In the Woods of Neldoreth

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  • November 29, 2011 at 9:08 pm #664
    ddaines
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      …. But wandering in the summer in the woods of Neldoreth he came upon Luthien, daughter of Thingol and Melian……

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      The base was already 90% complete and intended for another small scene, but once I had the Crouching Outlaw ;) figure in my hands I had to complete the small scene. Luthien was already painted, but I had to repaint the flowing gown to match more with the description in The Silmarillion although I didn’t attempt to replicate the golden flowers on her gown.

      I have tried to give the impression of Beren watching unseen hence keeping both figures a bit too far apart to get both fully in focus in one shot, but hopefully the scene works.

      For those wondering about my comment regarding setting the base on fire, I used E Ze (spelling?) water meltable granules for the water. when trying to melt it using a mini blow torch after pouring it (you can do this :D), some of the ground work caught alight but thankfully no damage to the figures.

      Anyhow, I look forward to seeing how this looks in Grandma’s Garden Nino, and hope we don’t have to wait eight years Master Archer to see what you come up with :lol:.

      November 29, 2011 at 9:08 pm #21936
      ddaines
      Participant

        …. But wandering in the summer in the woods of Neldoreth he came upon Luthien, daughter of Thingol and Melian……

        [imgz url=http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/11_20111129_37.jpg]http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/thumbs/11_20111129_37.jpg[/imgz]

        [imgz url=http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/11_20111129_39.jpg]http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/thumbs/11_20111129_39.jpg[/imgz]

        [imgz url=http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/11_20111129_40.jpg]http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/thumbs/11_20111129_40.jpg[/imgz]

        [imgz url=http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/11_20111129_41.jpg]http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/thumbs/11_20111129_41.jpg[/imgz]

        [imgz url=http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/11_20111129_46.jpg]http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/thumbs/11_20111129_46.jpg[/imgz]

        [imgz url=http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/11_20111129_47.jpg]http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/thumbs/11_20111129_47.jpg[/imgz]

        [imgz url=http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/11_20111129_49.jpg]http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/thumbs/11_20111129_49.jpg[/imgz]

        The base was already 90% complete and intended for another small scene, but once I had the Crouching Outlaw ;) figure in my hands I had to complete the small scene. Luthien was already painted, but I had to repaint the flowing gown to match more with the description in The Silmarillion although I didn’t attempt to replicate the golden flowers on her gown.

        I have tried to give the impression of Beren watching unseen hence keeping both figures a bit too far apart to get both fully in focus in one shot, but hopefully the scene works.

        For those wondering about my comment regarding setting the base on fire, I used E Ze (spelling?) water meltable granules for the water. when trying to melt it using a mini blow torch after pouring it (you can do this :D), some of the ground work caught alight but thankfully no damage to the figures.

        Anyhow, I look forward to seeing how this looks in Grandma’s Garden Nino, and hope we don’t have to wait eight years Master Archer to see what you come up with :lol:.

        November 29, 2011 at 9:21 pm #21937
        Thingol
        Participant

          Amazing…. beautiful… magic…. pure Tolkien world in incredible diorama on the surface of several inches….

          I will put them soon in grandmas garden dear David…. Beren is almost painted… maybe this weekend…. If it is not a problem I would ask you a friendly permit if I can put pictures here….

          This topic could be dedicated to the Beren and Luthien story…. :)

          WOW !!!! :)

          November 29, 2011 at 10:44 pm #21938
          Turambar
          Participant

            Quiet similar than I imagine this scene . . .

            Fantastic David! Absolutely. And especially the tree I like A LOT !!! ( and I assume the Tree also likes the tree . . . :rolleyes: )

            And you can be sure that it won´t take eight yeras . . . 😎 though I have no trees at the moment.

            ( I am designing a special mirkwood scene at present and all my trees will be inside . . . and there are a lot of them, but that´s another story )

            As I said: great stuff to be seen here!

            PS: working with all kind of water stuff- I think a tutorial in general could be helpful . . . :|

            November 29, 2011 at 11:23 pm #21939
            ddaines
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              Turambar wrote:
              Quiet similar than I imagine this scene . . .

