Dom's WIP (Easterling Kataphrakts)

DomyHill · **Posted:** Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:16 pm

I proudly present my days work - my Knights of Rivendell: based, assembled and ready for paint! I bought these models the day before yesterday so I've already made faster progress than ever before! Dom, 1 - lethargy, 0.

After painting are you supposed to glue riders to their mounts or not?

JamesR · **Posted:** Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:18 pm

Personally I do glue my riders onto their mounts after painting them both.
Also looking forward to seeing your progress

good luck

SuicidalMarsbar · **Joined:** Sun Apr 24, 2011 1:14 am **Posts:** 1712

I glue good riders cos the mounts never stay on the field if the rider dies. With evil models the mounts often stay and fight so I don't glue them.

Good to see you givin the game another go! You free on March 2 to attend the 'Best Event Ever' in Sussex?

Bofur The Dwarf · **Posted:** Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:30 pm

I glue mine on before painting. It's up to you what you do with the riders. I can't wait to see your progress now :-D

Coenus Scaldingus · **Joined:** Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:14 am **Posts:** 1121

Generally don't glue them on, to make transportation a bit more easy. Some riders don't stay in place without glue though, depends on the sculpts.
Looking forward to seeing them painted!

Erunion · **Posted:** Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:02 pm

Looking good so far! Just do a little each day and you'll be fine.

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:34 pm

They look very neat and ready for painting.
I see Master Sauron lurking menacingly in the background.

mertaal · **Posted:** Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:50 pm

Good effort! Get them primed quick smart, and they'll be done in no time!

If you battle with motivation (As I often do) I strongly recommend you batch paint them. If I paint sets of models individually by the time I get to the last few I'm sick of the sight of them, and prevaricate instead of getting the last one painted. Eventually, months later, when i get my act together, I forget exactly what paints I used for highlights, etc, and the whole thing is a nightmare!

I think a fresh thread for a fresh new attitude is very sensible.

Oh, and the real world isn't all that bad- once you get over the initial dread of meeting new people it goes much smoother. What marsbar said- come down on the 2nd of March. I plan on being there, which will be my first tournament as well, and my first venture in to gaming outside my current group of two!

Harfoot · **Posted:** Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:54 pm

Hi Dom,

Go for it, brilliant figures that I want to paint one day, please keep us all upto date on your progress. Routing for you :-)

DomyHill · **Posted:** Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:38 pm

This is my first attempt at painting a horse in a long time so constructive criticism is very welcome! I painted this one using a base of Rhinox Hide and a highlight of Mournfang Brown with a further highlight of Balor Brown on the mane. I want to have some variation in the colours of the horses but when I spoke to the guy in Games Workshop this was the only way I can remember. The only clues I have to how he said he painted his is that I came home with Dryad Bark and some greys! There's a gap in the Tomes of Wisdom for a horse tutorial so I'm stuck at the moment.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Tue Dec 31, 2013 8:03 am

Some more highlighting will help around the back and hind areas.
Here's some horses I have done to give you some ideas. I just looked at a few photos of horses and tried to keep the colours realistic. It really was a try it and see.

DomyHill · **Posted:** Wed Jan 01, 2014 3:58 pm

I added another highlight to the horses backside like you suggested and I like the effect. I just put a line of the highlight colour over the edge of each muscle (a method I found in the How to Paint Citadel Miniatures book when I flicked through it in store) and I think it looks good. I'm not sure what colour to use with the horse I painted with Dryad Bark and highlighted with Gorthor Brown for the final highlight though. Anyway here's the first horse with the edge highlight:

Coenus Scaldingus · **Joined:** Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:14 am **Posts:** 1121

That's a great looking horse! Those small flowers on the bases are a nice touch too. Only had flowering grass on my bases so far, but will have to copy the bushy flowers for my Hobbits.
Would probably go for a different colour on the reins and cloth though, to differentiate it a bit more. Usually use black for brown horses, but it depends on the colours of the other horses (assuming you want uniformity).

DomyHill · **Posted:** Wed Jan 01, 2014 4:24 pm

I did think that it looks a bit strange with the reins that colour. I just find that Rhinox Hide → Mournfang Brown → Skrag Brown is a really good method for leather and it also happens to be the method I used for this horse. I will probably be doing another horse this colour, one a darker brown and then a couple black and grey, although I have no idea how to paint black horses.

DomyHill · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:16 pm

With the help of some One Ringers I have written an army list for my new Rivendell army. I am going to post this in here so I can tick it off as I go.

Warband 1 6/12
Elrond with Heavy armour; Horse;
6 Knight of Rivendell with Shield;
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Warband 2 12/12
Glorfindel, Lord of the West with Horse; Armour of Gondolin;
12 High Elf Warrior with Shield; Spear;
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Warband 3 10/12
Erestor with Elven cloak;
8 High Elf Warrior with Shield; Spear;
2 High Elf Warrior with Elven Blade;
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Warband 4 12/12
High Elf Captain
12 High Elf Warrior with Elf Bow
Let's get cracking!

Harfoot · **Posted:** Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:40 pm

Nice army list Dom, keep us updated. Like the horses

hollowcrown · **Joined:** Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:52 pm **Posts:** 164

I really like the horses and the models so far, can't wait to see them all finished and what colour scheme youll go with.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:03 am

That horse looks so much better. If you are concerned about the reins being the same colour then apply a thin wash of a slightly different brown or a red and that will give you a subtle difference.

mertaal · **Posted:** Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:13 pm

Great effort! If you stick to the same high standard you'll have an awesome army to behold!

DomyHill · **Posted:** Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:46 am

Three horses down, three to go and then it's on to the riders! I know that they aren't particularly good but under those billowing capes of the knights I don't think it'll matter too much.

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