[P] July Challenge "The Forces of Good"

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:11 pm

@LordoftheBrownRing - this is a single miniature challenge really. I think what your describing would fit into the diorama challenge which i will be setting up 2moro.

LordoftheBrownRing · **Posted:** Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:21 pm

Hmmm....Ok. Maybe Ill figure something out. Thanks man! I have to decide on a good mini because from what Ive seen its not only the painting which Im weak at, but also the figure chosen.

DwarfWarrior · **Posted:** Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:35 pm

My finished mirkwood ranger.

DwarfWarrior · **Posted:** Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:36 pm

Another angle

aranel7773 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:24 pm

here is my proof pic

halauas · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:56 pm

I decided to remake my whole dol amroth army so here is my entry, a finecast foot knight of dol amroth, striped and slightly converted (changed his head and added a small scarf)

* After so many amazing entries i decided to to change my entry aswell to something more competitive. Dol amroth Captain (converted from a banner bearer)

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:19 pm

Welcome to the challenge Halauas.

Coenus Scaldingus · **Joined:** Sat Aug 17, 2013 9:14 am **Posts:** 1121

Let's dive in the boxes of unpainted models.. definitely must be a nice 'Good' model in there somewhere. With over three weeks to paint it, even I should be able to finish one...

aranel7773 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 1:57 am

I've changed my mind....I'm going to paint this version instead

Harfoot · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 3:25 pm

I am going to enter one of my favorite sculpts of recent releases, Bilbo in a very dramatic pose jumping.

Dr Grant · **Joined:** Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:50 pm **Posts:** 1339

Gorgeous model Harfoot - I really enjoyed painting it and you don't see that sculpt a lot!

If I could offer one piece of advice, remove him from the base, tip the tree stump backwards a bit and then fill the gap with sprue offcuts/greenstuff. It will mean that Bilbo's face faces out instead of down and makes for a better pose and an easier paint job!

Have a look at page 6 of my WIP to see what I mean, I think it made a big difference:
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=25596&start=100

Hope that helps and good luck!

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:00 pm

I've changed my mind also

Grungehog · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2014 4:38 pm

Here's my proof, It is Beorn as a man.

And here are some wip pictures of my progress so far.

Guitarheroandy · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:44 pm

Proof Pic:

I am currently returning to painting my LOTR Elves after almost a year of doing nothing Ito be honest I have virtually painted nothing for almost a year, let alone LOTR...) Anyway, I have recently begun to regain my mojo, and, as I hardly ever post on here (although I do 'lurk' regularly), I thought I'd have a bash at this for the first time ever!

I am using Galadhrim models to build a generic Elven force. I don't play tournaments or anything like that, so I can build forces as I want, using models I like and not having to worry about optimum force lists or anything like that. Thus, I have chosen to use Galadhrim Guard models as Spearmen, adding Rivendell Elf shields I found on EBAY. The pic below shows the competition model pre-assembly (I have 17 more like him to do for the army!) - I have also replaced the god-awful fine cast pikes which are universally way too bent to be kept. You'll see the steel wire replacement on the pic...

I'm going to fix him up tonight, then undercoat him. WIP shots by the weekend all being well...

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:53 pm

Welcome too/ back Andy. Is your avatar one of your pieces ?

Guitarheroandy · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:07 pm

Thank you!

It is...I actually sold that avatar model about 6 months ago! I have changed my painting style since doing that model, due to eyesight issues. I have an old thread in the WIP forum that shows the overall style I am now using. This model will be done like that in my new style for that army in the WIP thread...

Harfoot · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:10 pm

Dr Grant wrote:

Gorgeous model Harfoot - I really enjoyed painting it and you don't see that sculpt a lot!

If I could offer one piece of advice, remove him from the base, tip the tree stump backwards a bit and then fill the gap with sprue offcuts/greenstuff. It will mean that Bilbo's face faces out instead of down and makes for a better pose and an easier paint job!

Have a look at page 6 of my WIP to see what I mean, I think it made a big difference:
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=25596&start=100

Hope that helps and good luck!

Thanks Dr. G I see what you mean, it does improve the sculpt.

Dezartfox · **Posted:** Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:17 pm

Must find model to enter...

Too many to choose from..

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:08 pm

I present young Thorin Oakenshield.
My thoughts of late have been to making my own fires and this was the inspiration behind the base.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:25 pm

Excellent Mally - you've set the bar very high for the challenge. Really nice piece.

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