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So, inspired by the superb Empire and Dark Elves already on show here – and the availability of some hairy religious fanatics in 10mm – I was inspired to undertake a little project of my own in the Old World. Of course, to use said fanatics I knew one army would be the Empire, and I’m currently still flip-flopping on their enemy as I’m struggling finding good, singly-based 10mm fantasy stuff!
Anyway, here’s what I’ve got so far – along with where I got it from and what I plan to use it as in Dragon Rampant (always subject to change of course!).
First up a Captain on barded horse to lead the army (Elite Riders, Level-Headed, Single Model Unit):
This chap is from Pendraken’s Early 16th C English/Scots range – he’s the Earl of Surrey there (but he’ll get some suitable Empire-style title and name one day!)
Providing me with another character is the Wizard from Mini Rat Studios – available from a number of licensed 3D printer services. He’ll be an Elite Foot (Wizardling, Single Model Unit):
He was the most WFB-style wizard I was able to find – sadly I couldn’t find my favourite Amethyst College looking wizard in 10mm!
That’s all I’ve got for characters (for now) – I would love a general on a griffon to up the fantastical nature of the army but it is proving difficult finding something that would work.
These will get the sand dip treatment before priming – I’ll share the units I’m getting ready soon!
Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismCool beans.
What is in the running for enemies at the moment?
I am also making a small chaos army, small in terms of model count but quite hefty in points, cos that’s how chaos rolls.
Cool beans. What is in the running for enemies at the moment? I am also making a small chaos army, small in terms of model count but quite hefty in points, cos that’s how chaos rolls.
I first thought Ogres (and they are still in the running) – but then felt like Nurgle was an option (it has been my favourite power since seeing a Realm of Chaos warband in WD way back when). There’s a couple of very nice 3D printed options for a GUO and Nurglings at 10mm – sadly the options for Chaos Warriors are printed on strips and they are all touching shoulder to shoulder and the like
For Beastmen I would go to Eureka, but unless I can get good Chaos Warriors (not too bothered about Chaos Marauders/Thugs) then it’ll be back to the Ogres via Black Gate.Oh and the Cibo’s Lord on Griffon is a possible… but that shipping charge makes it ~£15 for the one model… I may have to bite the bullet at some point I suppose as there’s nothing else close in style out there it seems!
Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismOooh may I suggest these beastmen, I have them and they are great:
I am struggling with chaos thugs too, I think I will try some Kallistra naked celts and file the shield emblems off.
Magister Militum have good Nurgle Plaguebearers:
Actual Chaos warriors though are an issue.
I may make do without.I will have in my chaos warband.
Keeper of Secrets.
Daemonettes.
Skeletons.
Beastmen.
Chaos Thugs.
Chaos Hounds.And that is about 2500 points or more already.
😀
OFC.
I forget that not everyone is stuck with big 10mm, IE Pendraken 10mm being 12 to 13mm.
Magister Militum are great if doing actual 10mm figures.
I think I have the magister militum chaos knights you can have for just the postage Alex if you want them?
Oh and I have some Empire pistolmen on horseback you can have too.
Next up a couple of units of basic state troops – both from Pendraken’s Landsknechte range for maximum puffy sleeves and fancy hats.
First, a unit of Spearmen (Heavy Infantry):
For the project I got a pack of the Landsknechte Command – for this unit they supplied the standard and drummer and the champion with his sword is a spare from a pack used for another unit.I also made up a unit of Halberdiers (Heavy Infantry, Offensive):
That provides a solid infantry core for the purposes of Dragon Rampant – on to the missiles and more exotic elements!Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismGot some missile weapon armed State Troops this time – first the Handgunners (Heavy Missiles, Weighty Projectiles), for which I’m using Pendraken Landsknechte Arquebusiers:
Also from the same range I made up a unit of Crossbowmen (Heavy Missiles, Weighty Projectiles):
I found some homebrew rules for State Troop detachments in Dragon Rampant, so decided to make up a couple of detachments of Halberdiers to guard their handgunner/crossbowman comrades:
That’s the ‘basic’ infantry all sorted now!Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismCool.
I think detachments came in with 4th edition?Is that just small units attached to other units?
Or something to do with LD stats?I need some Empire crossbows too.
Oh, one thing…
Will you be having more than one unit type?
IE – multiple units of pikes and spears etc?
I find 10mm to be the easiest to paint – enough detail to look good, but not so much to make me fret over hitting every buckle and strap!
To my surprise me too.
When I did 6mm I would paint every detail, when I started 10mm I told myself I would do the same.
The plan was to paint the obvious colours and then go back and do the belts etc later after a few games.
I am not sure I will ever go back and fill in those details, I suspect I will spend that time painting new units..
Three feet rule… plus any other bits that catch my eye is my approach
and painting more units is definitely more interesting for gaming purposes!
Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismI must confess the three foot rule never worked for me, I always like to get down and have a birds eye view next to the models, or just pick them up and look at them.
My hero models have some actual time and effort spent on them though.
A couple more units to share today – more specialist/elite than the State Troops!
First some Flagellants – available from Crom’s Anvil. These I intend to use as Bellicose Foot – quite possibly with Hatred upgrde:
I’m really pleased with these miniatures – they are absolutely spot-on!I’ve also put together a unit of Greatswords – using Pendraken Landsknechte. These I’ll use as Heavy Foot (Aggressive, Mystical Armour):
I could have used Elite Foot – but I wanted more than a unit of 6! I’m using Mystical Armour to reflect they have heavier armour than most in the army. As for the miniatures, I particularly like the forward-motion of these when compared to the more static State Troops.0That’s shaping up to be it for infantry (at least for now as this project is already getting bigger and bigger – 10mm is just so affordable!) – but I’ll have more of this army to share soon. Maybe one day I’ll even get the bases sand-dipped and everything primed!
Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismThey’re a nail-on! Think I’m decided on everything I need to get for the project now – just have to wait for more funds a little down the line!
Ah well, not like I don’t have plenty to be getting on with in the meantime!Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismToday some artillery in the form of an Organ Gun – which I like to think of as an early Helblaster Volley Gun. This is again from the Pendraken Landsknechte range and I’ll use it as Heavy Missile (Venomous) most likely:
I’ve got another artillery piece planned, just waiting for it to come!Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismCoolio.
I do need me some moar guns.
Must away and read the rules for them…With your war wagon, are you keeping the cannon/mortar?
I got the version without so no gun – just dudes riding around taking potshots and stabbing at footsloggers
Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismAh.
What size bases do you use?
10×10 and variations thereof for infantry?
Circular bases at 20mm for heroes?Cannons, war wagons, dragons and demons?
Another unit to share today – some Pistoliers from Magister Militum. I’ll use these as Light Riders (Short Range Missiles):
And yes, the sand-dip on these means things are progressing towards priming at least!Alex (Does Hobby Stuff)
practising hobby eclecticismAnything else whatever bases I have to hand that fit OK – Rampants are pretty flexible for basing thankfully!
Do they need to be square for bigger units/creatures?
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