Norse presents.. The Trantio Turncoats... new pics on P3

[burgun824]

So he can bring down a man in a dress. Big deal, it takes that guy three days to get up again

Good point Heff I'm also sure he can't get a lot of speed built up in the dune cruisers either, so he's probably easier to catch.

[Norse]

back on topic before lightning strikes me...

got the converted dark elf painted up today, will maybe post pics later tonight.. gone with a drow scheme which I think works nicely.. my first time painting truly black skin, an interesting challenge..

[neverworking]

Have some fun with your feelings towards the manufacturer. Make the team from somewhere in Tilea and give them a nickname connected with the scandal. If you like alliteration

Luccinni Liars
Tilean Tricksters
Pavona Pirates

[Norse]

some VERY cool ideas there, thanks!

in the meantime, here's a WIP shot of the Drow. I'm beginning to think the orange pads may need a white and/or turquoise stripe down them to break them up slightly..

otherwise I'm pretty darned happy.. first mini I painted from start to finish in a worryingly long time..

[Corvidius]

looking good but agree with the white stripe idea.

[Norse]

added white stripes and painted up the coach and a lino in the last 48 hours.. will try to post pics later today.. I know I shouldn't say this, but I it's so long since I painted anything and I'm LOVING it!!

[Norse]

so, here we have Spyte the Dark Elf, Jaeger the blind Norseman and follower of Khorne, and Fabio the False, Fabio the Forktongued, Fabio the Flambuoyant... (just one mini )












the marauder's left hand was originally meant to be for the Dark Elf, but between the tentacles or claws option which the DE comes with, I must admit I never saw myself taking either as a skill option, hence his new left arm courtesy of an empire footsoldier and shoulder pad courtesy of an Ogre's gauntlet.. I sometimes wonder if mini manufacturers actually play the game they are making minis for..

I like all my minis to look different if possible, so the marauder's head is from the flagellant sprue.. that's a great sprue to have lying around for future reference, some lovely bits and bobs on there.. 3 of my marauders have flagellant heads just to keep the variety going..

[nurglerot]

Great colours all around and the white stripes really gives an extra touch. I would prefer a bit more highlights on the drow skin, but I really like the idea of it. The tattoos and claw is just plain great!

I have the same team lying around somewhere and I think they are excellent miniatures.

[Norse]

oh they are lovely minis.. I had a LOT of fun building them.. my favourite is the goblin.. I'll probably paint him next because I did so much conversion work I'm dying to paint him up..

[Virral]

I suspect that arm is supposed to be "Big Hand" more than Claw, although I guess it works either way.

Looks good Norse... if I had a quibble it'd be that I'm not entirely sold on the head you've used for that Maurauder, it seems a touch too small for his body.

[Norse]

oh well, I guess there's two more pin-headed barbarians coming up then..

out of interest, even if it is big hand, would you give it to an elf? I've never coached Pact obviously, but I really couldn't see myself giving him many mutations other than two heads and/or horns at a push.. the combo makes for a gifted cage breaker..

given that I only play in tourneys these days, I really just want him for his AG4 threat..

[Virral]

Well I guess if I wanted anyone to get into a scrum, grab the ball and get out again it'd probably be the Ag 4 player

Looking at it again, I think it's just because I knew it was a head swap, seems fine now. Definitely NOT interested in discussions on barbarians of the pin-headed variety

[nonumber]

I wonder what happens if you type in Holy Jesus..

WANT!

[bound for glory]

they look great norse! sorry you hate gaspez. the guys gone above and beyond for our tourney and i've ordered from him quite a bit with no troubles.
(as a side note, my wife also hates gaspez. i guess because i've spent about $450usd on his products over the last 6 months )

[Norse]

no worries bfg, I don't ask or expect anyone else to feel the same way, though I will admit this process has been strangely cathartic. Maybe I should paint minis of everyone I hate..

I finished one more marauder yesterday, my first attempt at painting south east asian skin tones.. I have started the goblin as well, though it may be a while before I get him done as my wife expects me to re-paint and re-tile the kitchen over the next few weeks, so free time = zero...