Kouta Takeshi Clan - Ogres of Nippon

So i have recently commissioned 2BlackDragons to build me a Nippon Ogre army and i thought i would share. These are on the way to a painting studio to be painted up so will update then

LORD

Slaughtermaster:




Size comparison:


HEROES

Butcher 1:




Butcher 2:




Firebelly:



Bruiser BSB:



CORE

Ogre Bulls:




Ironguts:




Gnoblars:



SPECIAL

Leadbelchers:



Mournfang Cavalry:



RARE
Ironblasters:






so next up they are off to get painted but after that i plan to add a few more units before calling it complete. I want 2 Samurai Giants, some maneaters, yhetees and Toijoro half breed, my Tyrant :-)

HOLY S**T!       

Your kidding me right? These guys are absolutely amazing! Seriously, on the first couple of guys here did you model the bellies with Greenstuff and then spray the (like plastic) grey? They just look seamless as if they were "out the box" GW models.

Amazing work mate, can't wait to see paint on these guys; I will definitely be watching this Gnoblog, mate.
Take a cheeky little Gnoblar from me for these guys!

G_H

...wow. Those are AMAZING! Did you sculpt/case some of those pieces? So impressive.

Incredible work! I love the theme!

Thank you for the kind words but all credit goes to 2blackdragons

The plan is to play a big campaign versus my main opponents Dark Elves Khaine cult. The whole nine yards, rich background, custom terrain, custom scenarios and a few campaign special characters

In short the war is going to be the Ogres are going to be defending the isles of Senkaku off the coast of Nippon.

One special character i was thinking was:



Deathmaster on flying carpet?

Thoughts? Ideas of your own?

One special character i was thinking was:



Deathmaster on flying carpet?

Thoughts? Ideas of your own?

I play Hell Dorado and have never considered using this guy as a Death caster. I'll warn you though, he's a fair bit smaller than the average GW Ogre. He's still fairly big but not quite as large as I'd envision a Slaughtermaster to be.

Some pictures of the test models:





Let me know what you think

I need ideas on the bases because i dont like my original idea now i have seen them

What we think?

Spin my nipple-nuts and send me to Alaska; these are some amazing models and the army itself looks absolutely amazing. I do have one tiny question though;

You commissioned someone to make these models?
I don't know how they go about making them, but as there are two identical Ironblasters I am assuming there is some form of reproduction or mould involved yes?
If this is the case, then how do the company who make these models not get into trouble for copyright when it comes to things like the original sculpts that presumable GW own?

I ask because it is quite clear that the "ogre" end of the Ironblaster Cannon (for example) is quite clearly the original sculpt a la GW and the other end is the companies sculpt. As they have re-produced this, does this not contravene some form of copyright law?

If not, then I may consider doing some mass-production of some converted OK models myself. I love converting stuff and would happily mould and cast them for others.

Just so we are clear; I love these models and I am in no-way making any kind of judgement about teir work relating to GW, it makes no odds to me at all.

G_H

I love Hell Dorado so much. I was surprised to see it pop up here!

One special character i was thinking was:



Deathmaster on flying carpet?

Thoughts? Ideas of your own?

I play Hell Dorado and have never considered using this guy as a Death caster. I'll warn you though, he's a fair bit smaller than the average GW Ogre. He's still fairly big but not quite as large as I'd envision a Slaughtermaster to be.

What we think?

Spin my nipple-nuts and send me to Alaska; these are some amazing models and the army itself looks absolutely amazing. I do have one tiny question though;

You commissioned someone to make these models?
I don't know how they go about making them, but as there are two identical Ironblasters I am assuming there is some form of reproduction or mould involved yes?
If this is the case, then how do the company who make these models not get into trouble for copyright when it comes to things like the original sculpts that presumable GW own?

I ask because it is quite clear that the "ogre" end of the Ironblaster Cannon (for example) is quite clearly the original sculpt a la GW and the other end is the companies sculpt. As they have re-produced this, does this not contravene some form of copyright law?

If not, then I may consider doing some mass-production of some converted OK models myself. I love converting stuff and would happily mould and cast them for others.

Just so we are clear; I love these models and I am in no-way making any kind of judgement about teir work relating to GW, it makes no odds to me at all.

G_H

Not a single piece is a cast of an original GW model!
Each and every one is a single unique conversion only using original GW parts and sculpted additional parts
There is absolutely no reproduction of official GW material which clear to see

Wow.. Great looking conversions and painting. Are the Nipponese armours done with greenstuff or what?

