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sallkid · 06-28-2007, 03:11 PM

I've finished the first build (plastic) version of my Eol the dark elf for the games workshop lotr miniatures range. It's the first time i've really worked with a model of the 20mm scale (i usually build conversions for the sci-fi, or games workshops own fantasy range, both of which are 32mm)

Unfortunately i don't have complete acces to my camera at present, but as soon as i do i'll be uploading photo's here. The model represents Eol girded, wearing his black armour and sword (i took the liberty of adding a crested helm and shield)

The ability to make the model stooped, unfortunately defeated me, although i plan on making an "eol at rest" model where i will attempt to make him stooped once again.

sallkid · 07-04-2007, 12:08 PM

Admittedly this is just a test model, I hope to return to this project at a later date and make it better.

please tell me what you think and feel free to give criticism. This picture is from my deviantart page, unfortunately there's not a lot of LOTR work on there.

Estelyn Telcontar · 07-04-2007, 01:22 PM

sallkid, I'm combining this thread with your previous one, announcing the model you've made, so that it's all together for easier finding. Eol looks good!

Lalwendë · 07-04-2007, 03:18 PM

He looks cool, sallkid! My Eol would be more handsome as that's the idea that I have of him, but maybe that's just a girl thing?

He's made from one of the GW Elf models isn't he? I think davem did a set of Elrohir and Elladan that had similar looking robes?

sallkid · 07-05-2007, 07:51 AM

yeah, i like the armour on the models though, even if it is lifted direct out of the film.

The new pukel-men models have me feeling a little distraught, the photographs i've seen of them are appalling, and i've already whined in another thread about the vampire

Lalwendë · 07-05-2007, 10:25 AM

Alright I give up! I went looking for the Pukel men figures but I cannot find them

Any chance of a piccie?

sallkid · 07-09-2007, 02:58 PM

only seen them once but let me have a look to see if i can find it ( i don't remember where i saw them)
EDIT: Here we are

The woses, or wild men of Druadan, although they're referred to a pukel-men in the books (or is that the statues of them)

Gil-Galad · 07-11-2007, 01:24 PM

sallkid, i think you and me are the only ones that collect these miniatures, i myself have Evil men and Rangers of Arnor and Knights of Dol Amroth

ninja91 · 07-13-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

sallkid, i think you and me are the only ones that collect these miniatures, i myself have Evil men and Rangers of Arnor and Knights of Dol Amroth

I would collect them if I had more than $2 sitting on my dresser right now.

Sellkid, great job on your miniature! It's amazing.

Lalwendë · 07-14-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sallkid

only seen them once but let me have a look to see if i can find it ( i don't remember where i saw them)
EDIT: Here we are

The woses, or wild men of Druadan, although they're referred to a pukel-men in the books (or is that the statues of them)

Cheers! I'm not sure they are how I imagined them, but the cool thing about those GW figures is you can paint them up just how you like.

Do you use a magnifying glass to paint them?

sallkid · 07-27-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Cheers! I'm not sure they are how I imagined them, but the cool thing about those GW figures is you can paint them up just how you like.

Yeah, i think they seem a bit warlike for people who refused to openly fight the forces of Mordor. Oh well...

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Do you use a magnifying glass to paint them?

I do indeed, i have a specialist magnifying glass with grips to hold the model while i paint.
I don't use it that often though, as it can be quite cumbersome.

i've done a few more recently, it's all going up on my deviantart (if anyone want's the adress PM me)

Here's a preview.

I'm very proud of the Merry and Pippin models from the fellowship box.

FeRaL sHaDoW · 07-28-2007, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

sallkid, i think you and me are the only ones that collect these miniatures, i myself have Evil men and Rangers of Arnor and Knights of Dol Amroth

I also collect warhammer. I have armies of elves that contain Elrong, Gil-galad with more than sisty high elves on foot. Also a goblin troops of over two hundred figures. I have the mines of moria fellowship and the witch king. They are all fully painted to the white dwaf standards.

