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This is a scratchbuilt diorama using the new Games Workshop LOTR figures, and a few other bits and pieces. Arwen was pretty substantially altered from the standing version GW produces to ride a substitute Asfaloth (from the GW Balthasar Gelt model) |
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The "horse water" summoned by Arwen in the movie, Elrond/Gandalf in the book was sculpted w/ Woodland Scenics Foam Putty and a bunch of misc. GW plastic horses that I had around. |
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I sculplted a saddle and skirt for the Arwen/Asfaloth model using milliputt epoxy putty. The river is made of plaster that I poured and shaped on top of the foam board. Because plaster is wet, but will hold it's shape, you can "sculpt" waves in it. |
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I'm really pleased w/ how the water turned out ... it looks very foamy and has a lot of motion. This is probably my favorite picture of the set. The motion of the ringwraiths and the water looks very natural to me. |
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The GW ringwraiths are very cool ... 3 different rider/horse pairs w/ 3 different sword arms allows you to create up to 9 different models. |
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When I poured the plaster, I placed the bases for the riders so that there would be places for them in the final piece. A little water helped me soften the plaster to remove the bases. |
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Because of the bevel on the bases, I had to do a little filing to get the bases to snap in easily. I used Vallejo paints for the riders. Burnt Umber for the horses and a mixture of Prussian Blue and Black for the robes followed by multiple black washes. |
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I did the metal NMM (non-metal metallic) but then brushed on a little silver because the models were pretty dark w/out it. I think it came out pretty nicely. |
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Note how the riders on the end nearest the "horse water" are rearing up while the others charge across the ford. |
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This shot shows all 9 riders and the bank. I used a bunch of different model railroad ballast to form the path leading up to the ford. |
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I probably spent 40-50 hours on this piece. It is easily my favorite diorama to date. I think I have the LOTR movie trailer memorized at this point. |
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I hope you like it. |
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