Some more images for me to share with you







2 Stock models, shock horror

Very nicely done and the painting looks crisp. Seen some other nippon inspired ogres and these are very nice too. You should really get a Tyrant made up now

K

Very nicely done and the painting looks crisp. Seen some other nippon inspired ogres and these are very nice too. You should really get a Tyrant made up now

Dont Worry it is on its way, along with some other cool stuff 

This leads on quite nicely, as my Tyrant is obviously the best Samurai in Nippon ;-) I need a build for him that resolves around Fencer's blade. I have been thinking Glittering Scales and Mawseeker. Lots of being hit and wounded on 6's. Thoughts?

Wow.....Just wow! These Ogres Samurai conversions are off the chain!!!! Super +1 gnoblar

As well as an army i want themed terrain for them. A lot of tournaments i attend require you to bring one piece of themed terrain. A google search followed by trawling through all sorts of peoples blogs i have found something that might be suitable and would appreciate peoples thoughts on using the following as a watchtower:



It can be found here

I think that would be aesthetically appropriate, though I don't think it will fit size wise. If that is a human in front of the building it doesn't look like an ogre would fit inside? Unless the intent is for Gnoblars to staff it?

The army looks breathtaking btw. Utterly blown away.

I think that would be aesthetically appropriate, though I don't think it will fit size wise. If that is a human in front of the building it doesn't look like an ogre would fit inside? Unless the intent is for Gnoblars to staff it?

Well its designed for 28mm/30mm gaming. My army is to be situated in Nippon so it can just be Nipponese scenery. But you are right, i think maybe some custom terrain is in order too then

It looks pretty good, but it is scaled for humans rather than ogres. Also seems rather expensive for the materials it is made from (only the doors are resin, the rest is various stuff that is easily and cheaply acquired)

I have bought and made that building, along with the arch and the bridge. It's plasticard and very expensive for plasticard. But it is very nicely made and pretty cool all the same. I can post pictures next to an ogre if desired.

Your army is amazing! I did a similar theme but clearly half-assed it in comparison. This stuff is just superb. What did you use for the mournfang? How about the ironblaster dragon head? How much is sculpted?

It looks pretty good, but it is scaled for humans rather than ogres. Also seems rather expensive for the materials it is made from (only the doors are resin, the rest is various stuff that is easily and cheaply acquired)

I am getting the impression that the scale is an issue for a majority of people. Its what happens when you go all out for an army, half measures for terrain is to acceptable

I have bought and made that building, along with the arch and the bridge. It's plasticard and very expensive for plasticard. But it is very nicely made and pretty cool all the same. I can post pictures next to an ogre if desired.

That would be very much appreciated, thank you

Your army is amazing! I did a similar theme but clearly half-assed it in comparison. This stuff is just superb. What did you use for the mournfang? How about the ironblaster dragon head? How much is sculpted?

I am unsure about the Foo Dogs, i will message 2blackdragons and ask for you. The Dragonhead is sculpted as far as i am aware

Maybe this picture may help

A picture of the basic idea of the standard, what do you guys and girls think?

Here's my display and the building, bridge and torii are all from the above manufacturer and all made out of the plasticard.

Note that my samurai in front of the building are massive compared with a normal ogre, built on the scale of the GW minotaurs. I'll try and get you a shot with the building and a normal sized ogre.

Here's my display and the building, bridge and torii are all from the above manufacturer and all made out of the plasticard.

Note that my samurai in front of the building are massive compared with a normal ogre, built on the scale of the GW minotaurs. I'll try and get you a shot with the building and a normal sized ogre.

That would be very much appreciated

It is a fantastic piece, you should be very proud of your work

If you are interested i created a thread over on Warseer about Nipponese terrain, it can be found here

Your army is amazing! I did a similar theme but clearly half-assed it in comparison. This stuff is just superb. What did you use for the mournfang? How about the ironblaster dragon head? How much is sculpted?

I am unsure about the Foo Dogs, i will message 2blackdragons and ask for you. The Dragonhead is sculpted as far as i am aware

I got an answer for you if you are still interested. The Foo dogs are completely scratch built and sculpted

Basing has started, very neutral to not take away anything from the model

Sneak peak of my Transformation of Kadon

A sample of some custom dice i am having made for this army

So my Transformation of Kadon is complete





I am hoping to receive some more update on the actually ogres before xmas

And the Firebelly (I love the tattoos!)

That Firebelly and dragon are amazing! They're going all out on this, it's freakin sweet.

Damn, did you win the lottery?

Damn, did you win the lottery?

 I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very short career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let this comment go this will be the end of it 

Damn, did you win the lottery?

 I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very short career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let this comment go this will be the end of it 

This made me laugh hard. 

This made me laugh hard. 

