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Title: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Rohan Horse Archers 03/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 16, 2014, 11:43:56 AM
I thought I'd start my own thread for my part in Jimbibbly, Malamute and mine's LotR project.  Don't want to derail James's as no doubt it'll become another epic like his Mars one, especially when he starts building Minas Tirith, Helms Deep and Rivendell, all in 10mm :)

First up - a Heroine of Rohan

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_16_08_14_12_32_38_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_16_08_14_12_32_38_0.jpg)

more to follow soon(TM)

 
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Gibby on August 16, 2014, 12:01:30 PM
Very nice!  :D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Malamute on August 16, 2014, 12:22:43 PM
Mark has one Rider of Rohan ;)

Excellent brushwork ;D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 16, 2014, 12:33:39 PM
Very nice indeed matey  :-* :-*

Piece of piss aren't they  lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Ray Earle on August 16, 2014, 12:39:31 PM
Excellent.  :D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Svennn on August 16, 2014, 12:40:09 PM
That's great, the horse is especially nicely coloured in

Mark has one Rider of Rohan ;)

and Nick has?
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Malamute on August 16, 2014, 12:48:57 PM
That's great, the horse is especially nicely coloured in

and Nick has?

Absolutely nothing. lol

Figures not arrived from Copplestone yet ;)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 16, 2014, 12:50:53 PM
but he's got a large order of Dwarves on the way apparently
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Malamute on August 16, 2014, 01:05:02 PM
but he's got a large order of Dwarves on the way apparently

Well, three packs to be precise lol
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Momotaro on August 16, 2014, 01:24:00 PM
Very nice!  :D

Now don't you be getting ideas David - get back to your WWII minis!!!  You're already doing two projects in different scales!

Although hmm... 10mm LotR.  Hmmm... ;)

Cracking paint job Dr D!
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Argonor on August 16, 2014, 07:07:38 PM
More temptation... You guys must be the Unholy Trinity!  >:D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: pocoloco on August 16, 2014, 07:11:11 PM
Lovely!  :-*

So who of the three of you paints all the baddies?
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 16, 2014, 07:13:06 PM
Lovely!  :-*

So who of the three of you paints all the baddies?

So far it's Jimbibbly, he's bought the Orcs and Gondorians, I've got Rohan and Malamute's got the Dwarves.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: pocoloco on August 16, 2014, 07:16:06 PM
So far it's Jimbibbly, he's bought the Orcs and Gondorians, I've got Rohan and Malamute's got the Dwarves.

Well there are orcs of Saruman and Mordor, then the Haradrim etc… clever of you to "let" James to do the dirty work ;) I wonder if he will have time for all of his builds though :D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Captain Blood on August 16, 2014, 07:29:44 PM
Malamute's got the Dwarves.

How appropriate :D

(Sorry Nick, cheap shot, open goal ;))

Very nice painting there Mark  :)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 16, 2014, 08:49:04 PM
How appropriate :D

(Sorry Nick, cheap shot, open goal ;))

It's just too easy sometimes  lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: thebinmann on August 16, 2014, 09:00:09 PM
Hello

Great, who makes the model
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 17, 2014, 12:30:38 AM
Hello

Great, who makes the model

Its from Copplestone Castings  TM16 Mounted Heroes pack  here http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/range.php?range=FAN (http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/range.php?range=FAN)

(http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/images/TM16.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Argonor on August 17, 2014, 10:36:08 AM
OK, somewhen, next year, I'm going to start collecting and painting a 10mm Isengard army... I have to complete a 15mm GoB barbarian army first, though, and some 28mm forces for GoB and SAGA, too. And some more modern zombies... *aaarrrghhh*  ;D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 17, 2014, 11:04:51 AM
Gandalf the Grey

Another Copplestone from the same pack (TM16)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_17_08_14_11_59_23_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_17_08_14_11_59_23_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_17_08_14_11_59_23_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_17_08_14_11_59_23_3.jpg)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 17, 2014, 11:08:59 AM
He looks great  :-* :-*

Better photos than mine  :'(

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 17, 2014, 11:20:32 AM
My photos have improved since I started using a Foldio light box from www.orangemonkie.com (http://www.orangemonkie.com)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_17_08_14_12_19_06.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: Malamute on August 17, 2014, 11:28:09 AM
Is that meant to be Michael Crawford?

