Then layer all the material with a 50/50 mix of Stormvermin Fur & Abaddon Black. Stormvermin Fur, Abaddon Black, Cadian Fleshtone, Leadbelcher, Rhinox Hide, Devlan Mud/Agrax Earthshade, Administratum grey, Doombull Brown, Gorthor Brown, Retributor Armour, White, Ironbreaker, Macragge blue. I think so, so picking one up to paint has been a pleasure once more after so many years. Is it quite the right scale for the ancient Numenoreans, who allegedly towered over mortal men? Perhaps not… But does it do a solid job of replicating the me we see in the opening scenes of The Fellowship of the Ring? Clocking in at nearly 20 years old, it would be surprising that this mini hasn’t been replaced, except for the obvious fact, that it’s pretty damned good. One of the oldest, and earliest models released by Games Workshop, the Warrior of Gondor really does stand the test of time.
How To Paint this Classic Lord of the Rings miniature. Something abouf doing this project has made me warm and fuzzy – so much so I simply had to get the video edited at the last hour and released as a festive Christmas video for my Youtube Channel on Christmas Day… So Merry Christmas, and I hope you enjoy this: I suppose this is a fine example of a miniature I really enjoyed painting, and was surprised by, but the guide from SBG magazine was amazing (linked above) and Balin himself is a surprisingly wonderful model. From Black undercoat to finished starting at 11:30PM until 03:30AM. Rigged up my camera, got my paints ready and then decided that I may as well put some of the base coats on, and the first wash, so I could crack on after the wash in the morning… As Louise (my other half) went up to bed, I said I’d be along in a bit but was setting up my paints and cameras ready for my efforts the following days. So, I decided to prepare to do it on Sunday morning just gone. I was inspired recently by Steve Crowe from Top Table Gaming and by The SBG Magazine to paint up something for Christmas… Balin Son of Santa