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Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:09 am
by Prince of Spires
Nice to see an update here! :D

They look good. I agree with SA on the crests.

Thanks for sharing. And please do give us an army shot!

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:24 pm
by elendor_f
Thanks guys!

I think I'll finish 5 Phoenix Guard before taking the army pics, so I'll have a unit of 20 instead of 15 :)

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 11:28 am
by elendor_f
Hi again!

I finished a Bolt Thrower :D
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I have also compiled the pictures of my army here, so they are all in one place: https://www.the-ninth-age.com/community ... ndai-host/

I have also managed to get a copy of the new RnF fantasy wargame Oathmark, designed by the same person as Frostgrave. I have skim read it and the first impression has been really good.
The feeling is very 90s Warhammer but with a modern approach to the rules, which I think are very neat. By this I mean that they have cut the common corner cases and kept most of the strategical depth at the same time.
The main difference is that Warhammer is "I Go You Go" and Oathmark is based on alternated activation of units.
The system is d10-based, but you only ever roll 5d10 maximum.

One thing that caught my attention is that it offers a cool Kingdom-building system, sort of like Heroes of Might and Magic. The units you can recruit are based on the territories you own, and your kingdom can feature units from different factions (for example you can have an Elven kingdom and recruit some Dwarves), since no factions are completely opposed to each other.

If you are curious you can read some articles by the designer which explain the main features here, I found them quite interesting.
https://ospreypublishing.com/blog/index ... hmark/?p=1

For example this one is about the Kingdom-building system: https://ospreypublishing.com/blog/desig ... k_kingdom/

The game is also model-agnostic (although there are some Oathmark official minatures too), and has a quite simple approach to bases: all Infantry is 25x25, Cavalry is 25x50, Large guys are 50x50 and Monsters are 50x100. All of my Infantry is on 20x20 bases but it's easy to build movement trays to adjust them.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:40 pm
by SpellArcher
elendor_f wrote:I finished a Bolt Thrower
Nice, subtle paint job on this one I feel.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:56 am
by Vermis
Nicely done. I don't know if I've seen so many HE with so little white, but it suits them.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:06 am
by elendor_f
SpellArcher wrote: Nice, subtle paint job on this one I feel.
Thanks! I went for a simple approach.
Vermis wrote:Nicely done. I don't know if I've seen so many HE with so little white, but it suits them.
Thanks! I started with the white-and-blue classic scheme but over time I changed to a turquoise-blue-green scheme :) I use some touches of purple and orange for details, and golden armour for elite units.

I got my last 5 metal Phoenix Guards from eBay last February, and finally the time has come to paint them and finish a unit of 20. I painted 10 of them almost a year ago :oops: (they are in page 3 or 4 I think), and in the meantime I have painted the champion, musician and two more models.
Unfortunately, I broke the banner at some point and I can't find the lower part of the staff anymore. I thought of using a spare metal spear from an Ellyrian Reaver to pin the banner, but it looked a bit difficult. Instead I used the banner from the plastic Archers sprue, which was easy to assemble and glue to the standard bearer.
The only downside is that the banner is big and forces the bearer to be always on the leftmost side of the unit, but it's not a big deal.
I also need to think what to put in the banner, the only freehand I've ever tried is painting runes :)

A picture of those soon to be painted:
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I probably need to properly cover the leftmost guy with some white paint (it came like that from eBay), the others were luckily unprimed so I could do it myself.
The halberds are in the plastic bag on the right.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 5:08 pm
by SpellArcher
elendor_f wrote:Instead I used the banner from the plastic Archers sprue, which was easy to assemble and glue to the standard bearer.
I've used this elendor, it'll give your unit an interesting difference.
elendor_f wrote:I also need to think what to put in the banner, the only freehand I've ever tried is painting runes
From experience if you're a bit uncertain, sticking to stylised designs can be a safer option.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:27 am
by Olthannon
Looking forward to seeing them painted up. The best trick to freehand I have found is just picking a relatively simple design and painting it up on paper a few times to get the lines in right before going for the actual banner. It gives you time to work out how everything will fit together. Good luck with it!

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:37 pm
by elendor_f
Thanks!
I think you are both right, I should pick something simple and practice on paper first.
I am considering a phoenix symbol and some flames below, which should look good and be within my capabilities :lol:

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:13 pm
by elendor_f
The last five Phoenix Guards are done, and the standard bearer is missing only the banner.

Front:
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Back:
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(Unfortunately the middle guy came with a broken halberd, but since this will be the back rank it won't be noticed often I hope :lol: ).

