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Monday 1 July 2019

The Trolltooth Wars: Rhinomen Complete!

Not sure I really have time for blogging with only a month to go till BOYL and a worryingly large paint queue to tackle but I had to post an update on my now complete Rhinoman regiment!


If you haven't already seen my Work in Progress post on them you can find it here. Anyhow, here they are, sporting the distinctive red and black uniform worn by Zharradan Marr's legionaries and formed up in the pike square that proved so effective at the Battle of Trolltooth Pass. A combination of Thugruff's skill (and brutality) as a Drillmaster and the use of the Regimental Musician to issue simple commands to change formation has turned these normally recalcitrant and slow-witted creatures in to a well drilled and formidable force.


A little background about Rhinomen may be of interest to those uninitiated in the world of Fighting Fantasy. The following excerpt is taken from Out Of The Pit - Jackson, Livingstone, ed. by Gascoigne.


"The Rhino-men of the Southern Plains are thought to be the sorry remnants of evil experiments by a mad sorcerer many centuries ago. They are huge, bulky humanoids, resembling a cross between a rhinoceros and a human.


Their heads are large, with a huge horn of matted hair projecting from their foreheads. Their skin hangs in folds, and is tougher than leather armour. 


If encountered in the wild (a fairly rare occurrence as they are not a common species) they will usually be on the trail of game, and carrying crude spears and knives. Some Rhino-men, however, may be found serving as guards and soldiers for an evil leader, in which case they will be carrying better weapons and may be wearing the livery of their master.


They don't make particularly good soldiers, for they are surly and clumsy, but their strength serves them in good stead in a fight."


So all in all, I'm very happy with how they've turned out and they look suitably imposing when ranked up with the Black Elf regiment and the mixed regiment of Dwarves, Gorians, Kobolds, Craggeracks and Goblins I've also got painted up - more of which later!

Marr's legions are slowly taking shape and I now have all the modelling and assembling done for the army - except the Galleykeep. That will be a treat I shall save till I've got all the rank and file painted...

18 comments:

  1. They look suitably cohesive and imposing with a unifying colour scheme. The bases are well done to show them off.

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    1. Cheers Phil - just the effect I was going for!

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  2. Really looking forward to seeing the other regiments if they are as good as this. Cracking stuff.

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    1. Cheers Springisfield - you shouldn't have too long to wait!

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  3. Will we be getting a full White Dwarf style battle report, when this is finished?

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    1. Of course! As to when that will happen we'll have to see how severe my post BOYL slump will be!

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    1. Thank God for that - there were a few moments of doubt along the way!

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  5. Yes, you are correct, you don't have time to be blogging when BOYL is so close :P

    They turned out great! Really solid looking unit.

    Oh, and thanks for going to the trouble of edumecating me on the diversity of creatures in FF on the previous post too Steve. Much appreciated :)

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    1. Cheers and yeah - tell me about it! Ah well, sleep is for the weak and I'm sure my family won't mind if I use all my holidays for painting little men...

      My pleasure - some might say whacky and weird but I say diverse and eclectic!

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  6. They are so authentic. Awesome!

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    1. Thanks Blacksmith - glad they look the part!

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  7. Wow, what a great looking unit!

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  8. I love them, this kind of project makes miniature wargaming feel so alive and vibrant.

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    1. Most kind of you - good to hear this stuff still gets folk excited!

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  9. Looking good! Very nice conversion and paintjob.

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