Excellent brushwork, you would not know it was a 10mm figure. :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: thebinmann on August 17, 2014, 12:47:13 PM
>Its from Copplestone Castings  TM16 Mounted Heroes pack  here http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/range.php?range=FAN


Sorry for the delay and thanks for the heads up
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: Mason on August 17, 2014, 12:51:34 PM
Nice work, Mark.
Excellent result for such a tiny little fella.*
 :-* :-* :-*








*Not referring to anyone at all with that comment, by the way.
 :D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: swiftnick on August 17, 2014, 01:02:50 PM
Absolutely lovely! Very inspiring for my own second age project.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: pocoloco on August 17, 2014, 05:14:00 PM
Great paintwork on Gandalf  :-*

You guys should have gone for 6mm instead, bigger armies, bigger battles :D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hero of Rohan added 17/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 17, 2014, 06:21:03 PM
Hero of Rohan

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_17_08_14_7_17_32_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_17_08_14_7_17_32_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_17_08_14_7_17_32_2.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: Malamute on August 17, 2014, 06:24:41 PM
Awesome ;D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 17, 2014, 06:37:47 PM
Awesome ;D

I thought you couldn't see them  ;D

Looks good but needs a bit of shading on the shield  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: Ray Earle on August 17, 2014, 08:56:58 PM
Nice work on the hero but agree about the shield, I think you lose the white design a bit in the photo. It probably stands out better in real life though.  ;)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Gandalf added 17/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 18, 2014, 06:14:53 PM
Started on two terrain pieces for the Rohirrim, a hall and a farm.  They'll work as standalone pieces and as two halves of a larger terrain feature.

Unlike another individual working on this project, I won't be using individual bricks in the construction (life is too short for that kind of madness)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_18_08_14_7_03_38_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_18_08_14_7_03_38_1.jpg)


Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Eric the Shed on August 18, 2014, 06:18:05 PM
looking good Mark...

What happened to the 28mm LOTR project?
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Malamute on August 18, 2014, 06:18:36 PM
Lookin' good. :)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 18, 2014, 07:01:45 PM
Very good mate  8) 8)

I can see I'm going to have to up my game  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: kidterminal on August 19, 2014, 03:16:59 AM
Looking good not everyone's as mad as a hatter.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 21, 2014, 11:01:40 PM
Progress on the terrain:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_22_08_14_12_00_24_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_22_08_14_12_00_24_1.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: kidterminal on August 21, 2014, 11:26:18 PM
Looks great and no individual blocks!
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 22, 2014, 06:25:31 AM
I couldn't possibly comment  :-I

 ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: pocoloco on August 22, 2014, 07:50:21 AM
Looking good  8)

I hope you didn't use horse hair for the thatch roof.  ::)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 22, 2014, 11:22:26 AM
Looking good  8)

I hope you didn't use horse hair for the thatch roof.  ::)

No horses were harmed in the creation of this terrain piece (it's teddy bear fur)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Malamute on August 22, 2014, 11:44:20 AM


Coffee stirrers and lollipop sticks are excellent for terrain making, well done  :D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Grimmnar on August 22, 2014, 06:38:44 PM
No horses were harmed in the creation of this terrain piece (it's teddy bear fur)
But how many teddy bears were harmed? Or doesnt anyone care about teddy bears ahy more?

Grimm
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: kidterminal on August 23, 2014, 05:14:36 AM
But how many teddy bears were harmed? Or doesnt anyone care about teddy bears ahy more?

