Andy's From the Breeding pits.. (225 points)

Scrambling forth from the lower levels of the hellish spawning pits of Skavenblight came the foul mutated rat ogres...

5x Rat ogres 45pts each total 225pts

Really loved painting these guys so simple. Personally like the 2nd edition releases as they have more character so might add some at a later date.

I enjoyed working on the larger bases which allowed me to use bigger cork pieces and more foliage, it can be strangely calming .

I employed the same technique as the other clan Skaven troops. Black under cost, various base coats for furs, shade then very faint dry brush. Again I like adding contrasting skins tones to make the figures pop.

Finally I add a little detail by including separate pen tags.

Andy's Insanity January Skaven Offering (232.5pts)

Hello and welcome to my January's offerings. I’d decided at the start of the challenge to paint as many Skaven slaves and clan rats as possible in the first month in order to to allow me time to meet the minimum requirements of a Skaven army. I’m painting my army to the 3rd edition WHFB description which is more of a muted dirty colour compared to the the garish bright schemes of the 4th and 5th edition. It’s challenging as the use of so many browns can quickly overwhelm the look of the miniatures

First up were the Skaven slaves, 19 troops and 1 lvl5 Hero with shields. They were really nice and quick to paint. I tried to augment the unit with as much variety as possible using different models and fur colours. (85 pts) 20/20 Salves completed.

Next we’re my first batch of Skaven Clan rats 11 troops, 1 Musician, 1 Standard Bearer with shields and spears accompanied by a  Lvl0 Hero. My aim is to get 4 regiments of 25 strong units each with a musician, champion and standard bearer but I’m struggling to source the appropriate models. In the mean time I’ve lumped then into one unit with different unit colours so can form new unit as and when I get them. (147.5pts) 14/50 Clan rats completed.

All models were based using fine grit sand and small cork pieces and the miniatures were given a black undercoat. I then dry brushed the models using silver than a generous wash of Nulin oil. I’m not a huge fan of the current offering of chainmail by Citadel and vilagio paints as they are far too dark. Next I blocked in the main fur area with various browns, greys and black and then applied shades and inks to pick up the recesses then lightly dry brushed. After that I picked out the details of the weapons, bags and pouches. Finally I did the skin, I wanted a good contrast to the dark paint scheme so used Ratkin flesh, Shade then picked out using elf flesh.

Total points 232.5

Andy's 3rd Edition WHFB Skaven ensemble

Greetings Fellow Oldhammer fanatics and zealots.

My name is Andy and I live in Yorkshire in the UK.  I’ve been collecting and painting citadel miniatures since 1979 and playing warhammer since it first inception to the 3rd edition.

For this challenge, which happens to be my first :), I’ve chosen Skaven!!!, at this point Andy’s sub conscious screams wtf why do you always go for the horde armies... 

I love the furry little Jez Goodwins’ bastards. I was lucky enough to see and buy some of the models before they went on general release. It was love at first sight, they had so much character and there lore was wonderfully crafted.

I’ve decided to build a 3rd edition army and only use models that were released at the time and sculpted by Jez and Marauder miniatures. The reason for the inclusion of Marauder models was to add some variety to the plague monk regiment which Jez only sculpted two. Jez also designed a handful of troop and hero Skaven models which were released sooner after the launch of the 4th edition of warhammer. The models are in keeping with his first two series of models and I’ve been reliably informed the models were designed and prototyped whilst the 3rd edition was legal so if my OCD and Autism will allow me I might included these in my project. I won’t be using any of the Colin Dixon Skaven which in my option are a crime against the miniature world.

Proposed Army list; 

(Subject to change)

Minimum troop types: 20 slaves 50 Clan rats *arrrrrrrgggghhhhh!!!

1x slave 19 troops: 1HW, Shield; 1 lvl5 champion, 1HW, shield 88pts

1x Clan rats 22 troops, std, musician; 1HW, Shield; 1lvl15 champion, 1HW, spear, shield 200pts *tbc

1x Clan rats 22 troops, std, musician; 1HW, Spears, Shield; 1lvl15 champion, 1HW, spear, shield 221pts*tbc

1x Black Skaven 19 troops, std, musician; 1HW, Halberds, Shield; 1lvl15 champion, 1HW, Halberds, shield 242 pts

1x Stormvermin 19 troops, std, musician; 1HW, double handed, Shield; 1lvl15 champion, 1HW, double handed, shield 263 pts

Total: 1014pts

Selection of Skaven regiments

Black Skaven Regimnet

Clan Skaven Regiment 

Clan Eshin

Stormvermin

Clan Skryre