Aulë's WIP - Update: Bifur (EfGT)

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:18 pm

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Welcome back Jimmy, I was wondering where you had gone.

Thanks Mally :-D

Well, i'm living a busy time lately, but finally I managed to get some quiet days :rofl:

It feels really good to get back after almost a month away eheh

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:08 pm

Finished Grima Wormtongue.
I think I've overvarnished him :\
But well, I'm still learning all this things :rofl:

If you want, just check the post on my blog

----->http://middleearthminis.blogspot.pt/2015/02/59th-post-grima-wormtongue.html

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:25 am

Varnish can cause a problem at times, but nothing that can't be undone. What varnish are you using ?

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:34 pm

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Varnish can cause a problem at times, but nothing that can't be undone. What varnish are you using ?

I'm using Vallejo matt varnish. I may have applied a too thick coat

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:46 pm

Surprising. Only once have I had a glossy finish using Vallejo Matt Varnish. I left it to thoroughly dry and applied another coat which worked perfectly. I think it's worth another coat, make sure you give the bottle a good shake.

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:52 pm

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Surprising. Only once have I had a glossy finish using Vallejo Matt Varnish. I left it to thoroughly dry and applied another coat which worked perfectly. I think it's worth another coat, make sure you give the bottle a good shake.

Yep... maybe that's it. I'll give it another coat and see what happens

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:02 pm

Problem fixed xD
And now I know exactly what the problem was... I was thinking that varnishes do not need to be shaken. how wrong ...

enosphere · **Joined:** Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:24 pm **Posts:** 48

Nice Grima Wormtongue. Very sinister.

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:58 pm

enosphere wrote:

Nice Grima Wormtongue. Very sinister.

Many thanks buddy

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2015 7:54 pm

Finished my Gandalf the White

White really is a difficult colour, but I'm actually happy with it :rofl:

You guys can check the full post on my blog

http://middleearthminis.blogspot.com/2015/02/60th-post-gandalf-white.html

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:06 pm

So you should be happy, you ha e done a great job on him, one of your best. I am enjoying watching the way you are developing.

YOrcShire · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:26 pm

Nice to see you back painting. I agree with Gandalf that your Gandalf is one of your best yet. I think all the white clothing makes the face stand out nicely.

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2015 2:53 pm

@Mally - Thank you

It's been almost a year since I got back into the hobby and I feel like i'm improving in a good pace. And this forum has been crucial to that

@YOrcShire - Many thanks

I'm not feeling particularly happy with the white robes, but then again, I know white is a hard color to paint so i feel pretty good with what I got to do :-)

Gene Parmesan · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:44 pm

I agree with the others. Comparing it to what you posted a year ago you're up to a good intermediate standard now. White can be 'over' done I think, so don't worry too much about it. Sometimes too many shades can ruin it too. Keep up the good work.

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:33 pm

Gene Parmesan wrote:

I agree with the others. Comparing it to what you posted a year ago you're up to a good intermediate standard now. White can be 'over' done I think, so don't worry too much about it. Sometimes too many shades can ruin it too. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Gene :-D

This is very encouraging

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:00 pm

Hey guys. I just finished the Rohan Guard.
In this one the spear got broken leaving me desolated. After trying to glue it back for 3 days unsuccessfully, i decided to make a little different approach.
I think this is my first conversion (really small) ever xD

I decided to glue a spare Numenorean sword and then glue the spear in the base.
The mini just needs the base done, and I'll post more pictures when it's done.
Tell me what do you think please

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Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:10 pm

Good work on this Jimmy, the cloak is done nicely and showing improvement.

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:10 pm

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Good work on this Jimmy, the cloak is done nicely and showing improvement.

Thankyou Mally :-D

Aulë, the Valar · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:21 pm

Here are the pics of the finished model.
I'm feeling really bad about the broken spear... but I'm happy with the final result too.

Oropher · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:15 pm

Your skills are improving at a great rate. Really good to see! Keep it up.

Gandalfs face is particulary good!

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