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Title: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on 29 January 2013, 10:21:56 PM
Finally got these guys varnished yesterday, sticking to my vow to paint at least one model a week through 2013. Sorry for the brevity, but I've just finished work and need food! More words and images on the blog (http://drumsdeep.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/a-fantasy-medley.html?showComment=1359472168305#c3507318063809179435).

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc93/sicluceatlux/Troll_zps873c05bf.png)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc93/sicluceatlux/rangers4_zps0ea99747-1_zps44f45faf.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc93/sicluceatlux/Rangers3_zps2a8a6a63-1_zpse2d09732.jpg)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc93/sicluceatlux/trollhunt2_zpsacd62bf0.png)
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: magokiron on 30 January 2013, 03:56:29 AM
I really like how the troll came out.

And your clothes shadows are very well done too.

Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: beefcake on 30 January 2013, 05:53:44 AM
That is an awesome troll. I want one :'(
Great paint jobs all round
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Estarriol on 30 January 2013, 06:16:22 AM
I'm sensing a cavern-crawl skirmish version coming on...
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Blackwolf on 30 January 2013, 08:04:04 AM
Lovely work mate :-*
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Legion1963 on 30 January 2013, 09:58:18 AM
Very nice miniatures. The yellow eyes on the troll work very good, must keep that i mind for my next troll. Love the little scenery with the miniatures in situ. Good atmosphere.
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: DeafNala on 30 January 2013, 11:19:00 AM
All the Lads/Thingies/Whatever are BEAUTIFULLY painted & based. The Troll is my particular favorite in the group...nice eyes & a winning smile. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: phreedh on 30 January 2013, 02:28:47 PM
Same skin tone as I'm considering for mine. It's a lovely model and very well painted. Your terrain is looking rather spiffy too!
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Harwood Hobbies on 31 January 2013, 04:09:06 AM
Awesome troll!  Keep up the miniature a week goal!   :D
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on 01 February 2013, 11:20:32 AM
Thanks for all the comments: they are very much appreciated.

Quote from: Estarriol on 30 January 2013, 06:16:22 AM
I'm sensing a cavern-crawl skirmish version coming on...

I've actually already started working on a tabletop, 'gang'-based supplement for the CC system. Play-testers are required, so let me know when you're available! 
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Mason on 01 February 2013, 11:32:17 AM
Nice work.
All of it, but the troll is really something else.
 :-*


The troll is a great mini and is ringing a bell, but no recognition.
Where is it from?
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 01 February 2013, 11:46:18 AM
Nice work on the troll. Reminds me, I've got him somewhere in the lead pile.
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on 01 February 2013, 09:13:59 PM
Quote from: Mason on 01 February 2013, 11:32:17 AM
Nice work.
All of it, but the troll is really something else.
 :-*


The troll is a great mini and is ringing a bell, but no recognition.
Where is it from?


The Troll was one of two (see the other here (http://drumsdeep.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/little-and-large.html)) originally produced for Olley's Armies. The masters and production rights were subsequently acquired by Phantom Miniatures (http://phantomminiatures.magix.net/website/#Homepage) who stopped trading after a very short time. I was able to privately contact proprietor Francesco a year-or-so ago and manged to pick up both pieces very reasonably, but he appears to have since withdrawn his email from the Phantom site. I did express to him my hope that he would sell the masters on, but he didn't respond. I contacted Mr Olley himself and he rightly pointed out there's very little he can do. A great shame indeed if they are lost to posterity!
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Mason on 01 February 2013, 09:37:23 PM
Thanks for the info, Mr F-F!

It is a shame that it is no longer available as it is a terrific sculpt.
 :'(

Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Sterling Moose on 02 February 2013, 12:06:13 AM
Nice troll!!
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: janner on 02 February 2013, 07:56:41 AM
Great work  :-*
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 02 February 2013, 09:14:23 AM
Brilliant!

I put three Bob Olley trolls up on the painting rack yesterday!  :D
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: deathjester25 on 24 February 2013, 05:46:55 PM
Any chance you could give a run down on how you made your trees and undergrowth bases.
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Funghy-Fipps on 24 February 2013, 06:24:39 PM
Quote from: deathjester25 on 24 February 2013, 05:46:55 PM
Any chance you could give a run down on how you made your trees and undergrowth bases.

The trees are from Noch: quite pricey, but I got mine in a sale years back. The bushes are rubberised horsehair painted dark brown then covered in PVA glue and sprinkled with leaf scatter/litter. They're all based on 8cm mini discs. Hope that was of some help.
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: deathjester25 on 24 February 2013, 07:21:41 PM
Quote from: Funghy-Fipps on 24 February 2013, 06:24:39 PM
The trees are from Noch: quite pricey, but I got mine in a sale years back. The bushes are rubberised horsehair painted dark brown then covered in PVA glue and sprinkled with leaf scatter/litter. They're all based on 8cm mini discs. Hope that was of some help.

Yeah. Thanks. I never thought of picking up some mini CDs.
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Little Odo on 26 February 2013, 09:17:56 PM
That troll  :o :-*

I also like your Dunedain colour scheme - much better than the movie/GW scheme. So far I have been too scared to move away from the 'official' colour schemes just in case I play down at my local GW one day (not likely though), but seeing what you have done here has made me think otherwise.
Title: Re: Dunedain and a Troll
Post by: Painting Princess on 04 March 2013, 12:49:17 AM
Fantastic job on the troll! Very realistic!