The Skull Chucker came in MD8, Machinery of Destruction, Undead War Machines. The set also included a skeletal chariot, and came with it's own backstory (you can find it on Stuff of Legends).
It might have taken a while get around to it, but Dark Shadows has given me the impetus to get it done. I need three war machines, since, following Boðvoc's introductory scenario, I'm defending the shores of Albion against the marauding dwarves.
Painting the Skull Chucker
After stripping and re assembly, painting was straightforward. I used the same method that I use on ordinary skeletons.
I'm not sure it's quite as effective on such large bones, but it certainly fits in with the rest of my undead.
I added some thread, which doesn't quite look right now I've painted it; a combination of colour choice and it not matching the sculpted rope detail on the catapult arms. At least I can repaint it at some later date. Perhaps I should have completely covered the existing detail?
The Crew
These were painted the same way as all my skeletons. The minis are nice, with little details like the shackles on some of the crews' ankles.
Presumably the big bone is some something to do with a winding mechanism, and the pile of skulls is fun.
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| The Skeleton Crew |
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| The crew again |
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| Rear view |
While I'm not completely happy with the painting, especially the actual Skull Chucker, I'm delighted to actually own this Oldhammer gem and it's great to get it finished. It was a lot of fun to do.
What's Next?
At some point I'd like to make a base and magnetise everything, but that's not immediately necessary.
I need two more War machines in our next game; they're already finished, just waiting for their post to be finished. They are quite different from the Skull Chucker, so they'll get their own post.
Undead aside, I'm continuing with the Scrapjacks, and I have a few bits of other stuff in progress, such as some more Rangers.
Lovely model that will be perfect for our next game and as you say, a great addition to your collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it does look good alongside the rest of my undead.
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