I think this mock-up for basing the orcs in pretty promising. 


I basically just cut a layer off the cork behind the facade that should hide the basing a bit and I still managed to get 4 ranks in.

I'm not sure how the orcs might have discovered the color or their sperm or why they insist on being called the red vipers.



Also working on some trolls.  I think something different needs to be done with their shields.

Liking the red vipers.

Yes, I think you are right that the trolls need a little something to lift them a bit - it may be to change the colour of the hammers so they are not the same as the shields?

Very nice indeed

Take care

Andy

Haven't had much time for hobby stuff besides trying to clean up the disaster area that I call a hobby room.

Did manage to try basing those orcs.   Seem to have misplaced the standard bearers.   Hmmmm.

The spikes on the troll shields are quite wicked!

I think the basing works out well with the cork, but my favorite thing about all of them so far is the shield work you are doing.  It's really adding some character to the troops.

 

Niiiiiiice

Very nice indeed

Take care

Andy

Visited my brother.  I had to demonstrate the reason why I wanted the scraps of insulation foam laying around his garage for Christmas.   Also brought the based 10mm stuff to show off.  My nephew insisted that the orcs get a 28mm version for reinforcements while the dwarves got a big, stompy robot.



Also changed up the troll weapons a bit.  I was considering putting something on their shields but it didn't seem in character for these guys so I guess they are done.



Put a base coat on a few dwarves.  Once these are done, I think I have one unit of orcs and then character models and then everything will be painted. 

I like the skin color you picked for your trolls.

Quote from: lowlylowlycook on 07 February 2017, 12:43:28 AM
My nephew insisted that the orcs get a 28mm version for reinforcements while the dwarves got a big, stompy robot.

Makes perfect sense!

They are some of the first models he's painted so I was flattered by the support.

 

Changing the weapons has really improved the overall look of the trolls

Your Nephew looks to have done a good job on his first models

Superb

Quote from: lowlylowlycook on 07 February 2017, 12:43:28 AM
My nephew insisted that the orcs get a 28mm version for reinforcements while the dwarves got a big, stompy robot.

I want "big, stompy robot" to be added to all OOBs!