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WIP: HotT Orcs & Goblins 2

I've been painting at least an hour everyday before bed and here are the Orcs, ready for basing and flocking.
First up are the wolf riders.  These are 1/72 Dasrk Aliance orcs converted to ride atop repurposed Mageknight wolves. The wolves have only received a primer and black wash. They still need some good color schemes.


Next up are the warbands. All are Dark Alliance orcs, again in 1/72. They've been painted with acrylics and inks.

Comments are welcome. More to come soon!
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  1. SteveAugust 14, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    These look really nice, the wolf riders are especially good.

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  2. cooey2phAugust 15, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    Thanks! The wolves are due for more painting though.

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  3. Michael S/ChgowizApril 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I just found this post and hope you don't mind me commenting and asking some questions:

    How easy was it to convert these orcs to mounted? I'm looking to mount a lot of orcs on warhorses.

    Did you also try the Caesar line? What did you think?

    I'm debating 15mm vs. 20 (based on 25mm) HOTT.

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    1. cooey2phFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:40 PM

      Sorry for the late reply:( The bandy-legged figures made mounting them quite easy, plus I softened the plastic a it with a hairdryer before posing and mounting them on the wolves. A quick dunk in cold water froze the positions and Selley's glue was used. I also have the Caesar Orcs but I prefer the more LOTR look of Orion. Caesar looks a lot like Warhammer orcs. Can't say whether 15mm or 20mm is the better choice. Where I come from, only the 20mm is available. Hope that helps:)

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