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The Witch Doctor's Tribe

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Witch Doctor 14 Feb 2007
Greetings all,

I have just begun in earnest, my OK Tribe.  I already have my Tyrant done along with 2 butchers and a unit of 4 Bulls. 

The theme of my army is a tribe that was stranded in the southlands, possibly the dragon isles? and has just found "civilization" again.

all of the ogres in the army have the old round lizardman shields for gut plates and are painted in dark flesh skin tones, with white war paint that resembles bones.

I will hopefully in the next few days, post some pics of the painted models I have.

I do however wish for something from the lot of you.  I need some ideas for a tribe name.  I was thinking about the dragon eaters (ogres aren't that smart and one big lizard is the same as the rest,) anybody have any ideas?

Jay
If killin' elves is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Quote from: Captain Tineal on May 29, 2009, 12:51:45 PM

I'm most happy at the end of the game when there are lots of little plastic men in the dead pile, and there are hundreds of tiny plastic widows and plastic orphans mourning them back in plastic land. 
Ghworg 14 Feb 2007
How about the Scalehides? Comes from their habit of wearing lizardman skins as armour.
Things that would help make ur army look more jungley would be to have a Stegadon pulling a Scraplauncher instead of a Rhinox, use Skinks  or Jungle Swarm models instead of Gnoblar ones, have ur Leadbelchers using Salamanders instead of cannons and replace a Hunter's Sabretusk models with Cold Ones or Horned Ones. For extra Lizardman participation, u could use Tichi Huichi and his Horned-One riding Skinks.
2 Pet Gnoblars! I dub them Itchy and Scratchy, for reasons that are too private to divulge.
ralph the tyrant 14 Feb 2007
nice ideas, heres an idea for the name, the dragon guts, i'm going to watch this topic.
putting the foo back into fighting

oh a pet gnoblar, i'm calling him jim

           w/d/l
dwarfs 1/0/1
ogres   0/0/1
skaven 0/0/0
Corai 15 Feb 2007
sounds like a great idea, welcome to the stronghold, I'll be looking forward to seeing some pics of these guys. when you say 'old round lizardmen shields' are you referring to the ones that came with the 5th ed saurus cos they would looks awesome as gutplates it they're big enough

thanks
Corai








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Witch Doctor 17 Feb 2007
well as for the comments,

I am planning on using the old salamanders as sabertuskswhen I do get my hunters.  I just purchased Skrag so he is going to get the treatment also.

The idea I'm most proud of is the bangstick I came up with.  It is the smaller of the 2 standards from the cold one rider sprues set on the butchers shoulder like a bazooka.  all you have to do is cut the hammer from the one hand (leave the bottom) and rotate the arm up a bit. 

And yes they are the 5th ed. shields.  The fit very well.  I paint my gold so they contrast nicely with the dark flesh skin tones.

I haven't gone too crazy with the lizard stuff, just a little here and there.  one butcher has the top half of a metal cold one head (DE special character I think) on his head as a headdress of sorts.  one has a small icon from the COR sprue on his head (I use him as skull mantle) and the bangstick one.

My tyrant has lord kroaks mask as a gut plate (with some chainmail underneath) and I sculpted a head for him to add the mask from the orc shaman.  I also made a giant cleaver in his right hand and added two of the tied halflings to his left hand (fistfull of halflings ;)  Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to get some pics up.

Jay
If killin' elves is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Quote from: Captain Tineal on May 29, 2009, 12:51:45 PM

I'm most happy at the end of the game when there are lots of little plastic men in the dead pile, and there are hundreds of tiny plastic widows and plastic orphans mourning them back in plastic land. 
Witch Doctor 17 Feb 2007
Oh yeah,

forgot to mention that I just ordered my gnoblars.  They are actually going to be forest goblin spider riders from the BFSP box.  I got 60 of em for $48 on Battlewagon bits.  I'm going to base each rider on a 20mm base and possibly (if I feel inspired enough) remove their shields and add marquis shaped shields in their place, kind of like African Zulu warriors.

Now all I need is a use for 60 wolf sized spiders.

Jay
If killin' elves is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Quote from: Captain Tineal on May 29, 2009, 12:51:45 PM

I'm most happy at the end of the game when there are lots of little plastic men in the dead pile, and there are hundreds of tiny plastic widows and plastic orphans mourning them back in plastic land. 
Corai 17 Feb 2007
sounbds like some rreally interesting and characterful conversions, Can't wait to see the pics for them

