GTG WIP - EFGT Finished 29/06

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:24 pm

I do think this figure could easily be used in LoTR, one of the Rohan outposts for example or simply someone who lost the plot at Helms Deep.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:26 pm

Trying out a new NMM gold recipe. Seems to be coming along ok.

SouthernDunedain · **Posted:** Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:55 pm

That is impressive stuff! The face looks brilliant! So much detail. That captain model is one of my favourite models.

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

ahhh NMM, I remember those painful days haha

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:21 pm

Thanks guys
Pushed this on to get the rest of the armour done. In fact I went a bit mad and now about 80% done overall. I will update some pics soon.

Ridgeback · **Joined:** Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:25 pm **Posts:** 105

Wow!!
Awesome :yay:

Which colours have you used. And with which you have started? Thats looks such brilliant.

Harfoot · **Posted:** Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:12 pm

Yes, would love to know your colour combinations Mally. Looking good so far

a Hobbit · **Posted:** Sun Apr 05, 2015 11:38 pm

Impressive NMM!

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:47 am

Thanks fellas. I amjust giving it a couple of tweaks here and there. I will update once I'm happy.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:24 pm

Quick update

turwaitheon · **Posted:** Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:50 pm

Very cool and awesome and impressive and inspiring work Gandlaf!

SouthernDunedain · **Posted:** Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:52 pm

Stunning!

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

highlights are very well placed along with the nice deep shadows.

Well done, am reminiscing when I used to pull my hair out trying to get NMM down.

MacGothmog · **Posted:** Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:33 am

Its looking really impressive Gandlaf! Keep it up!

abcdefg · **Joined:** Mon May 28, 2012 3:52 pm **Posts:** 273

Wow! You've really outdone yourself this time. The curved armour plates are outstanding. I am so looking forward to seeing this finished.

The photos are also very clear and seemingly representative.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:01 pm

Thanks all. I've pushed it a little further in the shadows. The sword I am happier with and overall I have just pushed the contrast a little.

Son of Fundin · **Joined:** Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:04 pm **Posts:** 258

Mally - nothing new, but - this is amazing!

You have really improved your NMM over the last couple of miniatures, it is incredible! The armour looks reallly nice and the contrast and transitions on basically everything is so good! What do you have in mind for the base?

Cheers,
Bennet

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:03 pm

Bennett
Good to have you back my young friend. Thanks for your comments, they are always appreciated.
I will hold off spilling the beans on the base for now and will save it for when this is completed. Lets hope I can do it justice.
I have the Banner Bearer to do next and he will be even more of a challenge with all the intricacies of the banner.

Feanorthenoldor · **Joined:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm **Posts:** 879

It looks like you used purple to help shade the golden armor.

Am I right?

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:01 pm

Feanorthenoldor wrote:

It looks like you used purple to help shade the golden armor.

Am I right?

Spot on. I have been in consult on CMON with how to push this and we felt it needed a purple glaze in the deepest spots. The consensus is it worked which I am delighted about as I took a chance.
I am currently in the process of writing a tutorial for my blog on how I did this.

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