What would this hobby be if you cannot have a laugh once in a while

So Zsoulness has very nice agreed to sculpt me a Tyrant in the New Year :-)

I have a few ideas of my own on what i think would work and look cool but i would like to hear your thoughts on what would be awesome for my Tyrant?

So Zsoulness has very nice agreed to sculpt me a Tyrant in the New Year :-)

I have a few ideas of my own on what i think would work and look cool but i would like to hear your thoughts on what would be awesome for my Tyrant?

Well looking at your army so far I would probably like to see a VERY unique mask on him with some super unigue weapon of some kind.  The main thing with this opportunity is to get a Dynamic pose to really make him stand out from the our standard ogre body build.

So I would first establish what pose you want him doing.  Also do you want him elevated at all? Any detial on his base, Blossum tree perhaps? Japanesse are fond of those. 

Kind regards Zolas.

Well looking at your army so far I would probably like to see a VERY unique mask on him with some super unigue weapon of some kind.  The main thing with this opportunity is to get a Dynamic pose to really make him stand out from the our standard ogre body build.

Thank you for weighing in Zolas. I to agree that the pose is everything so i have been trawling through google images and found the following, all of which  feel would look awesome as a Tyrant






Any thoughts on any of the above?

I would say either picture 1 or 3.  Or a combo of both.  Having a sword about to strike or striking is awesome.  Plus you can show of the face with both poses.  (reason I'm not fond of picture 4, your tyrants face should be on show! Or mask!)

Well that's my 2 pence to it.  Hope this helps.  Either way go with what your gut tells (and YES that was deliberate! we are OGRES after all!)

Kind regards Zolas.

this is inspirational!

Some more pictures coming in over the next few days, i will leave this one here to wet your appetite

My Slaughtermatster

Damn MG that's awesome!  I had a giggle when I saw your custom dice as I used the same image as you can see:



Great minds and all that I'm sure. 

What is funnier is that i sent them an image of your dice for the symbol ;-) I found your pour post with them in, in a deep google search. Then went with Jade to tie in with my army
And i also ordered some Death korps custom dice for a xmas gift for a friend

Some amazing miniatures here and fantastic painting too! Very inspirational. Thanks a lot for sharing and I am looking forward to seeing more examples of great painting skills in the future!

Cheers!

Thank yo for your kind words Swordmaster

You do not have to wait long

2 Butchers




All my Wizards together


Enjoy, more to come soon

Kitty Kats

Foo Dogs/Mournfang Cavalry



Ironblaster (Still needs some touch up work)

This really is a pretty incredibly army.

This really is a pretty incredibly army.

Thank you, just wait till i add a Zsoulness sculpt to it

Bruiser BSB


Gnoblars

Looking Good!

~ZsoulnLess )

Some Bulls



Just leadbelchers and Ironguts left to show you before my next batch is modelled

Those look awesome!  Great job.

Fantastic job! The sculpts are great but the painting matches the quality perfectly! Boy, that really makes me want to start doing more conversions and I do need to get back to painting!

Thanks a lot, one more time! And looking forward to seeing more pictures. I hope there will be some group photo at the end as well as some matching display board

Fantastic job! The sculpts are great but the painting matches the quality perfectly! Boy, that really makes me want to start doing more conversions and I do need to get back to painting!

Thanks a lot, one more time! And looking forward to seeing more pictures. I hope there will be some group photo at the end as well as some matching display board

Thank you, i am glad i can be of some inspiration

Group photos will eventually follow but a display board is unfortunately in the distance, as i have big plans for this force so the size of the force weighs heavily on what i want from the display board. Do i want 2x2 for armies on parade style that can display just percentage of my army or do i want a display board that shows off my whole army or do i just want a gaming table that can be used to display my army with the terrain set up correctly. A lot of questions, that i do not have answers for yet

Anyway Leadbelchers:

Here we are, the last of the first batch

Ironguts (The symbol on the banner is Japanese for Discipline)



So what is next, well in the immediate future the reins need to be put on the ironblasters and then a few group shots. In a few weeks i hope to post up pics of the next batch, Bruiser/Tyrant, Maneaters and GIANTS (note the s). At some point in the next few weeks too i imagine i should receive the Zsoulness sculpt for my tyrant (it looks great so far so go check out his log). I also want to add a BaneBeasts Terror of Fortriu to count as my Mountain Chimera Transformation and a Raging heroes Manticore. After that i had plans, that i have dropped hints too but a lot will depend on time and the arrival of 9th. This army will go ahead as planned until 9th edition is released then there maybe some tinkering involved. Have a good night everyone

This is bananas. These guys look amazing, both in sculpt and in paint! It'd be a good  day being eaten by these beauties. Dunno if you want the comment, but the Ironguts are a bit monoposed. Since they have the same armour, they don't stand out as much. Maybe they should all have had back-banners? Not much to be done now, but there are also several large japanese weapons to be inspired from, thought that would add a lot to the workload.

