Chopping and changing

After the completion of the first wave of my Dwarf Warrior regiment, I was motivated to start working on the rest of the unit. At this point that really just meant selecting and preparing all the other models for painting, but that in itself took a little while.

Having pondered for a while how best to mix the models into several units, I ended up taking a slightly haphazard approach. Obviously I was starting with 10 Battle for Skull Pass models, which meant those were going to be what I was trying to match with the remaining guys in the unit. I figured the majority of the unit would be either Skull Pass models or the current multi-pose plastics, who are the closest match in terms of appearance. I also decided I could mix in a few much older plastic guys without them looking too out of place.

Unlike the first wave of guys, I ended up modifying nearly all the models making up the rest of the unit. Well, except maybe the multi-pose guys, who already vary a bit depending on how they're assembled. I also made a point of trying to modify some specific models that otherwise would never see a paintbrush.

With 4 sets of Skull Pass Dwarfs, I am somewhat overloaded with command groups for Warriors, Thunderers and Miners. Given I am unlikely to field tons of tiny units with full command, some of these models will doubtless be wasted. Not much can be done for the musicians (with instruments wrapped around their bodies in a way that would be far too difficult to remove), but I think I can make use of some of the others...

The guy on the left is the Skull Pass Thunderer standard bearer. I'm stealing a couple of his clones as guys with great weapons, just to add some variety to the unit.

I'm also making use of a Skull Pass Thunderer champion, although I can't do much to hide his origins thanks to that pistol held against his body.

Originally I figured I would use the Skull Pass Warrior champion as the unit champion, but given I have a few of him, I think he will actually be demoted. The painted one is the same as the original on the left. The others have had weapon swaps and one has been shifted on his base a bit.

In the end I am only including 1 modified regular Skull Pass Warrior, who has also been moved on his base and had a weapon swap.

This guy is the Dwarf Lord from Skull Pass. There is no way I am ever going to use him as a proper character (I have far better models for that), but I have relented and made him the new unit champion in order to ensure he at least sees some use.

Some Fantasy Fighters have found their way into the unit, although they're all bearing more modern shields to help them fit in. There are a couple of weapon swaps, the back left guy has had his rotated, and they've all been re-based.

I've had these guys for many, many years. I think they might have been the first multi-pose models I ever saw from GW. They came in a pack of 3, but I don't know what happened to their friend.

Here are some more modern multi-pose guys who will be joining the unit.

My work with my Empire army has really made me appreciate unit fillers and how they can break up a regiment. I think this will be important for the Dwarfs, so I have made use of one of the Skull Pass Grudge Ponies here. Hopefully I will be able to make use of them as a baggage train for a scenario at some point too.

And here they are, all together. Some more finished than others.

I went for 40 as a nominal number. Anything more than that would be a lot of points for not that much potential. Warriors with hand weapons have never really scared anybody...

Hopefully my next update will involve some decent painting progress.