Lothlorien WIP: Galadhrim Preview (14/04/11 pic heavy)

dave85uk · **Posted:** Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:33 pm

just to clarify i'm not wanting to remove the mail, i'm wanting to replace it with a better looking one. For me the galadhrim mail looks more like scale armour rather than mail... i want it to look more like chainmail :S

edge67 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:40 pm

dave85uk wrote:

Mmm on another forum someone meantioned that the guy waving his sword (and shield) in the air looks unnatural any thoughts?

I agree it looks strange. Maybe the shield arm could be rotated downwards towards the front of the body - this might look more realistic? I have never done any conversions so this might not be feasible.

dave85uk wrote:

should i carve off the 'dragon scale' type mail off the Galadhrim and replace with GS sculpted mail that looks like the haldir elves 'proper' mail? I've left images for reference (painted by GW).

I also like the original dragon mail - and naively I reckon the conversion you propose will be a major pain.

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:03 am

Quote:

Mmm on another forum someone mentioned that the guy waving his sword (and shield) in the air looks unnatural any thoughts?

Although, the shield might shield the warrior from indirect arrow volleys it would be difficult to use his sword that way.Why not attach the shield at the waist or on his back. Many had shoulder straps. :idea:

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:24 pm

dave85uk wrote:

OK a question...

I'm not a keen fan on the skirt mail of the galadhrim warriors... should i carve off the 'dragon scale' type mail off the Galadhrim and replace with GS sculpted mail that looks like the haldir elves 'proper' mail?

Well it would certainly give a more uniform look to your army, Dave, but it must be done right. GS with a load of random holes poked in it doesn't look much like chainmail. There is a methodical way of sculpting it.

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Fri Mar 25, 2011 4:42 pm

Try one as a test piece. If it takes too muck effort, it could still be used as a hero/officer.

aelfwine · **Joined:** Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:23 am **Posts:** 508

Here's the thing:

Apparently that "skirt" on the Lorien armoured elves?

It isn't mail. It's some sort of gilded mesh, and probably serves no defensive function at all. In other words, the elves you lot call Galadhrim? They were wearing their parade uniforms. So best treat the plastic Galadhrim as wearing, say, a quilted version of the same idea.

dave85uk · **Posted:** Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:57 pm

aelfwine wrote:

serves no defensive function at all.

Except from maybe the cold

Ritcherd · **Posted:** Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:25 pm

I like the idea of using upholstery nails. That's quite interesting

dave85uk · **Posted:** Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:38 pm

OK so i've been away for a bit (visitn in-laws and the rest) but here is a preview of my colour scheme and how i'm going to base my army of galadhrim!! Again any tips are more than welcome and larger (clickable) images can be seen on my blog post at Pippins Window. Enjoy and thanks for reading!!

(the lighting is a bit rubbish and so the colours appear a little darker than they really are)

Ritcherd · **Posted:** Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:23 pm

very good, I like the darkness of the armour, creates a kind of sombre look

Elros of Numenor · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:19 am

Very nice, the face looks great

Cyndra the Grey · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:59 am

Good work

I really like the cloak as well.
Keep up the good progress.

Cyndra the Grey

dave85uk · **Posted:** Fri May 06, 2011 4:52 pm

Just a quick question before i continue with the rest of my elven box set do you reckon the bases are too dark?

hould i using a lighter flock and paint scheme fo the base? i've read that the base should be in contrast for the unit, i.e. for dark models use light terrain and flock for the base. For lighter/bright models darker flock and terrain.

Raukov · **Posted:** Fri May 06, 2011 11:04 pm

I'd try lightening the base coulur a little, yeah.

By the way, I'm trying to cast up shields the way you did and it's a bloody struggle; do you have any further tips? I notice you used brown stuff - is using green stuff my problem here?

dave85uk · **Posted:** Sat May 07, 2011 10:07 am

I used brown stuff cause its harder substance and also it keeps detail better than green stuff...

If you tell me what kind of issues you're having i'll be able to help. The only problem i can see with green stuff is it is more elastic, meaning the finish on the detail will look more organic and will not be as sharp as using brown stuff, but without knowing your probelm i can't really help.

Ultragreek · **Joined:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:03 pm **Posts:** 294

Nice shields men i lve them.Cotinue the good work.

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