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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
« Last Edit: 02 August 2014, 11:24:13 PM by jimbibbly »

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #1 on: 29 November 2013, 05:20:42 PM »
Splendid stuff, especially the flag ;D

Looking forward to our first game, it will be a nice diversion from our usual ramblings ;)
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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #2 on: 29 November 2013, 05:48:35 PM »
Normally I'm not a fan of the high-contrast paint style, but your riders look like they should be in a museum  :-*

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #3 on: 29 November 2013, 05:54:36 PM »
Geez, Jimbo...

How many projects are you working on?

Very nice cavalry, btw..  ;D

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #4 on: 29 November 2013, 06:42:45 PM »
Great stuff, James. Must start my own set sooner or later ...  ;D

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #5 on: 29 November 2013, 06:52:43 PM »
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.
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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #6 on: 29 November 2013, 08:27:53 PM »
Glad to see LotR getting some new wind. It's an old love of mine.

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #7 on: 29 November 2013, 08:35:21 PM »
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  ;D

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #8 on: 29 November 2013, 08:51:23 PM »
Very nice! Makes me want to go to the attic and look for my lotr minis :)
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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #9 on: 29 November 2013, 08:52:15 PM »
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  ;D

cheers

James

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

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #10 on: 29 November 2013, 08:55:29 PM »
Nick who? Malamute? I did not know he does Tolkien...

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

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #11 on: 29 November 2013, 09:28:53 PM »
You should be proud of that flag! Those riders look seriously ready for business.

Great stuff!

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #12 on: 29 November 2013, 10:36:36 PM »
He didn't until I persuaded him and he bought a load off eBay  lol

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Yep, that about sums it up ::)  lol

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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #13 on: 29 November 2013, 11:05:28 PM »
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)?
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Re: Riders of Rohan
« Reply #14 on: 29 November 2013, 11:50:48 PM »
Sweet!!!
 :D

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?
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