Grimm
They're fair game poachers are making big money for teddy bear pelts on the Chinese black market.  ;)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: AndrewBeasley on August 23, 2014, 08:26:48 AM
Dr De'Ath,

That is the best roof fur I have seen in a long long while :o

Is it one piece and combed back / upwards while wet or did you use separate strips to create the layered effect  ???
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 23, 2014, 09:05:59 AM
Dr De'Ath,

That is the best roof fur I have seen in a long long while :o

Is it one piece and combed back / upwards while wet or did you use separate strips to create the layered effect  ???

It's one piece.  I wet it with thinned pva and then starting from the top, separated the layers using an old paintbrush to make them stand up.  I trimmed them slightly with scissors before flattening them back on to the roof.  Not too easy to explain with words, I'll take some photos of the process later today when I make another roof.

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: marcusluis on August 23, 2014, 09:08:03 AM
Loving these lotr threads, would love to joi in but I live ll he way out in the grey havens...!!
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 23, 2014, 10:41:44 PM
First unit of skirmishers completed

Rangers

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_23_08_14_11_38_02_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_23_08_14_11_38_02_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_23_08_14_11_38_02_1.jpg)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: Mason on August 23, 2014, 11:47:25 PM
Nice work, mate.
They look cracking and would pass for a much larger scale.
 8) :-* 8)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: kidterminal on August 24, 2014, 05:44:46 AM
Those are great looking who makes them?
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: Malamute on August 24, 2014, 07:29:49 AM
Schwingtastic. ;D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: Steam Flunky on August 24, 2014, 07:42:25 AM
Very nice!
Keep on posting.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: fred on August 24, 2014, 08:06:35 AM
Those Rangers look really good.

Those are great looking who makes them?

They are copplestone figures
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 24, 2014, 08:08:55 AM
Those are great looking who makes them?

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_24_08_14_9_03_29.jpg)

They're by Mark Copplestone and are available at http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/range.php?range=FAN (http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/range.php?range=FAN). 

Pack TM17 10mm Rangers

(http://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/images/TM17.jpg)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 24, 2014, 08:09:22 AM
Well who was a busy boy yesterday  ;D

They look grand  :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: julesav on August 24, 2014, 09:49:46 AM
Sorry if I've missed this, but what rules are you using for this project?
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 24, 2014, 09:50:29 AM
Sorry if I've missed this, but what rules are you using for this project?

Dunno yet  lol

Warmaster probably but we'll see...

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 24, 2014, 05:15:32 PM
Very nice!
Keep on posting.

As requested:

Barn and terrain board finished - just need to build the hall to go atop the stone foundation.  Both buildings will be removable so I can use the base for other things

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_24_08_14_6_12_45_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_24_08_14_6_12_45_0.jpg)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: pocoloco on August 24, 2014, 05:20:57 PM
That turned out great!  :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: kidterminal on August 24, 2014, 05:29:02 PM
That is very sweet Sir.  :-* I can't wait to see the hall.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: Mason on August 24, 2014, 05:39:53 PM
Looks like you have found a case of Bogs Dollocks too, sir.
Lovely looking piece of scenery, love the submerged rock.
 :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 24, 2014, 05:50:39 PM
Looks far better on a big screen rather than a stupid phone  lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Company of Rangers 23/08
Post by: Malamute on August 24, 2014, 10:20:44 PM
Looks far better on a big screen rather than a stupid phone  lol

cheers

James

Agreed.   :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Barn added 24/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 25, 2014, 01:48:50 AM
Started working on the hall. It will be thatched to match the barn but looks like I'm going to have to fix in in place as I need to add some posts to support the front portico.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_2_45_59_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_2_45_59_1.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall WIP added 25/08
Post by: pocoloco on August 25, 2014, 05:49:45 AM
Very fitting!

