another helmsdeep

donuthare · **Joined:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 am **Posts:** 205

hi,

since februari im making my own helmsdeep, inspired by geboom. someone asked me to post the progress, allthough u can see everything till now in my gallery.

im building the whole of xps/styrofoam/insulation foam. just cos i dunno how other materials work:)

wall

the main gate

im not the best painter:)

on the wall

the courtyard

what i'm building now

don't u want to be here?:)

well, this is it. please comment or give hints. be very very critical and tell me how i can make it better!

Drumstick · **Joined:** Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:57 am **Posts:** 1223

I think you've done a great job so far, your already pretty far on the project. How long has this taken you ruffly? The castle looks pretty irregular if you know what i mean, but i think it suits it because Helm's Deep is one of the oldest fortresses in Middle Earth. I like the little touches you've put on like the shields etc.. it's coming on great

Any idea's how your going to make the hornburgh?

donuthare · **Joined:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 am **Posts:** 205

not yet:) think i'll use gebooms article

Dwarf Lord of Ered Luin · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:11 pm

I like how the stones look old and worn. However it does look a little crooked, especially the gate, and the stairs may be a little small. Otherwise it looks great. I'm looking forwards to seeing more of it.

donuthare · **Joined:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 am **Posts:** 205

thankyou thankyou:):):) yes, the stones arent'that nice i wanted them. im new with the hot wire cutter, so not the straight. and the gate first i used a spray can so it ruined the gate:)

im now building further, ill make a little pic for u:)

donuthare · **Joined:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 am **Posts:** 205

now i'm going to add some filler and putty. then adding some sand and paint the whole chaos black.
the statue at the background is from the lotr scenery box. dunno what to do with the rest of that suckedruines:(

Dwarf Lord of Ered Luin · **Posted:** Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:12 pm

You work fast.

Are the additions already attached? if so are you repainting the whole thing?

donuthare · **Joined:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 am **Posts:** 205

now started with the bricks. then some filler and other stuff like sand and i dunno how all that things are called in english.

Drumstick · **Joined:** Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:57 am **Posts:** 1223

looks very good so far, you are a quick worker.. quicker than me on mine anyway :yay:

donuthare · **Joined:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 am **Posts:** 205

almost every day 1 hour i think:) not that busy with school:)

donuthare · **Joined:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 am **Posts:** 205

here some updates

Sharkai · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 3:35 pm

looks great! A bit rough and crooked in places but that just makes it look worn and battle damaged. i can't wait to see it all finished!

donuthare · **Joined:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 am **Posts:** 205

"How shall any tower withstand such numbers and such reckless hate?"

well, i build my helmsdeep with hidden rocketlaunchers:)

Drumstick · **Joined:** Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:57 am **Posts:** 1223

Looks very good donuthare, your progressing very fast. I don't mind it looking ruff.. just makes it look more authentic & old.. for it was build in the first age or something on those lines. Keep it up!

Ranger of Gondor · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:52 pm

Stunning job on Helms Deep! It looks immensely realistic and worn... update soon

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:26 pm

It's looking great, I especially like the patches of mold/grass on the wall.

donuthare · **Joined:** Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:48 am **Posts:** 205

hehe, that grass is some filler and sand painted camogreen/scorchedbrown:)

scipio.au · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:06 am

Outstanding work, my friend. It's coming along very nicely.

ShadowMaster26 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:59 am

Really good!

(I'll have to get around to building a fortress one of these days).

Dwarf Lord of Ered Luin · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:38 pm

The statue looks great, the additions of the purple really adds a lot of realism to the piece. It is very interesting how you do it in stages but it works well and is great for our viewing. Do you plan on adding the adjoining wall?
Great work as always, keep it up.

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