Amon Sul Mini Diorama(updated Feb 18 2010)

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:03 pm

Looks like a winner!! :yay:

Dwarf Lord of Ered Luin · **Posted:** Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:26 pm

The plan so far looks great. I can't think of how, but if you could paint it in such a way that made it look like nighttime it would look stunning.

shriff · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:35 pm

Thanks for the replies guys. I really appreciate it.I'm now more inspired to make this a really good dio.

Here's some latest progress on the next character Samwise Gamgee. I don't know why but he's one of my favourite mini's. I 'm pretty much done with the head. This time round I used Vallejo Brown Sand as the Basecolor for the skin.

And this is the pic of Frodo model as well.

More coming up soon. Thanks for watching.

missu · **Joined:** Thu May 07, 2009 1:58 pm **Posts:** 21

Really nice paintwork over here

Anduril Blade of Kings · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:55 pm

Very nice! I'm painting those exact same minis, but I think you're doing a better job than I am. :wink:

hero of gondor · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:06 pm

Very nice painting on both guys but the only things I doesn't like are the eyes of sam and the glow on sting cause at that moment there are no orcs near. But it's stil fantastic :yay:

King Elessar the Uniter · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 6:19 pm

Frodo's face is EXCELLENT! :shock:

So much detail! :yay:

The highlights on the different clothing is lovely. Can't wait to see more! :wink:

The Last Ranger · **Posted:** Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:47 am

Great paint job on Sam and Frodo.

Dwarf Lord of Ered Luin · **Posted:** Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:33 am

The light colours really fit them. The glow is nice but as hero of gondor said, it really doesn't fit. Sam eyes should have more of a frightened look on them than one of determination as he has only just left the shire and is meeting the Nazgul for the first time.

Anduril Blade of Kings · **Posted:** Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:42 pm

I agree with DLOEL, but not too scared. Sam was almost fearless in his devotion to Frodo--heck, he more or less charged a Nazgul in TTT--but he should look a little scared, I agree.

shriff · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:36 am

Hi guys, thanks for all the responses. I really appreciate all of them-whether you agree or disagree. Differences of opinions are a mercy. It made me really go back and add the tiniest detail that I can.

@missu-Thanks for your kind comments mate.

@Anduril Blade of King- Thanks so much. We all try to learn from each other and grow from these.

@hero of gondor-Yes, I was hoping someone mentioned that. I really thought about it b4 this. I really can't help painting sting glowing because it would make Frodo more interesting in this scene. Thanks for having "eyes of a hawk".

@King Elessar the Uniter-Thank you mate. Some more figures to come. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@The Last Ranger-Thanks for the comment mate.

@Dwarf Lord of Ered Luin-Thanks.The glow to sting was purposely done to add the extra flavor to the diorama although it was not in the original story. I think you will see my point when all the figures are together.

@Anduril Blade of Kings- I agree to that mate. I've added the facial details in the video. Hey I hope I did good-all stuff done with the naked eye this time round. Really pushed my eyeballs.8D

Video link below friends,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCe_4ezYJsQ:lol:

Still some more parts to come. I hope I don't make you all tired of waiting too long.

King Elessar the Uniter · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:03 pm

Very nice! :yay:

Superb model!

The only "criticism" I have is that his cloak is very bright on the outer side and it clashes with the rest of the fairly bright/yellow-coloured details on his back - I think I would have painted the cloak slightly darker...

Great work though and I eagerly await the next installment to this project! :wink:

Gondor's Finest · **Posted:** Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:54 am

ive definitely been eying this tread, im looking forward to seeing you start on the base. the figures are beautiful as usual! I agree with you decision to have sting glow. although not correct, it certainly adds more character to the figure and a color im sure would never have been present otherwise.

Erunion · **Posted:** Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:04 am

I just wanted to pop in and say that I am watching this thread with anticipation, Shriff. The concept is great! The preliminary sketch is great. It has a good atmosphere to it, and I think that the terrain will really help capture the feel of that part of the book/movie. This is shaping up to be one awesome diorama.

Also, the hobbits look great. Sam's clothing really fits his day-laborer background, while Frodo's brighter, cleaner clothes are fitting for a country gentleman.

KJ Necromancer · **Posted:** Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:10 am

I too will be watching this thread with great anticipation, the concept is very nice indeed.

I have always wanted to do one of these myself, but.... well actually I think there is not an actual excuse for that one... hmmm.

:roll:

Cant wait to see this completed, everything is looking very nice so far.

Keep it up!

KJ

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:51 pm

Nicely done video with Sammy...he turned out really well! :yay:

shriff · **Posted:** Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:12 pm

Hello again. It's been ten days already since my last post. How time flies. The good news is Pippin is now fully painted and ready. Pippin is another well sculpted mini and you can see that after the figure is fully painted. Merry will be next in line and followed by Strider.

Painting Pippin video link is below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRawiZ25Omk

@King Elessar the Uniter-Thanks for following this thread mate. I really appreciate your input. More stuff coming up.

@Gondor's Finest-Yes, you got that right. I'm trying to capture a moment in time for each character as well as a group. Btw Frodo received Sting only at Rivendell...don't know if I can wait that long to finally paint it. :wink:

Thanks for looking beyond what's presented mate.

@Erunion-Thanks so much for following this. The hobbit's clothings are challenging but fun to paint. You probably described everything I had in mind already. The diorama's shaping up well. I'm taking photos step by step for this thread indefinitely.

@KJ Necromancer-No problem mate. Just do stuff that inspires you the most. I'm trying to enjoy this as much as possible before the end of the project comes. :rofl:

@BilboOfTheWhiteTower- Thanks mate. Let me know what you think of Pippin.

Till my next post. Merry Christmas to all and Best wishes. Thanks for watching! :wink:

King Elessar the Uniter · **Posted:** Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:24 pm

Extremely well painted. :yay:

Very enjoyable to see him come to life!

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