..... yes i know im a nerd

sallkid · 07-28-2007, 06:17 AM

I'm thinking of doing a gothmog oe, but that would take quite a while (not least because the balrog figures cost £35 and i have no money to my name) does anyone have any suggestions for that?

sallkid · 07-28-2007, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FeRaL sHaDoW

I also collect warhammer. I have armies of elves that contain Elrong, Gil-galad with more than sisty high elves on foot. Also a goblin troops of over two hundred figures. I have the mines of moria fellowship and the witch king. They are all fully painted to the white dwaf standards.

..... yes i know im a nerd

"painted to white dwarf standards" is quite a claim!
I do have a warhammer army that consists mainly of night goblins, but the army set i'm working on at the moment is a Misty Mountains army, for which i plan to build a Bolg (at present i'm using the Durbutz model) to represent the goblin, vampire bat and warg forces present at the battle of five armies.

FeRaL sHaDoW · 07-28-2007, 06:38 PM

Also you can always check out the warhammer fantasy figures, they have many good models that would be great to convert into lotr.

06-28-2007, 03:11 PM	#1
sallkid Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 50	Finished prelim I've finished the first build (plastic) version of my Eol the dark elf for the games workshop lotr miniatures range. It's the first time i've really worked with a model of the 20mm scale (i usually build conversions for the sci-fi, or games workshops own fantasy range, both of which are 32mm) Unfortunately i don't have complete acces to my camera at present, but as soon as i do i'll be uploading photo's here. The model represents Eol girded, wearing his black armour and sword (i took the liberty of adding a crested helm and shield) The ability to make the model stooped, unfortunately defeated me, although i plan on making an "eol at rest" model where i will attempt to make him stooped once again.

07-04-2007, 12:08 PM	#2
sallkid Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 50	Here's Eol Admittedly this is just a test model, I hope to return to this project at a later date and make it better. please tell me what you think and feel free to give criticism. This picture is from my deviantart page, unfortunately there's not a lot of LOTR work on there. __________________ Clap! Snap! the black crack! Grip, grab! Pinch, nab! And down down to Goblin-town You go, my lad!

07-04-2007, 01:22 PM	#3
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,499	sallkid, I'm combining this thread with your previous one, announcing the model you've made, so that it's all together for easier finding. Eol looks good! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

07-04-2007, 03:18 PM	#4
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	He looks cool, sallkid! My Eol would be more handsome as that's the idea that I have of him, but maybe that's just a girl thing? He's made from one of the GW Elf models isn't he? I think davem did a set of Elrohir and Elladan that had similar looking robes? __________________ Gordon's alive!

07-05-2007, 07:51 AM	#5
sallkid Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 50	yeah, i like the armour on the models though, even if it is lifted direct out of the film. The new pukel-men models have me feeling a little distraught, the photographs i've seen of them are appalling, and i've already whined in another thread about the vampire __________________ Clap! Snap! the black crack! Grip, grab! Pinch, nab! And down down to Goblin-town You go, my lad!

07-05-2007, 10:25 AM	#6
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Alright I give up! I went looking for the Pukel men figures but I cannot find them Any chance of a piccie? __________________ Gordon's alive!

07-09-2007, 02:58 PM	#7
sallkid Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 50	only seen them once but let me have a look to see if i can find it ( i don't remember where i saw them) EDIT: Here we are The woses, or wild men of Druadan, although they're referred to a pukel-men in the books (or is that the statues of them) __________________ Clap! Snap! the black crack! Grip, grab! Pinch, nab! And down down to Goblin-town You go, my lad! Last edited by sallkid; 07-09-2007 at 03:04 PM.

07-11-2007, 01:24 PM	#8
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,733	sallkid, i think you and me are the only ones that collect these miniatures, i myself have Evil men and Rangers of Arnor and Knights of Dol Amroth __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

07-28-2007, 06:17 AM	#13
sallkid Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 50	I'm thinking of doing a gothmog oe, but that would take quite a while (not least because the balrog figures cost £35 and i have no money to my name) does anyone have any suggestions for that? __________________ Clap! Snap! the black crack! Grip, grab! Pinch, nab! And down down to Goblin-town You go, my lad!

07-28-2007, 06:38 PM	#15
FeRaL sHaDoW Wight Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 232	Also you can always check out the warhammer fantasy figures, they have many good models that would be great to convert into lotr. __________________ God created night, but man created darkness....