Any horse themed decoration added to it in your plans?
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall WIP added 25/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 25, 2014, 07:21:12 AM
Liketotesawesomesauceballs  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall WIP added 25/08
Post by: Malamute on August 25, 2014, 07:39:21 AM
Schwingtastic. :D

So much better than the build on the "other" thread. ;)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall WIP added 25/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 25, 2014, 08:57:55 AM
So much better than the build on the "other" thread. ;)

But you haven't started your thread yet  ???

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall WIP added 25/08
Post by: Mason on August 25, 2014, 09:00:30 AM
But you haven't started your thread yet  ???

 lol lol lol

Not the first time I have heard that statement either..... ;)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall WIP added 25/08
Post by: kidterminal on August 25, 2014, 07:13:41 PM
What impresses me the most is how you finished the board before you finished the buildings that go on it. What he said... that other build.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall WIP added 25/08
Post by: Petracelli on August 25, 2014, 11:30:43 PM
Hi Mark,

Excellent work on the hero figures and the building. James would also compliment you on your thread but am only low to post on Mark's.......,!

Cheers

Phil
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 26, 2014, 07:00:04 AM

That is the best roof fur I have seen in a long long while :o   Is it one piece and combed back / upwards while wet or did you use separate strips to create the layered effect  ???



I'll take some photos of the process later today when I make another roof.


NB:  It's best to do one side of the roof fully and let to dry before doing the second side - this avoids sticky fingers and messed up thatch :)

Started with a solid card former
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_11_34_4.jpg)

Cut the fur fabric slightly oversize and make sure its cut square to the warp and weft - this is important in order to allow the separation of the layers
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_11_33_3.jpg)
(http://www.needlenthread.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cutting-linen-05.jpg)

Glue the fabric to the card former using a non-waterbased adhesive (I used UHU) - if you use water based it will come unstuck in the next few stages.  The 'join' at the top is the edge of the fabric which gives a reasonable impression of the hazel 'liggers' used to secure the thatch
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_11_33_2.jpg)

Liberally coat the fabric in a thinned (50:50) mix of water and PVA glue and then working along the warp thread, separate the fur into ridges
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_10_13_4.jpg)

Using a pair of sharp scissors, trim the tops of the fur ridges by a couple of mm.  The more you trim off the more pronounced the layer effect on the final roof
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_10_12_3.jpg)

Picture of one side of the roof with all the ridges/layers trimmed
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_10_12_2.jpg)

Finished roof - just needs to dry before being painted. To speed up the painting process next time I'm going to add a dark brown paint to the pva/water mix so the roof is shaded during the build.  As it is now I will need to ink or undercoat which can cause the PVA to loosen a bit.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_10_12_1.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - thatched roof explanation added 26/08
Post by: pocoloco on August 26, 2014, 08:45:25 AM
Superb tutorial, you make it look so easy :)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - thatched roof explanation added 26/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 26, 2014, 08:46:20 AM
Superb tutorial, you make it look so easy :)

That's because he gets good advice...

Looking swish  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - thatched roof explanation added 26/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 26, 2014, 11:10:16 AM
That's because he gets good advice...

Looking swish  8)

cheers

James

True, Malamute's advice is invaluable  lol lol lol

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Commander Roj on August 26, 2014, 05:53:19 PM
Are we looking at the back of the piece of fabric in the second picture? Very effective piece of work. I am thinking about some lost world/ Island At The Top Of the World Pulp action
NB:  It's best to do one side of the roof fully and let to dry before doing the second side - this avoids sticky fingers and messed up thatch :)

Started with a solid card former
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_11_34_4.jpg)

Cut the fur fabric slightly oversize and make sure its cut square to the warp and weft - this is important in order to allow the separation of the layers
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_11_33_3.jpg)


(http://www.needlenthread.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cutting-linen-05.jpg)