Next stop is finishing the standard bearer, and then I'll take a picture of the complete unit and some army shots before continuing with a Dragon.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:41 pm
by SpellArcher
I do like the cloaks and the purple goes nicely too.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:02 pm
by elendor_f
I've finished the Phoenix Guard unit finally :D
In the end I chickened out of drawing something more complex than a rune and some stars in the banner, after some attempts :oops:

Some pictures of the complete unit:
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Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:37 pm
by MasterOfNone
Very nice freehand on the banner!

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:24 am
by Olthannon
That's not chickening out, I think the freehand looks great! They look really good all ranked up!

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:04 pm
by SpellArcher
elendor_f wrote:In the end I chickened out of drawing something more complex than a rune and some stars in the banner
Lol, my Battle Standard design is like a simplified version of this!

:)

I agree with the guys, it looks great.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:39 pm
by elendor_f
Thanks everyone! :)
I am actually satisfied with the result of the banner, but before I had tried to draw a phoenix symbol (like the 3D one close to the top of the staff) but it didn't look good and I got a bit frustrated :lol:
SpellArcher wrote: Lol, my Battle Standard design is like a simplified version of this!

:)
I didn't know! I'll have to go searching in your paint thread :wink: .

All in all I am satisfied with the unit.
Next step on the list is the Dragon of Imrik, the metal mounted Mage (this guy: https://images.app.goo.gl/biQ8c6s8CYyXXgyEA) and Imrik himself, but before completing those I will take some army pictures (finally :lol: ).

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 5:22 pm
by SpellArcher
elendor_f wrote:I didn't know! I'll have to go searching in your paint thread.
I snapped it elendor as my earlier pics are no longer showing (Photobucket), hope you don’t mind me posting it here:

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Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:38 am
by elendor_f
Not at all SpellArcher!

Nice job on the rune, it captures better the "tears" feeling of the rune :D
And these old cavalry models are quite charming.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:47 am
by elendor_f
While I paint the Dragon and its two possible riders, some army pictures!
(I did not include my Archers and Swordmasters since I am considering adapting them to the turquoise/green/blue colour scheme).

Whole army
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Some close ups:
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Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:19 pm
by SpellArcher
elendor_f wrote:turquoise/green/blue colour scheme
This really comes across, a 'marine' touch.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:55 pm
by elendor_f
SpellArcher wrote:
elendor_f wrote:turquoise/green/blue colour scheme
This really comes across, a 'marine' touch.
Glad it is the case :)
I started with the idea to have a colour scheme fitting to Saphery, but over time I decided I like more this marine touch, since High Elves are very connected to the sea. I guess now it fits more Yvresse or Eataine :lol:

Btw a friend suggested to change the sides of the bases to dark brown, as the green is a bit redundant with the grass I use on the top of the bases. What do you all think? I feel a bit lazy to do it, but it does not sound like a bad idea.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:42 pm
by SpellArcher
elendor_f wrote:change the sides of the bases to dark brown
Might be worth doing some test models, I leave mine black. Your green looks OK to me though elendor.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:53 pm
by elendor_f
Thanks SpellArcher, indeed testing sounds like the best approach. I'll try next time :)

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:05 am
by Olthannon
Great to see a full army shot (reminds me I need to do the same on the future).

Although it would be a total pain you could delve further into the marine scheme and change the bases to more of a sea theme?

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:33 pm
by TyrrenAzureblade
Seeing a full army picture makes my heart swell. They look great and formidable!

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:51 pm
by elendor_f
TyrrenAzureblade wrote:Seeing a full army picture makes my heart swell. They look great and formidable!
Thanks a lot!! :D
Olthannon wrote:Great to see a full army shot (reminds me I need to do the same on the future).

Although it would be a total pain you could delve further into the marine scheme and change the bases to more of a sea theme?
Thanks! I think I am too lazy for it and I still have too many unpainted miniatures :lol: But it would be cool I think, although I am not completely sure how I would do it. I have seen some really amazing bases with cobblestones and water, I think that would fit, but it's a bit too advanced for my hobby knowledge at the moment.

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:59 pm
by elendor_f
Long time no see!

I have finally picked up my brushes again and I painted a Giant Eagle yesterday. The model is a Pathfinder Deep Cuts: Giant Eagle, and it is a really enjoyable model to paint: it's a single piece so no need to assemble anything, came pre-primed, and the plastic support bit is really stable so it won't break easily.

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Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:24 pm
by SpellArcher
elendor_f wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:59 pm have finally picked up my brushes again and I painted a Giant Eagle yesterday.
I love him Elendor, great colours!

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:43 pm
by Azaam
Nice model with very nice colors ! I like the frosty feeling that's coming out of it.
Good job !

Re: Elendor's Host of the White Tower

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:28 pm
by elendor_f
Thanks a lot!
I like to imagine that the Eagles from the Annulii have some unusual colours :D