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Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
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Author:  metalface13 [ Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:42 am ]
Post subject:  Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Hi guys, my first time creating my own WIP thread on the forums. I've posted a lot of these pics before on the GBHL and ASBG groups on Facebook but I thought I'd share some with you fabulous hobbits. Plus these forums could always use more content, I hope they don't fade away into shades ...

Anyway, here are some pics of some WIP for my Rivendell high elves. I just wrote up a whole blog post about it, so please excuse the lack of words. If you'd like to read more you can go https://wyrdstonesandtacklezones.com/2018/02/18/under-the-hobby-knife-rivendell-updates/
https://wyrdstonesandtacklezones.com/2018/01/23/under-the-hobby-knife-the-troubles-with-press-molds/
https://wyrdstonesandtacklezones.com/2018/01/05/under-the-hobby-knife-planning-conversions-for-the-hobbit-sbg/.

But here are some pics for you:
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Author:  ONI [ Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Mate these are probably the best high elf swordsmen conversions I've seen. Thanks a ton for sharing, please post more!
Author:  metalface13 [ Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:59 pm ]
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ONI wrote:
Mate these are probably the best high elf swordsmen conversions I've seen. Thanks a ton for sharing, please post more!


Thanks man! I appreciate the feedback. I'd like to do a tutorial on it sometime. I actually started one, then forgot about taking pictures halfway through it.
Author:  Danasdfgh [ Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Great job on those conversions, rare to see them done well!

What’s the paint scheme for the armour?
Author:  Die Cervum Studio [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Awesome work; the swordsmen conversions are inspired and very well executed. I'll be following this closely!
Author:  Karak Norn Clansman [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Convincing conversions! Very good work.
Author:  metalface13 [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:48 pm ]
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Danasdfgh wrote:
Great job on those conversions, rare to see them done well!

What’s the paint scheme for the armour?


I'll have to double check my paint pots, but I believe it's

Basecoat: Screaming Bell
Wash: Reikland Fleshade
Drybrush: Golden Griffon
Light Drybrush Highlight: Necron Compound
Author:  metalface13 [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Die Cervum Studio wrote:
Awesome work; the swordsmen conversions are inspired and very well executed. I'll be following this closely!


Thanks, your awesome WIP thread helped me motivate to finally post on here.
Author:  metalface13 [ Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Karak Norn Clansman wrote:
Convincing conversions! Very good work.


Cheers!
Author:  Feanorthenoldor [ Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
those high elf conversions are so convincing
Author:  metalface13 [ Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Feanorthenoldor wrote:
those high elf conversions are so convincing


Thanks! They might end up getting traded so I can start another project army because I'm crazy like that. But I'll probably do up some more myself as well.
Author:  metalface13 [ Sun Mar 04, 2018 5:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
I was feeling unsure about my color scheme. I decided to give the cloak some more layers of black and blue washes and the skirt some layers brown washes to make the colors richer.

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I'm not sure the photos convey the differences, which are subtle. I'm still thinking I might try another scheme. I like the color scheme GW has for the Elrond foot and mounted version.

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But maybe with off-white cloaks?
Author:  Mapper [ Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
I see you are using GW's tool for holding figures while you paint - how is it working out? Is it too bulky?
Author:  Feanorthenoldor [ Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
nice color scheme.
Author:  metalface13 [ Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Mapper wrote:
I see you are using GW's tool for holding figures while you paint - how is it working out? Is it too bulky?


I like it quite a bit. Before I was using baby food jars with blue tack to hold my models and paint :-D There have been a few occasions where I feel like I can't get the right angle with it, but overall I like it a lot.
Author:  metalface13 [ Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Feanorthenoldor wrote:
nice color scheme.


Thanks, I keep having doubts about it though. For some reason the tri-color nature of it is throwing me off. I want to try one more color scheme (or two) before I make my final decision.
Author:  metalface13 [ Sun Mar 18, 2018 12:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Here's another attempt at a color scheme.

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Author:  PowerofWill [ Sun Mar 18, 2018 11:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
Looks good! I think the white could use some more shading to give it some extra depth, but overall I think it's a good color scheme. 8)

-PoW
Author:  metalface13 [ Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
I touched up the cloaks tonight.

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Author:  Feanorthenoldor [ Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Metalface13's Rivendel high elves WIP
White can be a daunting color to attack. For my white, I've found one way of painting it to be my go to and pretty easy tbh.

Basecoat it w/ an off white... Old GW Astronomican Grey or any of Vallejo's off whites, they have a ton of warm/cold off white colors.

After basecoating, use thin glazes for the shadows. Use a darker grey for this. Using glazes will give that realistic smooth transition.

For highlights, it pretty easy. Simply add white to the basecoat until you get to pure white in the areas where light hits the cloak the most. I like to keep the paint relatively thick for this.
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