Glue the fabric to the card former using a non-waterbased adhesive (I used UHU) - if you use water based it will come unstuck in the next few stages.  The 'join' at the top is the edge of the fabric which gives a reasonable impression of the hazel 'liggers' used to secure the thatch
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_11_33_2.jpg)

Liberally coat the fabric in a thinned (50:50) mix of water and PVA glue and then working along the warp thread, separate the fur into ridges
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_10_13_4.jpg)

Using a pair of sharp scissors, trim the tops of the fur ridges by a couple of mm.  The more you trim off the more pronounced the layer effect on the final roof
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_10_12_3.jpg)

Picture of one side of the roof with all the ridges/layers trimmed
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_10_12_2.jpg)

Finished roof - just needs to dry before being painted. To speed up the painting process next time I'm going to add a dark brown paint to the pva/water mix so the roof is shaded during the build.  As it is now I will need to ink or undercoat which can cause the PVA to loosen a bit.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_25_08_14_11_10_12_1.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 26, 2014, 06:39:21 PM
Are we looking at the back of the piece of fabric in the second picture? Very effective piece of work. I am thinking about some lost world/ Island At The Top Of the World Pulp action

Yes, it's the back of the fur fabric.  The trick is to cut it at right angles to the grain so you can separate the fur in lines along the length of the roof.

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - thatched roof explanation added 26/08
Post by: grant on August 27, 2014, 04:13:58 AM
Great thatch technique - I fought with teddy bear fur once, and lost rather badly ...  :(
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - thatched roof explanation added 26/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 27, 2014, 07:34:30 AM
First 6" x 6" terrain piece finished, Rohan Hall and Barn:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_27_08_14_8_31_01_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_27_08_14_8_31_00_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_27_08_14_8_31_00_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_27_08_14_8_31_01_2.jpg)

farm base is next . . .
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: AndrewBeasley on August 27, 2014, 07:45:19 AM
 :o
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Malamute on August 27, 2014, 08:06:27 AM
That my friend is a triumph :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 27, 2014, 08:18:17 AM
Nah, it's shit  lol

 ;)

It does need something to bring out the scale, like a coin or a 28mm figure, just to show how good it is  8) 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Silent Invader on August 27, 2014, 08:48:39 AM
Exquisite Mark!

 :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Suber on August 27, 2014, 09:15:57 AM
Outstanding result! I am amazed  :o :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: thebinmann on August 27, 2014, 09:47:42 AM
Yes, that's magic
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Mason on August 27, 2014, 10:26:37 AM
Bleedin' gorgeous, mate!
 :-* :-* :-*

I must say that is a lovely blonde thatch too.
 :-*

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Argonor on August 27, 2014, 10:50:07 AM
I must say that is a lovely blonde thatch too.
 :-*

I bet you say that to all the girls!  lol
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Major_Gilbear on August 27, 2014, 11:02:04 AM
Really good thatch tutorial, thanks!  8)

To speed up the painting process next time I'm going to add a dark brown paint to the pva/water mix so the roof is shaded during the build.  As it is now I will need to ink or undercoat which can cause the PVA to loosen a bit.

You can get PVA which, when dry, doesn't soften again when wet (well, unless the water is very hot). I think I got mine from B&Q - it's a few quid more for a litre, but I found it to be worthwhile.

Colouring the PVA mix for a pre-shade also works well! ;)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Cherno on August 27, 2014, 11:27:22 AM
Excellent work, museum quality I'd say. The roof technique is genius.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - First terrain pieces 18/08
Post by: Argonor on August 27, 2014, 12:07:49 PM
Really good thatch tutorial, thanks!  8)

You can get PVA which, when dry, doesn't soften again when wet (well, unless the water is very hot). I think I got mine from B&Q - it's a few quid more for a litre, but I found it to be worthwhile.

