For Gondor! (WIP by Sorastro) Ent Update 14/4/10

Cyndra the Grey · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:04 pm

Thanks for the info on the bases ill have a go at that sometime. Good luck with the rest.

Queen Berúthiel · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:52 pm

fantastic painting

Sorastro · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:37 pm

Hi folks,

I've more-or-less finished my rangers and thought I'd share some pics.

As you can see I've gone with the controversial blue theme; I'm pleased with the aesthetic effect even if they're not going to be the best-camouflaged rangers in Middle Earth

Some of the eyes could do with a little more attention and I might add a lighter highlight to the arrow bag things... but here they are:

...and one shot with Boromir leading the formation (now with improved armpit!)

(The static grass was expertly applied by my 2-year-old daughter)

C & C very welcome!

Now I can have a go at that ent...

Happy painting

captain krak · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:45 pm

I think they look fantastic. I like how you've muddied the cloaks. Very very nice. Good highlighting on the cloaks too.

Sharkai · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:12 pm

Very nice indeed! Even though they aren't camouflaged they look like they can see hide from their enemies.
looking forwards to seeing the ent!

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:01 pm

I really like what you've done, taking them a different route to the usual approach - credit for that.

You've done the touch upon Boromir nicely.

If I was picky I would want a more worn look on him as he appears a bit shiny, but if that was your aim them you;ve done that well.
The drybrush of mud is slightly heavy.

Despite my gripes, you have done a wonderful job even if you did get some expert help from your daughter...

Anduril Blade of Kings · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:38 pm

That's one stunning group shot. Great painting! :yay:

GildorPl · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:51 pm

Quote:

(The static grass was expertly applied by my 2-year-old daughter)

Quote:

you know... she did it better than me :lol:

really

Nice unit. Very smooth, color scheme is perfect. Keep on working.
Cheers!

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

doooood, those rangers look awesome!!!!

i am very impressed by your whole army!

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:22 pm

Fantastic looking army!! :yay:

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:24 am

Like I said before, awesome painting, the paint scheme works well with the figures and with itself. I really like them. Now make some pond and waterfall pieces for them to blend into.

Phantom_Lord · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:41 am

Very nice! keep up the good work!

scipio.au · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:27 am

Very nice looking army. The rangers look like they're ready for Night Ops, particularly around rocky areas.

Sorastro · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:48 pm

Thanks for all the kind and constructive comments fellow painters!

I'd love to have a crack at some scenery theavenger001; as I'm moving house next week It'll be a little while before I can attempt it but you've got me thinking...

In the mean time I'm having a blast painting my ent. Pics to follow soon...

Happy painting!

aelfwine · **Joined:** Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:23 am **Posts:** 508

Impressive work! Incredible, even! I have just one question:

Have you (or has anyone else) ever tried putting matt varnish on plastic figures? I've noticed a tendency towards "shininess" with the newer plastic figures (they tend to have wider areas of cloaks and cloth to catch the light).

Anyone have any thoughts?

captain krak · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:32 pm

I matt varnish all my figs, metal or plastic, after painting. I don't know that it makes much difference, plastic or metal, the shininess comes from the paint. I used to use Testors dullcote, but have recently switched to the GW stuff, Purity Seal in the US.

Sorastro · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:25 pm

Thanks aelfwine,

I usually use the GW satin varnish, followed by dullcoat to take off that shine.

Having said that, I haven't actually gotten round to varnishing this army yet but I will before taking it for a game.

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:49 pm

I'm glad I got the wheels turning.

Sorastro · **Posted:** Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:45 pm

Hi again,

I've just about finished my ent; as you can see I've gone for a silver-birch-in-autumn look rather than the traditional green/brown look.

The shading is a little rough in places (but then pff it's a tree right?) and I think his eyes could do with an extra highlight. Otherwise I'm fairly pleased - especially for a 2-day job (gotta love the holidays!)

Here's a couple of shots with him lurking in the background:

...a shot of my slighty-neater-cavalry:

...and here's a whole-group photo:

Happy hobbying!

ShmyfeScout · **Posted:** Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:10 pm

Wow. Very Nice!! I love your paint scheme and painting style :-D

And those bases are fantastic!

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