It began with a conversation on the Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast, shortly followed by a splurge on two opposing armies (which didn’t actually cost that much at all!). Now, I’ve finally finished two full units, a big stone troll, and a couple of other test paints.
Here’s what’s been done so far.
The Blood-Eye Orcs’ rank and file are from Pendraken. Their command comes via Ral Partha. The standard bearer fell over, chipped, and had to be re-painted about six or seven times. I hate him.
The big lad was a generous freebie from Alternative Armies, where I’d ordered a lot of my 15mm rank-and-file from, including the mounted knight and archer who’ll eventually have their own regiments to join.
The noble Frostguard Paladins were purchased from Ral Partha, too.
The movement trays were from Warbases.
I have some waterslide transfers to try out on the mounted knight’s shield, as well as the banners on both regiments. I think the orc’s shields might be too small to accommodate the ones I got from Essex Miniatures.
I’ve enjoyed my first forays into painting 15mm, and I’m content with the results. I’ve plenty more to be working on for these rival orc and human armies, and I expect they’ll keep me busy through to the end of 2024.