Thanks
Corai








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ralph the tyrant 17 Feb 2007
sounds good, i can't wait to see them.
putting the foo back into fighting

oh a pet gnoblar, i'm calling him jim

           w/d/l
dwarfs 1/0/1
ogres   0/0/1
skaven 0/0/0
Ghworg 17 Feb 2007
Looking forward to seeing those Gnoblars. As for those Spiders, I have two ideas: 1) U could use the heads as decoration for Standards and 2) If u bulk them out a bit with greenstuff, u could use them as Yhetees.
2 Pet Gnoblars! I dub them Itchy and Scratchy, for reasons that are too private to divulge.
Corai 17 Feb 2007
I think it would require quite a stretch if the imagination to get the BfSP to pass as yhetees. They could make great decoratio nthough, or parts for some 'gnoblar riders' (see house rules) conversions. Or even as some dogs of war fast cavalry

thanks
Corai








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Meldast 17 Feb 2007
I think it would require quite a stretch if the imagination to get the BfSP to pass as yhetees. They could make great decoratio nthough, or parts for some 'gnoblar riders' (see house rules) conversions. Or even as some dogs of war fast cavalry

thanks
Corai

To use them as yethee check other manufacturer spider, like reaper and heresy maybe, use giant spider as yethee really giant spider not the little one from GW,

maybe shelod could do ok
Warboss Bogoff 21 Feb 2007
lol you could always sell em me.........
"i dont do small armies"

Witch Doctor 01 Apr 2007
Wow,

It's been awhile, real life has intervened and I have'ntbeen able to get much modeling done.  I have finished painting my three butchers and my 4 gorgers (if I never have to paint a bone again it will be too soon. LOL)

I also have gotten the digital camera fixed so the pictures will be coming very soon. 

BTW, the spiders are going to be BOC hounds in my beasts of the spider forest army.  I think I'm going to use Khazrak One-eye as the general.

Jay
If killin' elves is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Quote from: Captain Tineal on May 29, 2009, 12:51:45 PM

I'm most happy at the end of the game when there are lots of little plastic men in the dead pile, and there are hundreds of tiny plastic widows and plastic orphans mourning them back in plastic land. 
Corai 02 Apr 2007
Cool, glad to hearthis gnoblog hasn't been forgoteen. I'm looking forward to seeing those painted pics, and I knowexactly what you mean abouts bones!

Thanks
Corai








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Witch Doctor 01 Oct 2009
My new title should be the Necromancer. Life has a funny way of going around in circles. I have a bunch of pictures of my Ogres that I'd like to share with all of you. If anyone appreciates a good gut, it is the fine followers of the Maw.

First up, my Tyrant:


Skragg:


Bangstick butcher:


Another butcher:
If killin' elves is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Quote from: Captain Tineal on May 29, 2009, 12:51:45 PM

I'm most happy at the end of the game when there are lots of little plastic men in the dead pile, and there are hundreds of tiny plastic widows and plastic orphans mourning them back in plastic land. 
Witch Doctor 01 Oct 2009
more goodies for your perusal:

bellower to show how the rest of the guts are done:


my messenger from adepticon. (this is how the gnoblars are painted in my army)


converted hunter:


another hunter conversion:
If killin' elves is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Quote from: Captain Tineal on May 29, 2009, 12:51:45 PM

I'm most happy at the end of the game when there are lots of little plastic men in the dead pile, and there are hundreds of tiny plastic widows and plastic orphans mourning them back in plastic land. 
Witch Doctor 01 Oct 2009
and some last photos for your enjoyment.

a maneater/bruiser painted to match my buddy's empire army



and of course, my cheese unit (I have 2 of these)
If killin' elves is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Quote from: Captain Tineal on May 29, 2009, 12:51:45 PM

I'm most happy at the end of the game when there are lots of little plastic men in the dead pile, and there are hundreds of tiny plastic widows and plastic orphans mourning them back in plastic land. 
EverHunger 01 Oct 2009
Pwetty...

Love the Steggo Rider and Gnob, but I adore the Tyrant and first Butcher. That face-mask is made of awesome!

I'm so excited to see more lizzie trophies.

-Evii
Known as Evii.

Quote from: just-josh
Evii, you speak sense

This is Livalil. He is the little devil on my shoulder.

This is Edward the Vampire Gnoblar. He is the king of epic fail.

How to deal with Star Dragons as told by famous Mongolian warlord, Genghis Khan:

Quote from: Genghis Khan
Raise your fist and as you land to smash his dragon say: killingblow mtf.
CaNNiBaLLZ 02 Oct 2009
Those models are epic! your tyrant is awesome!
Witch Doctor 02 Oct 2009
Thank you for the comments. The tyrant was the first idea I had for the army. I knew I wanted the whole witch doctor feel for him and the mask was begging to be used. I had to sculpt a head for it to fit right. Luckily, I live near a gaming store that has large bits trading and buying services, that's where all thelizard bits have come from as well as the tied halfings.  I will try to get a full army shot soon.
If killin' elves is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Quote from: Captain Tineal on May 29, 2009, 12:51:45 PM

I'm most happy at the end of the game when there are lots of little plastic men in the dead pile, and there are hundreds of tiny plastic widows and plastic orphans mourning them back in plastic land. 
just-josh 02 Oct 2009
Really... too... cool... for... words...  :shock:

JJ
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Quote from: Shadowlord on Mar 11, 2013, 01:57:18 PM
After all, painting 100 night goblins is something you do in the morning just before you are off to work.

And I think you missed a 0 when you wrote 11 armies. The correct nr should be 110 armies I would think, based on your painting speed.
Rhokan 05 Jan 2010
Hey I am a new Ogre player/modeler/painter and love your work :D very nice indeed keep it comming!::d
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