A wee summer project.
I have decided to replace my current orc army with one based
n GW models. The initial concept was (is) to run an all mobile Gore Rider force
based around 4 regiments of gore riders and some chariots but I also want to build up my infantry
forces as well to run a more balanced combined arms force.
Absolutely love the GW Boar boys models, light years ahead
of the mantic gore riders, and have been happily putting together a few
infantry regiments as well. I picked up some second hand orcs as well as a boar
boys set and have been happily hacking arms off the old monopose 2 hand weapon orcs
and adding weapons arms from the orcs boyz mob to make the figures more interesting.
I’ve never actually been a fan of the GW cartoon orcs much
preferring the LoTR/Mddle Earth/D&D (1e/2e) orc aesthetics and so wanted to
avoid the BAH (boring as hell) Goblin green skinned orc look. Tolkien described
orcs as sallow skinned or swarthy so I’ve gone with a a sallow skin tone based
on Vallejo Ochre green with a wash of GW Athonian Camoshade to give it a
greenish hue which is then highlighted with yellow ochre. I am quite happy with
the way they are turning out
My plan to differentiate infantry units is as follows:
- Great ax- Two hand weapons armed orcs
- Longax: Spear armed orcs
- Ax- axe and shield armed orcs.
The Gore Rider regiments. The boar boys are large minis and 6 fit on the base comfortably and doesn't look too spares.
