Panting Lord of the Rings

mike_a · **Posted:** Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:49 am

Hello All,

After years of wanting to get around to painting some LoTR guys I have finally gotten around to it! Thought I would toss up a few pictures.

Lots more on my blog if you like, not sure I got the pictures showing right.

http://michaelswargames.blogspot.ca/201 ... rings.html

Thanks;
Mike

Lothíriel · **Posted:** Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:47 pm

Afraid that I can't see the pictures on the forum post but on your blog they look great!

mike_a · **Posted:** Wed Oct 11, 2017 1:39 pm

I have found that the img tags don't seem to work as well with Google photos as they did with photo bucket. But I am not sure what to do about that?

Anyway thanks for the comment! Going to try out a game this evening.

Thanks;
Mike

Lothíriel · **Posted:** Thu Oct 12, 2017 11:21 pm

The trick is to right click on your image - then select "Copy Link Location"

Then when posting here, use the "Img" button which creates the image tags.

Between the img and /img ones paste the link.

When you preview and post the image it should work!

mike_a · **Posted:** Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:48 am

Finished off a unit of Uruk Hai, setting up for a game so not a great picture.

Also thanks for the tip on getting pictures working!

Thanks;
Mike

Taghus · **Joined:** Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:25 pm **Posts:** 1

The Gandalf really looks awesome! great face and I like how you painted the robes on him! Overall good job!

Lothíriel · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2017 2:20 pm

Good job!

Are you using the thinner Renedra bases rather than the GW ones?

mike_a · **Posted:** Thu Oct 19, 2017 4:09 pm

Ya Renedra all the way I find the thinner ones look better, and I put a self adhesive magnet under them and it is easier with the flat ones. I really like the cobble bases also, but they don't have the right size for mounted which is a problem.

Thanks;
Mike

mike_a · **Posted:** Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:44 am

Painted the Trolls set over the weekend, really like these models they are good fun. Here is a shot with Gandalf for scale.

http://michaelswargames.blogspot.ca/201 ... rolls.html

Thanks;
Mike

Lothíriel · **Posted:** Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:35 pm

Good work! They look suitably grotty.

mike_a · **Posted:** Mon Oct 30, 2017 1:24 am

Got a bit ore painting done, another Isengard warband this time with a Captain and the rest of the command. Didn't see any rules for the drummer on a quick look so not sure about that, I think the 4 guy command sets were more made for War of the Ring? Not really sure. But looks really cool anyway.

http://michaelswargames.blogspot.ca/201 ... ngard.html

Thanks;
Mike

Lothíriel · **Posted:** Tue Oct 31, 2017 10:26 am

Whoops, think you might have accidentally deleted bit of your link address!

Good stuff!

Hodush · **Posted:** Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:24 am

Nice work.

There is a preview option i think when you are posting so you should be able to see the post before making it.

draked · **Joined:** Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:17 am **Posts:** 266

These are fantastic.

May I ask, why do you put a magnet under the base?

mike_a · **Posted:** Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:02 pm

That's how I store and carry them around, I have a plastic box with metal in it, so with the magnet I just put the in and they stay put. I find it better them foam as it can save space and long thin things like pikes don't break as easy. Works great for me.

Thanks for the comments!

mike_a · **Posted:** Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:15 am

Bit more painting done, Fellowship finish plus some other bits:

And a blog link for those interested in a few more:

http://michaelswargames.blogspot.ca/201 ... -ring.html

Thanks;
Mike

Mapper · **Posted:** Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:15 pm

Nicely done, looking forward to a Mines of Moria battle report.

draked · **Joined:** Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:17 am **Posts:** 266

Uruk crossbows looking strong.

mike_a · **Posted:** Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:09 am

I set up the table for Balins Tomb this evening, will try and post it tomorrow after the game.

Thanks;
Mike

draked · **Joined:** Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:17 am **Posts:** 266

mike_a wrote:

I set up the table for Balins Tomb this evening, will try and post it tomorrow after the game.

Thanks;
Mike

Looking forward to hearing how it goes!

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