Jim's general LotR thread **02.08.14 Lighthouse at Linhir complete **

[OSHIROmodels]

Well, it was inevitable really... After seeing HvM's splendid orcs (and Franks earlier thread) I had to get my riders out.

Five were already done and three had been very briefly started but I've primed a lot more that I'll tackle when I'm able.

Hand painted flag which I'm rather chuffed about  





I'll make some terrain of course but not for a short while yet.

We'll be looking into modding Sharp Practice for the bigger games but Saga has been mentioned so well give it a go as well  

cheers

James

[Malamute]

Splendid stuff, especially the flag

Looking forward to our first game, it will be a nice diversion from our usual ramblings

[Cherno]

Normally I'm not a fan of the high-contrast paint style, but your riders look like they should be in a museum 

[Ray Rivers]

Geez, Jimbo...

How many projects are you working on?

Very nice cavalry, btw.. 

[Admiral Benbow]

Great stuff, James. Must start my own set sooner or later ... 

[Doomhippie]

With so much great LotR-stuff around I really feel obliged to do something about my slumbeing Ithilien project. Your painting is really nice, very bold yet not too much so (rambling on for hours trying to find the right words). Anyway, great pics, great paintjob, excellent all around.

[Hammers]

Glad to see LotR getting some new wind. It's an old love of mine.

[OSHIROmodels]

Many thanks chaps 

The original photos were played with ever so slightly in phototoaster to help enhance them but not too much 

No idea for the next update but this project will continue as Nick already has a sizeable force ready to go 

cheers

James

[grobut]

Very nice! Makes me want to go to the attic and look for my lotr minis

[Hammers]

Many thanks chaps 

The original photos were played with ever so slightly in phototoaster to help enhance them but not too much 

No idea for the next update but this project will continue as Nick already has a sizeable force ready to go 

cheers

James

Nick who? Malamute? I did not know he does Tolkien...

[OSHIROmodels]

Nick who? Malamute? I did not know he does Tolkien...

He didn't until I persuaded him and he bought a load off eBay 

cheers

James

[joe5mc]

You should be proud of that flag! Those riders look seriously ready for business.

Great stuff!

[Malamute]

He didn't until I persuaded him and he bought a load off eBay  

cheers

James

 

Yep, that about sums it up  

[von Lucky]

Beautiful work.

The only criticism I have are the bases. Has the photography given them that high contrast, or do they need a bit of touching up (as opposed to feeling up, which I want to do to them anyway)?

[Mason]

Sweet!!!
 

They are looking really good, mate, and one of the 'new' LotR groups that I do like the look of.
Lovely paintwork.

I had better get a move on with my Gondor force.

I am starting to get the idea that we should have a massive LotR game at BLAM....plenty of time for everyone to paint something up and contribute towards it.
What do you reckon?