Losteriksson's Oldhammer Orc and Goblin Army

[Tex]

Love the wood- and metal-work on the trebuchet, you've made this model shine

 

[Losteriksson]

Great thread here, lots of lovely painting of some classic greenskins

Love the wood- and metal-work on the trebuchet, you've made this model shine

That is superb. They used to have boxes and boxes of these at GW Nottingham but because of the packaging you couldn’t tell what they were like inside. Never saw a painted one before

Thanks chaps

 

[twisted moon]

the trebuchet looks great.

 

[Old Hob]

I haven't seen that warmachine before. I think the Machineries of Destruction had just come out when I started, which I suppose must have superseded the old TA range. It's a cracker though. And I love the variety of two tone skin conditions on the crew.

The best compliment I can give this army, though, is that it makes me want to play against it. I saw it described as 'proper toys' over on another forum, and I couldn't agree more.

 

[Losteriksson]

the trebuchet looks great.

Thanks

 

[Losteriksson]

I haven't seen that warmachine before. I think the Machineries of Destruction had just come out when I started, which I suppose must have superseded the old TA range. It's a cracker though. And I love the variety of two tone skin conditions on the crew.

The best compliment I can give this army, though, is that it makes me want to play against it. I saw it described as 'proper toys' over on another forum, and I couldn't agree more.

Thanks. Yes MoD started to appear circa 1987 I believe they were all cool to I certainly want to add a Man Mangler if I can source one

 

[Losteriksson]

And speaking of Machinery of Destruction here is the 1987 MD1 Goblin King's Battle Chariot

Another classic I managed to get my hands on this time by mistake. I bought a job lot of old goblin chariots, off eBay, as I had identified them as the old Kev Adams Goblin Chariots set. When they came in the post, and I sorted through the jumble of bits, it turns out I got the Kev Adams Chariots and this little cracker to.

The Goblin Kings Chariot could well be a the most insane unit in 2nd edition WFB. In a time before Herohammer he is very Herohammer topping out 1358 points for this one model. Why I here you ask… or maybe not…Well because the chariot and the boar are actually an imprisoned demon called Ulrista who is not only very tough but a level 4 wizard to boot (yes a magic using boar). On top of that the Goblin King Sourgutt carries a magic weapon, magic armour and a magic standard that flings fireballs. The only guy on the whole model that is vaguely normal is the driver who apparently isn’t even need to steer the sentient chariot.

Here is the Stuff of Legends page on the model

http://solegends.com/citmd/md1gkc/index.htm

My miniature isn’t quite original for some reason a previous owner cut off the blades running along the yoke…No idea why. Oddly the rules also stated the chariot had scythes on the wheels despite the fact the model never did.

 

[inchmurrin]

Great work very characterful and what a character!

 

[Losteriksson]

Great work very characterful and what a character!

Thanks

 

[Losteriksson]

I felt my 2nd edition WFB orc army need something a bit different so I’ve added a giant. Unlike most of the miniatures in my army this is a modern miniature from Oldschool miniatures

https://www.oldschoolminiatures.co.uk/giants-85-c.asp

Despite being modern he clearly plays homage to the early C28 giants from Citadel and I think he has a great Oldhammer vibe

http://solegends.com/citc/c028giants/index.htm

I’ve named mine Druncan McFierceson of Clan McFierceson. Cruncan has left his mountain home, and Clan, to join some Orcs as a mercenary his preferred form of payment is copious amounts of Bugman’s beer.

 

[symphonicpoet]

I thought the only thing you were supposed to wear under your kilt was your socks. (And maybe shoes.) I'm going to have to ask my friends in Scotland if they have any tartan underwear!

Lovely miniature and a great story. And he does indeed look properly old school. I've long held the important thing is how your toys look together and how they fit the story you want to tell. Age is only a number. Glorious stuff!

 

[Losteriksson]

I thought the only thing you were supposed to wear under your kilt was your socks. (And maybe shoes.) I'm going to have to ask my friends in Scotland if they have any tartan underwear!

Lovely miniature and a great story. And he does indeed look properly old school. I've long held the important thing is how your toys look together and how they fit the story you want to tell. Age is only a number. Glorious stuff!

Thanks. It is pretty hard to collect an army using just 2nd hand OOP minis so I'm quite happy using new miniatures that fit the aesthetic to fill in some gaps. I also bought an Orc chariot from Oldschool miniatures that is going to give my Orcs some hitting power.

 

[Old Hob]

I was just looking up this thread as I have a C15 armoured orc on the painting table and wanted some inspiration - and it gave me deep joy all over again. So, bump!
Any new additions since last year?