Shovel's WIP: Update 13/03

the_shovel · **Joined:** Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:04 pm **Posts:** 25

Hey everyone,

Some time ago I started 'pimping' my haradrim (and corsairs) to look more northern. This was done to tie them in with Buhrdur and take some half-trolls. I figured that would make for a fun list.

So here are the first finished models. I will likely use the corsair as a captain because he stands out and looks very mean.

Opinions would be appreciated

p.s. A lot of easterlings were mutilated for this project.

Rognarr · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:32 pm

I love that idea! This mongolic style gives these troops a very unique design and makes them stand out a lot. Well done!

halauas · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:38 pm

just amazing!

Awsome idea and very fine detail. Well done aswell

Rognarr · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:47 pm

I have to add:

I was never a real fan of the Harad troops.. Not because I wouldn't like them for some special reason, but I simply prefere the "norse" style like the Rohirrim have it.. Your conversions though let me want to have some now!

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:02 pm

I like what you've done with these. awesome!

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:12 pm

Very cool. They would blend very well with the 1980's versions.
http://solegends.com/citlotr/me54easterling.jpg

Lord of Winterfell · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 3:08 pm

Fantastic!

I could easily see these guys slugging it out in the mountains with some troll backup!

:boromir

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:06 pm

Great work and you've successfully made regular figures look unique.

the_shovel · **Joined:** Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:04 pm **Posts:** 25

Thanks for the kind words, guys!

JamesR · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:12 pm

They look great! I do like the regular haradrim but those conversions are very well executed

GothmogtheWerewolf · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:59 pm

Hmm, simple looking, but very effective conversions. Are they meant to be Men of Rhaudaur then?

Fëanor, the mighty elf · **Posted:** Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:16 pm

Great conversions! I'm normally not fond of unlikely alliances that feel un-Tolkien-ish to me, but this way with special and believable conversions, this is no problem any more.
The fur looks very well sculpted. Excellent job! :yay:

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:54 am

Very well done. These guys look great!

the_shovel · **Joined:** Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:04 pm **Posts:** 25

Thanks!

@Gothmog: They can be if you want them to :p

Edit: Question, how can i get an 'even' finish on green stuff? Like for cloaks?

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Mon Mar 10, 2014 12:34 pm

Brilliant conversions, simple and yet they change to whole feel/character of the
miniatures.
For the green stuff you want to get yourself some soft clay shapers, they'll help a lot.

the_shovel · **Joined:** Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:04 pm **Posts:** 25

Thank you, ill look into that!

Sithious · **Posted:** Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:41 pm

The fur is great. Makes the army look fresh again after all these years. Great concept too.

Reto · **Posted:** Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:12 am

Nice, I like the idea.

the_shovel · **Joined:** Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:04 pm **Posts:** 25

I found the haradrim champion from the mumak set somewhere in my bitboxes and thought id use him as the leader. I tried painting him as a crow, but im having trouble with the black parts. Either too dark or too light, cant get it right, tips?
Beside him I have his banner bearer.
I also started painting my Halbarad (alternative model: http://www.ebobminiatures.com/products/pop.htm?wallacefoot1)

Any advice welcome!

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:59 pm

These do look good. Nice paintwork on them thought he banner looks like the highlights are were the shadows should be and vice versa.
Great looking bases.

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