This is bananas. These guys look amazing, both in sculpt and in paint! It'd be a good  day being eaten by these beauties. Dunno if you want the comment, but the Ironguts are a bit monoposed. Since they have the same armour, they don't stand out as much. Maybe they should all have had back-banners? Not much to be done now, but there are also several large japanese weapons to be inspired from, thought that would add a lot to the workload.

No i do not want this comment ;-)
In all seriousness i appreciate your comment, it gives me food for thought with moving this army forward. I will challenge the idea of them not standing out as much by asking
Do Ironguts stand out significantly more than Ogres do?
All your ideas are good but bit too much work for now, as for several large japanese weapons. You will be surprised how few of them that can easily be translated to fantasy and even fewer that can be translated onto a model and look like a great weapon. Even if anything an ogre uses fluff wise can be a great weapon

Amazing sir.  Incredible work MG.

Amazing sir.  Incredible work MG.

Thank you, i am really looking forward to getting the Zsoulness sculpt and moving forward with that

So the reins are done, a bit of a hassle



In other news, i have been contacted by Beasts of War about doing this army taking part in an army showcase on their show. I would like to delay it to include the Zsoulness sculpt and hopefully some Maneaters and Giants but we will see. Stay tuned

Wow what an honour!!

Wow what an honour!!

Thank you, i better get a move on with the stuff to come

No i do not want this comment ;-)
In all seriousness i appreciate your comment, it gives me food for thought with moving this army forward. I will challenge the idea of them not standing out as much by asking
Do Ironguts stand out significantly more than Ogres do?
All your ideas are good but bit too much work for now, as for several large japanese weapons. You will be surprised how few of them that can easily be translated to fantasy and even fewer that can be translated onto a model and look like a great weapon. Even if anything an ogre uses fluff wise can be a great weapon

Nice to know I can give at least something to think about! I agree that normal Ironguts don't really stand out much, but I count that as a flaw with the GW sculpts. These sculpts are amazing, and I don't like the idea of someone not seeing who's who! Maybe a different colour scheme (more black laquered armour rather than all red?) could work. But they look great, and there isn't really a need to change them, it's just easy to be picky when it's someone else's amazing work! As for reasonable great weapons, you're probably right. Haven't looked too far into it, but finding good nipponese great weapons that aren't also a pain to get working does seem like a lot more work than giving them all giant blades. I've always had a slightly romantic view on modelling possibilities, and very little concern for time and effort There's definitely no doubt that these guys are wielding great weapons though.

And congrats on the army showcase! Your army deserves it.

Wow, amazing work mate!

Have missed this lately for some reason, but damn! You've been busy
I really like what you've done, especially the clean and crisp painting style. It works really well with the theme, as your Ogres aren't the usual un-kept and unclean Ogres Lovely work! And the models you've used in the kitbash, like the green beasts are amazing

Keep up the good work!

- Loran

Thank you you two

I've always had a slightly romantic view on modelling possibilities, and very little concern for time and effort

This was/is my problem. The main reason why my Tau army is taking so long to really make any traction on. The colour scheme is inspired by WW2 German 3 colour camo with white wash for winter operations, then heavily weathered. Basically Ogres are generally dirty i have made clean and crisp. Tau usually crisp i have made down and dirty

And the models you've used in the kitbash, like the green beasts are amazing

Would you believe the foo dogs/temple dogs/green beasts arent kitbashed but completely sculpted?



A massive thank out to my annoymous Pet gnoblar; has a good home here

Tonight i will leave you with the first two of my maneaters. An ancient wanderer and a warrior monk

Another Pet Gnoblar received; i assume its for this thread, so another Big Thank you.

HOOOOOOLY SMOKES! Those models are gorgeous! I cannot get over how good those look! Blowing my mind here. They are going to look amazing when you get them painted. Just... Wow!

This is a great army, i hope mine turn out as half decent as yours. The BSB is one of my fav out of all these miniatures. Were did you get the autumn leaves from?

The green beasts are all sculpted? Duuuuuuude... That's some mad GS-skills

Love the Maneaters. The Wanderer has a groovy Kung Fu Panda feel to it Can't wait to see them painted!

- Loran

Thank you everyone

This is a great army, i hope mine turn out as half decent as yours. The BSB is one of my fav out of all these miniatures. Were did you get the autumn leaves from?

