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THAT is a little beauty, THAT says love like flowers and chocolates never will!

Ugh, I’m starting to tear up.

The time of the Orc has come.

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The first rule of Varnish Protocol is you don’t talk about Varnish Protocol.

I don’t usually but when painting mounted figures (15mm and up) as one piece I have been known to paint the horse and varnish it then paint the rider.

We all have our foibles, some are more foibly than others.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Idyllic Empire countryside.

Probably bigger than 25mm but Warhammer Cursed City has a hanging Skeleton available on eBay.

The time of the Orc has come.

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A local village, for local people.

Dig too deeply below the surface and all sorts of perversions and taints may be laid bare.

The time of the Orc has come.

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But did he get to meet Mr Wonka?

The time of the Orc has come.

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Or if you prefer them with less character lines Crooked Dice has this one.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Doesn’t quite fit the brief specifically but Satyr Art Studio has a “Witch” which just oozes Oldhammer along with much else on their site.

 

The time of the Orc has come.

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Alternative Armies has a 28mm “Cursing Hag” figure if your looking for a stereotypical villain.

The time of the Orc has come.

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The T35 sure has character and I’m sure that with the right crew even the baddest guy can be made to shine.

The time of the Orc has come.

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While the stout lads of the Sewer Watch are on the job what’s below stays below!

The time of the Orc has come.

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“Pants quality” is a little harsh, in my book if they look like this they are proper Oldhammer.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Slow mo farming is tight!

The time of the Orc has come.

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Naked Gladiators?

What’s not to like!

The time of the Orc has come.

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I’ve been wanting to get some of the old Asgard Orcs to paint, you know, for fun. I just might do it.

The time of the Orc has come.

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One wonders if, in a fantasy setting like the Old World, would not more elaborate measures be taken to keep the contents in than just an iron fence (unless magic is involved obviously)?

The time of the Orc has come.

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One of the few times when knowing less on a subject is an advantage…

…for entertainment purposes that is.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Planned obsolescence?

Now’s the time for you to do your bit and stimulate the local economy by purchasing a new lamp. Capitalism, your welcome!

The time of the Orc has come.

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Turning lead into gold?

Having perused old minis on ebay from time to time I do wonder if the price asked is ever the price gotten. I’m certainly skeptical I would get that sort of money for my bits and bobs.

How long can it be before you can scan that image and then 3D print it to whatever size you desire?

The time of the Orc has come.

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What kind of a World are we living in where Stirlanders are less than average?

It just ain’t right!

The time of the Orc has come.

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A “Plague Cart” would be a nice touch though I suppose you’d have to scratch build it.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Are you quoting a Screenwriter?

I’ve watched enough episodes of Pitch Meeting to know questions are bad.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Fools invest in bitcoin and fine art but the smart money gets plowed into cardboard and lead.

The time of the Orc has come.

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GW doing their bit to expand the vocabulary of young minds and enriching schoolyard conversations.

The time of the Orc has come.

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There’s the rub, hulking barbarian in anything other than furs.

Off the top of my head Fenris Games/Dark Fable-Egypt. Not hulking, not Zamoran but dressed for civilised lands and has a bit of a Conan vibe.

His companions are also interesting.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Mike wrote:

Holy Carp. How many is that?

How many Heroes in Valhalla?

The time of the Orc has come.

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In such circumstances I always recommend taking up a hobby. You can never be too old or too young to start, keeps the mind active and, perhaps most importantly, keeps one off the streets and out of trouble.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Angel Barracks wrote:

Finally glued the butressesessess onto my home made walls. Still need to tidy them up and then add pizazz, then make some towers, and then…

Hmm, I sense… MISSION CREEP!

I look forward to seeing the magnificent city that will rise up behind those walls.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Don’t know who this guy is but he seems very hopeful watching his small selection of trailers.

War in Middle Earth seems much less complicated with other manufactures and other scales.

The time of the Orc has come.

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They look to be very nice sculpts which always makes the task of painting easier and, sometimes, a pleasure.

The time of the Orc has come.

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When in the mood I trawl YouTube for video game soundtracks, a lot of good stuff to be found.

https://youtu.be/rI2vjPUztJc

https://youtu.be/fwthw9Sy_RU

https://youtu.be/WBI_cOPTzPU

The time of the Orc has come.

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Do Space Marines sling their bolters very often?

Is it physically possible?

The time of the Orc has come.

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Andrew Beasley wrote:

Love the resulting ‘little’ diorama. Sure needs a proud name – how about Sigmars Hammer?

Sounds fit for official records, but I’m sure the crew (and the ladies) may have a more colourful  moniker for it.

The time of the Orc has come.

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DBN in 6mm is something I come back to on a regular basis but never make much progress on, one of the issues being presentation of the various troop types in a pleasing enough way to encourage me further. You look to be very much on the right track and I will follow your progress with interest as you clear a path for others to follow.

I chose “A” by the way, just to keep it clean and simple on the table top.

Mark

The time of the Orc has come.

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Alexander Hay-Whitton wrote:

Live horses with undead riders; unexpected. But super paint job.

Zombie horses no doubt. May have to try something like that myself with old miniatures.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Always best to stay mum, lest the “bug” come for you.

The time of the Orc has come.

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They look like the right tool for the job.

They look like the right tool for every job.

If you want it broken that is.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Mike6t3 wrote:

Alternative Armies do a variety of 25/28 mm Fantasy stuff some of which could be used.

Bought some samples from the AA Fantasy Warlord range some time ago. The Orcs (definitely 28’s) and Goblins are really lovely sculpts. Very reminiscent of Oldhammer and look to have stepped straight out of a piece of Gary Chalk art.

The time of the Orc has come.

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I would think your baggage is incomplete until the vital addition of a Paymaster. What Old World army could operate without one? Also adds a nice bit of Oldhammer flavour.

https://preview.redd.it/0oa7qk37x5h51.png?width=625&format=png&auto=webp&s=5b792b80826d645fdbf2621b673803c6eb9715b7

I’m sure Dietrich could be available, given the right motivation.

The time of the Orc has come.

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Assassin’s Creed Conan!

I’m in!

The time of the Orc has come.

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Have to say “Airfix” was the first thing that came to mind too.

 

Well, now that you’ve printed it you just have to make the Picts pay for it.

The time of the Orc has come.

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