Note – this article is part of an ongoing series – previous articles can be found here.
Well, it finally happened – I skipped a week. You may have noticed the lack of entry to my hobby blog last week. That was an intentional decision on my part to reallocate the time I would normally spend painting, photographing my miniatures, and writing the blog post and instead dedicate it to furthering my understanding of antiracism and supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement.
With a little bit of a break, I am back with gusto to finish off this army project. Here’s a reminder of the current progress:
Army: Ogres
Points: 1995
Unit Count: 14
Unit Strength: 24
255, Siege Breaker Horde
— Chalice of Wrath
245, Hunter Horde
— Helm of Confidence
— Crocodog
230, Hunter Horde
— Crocodog
155, Red Goblin Sharpstick Horde
155, Red Goblin Sharpstick Horde
100, Red Goblin Scout Troop
100, Red Goblin Scout Troop
100, Red Goblin Scout Troop
100, Red Goblin Scout Troop
65, Red Goblin Blaster
65, Red Goblin Blaster
170, Ogre Warlord
— Mead of Madness
— Crocodog
145, Kuzlo & Madfall
110, Boomer Sergeant
— Inspiring Talisman
I started off by assembling three Squig Hoppers and two Squigs for the next Red Goblin Scout Troop. I adore these models, but they are certainly a pain to build. Each Squig Hopper consists of ten pieces, and, though the models fit together easily, they have obvious gaps. I was able to get away by filling some with PVA glue, but others were significant enough to require the use of green stuff.
Once that was done, I primed them with Wraith Bone and worked on the riders. These are essentially the same models as the Night Goblin Infantry I used for my Red Goblin Sharpstick Hordes, but because they are newer sculpts they have much more movement, character, and variety. The faces, in particular, are full of glee and malice.
Then it was on to the Squigs. I know I complained about this in a previous entry, but man, those mouths are tedious to paint! You have very limited access to the interior of the mouths due to the massive teeth, but you can clearly see the interior and need to at least lay down one coat of paint. Then the lips, gum, and teeth need to be painted separate colors, and I found myself having to go back after each step and correct mistakes. Mind you, they still paint up much faster than a regular model due to the magic of Contrast paints!
Of the three units of Red Goblin Scout Troops I’ve completed thus far, I like this one the best. I think I nailed the composition of the models on the base, giving some nice variety in height and angles, and looking full without being overcrowded in some areas and empty in others.
Now it’s time to work on the fourth and final unit of Red Goblin Scout Troops!
