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Armies on Parade: Christian Byrne’s Ogre Army

March 2012·pp. 102–103

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Christian Byrne chooses bulky Ogres as a change from painting an Empire army and plans a two-thousand-point force before beginning. Orange trousers and banners supply an unusual warm theme, supported by fleshy skin and rusty weapons, while occasional blue verdigris gives contrast. The project becomes a complete parade display on a Realm of Battle board, with a brown Stonehorn and mottled stone-like horns anchoring its earthy appearance.

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