Hi folks,
We’ve decided to start a work in progress thread to complement the Lord of the Rings campaign thread, which progresses at the steady humming pace of an old ent! This WIP thread will be a look behind the scenes, giving something to see even between the scenarios. This first post is a mix of things, mostly terrain-related. We will also add some figure painting photos later on.
Now… where to begin? Ah, yes – some terrain pieces in various stages of completion. In the foreground, the humble beginnings of the Moria west gate board, now no more than a slab of foam. In the middle, a river tile awaiting for Woodland Scenics’ realistic water. This piece will be used in the Bucklebury Ferry scenario as well as in Ford of Bruinen. Later on, combined with another river tile, it will form the Fords of Isen. In the background, a simple tile with a straight piece of road running through it awaiting yellow grass turf covering.
Next, another tile with a road. All these tiles are 80x90 cm in size, by the way. The green board we've been using for the first scenarios of the campaign is a bit bigger (120x120cm).
Here is the second river tile, also awaiting for a couple of layers of Woodland Scenics realistic water.
In this photo, you can see four barrows and the ruined watchtower of Amon Sûl.
What can we say of this photo, except “Long have I desired to stand upon the shoulders of the kings of old.”
Here you can see plenty of Hirst Arts molds, and some bricks already cast. Lots and lots more are needed for the cities of Pelargir and Osgiliath.
This messy project should produce the boiling and writhing torrent of river Bruinen, known for its foam horses.
These Moria terrain pieces are already ready and await for the intrepid fellowship to tread the long halls and winding stairs. Here is Balin’s tomb:
This is the Durin’s Causeway:
The Bridge is near!
You shall not pass!
Then, just a taster of the figures… these two images show some of our stashed figures, waiting patiently for the gentle touch of a paintbrush…
During the next few weeks we try to finish the first river tile and the Moria gate, as well as the Watcher in (and out of) the water plus some dwarves. The river is needed quite soon in the campaign, and if we can make it, Moria piece (featuring the demise of Óin) will be displayed in the local model show. Look for the work in progress photos here in the meanwhile!
Finally, we gratefully acknowledge our appreciation for the fine work done by member lotrscenerybuilder. His incredible creations have served as an inspiration already for a few years - long before our own campaign became a possibility, let alone a reality.
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You have some great looking terrain there too, like the Moria themed pieces...
