Introduction:
After countless hours (about 10 years), I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that my 6th edition Tomb Kings army is finally painted and ready to march across the battlefields of The Old World! "I've slowly rebuilt this project, giving these classic miniatures new life. I can't wait to share their transformation and how they'll perform on the tabletop."
Bringing the Undead to Life: The Painting Process
For this army, I really wanted to achieve a consistent, ancient, yet vibrant feel that suited the Tomb Kings' origional aesthetic. My primary approach involved a combination of modern techniques applied to these classic sculpts.
I started with a zenithal undercoat on all models. This involves priming the miniatures black, then applying a grey coat from directly above, followed by a white coat from a high angle. This creates natural shadows and highlights before any color even touches the model, which works really well on armies like Tomb Kings.
The bulk of the army was then painted using contrast paints. This allowed me to achieve rich colours quickly, settling into the recesses and providing instant shading. For the ghostly and tattered cloth seen on many of the skeletal warriors and constructs, I applied several layers of drybrushing over a black base. I found this particularly effective for creating subtle shifts in the bone and linen tones.
A 2000-Point Host of Nehekhara
This army clocks in at a solid 2000 points, offering a good balance of durability and combat might.
My legions are spearheaded by a Tomb King on foot and a high Priest, providing both punch in combat and magical support. The bulk of the force is made up of a unit of Skeleton Warriors, forming an unyielding rank that can hold the line. I’ve included units of Tomb guard, skeleton chariots and Tomb Necropolis Knights to provide striking power and Necrolith Colossus, Tomb Scorpion and Khemrian Warsphinx to deal with tougher threats. Each unit has been painted to the same battle ready standard.
Necrolith Colossus, Tomb Scorpion and Khemrian Warsphinx lurking at the side.
Ready for The Old World
With the painting complete, my focus now shifts to getting these phalanxes onto the gaming table. I’m particularly excited to see how they perform under the new ruleset of Warhammer: The Old World. The Tomb Kings are a unique army, relying on unwavering discipline and powerful magic, and I'm looking forward to exploring new tactical opportunities.
Conclusion:
This project has been incredibly rewarding, and seeing my Tomb Kings army finally complete is a fantastic feeling, after starting it around 20 years ago. It’s amazing how a few pots of paint can bring these fantastic models to life(sorry not sorry). I’ll be sure to post battle reports and further updates on their performance in The Old World. Stay tuned for more!