Galadriels

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December 6, 2008 at 9:34 am #3751
protozeus
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Here are two pictures, LO-10 Antique to the left, standard LO-10 middle, standard LO-10 painted (not by me) to the right. I cannot capture it in more detail, I tried pure daylight and flash, both with problems, sorry.

The Background of Blarney Castle with its famous Stone may increase your doubts about my statements, though it should not; I have avoided kissing it, too expensive. We have just visited it the same day we visited PA this year. So, I think I have said all I could. Cheers.

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December 6, 2008 at 10:49 am #3752
Theobald
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Thank you, protozeus, for those pics. It helped me to keep record on all Galadriel-variants that were provided. The LO-10 with an antique-finish was new to me. That’s why I wondered, because I thought having all those Galadriels. But it’s great to see a picture of that figure.
Of course the Ms423A was never sold or being placed on Ebay or elsewhere. There’s only one source to receive it from. So I am lucky to have her in my Galadriel-collection.
What about providing a Galadriel-Gallery in this Mathom House (including all variants)? I could do that.
Would you please have a look at the base of your MA1 concerning the individual number on the left (no matter if she’s primed or having an antiqued-finsh)?
December 6, 2008 at 11:39 am #3755
protozeus
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As you wish, Master Theobald.

Today I learned many useful things about my camera, so here I can show some more impressions.

My antique MA-1 seems to display a “6”, my standard MA-1 (grey finish) a “4”. Just an idea: Perhaps these are version numbers, not individual numbers? Probably your old (first known) copy of antique MA-1 might show another number?

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August 28, 2014 at 11:22 am #31155
Milo
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Reading this very nice thread, I noticed my XMAS 1992 is not shown. By the way, I think it is in old antique finish, but from my pics I do not see very well. I will check this evening.

Here is my old lady:
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Also, [mith]54Proto2[/mith], [mith]M136[/mith], [mith]M205[/mith], [mith]M400[/mith] and [mith]LR9[/mith] are missing in this inventory.
August 28, 2014 at 1:50 pm #31156
Theobald
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Oh, Master Milo, I placed a picture of my Christmas 1992 Galadriel here (entry #13). She is primed with the “old grey primer”. It would be very interesting to see that Lady in anitique finish. So far I didn’t know about an antique-finished version.
And you’re right about those missing Galadriels. Except the Proto-figure I have the others. Does it make sense to update this old thread? I could do so, as far as possible.
August 28, 2014 at 3:24 pm #31158
Milo
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Theobald wrote:

Oh, Master Milo, I placed a picture of my Christmas 1992 Galadriel here (entry #13). She is primed with the “old grey primer”. It would be very interesting to see that Lady in anitique finish. So far I didn’t know about an antique-finished version.

And you’re right about those missing Galadriels. Except the Proto-figure I have the others.

I can show my lady together with others galadriel references I have.
I think I have same set as you do, except our XMAS92 are not exactly the same.

Master Gildor and maybe also Master Mornhedel possess the 54mm proto. I’m sure they could show us their lady.

Theobald wrote:

Does it make sense to update this old thread? I could do so, as far as possible.

Time scale is so different for you that I doubt you feel it is an old thread.
August 28, 2014 at 6:24 pm #31159
Theobald
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Alright, Master Milo, all this thread once was an idea dating back to 2008 which I already did forget about. So why not update a bit? At least someone has found this in the deep vaults of the Michael Delving’s House. – Ah yes, I do know both of those two collectors you mentioned well (more or less). So, why not have a try to keep on?
August 29, 2014 at 8:21 am #31162
Milo
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I checked my XMAS92, she is in antique finish, but was never varnished. After 22 years, the aspect is mate antique finish…
The miniature would be nicer with a restored antique finish but would loose it’s original aspect. What would you do ?

I organized a meeting with all my ladies and found another Galadriel on [mith]MB560[/mith].

Unfortunately, the small camera we have at home does not shown very good details…Again, some minis appear blurred (as Master Turambar pointed out in wiki).
I think this will be my Xmas gift in 2014: Get a good camera for taking pics of my minis, together with a proper stand.
August 29, 2014 at 11:13 am #31163
Turambar
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Milo wrote:

. . . .Again, some minis appear blurred (as Master Turambar pointed out in wiki) . . .

Absolutely! For me it has something to do with a kind of “standard” and quality. If somebody is so ambitious to create a webside, he shpuld follow that.

As for the camera. What is a good camera? I took most of my pictures with an eleven years old Nikon coolpix 4500.
All you need is a flex-stativ, a window with “north-light” and- of course: time! And no picture is blurred . . .

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August 29, 2014 at 1:34 pm #31166
Milo
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Thanks Master Archer for these good advices. Be sure I intend to improve my pics.

flex-stativ is the easiest to find. I will go for it ASAP.
There is no window with “north-light” at home. What shall I do then ?
August 29, 2014 at 4:28 pm #31168
Theobald
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Never mind about the direction of a window. It’s just that light from the north doesn’t tend to refract the sunbeams that much and gives a better (original) view of the item and that way the picture does not provide any irritations of colour by sunrays . In case you like to take photos in daylight.
Please mind that Master Turambar always took pictures from my Mithril collection when he visited me the last years on a windowshelf facing southward. 😆 But he was satisfied with that.
Well, just to give you some advice, Master Milo, just check your house from outside and try to find a good place where a window facing the north could be build in. Then don’t forget to consider that same spot from inside (that’s essential). Alas, it could be hard work doing that, but after that you’ll have a very nice chance to take a step to photography in general (in case the sky is not clouded, covered with rain or things like that). Next step might be considering to buy a new camera and a tripod.

Well, gentlemen, don’t always take me that serious, as I am a poor photographer.
September 2, 2014 at 3:41 pm #31176
Milo
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Well, Thanks to Master Turambar & Theobald, here is my first non blurred detailed photo for my XMAS lady. I will work now on better background for my next minis pictures.

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Merci.
September 2, 2014 at 9:24 pm #31178
Turambar
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I see the beauty of Galadriel clear and sharp! A very nice figure that is.
September 13, 2014 at 3:54 pm #31191
Theobald
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A wonderful and extremely rare figure she is. Thank you, Master Milo, providing this. And yes, that picture is much better
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