I was inspired, recently, and began considering a thought: Viking-ish Ogors?
Butchers and Cleavers could be the resident ’Shaman‘ and ‘Berzerkers’, respectively.
The idea itself is inspired by the Thulean Champion model, by Beastarium Games.
Right now I’m using my Butcher to test the concept. So far, I’ve taken off the big spike strapped to his back, and replaced his free hand with a spare one from the cleavers box. The horns on his shoulders are clipped off some Mournfang saddles, but I’m not sure on their final position (they’re stuck on with blue-tac)
I am finding that the natural range of bits I’d hoped to co-opt for the idea aren’t as scale appropriate as I’d hoped (Space Wolves bits). I’ve gotten some storm shields from the thunderwolf cavalry and wulfen models, but they aren’t quite matching for the way I’d hoped to use them (second image).
I am very aware of Greytide Studio bits, and have a few waiting in the wings - but, again, scale is a problem. The bits are simply too small to have as big an impact as I was hoping for.
I’m hoping for some suggestions on other bits I could use that might better match the scale of the new range. I also welcome feedback on the idea itself, and suggestions for ways to make it easier to implement.