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

[OSHIROmodels]

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)?

Not quite sure which bit in particular you're on about 

What do you reckon?
 

It's an idea certainly...

 

cheers

James

[von Lucky]

See attached. I realise some people dry brush the lip of their bases with the base colour, but the below looks too messy compared to the rest of the miniatures themselves.

However, it may be the light which has created an artificially harsh contrast.

[Dr. Moebius]

Great!

I really like them as they capture the spirit of Rohan very well. Nice colours and painting style.
I also like the bases, they also fit into that Rohan Riders style.

Hope to see more!

I´m dangeroursly fascinated by the SAGA-LotR stuff from Frank as well.
Maybe will get into that as well with some humans (Fiefdoms or Minas Tirith), later...

Keep it coming.

Cheers
Dr. Moebius

[janner]

Nicely done and tempting me back to doing some royal guard for my small force (which for some reason Dr V doesn't like playing  )

[Hammers]

 

Yep, that about sums it up  

Cool beans. I should bring a lot to the next BLAM. I have a sizeable Rohan force. I also have the fellowship plus enough uruk-hai raiders to play the Amon Hen scenario. It's a very uncomplicated and well contained scenario.

[Malamute]

Cool beans. I should bring a lot to the next BLAM. I have a sizeable Rohan force. I also have the fellowship plus enough uruk-hai raiders to play the Amon Hen scenario. It's a very uncomplicated and well contained scenario.

Great idea

[Faust23]

They look great! Bases and all. 

[Onebigriver]

Lovely stuff, keeping the pics as inspiration for when I start my own Riders.

[OSHIROmodels]

Thanks again chaps 

See attached. I realise some people dry brush the lip of their bases with the base colour, but the below looks too messy compared to the rest of the miniatures themselves.

However, it may be the light which has created an artificially harsh contrast.

I see what you mean now. The drybrushing of the edge was intentional but probably rushed. I might stipple them instead, it should help to blend them in a bit more 

cheers

James

[janner]

Thanks again chaps 

I see what you mean now. The drybrushing of the edge was intentional but probably rushed. I might stipple them instead, it should help to blend them in a bit more 

cheers

James

I thought it was deliberate as it looks like a worn wood effect. Knowing James, I should have realised it was an accident 

[OSHIROmodels]

I thought it was deliberate as it looks like a worn wood effect. Knowing James, I should have realised it was an accident 

You know me to well 

cheers

James

[Mason]

I thought it was deliberate as it looks like a worn wood effect. Knowing James, I should have realised it was an accident 

I initially read that as 'wood worm effect'...made me think of Woodworm Jim....., no, sorry, that was Earthworm Jim, wasn't it...?
 

[DeafNala]

The Riders certainly look the part of dashing cavalrymen. Your OUTSTANDING brushwork, the SPLENDID freehand & (with the exception of the minor flaws on the edges) bases make for some FINE pieces. VERY WELL DONE!

[aggro84]

They look great jimbbbly!
 
I really must improve my painting.

[Constable Bertrand]

They look great jimbbbly!
 
I really must improve my painting.

... same. These riders are inspirational James. So smooth and delicate colours. I need to slow down and use thinner paint.

Cheers
Matt