Longbottom Leaf's WIP: Arvedui and Malbeth 5/22/10

King Elessar the Uniter · **Posted:** Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:34 pm

It's all coming along pretty nicely!

On the subject of "purpley reds": Scab Red is quite a thin colour and so does not always cover very well over a black basecoat - it can sometimes appear "purpley". I find by applying a basecoat of Mechrite Red before the layer of Scab Red, the red then appears more...well...red!

Just an idea, though I find it works pretty well. :wink:

(Just remember to water down Mechrite Red a bit, being a Foundation Paint it can be quite thick).

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:58 pm

Hey everyone, my apologies for my lack of updates. I haven't been able to paint much lately.

Also, the nature of this project has changed. It will no longer revolve around the scenario, instead, I'll be painting models from the Khazad-Dum army list. And also, building acompanying terrain. Check the first post, which has been edited, for more information.

I may be able to post an update later tonight, we'll see.

Regards,

Josh

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:36 pm

As promised, I have an update.

I've been working on the captain this morning, and have also begun re working some areas of the banner-bearer I wasn't pleased with (Like the cloak). Pictures of the banner will be up later.

Comments and critiscm welcome.

lorderkenbrand · **Posted:** Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:23 pm

Dwarves!

Khazad Guards look neat and your work on the red cloaks is promising but I'm looking forward to seeing the Dwarven terrain!

Ranger of Gondor · **Posted:** Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:13 pm

Everything is coming along great! The cloak on this last one is much better then on the bannerbearer

I must say though, that looking back on the other dwarves, the metals need a tad more thinning down, and a watered-down black wash on the axeheads wouldn't hurt... but that's just me :wink:

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:50 pm

Thanks for the comments guys.

Ranger of Gondor wrote:

Everything is coming along great! The cloak on this last one is much better then on the bannerbearer

I must say though, that looking back on the other dwarves, the metals need a tad more thinning down, and a watered-down black wash on the axeheads wouldn't hurt... but that's just me :wink:

Well, I think the improvement on the cloak is more about the captain being a better sculpt. I also re-painted the banner-bearer's cloak, and it does look a little better.

Do you mean the silver armor, or all of it?

Gorgoroth · **Posted:** Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:28 pm

I really like that colour!, great job.

Can't wait to see some Dwarven Terrian!

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:39 pm

Gorgoroth wrote:

I really like that colour!, great job.

Can't wait to see some Dwarven Terrian!

Thanks, Billy.

I'm glad you liked the color, it took me a while to figure out how to paint the cloak. I decided to use the same color I use for the tunics, and am pleased with the descion. I also painted the underside of the cloaks with a dark red, almost brown, and am really pleased with that as well.

Its much better then that banner-bearer anyways...

Radagast the white · **Posted:** Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:55 am

They look really good so far

I like the trapdoors you built earlier on, the metal has a nice rusty look I think.

Edit: Im just not cut out for the OR members' relentless correcting...

Fall of Fingolfin · **Posted:** Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:06 am

Radagast the white wrote:

I like the trapdoors you built earlier on

correct me if im wrong but i think they are from the MoM box set.
and you have achieved a very smooth colour on the cloak :-D

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Sat Aug 29, 2009 4:05 pm

Thanks for the comments everyone, much appreaciated.

Radagast the white wrote:

I like the trapdoors you built earlier on, the metal has a nice rusty look I think.

As much as I'd like to claim to have built them, FoF's right, there just from MoM. :oops:

Fall of Fingolfin wrote:

and you have achieved a very smooth colour on the cloak

Thank you.

It took a little time, but the blending really wasn't too difficult. I think its about 4 layers or so.

Fall of Fingolfin · **Posted:** Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:14 pm

i only do 3 layers . . . i shall try four next time i paint :-D

King Elessar the Uniter · **Posted:** Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:32 pm

Nice work Josh, big improvement on painting red cloth.

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:28 pm

Thanks for the comments guys.

I've had a good day, I worked on the golden armor and red cloth further. So, here is my progress on the captain.

How do you think he's coming along folks?

Gorgoroth · **Posted:** Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:43 pm

That looks great Josh,

Although I think you should change the colour of the shield, it looks a bit odd with the gold right next to it :wink:

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:58 pm

Thanks, Billy.

So, you don't like the red color on the shield? What color would you suggest in its stead, the darker red I use for the under side of the cloak?

On an unrelated note, I'm thinking the title of the WIP is a little bit too long. What do you guys think? Would something like, 'Khazad-Dum WIP', be better?

Gorgoroth · **Posted:** Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:11 pm

Longbottom Leaf wrote:

Thanks, Billy.

So, you don't like the red color on the shield? What color would you suggest in its stead, the darker red I use for the under side of the cloak?

On an unrelated note, I'm thinking the title of the WIP is a little bit too long. What do you guys think? Would something like, 'Khazad-Dum WIP', be better?

I don't really know, probably a lighter or darker red would be good.

Yeah, the Khazad-Dum WiP sounds cool

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

The Title is Fine.

I suggest that you go with some realistic wood on the shield, It'll break up the monotony of the red and the golden-reddish armour.

Longbottom Leaf · **Posted:** Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:36 am

Thanks for the comments.

So, since I really like the red shield, I've decided to keep it the way it is. Also, due in part to Sean's verbose insistence, I'll keep the title as well. :wink:

Sean, how do you suggest I paint the wood? I was going to paint them in a similar way to how Bart paints his. Does that seem good?

Hallpers · **Posted:** Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:46 am

Longbottom Leaf wrote:

So, since I really like the red shield, I've decided to keep it the way it is. Also, due in part to Sean's verbose insistence, I'll keep the title as well. :wink:

Then I'd suggest you highlight the gold more, almost up to silver. That might look a bit better.

Longbottom Leaf's WIP: Arvedui and Malbeth 5/22/10

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