From LeeH - The Orcs Pit - Stallu Redcap, Orc Hero (25)

I bought this model three years ago and its been looking at me accusingly ever since. At first glance, he looked quite simple to paint but as I worked on him I found all sorts of little details that demanded to be painted, such as a tiny gold ring in his lip or the various charms and amulets hanging from his belt. I went for a deliberately dark theme as it seems appropriate and matches the dark look in his eyes... I certainly wouldn't want to encounter him while exploring the ruins of Felstad. 

The model is mostly cast in a yellow resin that must be unique to this manufacturer. The axe hand and shield hand (and their contents) are cast in metal. Combining the parts was trickier than I had hoped, not because they were ill-fitting but simply because they needed to be pinned and supported while the Epoxy I used to join the set. Then both of the legs broke at the ankle! This required yet more pinning and repair work before I could even prime the figure. The sculpting is wonderful, but the choice of material lets this particular figure down. 

The model is by Oakbound Studio and stands 35mm tall, making this guy is very imposing next to a 28mm figure. He will make a significant presence on the games table and the implied threat in his expression will leave little to the imagination for any that face him!  

(Scoring: 1x28mm figure + CoC Bonus = 25 points)

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He is a fiesty looking character - would make an excellent addition to any boarding party actually! I looks partial to a tot of rum also. I understand that a Frostgrave expansion later this year will include Giant-born soldier options for your retinue - maybe I need one of these for my Orc Witch force!

Cap'n Wednesday

From PhilH: Minor Mythos Monsters (30 Points)

Final entry for me this Challenge, and it’s another legacy from Challenge VIII: a start on a new Cthulhu Mythos project. I’ve done Pulp gaming with various rulesets, but the excellent FFG Arkham Horror: The Card Game and all of the lovely Lovecraftian mythos eye-candy in recent challenges has tempted me to kick off a Mythos project.

No Elder gods yet though, we’re starting this rollercoaster at the tame end of mythos monsters, with a group of bloodthirsty ghouls.

Vital ingredient: Tamiya Clear Red

I picked them up at a show, from a small company called Oakbound Studio. They are cast in resin. But I don’t think Oakbound produce them and am not sure who does: the packaging was different to the Oakbound range, which are cast in metal.

Oh and two swarms of rats. These are Reaper Bones

AH:TCG fans will note that these are the two enemies from the introductory scenario, which is a complete coincidence: they just happen to be what I’d prepped and would be reasonably quick so I could to be sure I finished them on time :-)

That’s 30 points to creep me past the 500 mark, certainly my best tally since the early challenges (albeit with considerable help from the Theme Rounds). And another squirrel, bringing that score to a whopping seven!

And with that, I’ll just pass on my very deepest thanks to Curt as our leader and guide on this Fellowship of the Brushes, to the enthusiastic team of minions (particularly BigLee as chaperone for the Tuesday crew), to the stand-in minions and to all of the participants and watchers who make this Challenge the friendly and welcoming community it has become.

See you next year!


TamsinP:

Superbly ghoulish ghouls and ratty rats Phil! Excellent painting as always and 30 points to close you out for the year.