The Swordfyshes are 10 sky-ship pirate orruk Ironjawz Ardboyz from the
Harrowmark.
They are mostly made from 40k Ork Nobz and the old plastic Greenskinz Orc
Boss, some with a few Flash Gitz heads (additional greenstuff work on others -
hats, bandanas, eye patches, beards, etc.), and a selection of added nautical
gubbins like pistols, charts, compasses, powder flasks, ropes, billhooks,
telescopes, etc.). Their weapons are mostly Ogor & Orruk Brute swords and
one or two Boar Boy hook-hands.
This crew has been a long time in the making! Bilgewater, Rukbadruk and
Barnacle Nog were all finished years ago (and for other warbands). Those pirate orruks have
already had adventures with their separate crews, having featured in either Warhammer
Fantasy Battle, Mordheim and AoS Skirmish games over the years.
The most recently completed members of the crew (Seatun Fall, Kutter Kand, Ballast Banko and
Dinghy Dakmeff) all sat on my painting desk for over 4 years, half-finished. I
finally got the inspiration to finish them last week. That sense of completion
gave me the impetus to make a few more for the crew, to bring them up to 10
models. I have built 2 so far, so one more to build and 3 to paint to make the
Swordfyshes a "Reinforced" AoS unit.
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Kaptain Battendown - Ardboy Boss
Crusty old sea-dog (sky-dog?), commander of the Swordfysh, a battered but
heavily armoured sky-ship that specialises in ramming and boarding. (Edit: I have replaced the photos of the Kaptain after looking at him for a few days I realised he needed a reason to be holding his left arm out, so I added a squig parrot - a Squiggot!)
Mr Flea - Ardboy Drummer
Rukbadruk - Ardboy with Banner
Formerly a crew member of the Ogresun but he was expelled and marooned after
attempting to lead a mutiny.
Bilgewater
Formerly the Kaptain of the Cleavermaw, but ousted by a successful mutiny led
by Kaptain Mogrum. Bilgewater tried unsuccessfully several times to form his
own crew again but eventually gave up and joined the Swordfyshes.
Kutter Kand
Lost his left hand and right eye in a boarding action but has not lost any of
his enthusiasm for the fight.
Ballast Banko
Collects maps in the hope that one day he will learn to read them.
Dinghy Dakmeff
Has developed a taste for exotic alcoholic drinks and carries a barrel of
his latest acquisition (currently a cherry brandy from Aqshy).
Seatun Fall
His preferred weapon is a strange mechanical choppa that was stolen from an
Ogor Maneater. He calls it the Snappa. He also carries the skull of a former
shipmate on his back, and he argues with it constantly.
Mainstay Bite
(Not built yet)
Barnacle Nog
Formerly a crew member of the Ogresun. He left after the old Kommodore handed
over the ship to Kaptain Salty Ogbad. He didn't dislike Ogbad but he felt like
it was a good time for a change. His fortunes have not fared well since
leaving but he has high hopes for his prospects since he joined the
Swordfyshes.
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I aim to build the last Ardboy and then to get paint on them asap after
that.
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