You might remember these elves from the last challenge. I have more than I need, in fact, but these spear armed are always a good addition to the force, because they can help others. Shield gives a nice bonus for defending. What I actually need for my elves, are the bannermen or the standard bearers. I have one, but two more would be nice. I think I need to convert them somehow from the broken warriors. I have an idea in my head, but I don't know how it will work out...
Anyway, these are are two spear armed high elves from the GW Lord of the Rings (the hit game of the last challenge;)). I really like the colors of these (based on the studio armies) and they are quite easy to paint. That's why I'm painting more of them than I really need... The combination of rich blue and dark gold look very nice to me, it has an ancient royalty or something in it - something very suitable for the elves of Middle Earth.
Two 28 mm figures give me 10 more points, which means I gain one position in the ranking!
Very nice work on these elves Teemu. I do like the highlights on the cloaks and the robes. A well earned 10 points.
TP
Fine work I especialy like the shields.
ReplyDeletelove the shields
ReplyDeleteMore LOTR goodness. Nice work Teemul
ReplyDeleteNice painting work. LOTR is hitting hard!
ReplyDeleteI really like the shields as well. Very nice minis.
ReplyDeleteNice one Teemu, the shields in particular are very good.
ReplyDeleteLovely little guys. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI get why you painted more than needed, they are nice
ReplyDeleteLovely work on these!
ReplyDeleteI really like these miniatures - the shield work is fantastic
ReplyDeleteYou've managed a very nice burnished effect on the shields, well done that man!
ReplyDeletevery nice and subtle work on the colours - good stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments! The shields are basically quite easy. I first painted them with Runefang Steel, then old Burnished Gold all the way. Then Reikland Flesh Shade on top of all, enough to cover everything and make the shades, but not too much to create bubbles or anything else unwanted. Same applies for the armor as well.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff I love your older Warhammer and LotR stuff.
ReplyDeleteNice clean painting, Teemu! They are a great addition to your elf force!
ReplyDeletePretty nifty stuff!
ReplyDeleteThose are really good. Great colour scheme and effects.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you painted the eyes! I'm too much of a coward. I cheat and leave them dark and say they're hidden under the shadows of their helmet.
ReplyDeleteI was very close to take your approach, but then I happened to look one of my old figures and it had eyes! I was quite sure that I haven't painted any eyes for elves with helmets, but I was wrong. So I had to paint the eyes for these as well and they turned out great.
Delete