New bases

I'm still searching for the recipe for my Troll Country bases. Below some tests, combining snow, grass or lichens, and rocks.

 I haven't glued any model yet.

Any advice?

Army of mini-me

I've been collecting Marauder Chaos Dwarfs for about 20 years, and so far, I have only painted two of them. I guess it is time to finally try assembling a small army of MM90 "mini-me" models  

As often with Marauder Miniatures ranges, the Chaos Dwarfs line is limited - only 24 models, all heavily armoured - and includes neither a musician, nor a standard bearer. Not particularly an issue, as it means I can modify some spare models and perhaps turn a few "regular" dwarfs to the chaotic charms of  the Dark Gods.

Something I want to change with this army is my usual basing style of rock and moss. As I imagine my warband as originating from the Troll Country, it means tundra, rocky terrain... and of course snow! All on 25 mm round bases, as I'm tired of trying to line up miniatures on those tiny 20x20 squares.

Below are my first trials (miniatures not glued yet): bases were prepared with pieces of slate, texturing paste, and fine sand. Over a black undercoat, I applied various shades of grey on the stone, then washed everything with brown pigments; a few tufts of static grass, some PVA glue mixed with white powder, et voilà! 

 

... except that I'm not convinced by the result. I need to try something else... Any thoughts? 

Conclusion

It seems that the curse of the army-without-a-painted-general has struck again. I'm unable to finish the White Lady :( I need fresh air and new colors!

In the meantime, what's left of the army escorting the remains of Count Heinrich...

 I still had a few ideas in the funerary theme, maybe later if I find courage to restart this army. Thanks for following this project!