Colouring the PVA mix for a pre-shade also works well! ;)

Here in Denmark it's known as outdoor PVA. A bit more expensive, but well worth it!
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: pocoloco on August 27, 2014, 12:51:57 PM
Fantastic end product  :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: DeafNala on August 27, 2014, 01:31:09 PM
You created a LOVELY, IDYLLIC scene...VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Vermis on August 27, 2014, 02:28:30 PM
Cor that's luvly.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: kidterminal on August 27, 2014, 03:09:55 PM
Fantastic work! So that's one tile out of how many?
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Captain Blood on August 27, 2014, 03:32:06 PM
Lovely little creation Mark.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: gamer Mac on August 27, 2014, 04:33:44 PM
Cracking job :-* :-* :-*
Love the ground work, outstanding.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 28, 2014, 06:17:03 AM
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments and feedback


It does need something to bring out the scale, like a coin or a 28mm figure, just to show how good it is  8) 8)




As suggested, photo with a 28mm foundry Baluchi

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_28_08_14_7_05_34_1.jpg)


Fantastic work! So that's one tile out of how many?



I'm not sure how many I'll end up doing, but the Hall is one of a pair, the second is a Farm which I've started work on.  Some WIP shots below.

2mm mdf base with initial texture covering

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_28_08_14_7_05_35_4.jpg)

Wall and stone barn made from individual blue foam bricks - I'm blaming you for that madness Mr Bibbly  ;)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_28_08_14_7_05_35_3.jpg)

Vegetable plot is done - these are home made tufts with ground foam added to give the effect of leaves

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_28_08_14_7_05_35_2.jpg)

The idea is that the two will work as standalone pieces or can be combined to form a 12" x 6" piece.

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 28, 2014, 07:03:55 AM
Loving the veggies mate  :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Andym on August 28, 2014, 07:39:47 AM
That's all looking great Mark! I don't know how I missed this thread!  8) 8)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Mason on August 28, 2014, 08:35:46 AM
Looks bloody wonderful, mate, full of promise.
 :-*

Dunno how that Baluchi fella is going to get through that door though...... ::)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: pocoloco on August 28, 2014, 08:48:19 AM
Yip, will be another great terrain piece that.  8)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Ray Earle on August 28, 2014, 09:47:16 AM
Brilliant.  :D

Individual bricks though...
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Mason on August 28, 2014, 10:14:31 AM
Individual bricks though...

Dont worry, he gets Bibbles to cut them out for him.
 ;)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 28, 2014, 12:40:16 PM
Dont worry, he gets Bibbles to cut them out for him.
 ;)



I've got enough of my own to do never mind some other numpties.

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Little Odo on August 29, 2014, 08:44:05 PM
Stunning work.  :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: kidterminal on August 30, 2014, 05:38:06 PM
That shows scale nicely, the crops are fantastic. Individual blocks.... and you where doing so well until the madness took you.  ;)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: von Lucky on August 31, 2014, 01:52:04 AM
Very nice work, the greenery is very effective against the building.

But can we please stop with the individual blocks? Soon we'll be seeing miniature nails in the wooden structures...
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: pocoloco on August 31, 2014, 01:21:41 PM
But can we please stop with the individual blocks? Soon we'll be seeing miniature nails in the wooden structures...

Oh and here I was thinking that it was a must already  lol
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Hall terrain complete 27/08
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 08, 2014, 01:03:32 AM
Farmhouse is done, just need to add it to the base

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_08_09_14_2_01_33_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_08_09_14_2_01_33_0.jpg)

And shot with 28mm Foundry Pirate for scale

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_08_09_14_2_05_32.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Farmhouse 08/09
Post by: kidterminal on September 08, 2014, 01:55:25 AM
Oh that's nice.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Farmhouse 08/09
Post by: pocoloco on September 08, 2014, 07:07:12 AM
Looks the part indeed  :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Farmhouse 08/09
Post by: Andym on September 08, 2014, 07:13:02 AM
Sweeeeet! ! 8) 8)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Farmhouse 08/09
Post by: OSHIROmodels on September 08, 2014, 07:25:36 AM
Let's have a look with a 10mm figure next to it, just to check the scale of the bricks...