Thank you, they are from Secret weapon miniatures

The green beasts are all sculpted? Duuuuuuude... That's some mad GS-skills

Thank you but they are not my Mad Green stuffing skills, i got someone far more talented than i am to handle that. Should have got them casted in hindsight because i want 4 more mournfang and 2 scraplanchers (eventually)....ah well

Stunning army, can´t quite comprehend how amazing it is.

Stunning army, can´t quite comprehend how amazing it is.

Thank you

I will try post up some more Maneaters soon and possibly Giants

Keeps getting better this Gnoblog. 

Keeps getting better this Gnoblog. 

Cheers Jimmy

As promised here are two more. We have the mighty monkey king and the fearsome ronin









As always feel free to leave comments below. I always love to hear what people have to think

That ronin is really cool

A Ronin working with Samurai?! What madness is this?! He does look badass though 

Also LOVE the Monkey King! Such fantastic detail on his little pet! Can't wait to see these guys painted up.

I am glad you like the Monkey King, he is my current favorite

I am glad you like the Monkey King, he is my current favorite

And now my favourite!  Amazing maneaters!  Keep 'um coming!

Have a Gnoblar on me!   

Kind regards Zolas.

Thank you for the Gnoblar. I want 20 to match how many gnoblars i actually own, not including look-out gnoblars and decorative gnoblars

Thank you for the Gnoblar. I want 20 to match how many gnoblars i actually own, not including look-out gnoblars and decorative gnoblars

Best have another then! Fantastic effort on your army, and those Maneaters are something else all together!

Thank you very much RumblingGuts

I think it's pretty interesting how none of the "martial arts" ogres wear gutplates. Is that a "fluff" decision or a "couldn't think of a decent gutplate" decision?

Drop dead gorgeous models btw. Wow.

It's a simple does not suite the aesthetics and style decision and would ruin the overall image

And as you say "Drop dead gorgeous models btw. Wow." it was the right decision

Just a side note, if you noticed none of the warriors do neither do the heroes have a traditional gutplate

It's a simple does not suite the aesthetics and style decision and would ruin the overall image

Agreed

And i am going to try work around this by probably introducing Gut tattoos. Only difficulty so far is coming up with symbols that match the maneater and can be put on the gut

Edit: Maybe something like this on the Monkey King



On another note what do people think of the idea of an overtyrant of Nippon luxuriously riding into battle on top of a War mammoth. Roofing like my ironblasters and an overtyrant, sitting comfortably in his throne (I am thinking something like the Mongolian Khan from MarcoPolo)

Holy bahjeezus.  Madness MG, utter madness.  It should be house ruled that all of your gorgeous models hit on a 3+ all day.  They look skilled enough too.

This is the greatest army I have ever seen!

Thank you guys

It should be house ruled that all of your gorgeous models hit on a 3+ all day.  They look skilled enough too.

I shall propose this idea to my regular opponent (Dark Elves) on two front; 1. Jimmy said so and he is a legend and 2. You always seem to hit me on 3+ so now we are even. I think it will be well received

So i am going to shamelessly steal an idea from Uprising

What do people think about me swapping out my Sabretusks to be a more theme suiting Kitsune(fox)?

Its late here but i wanted to leave you guys with this:

Will be played as a Siege Giant when possible

Giant one





As always i will love to hear your thoughts and criticisms

So i am going to shamelessly steal an idea from Uprising

What do people think about me swapping out my Sabretusks to be a more theme suiting Kitsune(fox)?

I say go for it, but they have to have 2,5,7 or 9 tails. 

Also the giant  , I think i lost my jaw.

I don't know how you do it but every time you post something new it pushes the bar even higher! I am already turning green with jealousy when I see your models and at the same time can't wait to see them all painted!

I don't know how you do it but every time you post something new it pushes the bar even higher! I am already turning green with jealousy when I see your models and at the same time can't wait to see them all painted!

I dont want you to get sick, so tell me if this is too much for you

The elite dragon temple guard






As always i will love to hear what you think

Elves don't get sick, so no worries! The sculpts are simply fantastic. They are totally new level and I can only admire rich imagination and perfect execution.

It is really an inspiration even for those who have other armies. I would love to have access to alternative miniatures of such quality! The good thing is that inspirations often produce some novelty work by others so who knows, the most important thing is to keep creating new ideas!

Keep up the great work!

Whilst I love the giant MG, I can only pick a single fault and that's his weapon of choice.  He should have a shinai not a blade in this instance but I'm the first one to stick my hand up and wonder how on earth that could be achieved modelling wise but if someone can imagine it then it can be done.  Incredible work as always.  I think your models are to me as my battle reports are to you - inspiration. 

