Hello fellow participants and followers! I'm back for my... umpteenth(?) AHPC and my first ever mini for AHPC was a Ringwraith from GW's LotR range. I have quite often started my Challenge with GW LotR minis and this time it is not different!
This is one of the Faramir's rangers, a metal mini which I got from one of the second hand loot boxes I have acquired just in case... I first thought he was an elf and primed him a while (year and a half) ago with "other elfs" until recognizing him. Apparently he is the only ranger I have, but he was nice to paint so who knows if gets company...
I really like GW's old LotR range. The minis are not that heroic and almost like scale models based on the movies. So there are not insane amount of skulls or other megasized small details, but there are lots of layers of different cloths, like this ranger proudly shows. I went through my collection of greenish and brownish paints and mixed them trying to separate each layer.
I have often used basecoat, wash and drybrush method, but recently I have tried to make the results better. Instead of drybrush I have highlighted the raised areas once or twice instead of drybrushing and surprisingly it is not that more time consuming, but looks a bit better. Nowadays the wash is the last step, just need to be careful not to use too dark wash.
I lost the number of times I fixed the bow, the upper part fell of so many times. Maybe it was already broken before priming, I can't remember. It looks ok now, but don't touch it! Some sand and couple of tufts to finish the model, brown bases are my choice for Middle-Earth. This should give me my first five points for the Challenge! Looking forward to collect some more during the Christmas time.
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First, welcome back to the Challenge, Teemu!
I always enjoy your LotR entries and this one is no exception. I do like your new approach to your highlighting. The colours seem more vibrant and the raised relief more distinct. Well done! My vote is for you to get more Rangers as this fellow clearly now needs more comrades to keep him company in the wilds of Middle Earth. :)
5 points to you for your ascent to your target. Well done!
- Curt
Great looking job in this one. He's one of the Ranger of the North/Dunedain models, which is why he's so much nicer than the plastic ones. You've done him justice.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Yes, very nice mini to paint, allthough there are several layers of clothes to paint. :)
DeleteShame that the bow is a bit fragile, but the finished model looks excellent Teemu. Gondor can rest knowing it has defenders like this watching its borders.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stuart! I guess the bow was already broken when I got it and superglue just snaps when touched. :)
DeleteWell done Teemu.
ReplyDeleteThank you Greg!
DeleteA great start to the Season Teemu!
ReplyDeleteI agree, he almost looks like a Santa's Elf, sneaking behind the windows...
DeleteHe's fab. I do love a classic colour scheme
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin! I sometimes create wild colour schemes, but I couldn't think anything else for this rangerr. :)
DeleteWonderful start Teemu. Great to get another LoTR figure out. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bruce! I have painted lots of LotR minis, but there's still more to paint.
DeleteLooks great Teemu.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter!
DeleteGeat looking Ranger, Teemu! The classic metal models are the best and especially the rangers! they were my favorite models I painted in the range! I like you did him up in the varied browns and greens, they are perfect for ranger models in DnD too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, David! I really like the model, too. Browns and greens, you can't go much wrong when painting a ranger. :)
DeleteLovely job there !
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
DeleteThank you Curt! The "new" method looks nice, I just need to pay a bit more attention to colour range I use and which colour I have and can mix, but the results are good - especially when painting just one model. We'll see if I get more...
ReplyDeleteGreat Work! love the cloak
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam, the cloak was a success.
DeleteExcellent brushwork Teemu!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray!
DeleteNice start Teemu, and that is a well painted Ranger from GW. I've bought some GW figures second hand but there were no rangers amongst them. I must keep my eyes open for them.
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter, I hope you get lucky!
DeleteGreat looking range!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain!
DeleteAn excellent ranger Teemu. We just finished our annual family binge watching of the LOTR. I keep mentioning we could start painting LOTR figures but so far no takers...
ReplyDeleteTom, I guess you just need to lead by an example. :)
DeleteAwesome paintjob on Faramir Teemu, LotR is very much a Christmas thing over here too ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander! LotR is for every occasion, like gin and tonic.
DeleteLovely work; I completely agree with your feelings about the quality of the sculpts/ design.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barks! Lovely sculpt!
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