cheers

James
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Farmhouse 08/09
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 08, 2014, 09:35:17 AM
Let's have a look with a 10mm figure next to it, just to check the scale of the bricks...

cheers

James


They're not bricks, they're stone blocks  ;)  Picture with a 10mm figure will have to wait till tomorrow now when I post the finished farm square - the glue hadn't dried before I left for work this morning  :)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Farmhouse 08/09
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 09, 2014, 06:43:34 AM
Farm square is finished:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_09_09_14_2_14_45_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_09_09_14_2_14_45_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_09_09_14_2_14_45_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_09_09_14_2_14_45_1.jpg)

And with 28mm Foundry Pirate for scale . . .

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_09_09_14_2_14_45_0.jpg)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Malamute on September 09, 2014, 08:16:17 AM
Brilliant. The groundwork with all your home made tufts etc is wonderful. ;D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: von Lucky on September 09, 2014, 09:38:28 AM
Stunning. Once again LAF is making me look at what I'm currently working on (6mm terrain) and seeing what I can do to lift my game.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Ray Earle on September 09, 2014, 01:20:48 PM
Nicely done.   :D
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: kidterminal on September 09, 2014, 03:46:36 PM
This looks beautiful. That said the stone blocks on the earlier building and wall are a tad large the block size is a little better on the 2nd building. But very nice over all.  :-*
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Mason on September 09, 2014, 04:12:41 PM
Looking great, Mark!
 :-*

Tell us about these tufts then... :D

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 09, 2014, 06:03:32 PM

Tell us about these tufts then... :D


Nothing to tell really, I bought a tuft making machine and now I make my own tufts!  lol

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/18/1512_28_06_14_12_59_36.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Vermis on September 09, 2014, 07:08:38 PM
Ooh. Any info on how that works? (and what it costs? ;) )
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 10, 2014, 06:44:26 AM
Ooh. Any info on how that works? (and what it costs? ;) )

All you need to know can be found here:  http://www.warpainter.net/Flockboxpages/Flockbox.html (http://www.warpainter.net/Flockboxpages/Flockbox.html)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 10, 2014, 07:34:56 AM
I'm giving the bricks a rest for a while now and going back to painting the figures . . .

another hero of Rohan

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_10_09_14_8_32_38.jpg)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Malamute on September 10, 2014, 08:31:11 AM
One at a time, thats the way to do it. :D

Looking good though :)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Captain Blood on September 10, 2014, 08:33:11 AM
Such brilliant little figures. Well done Mark.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Malamute on September 10, 2014, 08:36:26 AM
Such brilliant little figures. Well done Mark.

Best get yourself some then you can join in the fun ;) :)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Captain Blood on September 10, 2014, 11:50:14 AM
Best get yourself some then you can join in the fun ;) :)

Hmmm. I think not. I bought a gazillion 10mm pirates which have gone absolutely nowhere... Think I'll wait to see how far you chaps stick with this before plunging in  ;)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 10, 2014, 12:50:18 PM
Hmmm. I think not. I bought a gazillion 10mm pirates which have gone absolutely nowhere... Think I'll wait to see how far you chaps stick with this before plunging in  ;)


Don't hold back, I think you should get in now so when GoT is 'so last year dahling' and 10mm LotR is massively popular and everyone is doing it you'll be able to say 'I was there at the beginning'.  :)

We're all 100% committed, I've sold all my 28mm stuff to fund it* and Nick's looking for a buyer for his Boot Hill range** so he can build a huge dwarf army (assuming that's not an oxymoron).  ;)

You know it makes sense   :D

* not actually true
** not true either

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Vermis on September 10, 2014, 01:28:47 PM
All you need to know can be found here:  http://www.warpainter.net/Flockboxpages/Flockbox.html (http://www.warpainter.net/Flockboxpages/Flockbox.html)

Ta! :) Looks very interesting.