Whilst I love the giant MG, I can only pick a single fault and that's his weapon of choice.  He should have a shinai not a blade in this instance but I'm the first one to stick my hand up and wonder how on earth that could be achieved modelling wise but if someone can imagine it then it can be done.  Incredible work as always.  I think your models are to me as my battle reports are to you - inspiration. 

But why is that a fault?
Why should the model not use Bokutō?
Blades make more sense then running around on a battlefield with bamboo sticks, it is simple to do but has no logic in fantasy setting and seeing as there is a second one on its way why not mix and match

I think you are quick to take offence.  Take a look at what I wrote, you've created a model in kendōgu so naturally I was expecting him to be armed with a shinai.  That's all I'm saying.  Also on a Giant model I disagree about the blades aspect as it's normally tree trunks they're armed with anyway so I figure any piece of wood would be suffice. 

Play nice children. It comes down to one rule - The rule of cool!

I think you are quick to take offence.  Take a look at what I wrote, you've created a model in kendōgu so naturally I was expecting him to be armed with a shinai.  That's all I'm saying.  Also on a Giant model I disagree about the blades aspect as it's normally tree trunks they're armed with anyway so I figure any piece of wood would be suffice. 

No worries there is absolutely no offence taken, I asked a question why it is a fault and why should he not have Bokutō and fight in nitō as it also belongs to a kendōgu.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendo#mediaviewer/File:Kendo_EM_2005_-_nito.jpg

Who is to say that this is not a kenjutsu warrior? if you prefer, this is fantasy not real life.

But why should a giant only be armed with a tree trunk, rather simplistic and bland do you not think? So many other possibilities out there or if you want paint the sword brown 

Also as there is a second one following, which will be armed with a "shinai" in sword form why not offer as much variation as possible
Exactly the rule of cool as the boss says!!

Maaaaan, i want that last maneater. Well i want all of it but the last one is the most epic. Cant possibly top that.

Maaaaan, i want that last maneater. Well i want all of it but the last one is the most epic. Cant possibly top that.

Maybe this can:





One group shot:



As always tell me what you think below

And maybe offer a suggestion on possible themes for an 'Arabyn Carpet'

Welp, the rest of us modelers can just pack up and leave. Ain't no topping these ogres.

Simply amazing... and truly inspiring stuff! It also shows what an amazing base the actual Ogre plastics are for some serious green-stuff attention.  Thank you for sharing this incredible art with us

Maybe... when the current army is done and I have some breathing room to be adventurous... Araby ~nods~ <3

I am glad you both like them :-)

@BoredHighElf: Maybe you can bring some Araby ogres into your army as Maneaters first, as a sort of stepping stone to a larger scale army of Araby

As for my count as Arabyn carpet for a firebelly, it will be inspired by this



The firebelly will be magnetized in question to allow me to play it on foot also

The GW Araby Maneater was already on my "must have" purchase list, so making a unit to accompany him will be a nice starter as an aside to my existing Ogres.

The GW Araby Maneater was already on my "must have" purchase list, so making a unit to accompany him will be a nice starter as an aside to my existing Ogres.

It sure will, i look forward to seeing them. The ninja maneater (The Ninja Gnoblar is my favorite part) is on my must have list and will be purchased shortly

Random mutterings #1

I am kinda excited to see Ogre Kingdoms merge with O&G in the next end times book (For full disclosure i dont like O&G). I think it opens up a lot of conversion possibilities and i want to run these ideas past you to see what you think

• Head Honcho counts as goblin big boss
• Gnoblar su chef count as Goblin shaman
• Gnoblar Giant Kitsune (Fox) riders count as Goblin Wolf Riders
• Gnoblar Giant Kitsune chariot count as Goblin wolf chariot
• Gnoblar Oyumi count as Goblin spear chuka
• Gnoblar Kamikaze pilots count as Goblin doom diver

The Kamikaze is my favourite idea out of them all but i can see the Kitsune riders being the most beneficial to me in a game

My other thought was to change all Gnoblars to halflings to better keep OK seperate identity

Of course this is all only speculative at the moment but its one o the joys of the hobby

Thoughts?

Many a long moon ago (3rd edition) - there was a Nippon army listing in the main rulebook.  They had a unit similar to Goblin Fantatics that ran out of the unit holding dynamite and simply exploded.  I could imagine a Gnoblar being pushed out, holding a bunch of bombs working in a similar way.

Kitsune are a cool idea   I'd probably have gone for a Tanuki, myself.

I realised i never shared these with you

These sculpts are not everyone's cup of tea but i have to admit i really like the yhetee models:

That's some sweet ice! Looks really nice.

