The 333pt 3rd Ed Painting Challenge - Month 5

As Lagruk followed the diminutive Shamen into the building they stepped into a large Dwarven hall. There was a long table with comfortable looking seating arranged along it. Dwarf Warrior statues acted as pillars to hold up the roof. The end of the room was in shadow.

He spat at on one of the pillars, he hated stunties. He heard a sniggering behind the statue and instantly he had a nasty feeling he was walking into a trap. He was right. Out stepped a number of Orcs from behind the pillars, each carried a crossbow, all were trained on him.

"Boss!" came a shout from outside, it was Dubruk, one of his more loyal Ladz.

Lagruk turned to see two bolt throwers wheeled into place in the door way behind him.

"This was overkill" he thought to himself.

"Just precautions" Toadwart explained "He don't take no chances".

"I fort I was gunna meet ya Boss?" questioned Lagruk.

"Ya are, now get on yer knees" growled a voice from the dark at the other end of the hall...........................

OK, yes it's late but here is my 5th month's offering for the "333pt 3rd Ed Painting Challenge". I needed to add some Arrer Boyz to make my Rank & File allocation "legal" and I've always liked the idea of Orcs with crossbows more than bows so that's what I went for. The crossbows are from "Wargames Foundry" as they look suitably primitive.

The Champion, Lurg, is a classic that I really wanted to include in my army, I think he looks right at home in the crossbows, maybe he's sulking as he's not being allowed to get stuck in with the other ladz. I imagine he directs the crossbow fire with his cleavers.

I've also added in two Bolt Throwers to add to my long range fire power.

The blue colour scheme is controversial and has divided opinion. I was aiming for a similar feel to Rogue Trader's Deathskullz as it's different, you don't see blue on Orcs very often and was a conscious decision to contrast with my 4th Ed Orcs that used red (as is obligatory in 4th Ed). Like or loathe it, it certainly stands out.

Da Ded Shootie Firin' Skwad

Da Ded Shootie Firin' Skwad: 19 Orc Arrer Boyz armed with crossbows and hand weapons, they wear light armour. The unit includes a Standard Bearer (230 pts).

Lurg: Orc Level 5 Champion armed with a crossbow and two cleavers, he wears light armour (39 pts).

 

Da Ded Shootie Firin' Skwad are the Grimskullz fire support, favouring crossbows over bows as they're easier to use and hit harder. Their leader, Lurg, is loyal to the cause so remains commanding his Ladz even though he'd rather be chopping up the enemy at close quarters. Like all Grimskullz Da Ded Shootie Firin' Skwad are superstitious and daub the war gear blue.

Da Spear Chukkaz

Da Spear Chukkaz: 2 Bolt Throwers with 3 Orc crew each. They are armed with hand weapons.

Da Spear Chukkaz make sure that all of the enemy keep their heads down as the Grimskullz go to war and with a bit of luck, they may even hit something!