Glorfindel, Lord of the West

Okada · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:28 am **Posts:** 16

Good morning all,
I've just gotten back into Lotr sbg after a good couple of years not playing. I guess it never truely leaves you no matter how much you try and fight it lol! I'm putting together a Wood Elf army (Galadrim), I've always played Wood Elve's and proberbly always will lol!

My old models have gone in for stripping and I've bought a white council box set. For a 750 point army I was going to use Galadriel (caster form), Glofindel-Lord of the West and possibly Legolas as his OP, then of course aload of Elves! Metal ones though as I hate the new plastics! :@ I might have to do some conversions though to get some spearman. The basic plan is to shoot everything and then use Galadriel to transfix people whilst Glorfindel runs in and kills everything

Now, I my problem is I dont like Glorfindels armor. I don't like mixing the High Elf armor with Wood Elf armor, I know it sounds stupid but I don't think it looks right on the table. However, I have read that Glorfindel actuallky wears silver armor which I think would look really nice. Can any one confirm this either way? I know it doesn't really matter at the end of the day but I would like to stay as true to the Lore as I can.

Thanks in advance,

- Okada.

Gorb@g · **Posted:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:01 pm

Yeah, i think he wears some kinda blue-like silver armour (correct me if im wrong). Pics would be nice

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:29 pm

Sounds interesting, Okada. If you're looking for inspiration for your silver armored Glorfindel, I suggest looking at BilboOfTheWhiteTower's gallery. Here's a link, http://www.one-ring.co.uk/phpBB2/album_ ... ic_id=5826 .

Okada · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:28 am **Posts:** 16

Thanks for the link, I started with a dry brush of bolt gun metal. Have painted the face, hands, hair and I'm working on his cloack at the moment. Might use mithril silver for the armor, wash it, then highlight with mithril silver + White. Glorfindel was said to glow so I could get away with some harsh highlighting. Ideas?

Joansean · **Joined:** Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:23 pm **Posts:** 760

Yes, I have an idea. Take a picture of it, and post it.

Okada · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:28 am **Posts:** 16

Will get a pic up as soon as possible.

Okada · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:28 am **Posts:** 16

Morning all. Sorry for the lack of update, I have actally finished painting Glorfindel now. I just need to borrow my Dad's camera and I'll take some pics!

Gorgoroth · **Posted:** Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:33 am

Sounds cool, keep us posted!

Okada · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:28 am **Posts:** 16

Pics are finally here!

It's not amazing but I'm quite proud of it, I was up till 4am last night doing it lol! Got abit carried away! It still needs some work, the hands look alittle orange but unfortunately the sword broke off and I hard to reglue it. I'll smooth them out later I guess. C&C welcome!

hero of gondor · **Posted:** Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:01 pm

Nice glorfindel there I love the model especially the helmet :yay:

Only the cloack may have some more layers.

Okada · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:28 am **Posts:** 16

His sword keeps falling off. I've painted gladriel aswell but she didn't really come out the way I wanted either. I think I'm going to have to buy another White Counci

I done the cloak by starting with bleached bone and highlighting up to skull white. The problem is I didn't water the paint down enough and the coats came out too thick

Any one got any better idea's for painting white cloaks?

See Galadriel below.

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:25 pm

Wonderful, Glorfindel.

I love his armor, it has a very nice look to it. If its possible, do you think you could take a picture of the back of the model? I'd love to see his cloak better.

You did apply the paint too thickly on Galadriel, but its still a stunning model. Your color scheme for her is very unique. I think the way you painted the white was fine, you jut needed to thin your paints a little more. Also, you could always just strip the mini, instead of buying a whole new White Council.

Keep up the good work.

White Tower of Ecthelion · **Posted:** Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:45 pm

Okada wrote:

The problem is I didn't water the paint down enough and the coats came out too thick

Any one got any better idea's for painting white cloaks?

Don't despair. I've been painting for years and I still learning to thin my paints and use multiple layers. The impatient part of me just wants to get good coverage and get on with it.

So here are three easy (i.e. not 10 shading layers) formulas I use for white:

For a soft, creamy white (like these cloaks) I start with Iyanden Darksun over black primer. Then thin Bleached Bone and then Skull White. I'm learning not to be afraid of leaving more of the Iyanden Darksun showing in the deep parts. What looks "too much" or "not white enough" at 12 inches actually is the contrast needed to "pop" on the table top at 3-4 feet away.

For a cold, crisp white (like Shadowfax) I start with Shadow Grey, then Spacewolves Grey then White.

For something in between, I build up from Adepticon, to Codex or Fortress Greys.

Patience! Thin is your friend.

Okada · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:28 am **Posts:** 16

Here's a pic of the back of the model:

It's not really that bad, I could just tidy it up I guess. I'm going to work my way through a load of Haldir's elves over the next few weeks. I've got some Nitro Mors, they are going in for stripping at the weekend. Lot's of scrubbing for me to be getting on with haha! I will properly find that after I've finished painting them my skill is alot higher anyway and will buy another White Council.

As for Galadriel, that's the first mini I've painted in about 2 years, so I think it came out alright. I'll definitely use that colour scheme for my next attempt! I get impatient unfortunately and end up not only not thinning my paints but not washing my brush but eating the paint instead! Yum!

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:11 pm

Not really bad? On the contrary, I think its really good!

The cloak is very well painted, IMHO. I'm sure you'll improve even further once you begin to paint frequently again, for not having painted in such a long time you're painting is wonderful. Just keep painting, and updating here. :wink:

Okada · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:28 am **Posts:** 16

White Tower of Ecthelion: Thanks for the pointers, I'll give it ago when I have round 2 with Glorfindel! Will be interesting to see the difference between the 2 models!

Longbottom Leaf: I feel somewhat flattered! Thanks for your compliments! My favorite part of the model is he hilt! Just a random idea that came out great! I had forgotten how enjoyable painting mini's was! I work in IT so it's nice to be able to do something artistic, it's a VERY good form of escapism!

Joansean · **Joined:** Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:23 pm **Posts:** 760

The cloak is very well done, Great job. White is the hardest colour to paint (I think) and you ave it a lovely subtle hint of shade.

Chapeau! :yay:

King Elessar the Uniter · **Posted:** Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:23 pm

BRILLIANT painting on both models! :yay:

I'm looking forward to seeing more of your miniatures!

Gorgoroth · **Posted:** Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:54 am

Awesome! I love that Glorfindel model, and you did a great job blending the cloak!

Gondolin · **Posted:** Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:04 am

Nice painting! And I like the schemes you used!

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