Today i want to share some more models with you. A Bruiser/Tyrant made from the Avatars of War Ogre Chieftain and the second Giant










As always let me know what you think below

Brilliant work here. Particularly appreciating the enthusiasm for 9th and looking forward. Not much of that on the Internet at the moment!

BB

There was a time when Golgfag strode across the lands of Nippon




As always leave comments below

So who thinks this would make an awesome chain trap

Just catching up with this lot again...stunning work.

As for Arabyn carpet ideas...Having watched a few too many kung fu movies of late perhaps inspiration could be taken from the ridiculously long leaps they make.
I am thinking a karate master or ninja in mid flight of a flying kick.

Just catching up with this lot again...stunning work.

As for Arabyn carpet ideas...Having watched a few too many kung fu movies of late perhaps inspiration could be taken from the ridiculously long leaps they make.
I am thinking a karate master or ninja in mid flight of a flying kick.

Its a great idea but as the person riding the Carpet will be a Sumo (Firebelly) those ideas maybe hard. It has been settled that a firebreathing sumo will be riding a wingless serpent

As I put on RJ_Paynes blog i thought i should share somewhere my 2015 plans

• Complete Ogres

• Painting needs to be finished on Maneaters, Giants, Tyrants
• Add 2 more Ironguts, 4 more Mournfang, 3 Oni Gorgers, 2nd Firebelly (on Arabyn Carpet)
• Display board + terrain
• Report my 6 game narrative campaign vs Dark Elves

• Complete Tau

• Just paint (Complex scheme based on WW2 German Winter Camo)

• Batman Miniatures game

• Watchmen Gang
• Bane Gang
• Gotham themed terrain (Shipping containers with DC Comic industry names on)

• Blood Bowl

• Build board

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Gorger inspiration

Random mutterings #2

So some of you may know that i have been toying with the idea of my Slaughtermaster descending into the Dark arts of Necromancy with the Lore of Undeath. I feel it would be a shame if the undead part of my army wasn't up to the standards of my regular one. So thanks to a few friends and Uprising an idea was formed to use the Lore of Undeath to represent the summoning of Yokai (Japanese Spirits).

So i started by compiling a list of things i want to definitely be summoning:

A necromancer
Banshee
20 skeletons for cheap chaff
1 to 2 boxes of spirit hosts
1 box of hexwraiths
1 to 2 boxes of vargheists - Tengu
Casket of Souls
Terrorgheist

Necromancer - Onmyōdō
Onmyoji are humans with yokai powers. Almost necromantic.
Conversion: Unknown

Banshee - Yuki-onna or Kitsune
Yuki-onna appear on snowy nights as a tall, beautiful woman with long black hair and blue lips.
Kitsunes are Fox-spirits that takes appearance as a women
Conversion: Unknown

Skeletons - Unknown

Spirit hosts - Far too many option to label here

Hexwraiths - mounted shinigami
Shinigami are the race of extra-dimensional beings who survive by killing humans to extend their own lives.
Conversion: Unknown

Vargheists - Tengu
A wise bird-like demon.
Conversion: VC Vargheist bodies with commissioned replacement armies (Feathers) and HE Rok head. In essence closer to the image of an Indian Garuda (What Tengu can trace their lineage from the mythical creature is found in stories in India long before it ever reached Japan)

Casket of Souls - entrance to Yomi
Conversion - Unknown

Terrorgheist - Daitengu?
Conversion - Unknown

Additional ideas
Bone Giant - Gashadokuro
literally "starving skeleton"

As for the Japanese spirit idea that has changed slightly. Currently i am trying to force mythology into things that just do not work. I think i am better off sticking with what has already been done: take [model], add [cultural reference]. So I'd just take [skeletons] and add [jingasa hat] for example. However some ideas did fit, Tengu as Vargheists etc so i will be taking a Hybrid approach. When Mythological creatures fit i do that, when they do not i take VC/TK models and add cultural reference. Skeletons in Samurai armour anyone?

But in other news it has finally arrived 



I hope to write up a small review in the coming week or so, but my first impression is that it is a beautiful book

Looks great. Looking forward to seeing the miniature in detail to assess it's quality also. Would be interested in a review of the book also from you!

BB

Earlier this year Knight Models released a hardback rulebook, where it had previously only been available via PDF. Having just started getting into the game, the PDF was full of holes, translated directly from Spanish and difficult to understand. So you can see I was a little worried about this at first.

There were two Rulebooks that were available, the standard Batman cover and the limited edition Joker cover. I went for the Joker cover simply because it was limited edition.

What makes a good rulebook?