Don't hold back, I think you should get in now so when GoT is 'so last year dahling' and 10mm LotR is massively popular and everyone is doing it you'll be able to say 'I was there at the beginning'.  :)

Pity I just started 28mm LotR. lol But I still have these (http://www.cheddarmongers.org/prod/pic/Vermis/Fantasy/10mm/Helves/) somewhere around...
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Malamute on September 10, 2014, 01:34:30 PM
Think I'll wait to see how far you chaps stick with this before plunging in  ;)

Look no further:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=70746.0

 ;)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Dr DeAth on September 10, 2014, 04:51:45 PM
Ta! :) Looks very interesting.


It's quite therapeutic, once you get used to the occasional static shocks; they're not painful or dangerous but do make you jump a bit. 

I bought the Mk1 (dish) version and use it with an aluminium sheet to get a larger surface area. I've also modified a flour sifting cup to charge the metal sieve so I can load it with the static grass and sprinkle it onto the larger terrain areas directly - that's how I did the long grass under the trees on the farm tile. 

You need to make sure your hands are glue free when you do it or you end up with flocked skin.

You can also use it for flocking your nails if you've a mind too; here's a picture of Malamute's that he insisted I did before one of his recent big nights out (I've lost the picture of his toenails)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1512_10_09_14_5_05_08.jpg)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Mason on September 10, 2014, 06:40:49 PM
 lol lol lol

Mama's got some bitching claws!
 :D

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Silent Invader on September 11, 2014, 12:42:45 AM
Great work Mark.  8) 8)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Vermis on September 11, 2014, 01:43:17 AM
Blimey! That's something new.

Thanks again for the info! I think that's gonna be my next new toy. In the meantime, nice work on the farm. ;)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Little Odo on September 20, 2014, 02:15:38 PM
Those farm houses are wonderful  :-* Looking forward to seeing more of this pan out. Great work.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: krakenskulls on September 22, 2014, 03:51:02 PM
Those are phenomenal, all of it, and particularly inspiring to someone about to embark on a 10mm fantasy project himself.  Your terrain pieces in particular are excellent.
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Dilettante Gamer on September 24, 2014, 12:28:12 AM
Loving this project!!  1) I LOVE LotR. 2) I love the Copplestone line. 3) I have a unstarted project to make my own Collector's Edition of the War of the Ring Board Game. (http://erima.me/miscellany/EM/images/444277489.jpg)

After a year's hiatus from gaming, I'm getting my hobby mojo back:

  - Photographing, packaging and eBaying my WFB, 40K, FoW composting in the garage in order to fund:
     1) Paying to have my GoT project painted (reinvigorated with the potential of "Lion Rampant")
     2) A renewed commitment to my 28mm LotR collection by designing a 6 player Pelannor Fields showcase game for a local gaming con next year. Tons of
         models, half painted. If that.

Maybe some pics this weekend. (Photography is the hardest part...)
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Argonor on September 24, 2014, 02:58:36 PM
What da heck is that large book-thingy??  :)

Is it the games box for that board game? We wantss it!
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Finished Farm P8 09/09
Post by: Dilettante Gamer on September 24, 2014, 06:52:59 PM
What da heck is that large book-thingy??  :)  Is it the games box for that board game? We wantss it!

Correct. They're OOP and currently sell for Smaug's hoard - or the gamer equivalent of it...
Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Riders of Rohan
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 03, 2015, 06:45:12 PM
Finished a unit of Rohan horse archers

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dpc6r3_7ryoqLr2wvtwndEuksiyJvEHKIuLVTDo3RwM=w1024-h507-no)

Title: Re: 10mm LotR II - The Two Towers - Rohan Horse Archers 03/08
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 03, 2015, 08:06:28 PM
You've got one more than me now  lol

cheers

James