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Timbor

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ORCMAS!

I am putting together a little Orcmas vignette this year, with plans to extend it a little bit more each year. I have been posting this over on a few other forums, but through you fine chaps might like to get in the festive spirit as well. I will be posting up finished pieces over the next week or so, but I will leave you folks with 'Da Boss 'imself - Santorc! I have been posting this over on a few other forums, but through you fine chaps might like to get in the festive spirit as well.

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I have a few more pics on my Blog with a bit more in-depth writeup for those interested. For the rest of you lot, enjoy the season, and make sure to kick a grot every day to keep 'Da Boss happy! :grin:
 
Thanks Captain, glad he's making you feel festive!

Moving right along, you might ask what good would Orcmas be without an Orcmas tree? Well, Santorc would agree with you, so long as you don't ask too rudely :razz:

Of course, the Orcmas tree is the second piece I would like to share with you this season. The Orcmas tree is a longstanding tradition - it is fought over year after year by ambitious greenskins looking to claim the title 'da Boss of Orcmas. 'Ol Santorc has defended his title for years uncounted (since orcs can't count!) and will be the Boss for who knows how long. It is a massive, ancient growth. Scarred from dozens of previous battles it always manages to sprout branches anew, even when it seems to be nothing more than a scorched ruin! Santorc defends the tree proudly, ready to take on all comers as he rings his bell across their heads.

Behold, the Orcmas tree!

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For scale, here is Santorc with his prize

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There are some more pictures on the blog for those interested. Hope you like it!
 
Merry Orcmas!

Well, the day of Orcmas is finally upon us. My most anticipated piece from this little project shall now be revealed to you. You might have been thinking that my Orcmas tree looked a tad barren, but like a wise grot you did not mention this to Santorc. Good job.

Well, Santorc does not plan to disappoint! You see, a few years ago I ordered a few of the lovely Scibor Christmas bulbs and they were the real inspiration for this whole project. I have the dwarf bulb unpainted still, but lets leave that for another year.

Here they are, I will start with some pics of them hanging on a WIP tree for the rest of my scenery. From this you can get a nicer closeup:

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These guys were a blast to paint, the detailed bits are very well defined so they respond well to washes. I started these with my airbrush, more for fun, and was able to get some cool highlighting effects with my limited skills.

Now, where do these critters fit into Orcmas? Well, even the lowliest grot knows that Santorc stuffs dwarfs inside of the bulbs, then the Orcmas squigs arrive and try to crack them out. There is supposed to be a feast afterwards, but the squigs usually eat it all first.

Time for a shot of the lovely tree with Santorc and the bulbs:

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Finally, to show you that I have not finished, here is Santorc with his two most loyal bodyguards. They are still a WIP, so no closeups yet. They are almost finished, so hopefully I can share them with you in the next day or two.

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Until then, Merry Orcmas, and Merry Christmas!
 
Great idea. most original.
Id be real happy being an orc there. How many prezzies can ya get under that tree???
 
Nice. I've just started painting Santa Orc myself. I particularly like the bronze you did on his bell. It has a really metallic quality.
 
Glad you guys like the painting, I am not quite done with this project for the time being, however...

While Orcmas many officially be over, I am still plugging away at the few figures I wanted to complete this season. As you saw last time, I had a teaser of two WIP figures - Santorc's festive guards. I finally finished them, and I am quite happy with the results. These are some of the Wargames Foundry Mercenary Ogres. They were sculpted by Kev Adams. Very challenging figures to paint, with all of the puff and slash, but it is a nice effect when it is finished.

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Finally, here is a shot of the terrible triad in front of the tree:

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Kinda makes you wonder whether you should have made such a long Orcmas list, eh?

There are a few more photos and such on my blog, feel free to stop by: Link
 
Orcmas just would not be orcmas without some uppity git trying to usurp the coveted title of "Santorc" (or whatever other clever name you can concoct. The position has long been coveted by this sneaky gobbo. Time and again he has been thwarted by bad luck, stupidity, or the business end of Santorc's bell. Regardless, this rascal has managed (miraculously) to survive as a constant thorn in Santorc's side.

I present to you, Gobbo Clawz!

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This cheeky fellow is the 2007 White Dwarf subscription model Night Goblin Boss. I took the liberty of sculpting some more fur trim on his cloak, as well as adding pom poms to his hat. I think they look swell. There are some more pics on the blog for those interested: Blog

This seems to be the last figure I will get painted in 2014. For my loyal readers, thanks for your readership! I wish you all a very happy New Year full of miniature adventures!
 
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