[WM] Raiash - Norse army

[raia]

Today I would like to ask you for advice.

I have started to work on mammoth and I would like to make him more "Norse". So I have changed Eureka howdah by pieces of Norse ship. The sides are ok I think.
Now I would like to add prow, but I dont know where to position him (if any) - above the head, or above the backbone.
Should I add top platform too ?

Thank you in advance.

Original mamoth from Eureka is here:

[jchaos79]

Great idea!

I do not know, maybe I leave the head of the beast clear, or even do not use the boat quil.

It is really big, which side is the carboard/plastic base you are using?


(I did the little brother of yours using Irregular one http://www.forum.specialist-arms.com/index.php?topic=187.510)

[Geep]

I agree with leaving the head clear, even if it means trimming down the boat prow to fit the scale better (I don't know if that's needed?).

I'm also making a Chaos Mammoth from that model- Where did you get the shields from? I want to do that but couldn't find an easy source. I've taken hints from the Forgeoworld mammoth, with tusk decorations and an armoured head (when I finally get around to it).

[raia]

Under the mammoth is standard 6x4cm base. Howdah is cca 4cm long and 1,5cm wide. And is magnetised.

"The body" was made by pieces of ship model 1:180 "Drakkar Oseberg".

[raia]

I'm also making a Chaos Mammoth from that model- Where did you get the shields from? I want to do that but couldn't find an easy source. I've taken hints from the Forgeoworld mammoth, with tusk decorations and an armoured head (when I finally get around to it).

I have made shields myself. Look at start of this thread.

Do you have any pictures of your mammoth for inspiration?

[Geep]

It's mostly just the standard mammoth right now, but sure- I'll post some pics of what I've done and what I've based it on

[raia]

"Sir! Sir! They are coming!", shouted young squire watching from castle window.
"How many?", asked dispassionately baron Venceslav.
"I can see... Three long boat sails".
"What "boats"? Are you drunk? Our castle was built miles from seashore", growled old baron.
"Eh, Sir! Three long boats on mammoths".
"Shit. On the walls!" shouted baron loudly.
His old eyes catch fire as he was young warrior .

Last version Mammoth with howdah

Sorry for my english, but it was so interesting idea I must finish it.

[raia]

And here is last night work - Norse general on large base.

[mlkr]

Cool work!

[empireaddict]

The mammoth is crazy (in a good way!).  And I really like the Eureka Chaos Dwarf conversion as the general.  Look forward to seeing more of this project.

[raia]

Long delay, but I had to take a rest of conversions. So I have built Skaven army.

Here is in full glory:

[jchaos79]

Wow Raia, that mammoth is awesome!.

General too, very singular. Is the body of Eureka chaos dwarf?

That skaven army is huuuuge.

[raia]

Thanks.

Yes, general body is from Eureka chaos dwarf.

Skaven army is built on 2000pts.
 160 -  4 Clanrats
 110 -  2 Stormvermin
 140 -  2 Jezzails
 140 -  2 Plague Monks
 250 - 10 Rat Swarms
 440 -  4 Rat Ogres
 200 -  4 Warp Lightning Cannon
 125 -  1 Doom Wheel
 125 -  1 Screaming Bell
 160 -  1 Grey Seer
     -  1 Orb of Majesty (30)
 150 -  2 Hero
     -  1 Sword of Destruction (10)
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2000 - 30/15

But it was my second battle with them (2 lose so far), so I need to exchange some units. I"m going to  launch new topic for them.

[Stormwind]

Very impressive work, all around.  I love especially the converted bat figure.

[raia]

Finally finished - full painted based magnetised and with "anti-slip back" 2000pts skaven army with box and platforms