolves? Not-quite-horses? Something else?
Mammoth: What sort of a large critter, and who to put on it?
The host looks good - it's expanding nicely. I would perhaps suggest the beast of burden from the newer chaos chariot - suitably beast-like, but probably too heavily armoured.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I looked at the various GW chariot beasts, but nothing seemed to appeal to me.
DeleteAlthough I just looked at the chaos marauder horsemen, and I do think the horses could possibly be converted to something useful...
DeleteLooking really great!
ReplyDeleteWhere are the heads from?
ReplyDeleteI sculpted them. The grey ones are one-off sculpts, The white ones I sculpted then experimented with mold making & casting in resin (with mixed success.)
DeleteGlad to see you expanding on the army. It's gorgeous. As for CHariot pullers they might be a bit big, but the FW Mukaali came to mind. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks.
ReplyDeleteI think those would be a little over the top for what I'm looking for.