Tonio WotR Isengard blog (Updated 2009/08/11)

Tonio · **Posted:** Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:16 pm

King Elessar the Uniter wrote:

A few more shades of brown (on the cloth) might improve them a little, but I know you're trying to paint in a time limit so don't worry if this idea isn't feasible!

Yes, the leather is a bit monotonous. I tried a drybrush-only method that do work well and fast (main point here). But thay do look a bit flat.

If I have time left, I will try washing some part with another colour. The leather on the two other companies is a bit paler, so the wash trick might work better on them.

We'll all see in time...

Tonio · **Posted:** Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:28 pm

While paint was drying, I started working on this guy:

I will use him as an Uruk-hai scout captain for my formation of scouts with shields. In addition of the crest on the helmet, I will also position the sword arm straight up.

Any idea how to "captainize" him more?

Raukov · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:39 am

I think the rest of the "captainization" should probably come out in the painting. He's looking good, you make the crest out of plasticard?

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:13 am

Great conversion Tonio!

Raukov wrote:

I think the rest of the "captainization" should probably come out in the painting. He's looking good, you make the crest out of plasticard?

I agree that painting him to a high standard is the best option.

I f your intrested in conversions for your scouts, I would look at John's (gaarew) from a Tale of 9 Gamer's. He's done some great conversion work which you may enjoy looking over.

Here's a link for your ease, http://www.one-ring.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13863

It's a long thread, so it may take a little searching, but all the work there is top notch.

gaarew · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:38 am

Tonio wrote:

Any idea how to "captainize" him more?

I have reserved White Hand markings solely for my characters and other heroes in my Isengard force.

The other thing to do, would be make his base a bit more involved than your standard Uruks, maybe some battlefield detritus or corpses.

Hallpers · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:52 am

Cool conversion. I want to see that painted.

King Elessar the Uniter · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:31 am

FANTASTIC conversion! :yay:

With a good paint job and some extra detail on his base this guy will look awesome!

Tonio · **Posted:** Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:44 pm

gaarew wrote:

I have reserved White Hand markings solely for my characters and other heroes in my Isengard force.

I wanted to keep the White hand symbol sparse, but didn't know how the determine the limit. That's a really good way to separate heroes from troopers, while keeping in character with the theme. I might borrow this idea.

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:55 pm

Lookung forward to see what you do next, Tonio.

Tonio · **Posted:** Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:06 pm

I finished my scouts this morning, and half a company of Phalanx.

Still have to do today: other half company of Phalanx, half company of Warband and Lurtz. If everything go as planned, they will at least be primed...

I will try to take a group photo of what's finished. It will be a good incentive to continue forward.

So, for August:

half company of Phalanx (July)
half company of Warband (July)
Lurtz (July)
Troll captain (150pts)
Last company of Warband, including a captain and a banner (120pts)

This will bring my total to 760pts, just 10pts over that month's goal. It's a lot less minis than the previous month, so I hope to be able to finish on time for once. They will still take time though, as they are mostly command figures, which I want to do at a higher standard than my trooper.

If all goes well, I will have time left to work on the conversion for the next months, as at least half of what's left need conversion work (crossbows, ballistas, Dunlending horsemen).

Tonio · **Posted:** Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:28 pm

Group shot:

And work for August:

Corsair · **Posted:** Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:01 pm

nice work on all the uruks - also like the custom trays. very neat.

Hallpers · **Posted:** Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:19 pm

Impressive.
And I agree with James, nice movement trays.

King Elessar the Uniter · **Posted:** Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:42 pm

Yeah, a good force you've got growing there!

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:54 pm

I agree, the trays look awesome! Great job on them.

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:36 pm

Looking forward to seeing your work on the, troll.

lorderkenbrand · **Posted:** Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:06 pm

Ooo I like the metal Isengard Troll, full of detail! Looking forward to see how you tackle it

Tonio · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:05 pm

Everything is going fine this month. Only one model is finished, but the rest have all got their armour done, with the exception of Lurtz.

First model this month is a captain for my Fighting uruk-hais. I didn't rush the paint job on him, being a command model. As you (maybe) can see, the blend on the skin and sword are a lot smoother. Also, it is my first model to get the White Hand symbol.

Nothing great, but I rebased Lurtz to make him stand out from the grunts around him when he'll be in a company.

And finally, I finished the small conversion for my uruk-hai scout captain. Nothing fancy, but with those small changes and a White Hand marking, he will be easy to identify.

Hallpers · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:11 pm

Splendid cacptain! Definitely one of the best I've seen! :yay:

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:36 pm

Yes I agree with, Olle, the captain is probably the best I've ever seen. It's even better then GW's version of the model. The detail on the skin is amazing, you've really done a great job on this model.

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