I would say there are four components that make a good rulebook, the order in priority is personal taste
•   Looks – Glossy pages, Beautiful pictures and artwork
•   Clearly written
•   Accessible
•   Completeness

Looks

Knight models have created a simple but stylish look to the book. A great use of full colour artwork blended with their characterful models and great scenery and set ups.
Below demonstrates all these factors in one simple factor



Clearly Written

As I mentioned the PDF version was frustrating at times, for numerous reasons but I do believe Knight Models have corrected these flaws with this one. I believe this is down to the hiring of ex-White-Dwarf editor, Mark Latham. Mark Latham has helped create a joyous rulebook to read, with sentences that no longer make you scratch your head in confusion. The rules are written in a way that allows you to absorb them and move onto the next, so you build knowledge of the game up in layers; simple to learn, difficult to master.

Accessibility
One of the most infuriating things about 95% of the big company rulebooks is that it always proves difficult in finding specific rules. Once you have learnt the basics, you want to be able to flick through the book and find the ‘advanced’ rules

Knight models have included a well thought out and well-designed index. The index complements the individual rules perfectly and in many ways is a testament to how well written they are.

Completeness

This can be answered with one question:
“Is the BMG rulebook all you need to play the game?”

Almost, the miniatures come along with their relevant rules, all that is still required are
•   Counters; Damage, Action, Knocked Out, etc
•   Objectives
•   Sewer Lids and Streetlights

The book does provide a page of templates to be photographed; I cannot see why they would not provide another page for these. I understand it is nice to have some good looking markers but there are players who prefer spending money and time on models rather than terrain.

Overall

Apart from the whole counter thing, Knight Models have outdone themselves with this product and now the Rulebook finally matches the quality of the miniatures.  It is clear that Knight Models have long term plans for more great releases and have kept the door open for a large scope in possibilities, more from the Batman Legendarium but hopefully more crossover with other DC stuff; they have already added the Watchmen (My gang). At the end of the day, this product captures the Batman universe near perfectly and I can only ever highly recommend.

Soooo jealous of this army! amazing project!

I thought i would share with you my Batman Scenery, inspired by the dock scene from Batman begins. Bought in the multi-verse through DC comic company logos on the shipping containers #Noonecares

Those ogres are just the greatest thing i have ever seen. Brilliant design from beginning to end. This was well thought out and executed perfectly. AWESOME.

Those ogres are just the greatest thing i have ever seen. Brilliant design from beginning to end. This was well thought out and executed perfectly. AWESOME.

Thank you

Some Hobby to share is better than none, even if it isnt Ogres. I present Silk Spectre II

Rorschach

Final three, unfortunately no Dr.Manhattan model exists





Let me know what you think

Okay i lied, there is Ogre stuff. The 1st of my terrifying Oni (Gorgers)

The Watchmen minis are great, so are your ogres. Please keep it up. Nice choice for Oni.

Definitely one of the best themed Ogre armies (or any army) out there, great work!

Thank you, you two for your kind words. Hope to have some more progress soon

The Oni are built








As always, love to hear what you think

Wow they look menacing ... more terrifying than anything else in the OK army

These are some stunningly beautiful models, particularly the Oni. You've got me thinking about Geisha maneaters, which I might just have to have a stab at, when I've got some money 

I'm looking forward to seeing what paint job you can do on the Oni!

Thank you, they will be painted like this:

Gorger inspiration

As for Geisha, please send me pics when you are done. I decided against it for my Slaughtermaster/Butcher. Best of luck with it

Been a bit quiet recently but i have just finished my undergraduate degree :-)

A couple more Ironguts



More Mournfang

Congrats on your degree!

Yes, congrats. I only need to finish the fall semester then I will have my undergraduate degree complete as well. Then I can concentrate more on this hobby I love so much. By the way, nice DC shipping dock scenery and your Nippon Ogres are so far the best Ogre conversions I have seen. I hope that ever penny sent on this commission is worth it.

Oh, and tell Dragon that he is absolutely outdoing himself. Props to both of you for turning this idea into reality.

Congratulations on the degree!

Models are simply fantastic! Well done Mr. Dragon!

Some WIP pics of the Magnetised Firebelly on count as Arabyan Carpet

That's freakin' gorgeous. What part of him is magnetised to the mount? Is it hidden just under his crotch?

That's freakin' gorgeous. What part of him is magnetised to the mount? Is it hidden just under his crotch?

Magnetised at the belly

Here we are

Amazing minis!

We must have some Halo fans here

Unfortunately I'm not one of them but great work on the minis.

The other half of the starter box








You can see my view and opinions on the game and box set here