George's Space Dwarfs - Leader Month

When the orcs finally breached the defences of Grimshaft, if felt that nothing could stop them. The warriors of the brotherhood sacrificed themselves heroically, but could only slow the onslaught.

Then the king’s son stepped forward. Placing himself at front and centre of the defence, he turned the stronghold’s last stand into a devastating counter-attack.

Inspiring the dwarfs around him onto ever greater feats, he hacked and blasted through the attacking orcs. Even when his arm was severed by a fallen enemy, the prince ordered the medics to replace it with a power arm as he fought on.

When the ancient armouries were opened, squadrons of long-forgotten vehicles were uncovered to lead the counter-strike. The king’s son climbed atop a Mk I Rhino and from there he directed the operation, ruthlessly picking off any orcs foolish enough to come close.

Once the orcs had been driven out of the battle charred tunnels of Grimshaft, the prince volunteered to lead an expeditionary force to pursue them.

Bending low to accept his father’s blessing, Prince Grimfist vowed to stop at nothing in pursuit of revenge.

After a long period of indecision about which miniature to use for my leader, I settled on the excellent Swarf Warlord figure from Wereweevil Miniatures. A really lovely model and great fun to paint.

I stuck to the trusty Grimshaft colour scheme that has served me so well in this challenge, with red helmet, green tunic and red body armour.

Still harking back to those halcyon days of EPIC squats and their vehicle squadrons, I wanted another tank! This also gave me a chance to paint another model from Ironclad Miniatures. This steam tank is just the business, a curious mix of old and new. I love it!

So there we are, month III survived! I’m still absolutely loving this challenge. Painting regularly is a dream and working with such great miniatures and models is a joy. Onwards into April!

 

Points:

1 x Warlord:  70 points

1 x Rhino: 370 points

Total: 440

 

Prince Grimfirst atop his trusty rhino!

Prince Grimfist leads the brotherhood into battle!