              Fantastic David! Absolutely. And especially the tree I like A LOT !!! ( and I assume the Tree also likes the tree . . . :rolleyes: )

              And you can be sure that it won´t take eight yeras . . . 😎 though I have no trees at the moment.

              ( I am designing a special mirkwood scene at present and all my trees will be inside . . . and there are a lot of them, but that´s another story )

              As I said: great stuff to be seen here!

              PS: working with all kind of water stuff- I think a tutorial in general could be helpful . . . :|

              I will see what I can do – I have to get some more water stuff for a project I’m working on so perhaps I can do a step by step on how create some effects :D

              November 30, 2011 at 8:23 am #21945
              Thingol
              Participant

                …..”PS: working with all kind of water stuff- I think a tutorial in general could be helpful . . . “

                I’m agree with Master archer…. !

                November 30, 2011 at 10:12 am #21946
                imisel
                Participant

                  Amazing, David… I wish to have only a part of your talent in my fingers.

                  November 30, 2011 at 12:49 pm #21948
                  Theobald
                  Participant

                    This really is a wonderful diorama, Master Ddaines. The figures are excellently painted and that base-frame gives a noble touch to the whole scene. And, yes, that tree …. ahh, brilliant that old fellow.

                    November 30, 2011 at 3:39 pm #21951
                    elroi
                    Participant

                      Your “grade” of skilled artisan doesn´t do justice to your artistic level, Master Daines.

                      As usual, like a lot yor work. In this case, is easy to feel the summer atmosphere, the happiness of the moment… very nice.

                      November 30, 2011 at 6:55 pm #21959
                      ddaines
                      Participant

                        Thank ‘ee all for the kind words, I’ve emailed some images to CT so hopefully he will be pleased with the result ;).

                        I look forward to seeing more of these painted up :D.

                        Regards,

                        David

                        January 1, 2012 at 7:41 pm #22388
                        Thingol
                        Participant

                          So dear Master David…. here are some pictures from the “Grandmas garden” or as you named this topic….. In the Woods of Neldoreth with two exceptional figures…. I hope that you will not mind if I put these photos here…. ;)

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                          [imgz url=http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/547_beren_luthien_gg4.jpg]http://mmp.faerylands.eu/uploads/thumbs/547_beren_luthien_gg4.jpg[/imgz]

                          :)

                          January 2, 2012 at 11:15 am #22403
                          Turambar
                          Participant

                            Absolutely marvellous. A pity that this scene is “temporary”. Only at the time for taking the photos . . . :|

                            January 2, 2012 at 11:20 am #22404
                            ddaines
                            Participant

                              Not at all Nino ;) Grandma’s Garden has an ‘Elvish Air’ to it, this scene looks great, what a pity you cannot put that part of Grandma’s garden on a base :lol:.

                              This looks a lot more like what I was hoping to achieve had I not had alraedy had a base ready and waiting.

                              The Man would love to see a photo of this :D.

                              David

                              January 2, 2012 at 12:46 pm #22409
                              Milo
                              Participant

                                Absolument fantastique !

                                I may try real surrounding also once as I really love the resut…:cool:

                                January 2, 2012 at 2:08 pm #22416
                                Thingol
                                Participant
                                  ddaines wrote:
                                  Not at all Nino ;) Grandma’s Garden has an ‘Elvish Air’ to it, this scene looks great, what a pity you cannot put that part of Grandma’s garden on a base :lol:.

                                  This looks a lot more like what I was hoping to achieve had I not had alraedy had a base ready and waiting.

                                  The Man would love to see a photo of this :D.

                                  David

                                  Thanks David, I sent yesterday pictures to Chris… I hope that he would like pictures of his recent creations…. :)

                                  January 2, 2012 at 2:10 pm #22417
                                  Thingol
                                  Participant
                                    Turambar wrote:
                                    Absolutely marvellous. A pity that this scene is “temporary”. Only at the time for taking the photos . . . :|

                                    :| & :( but in final, nevertheless, there remains us ( me ) a small reminder of the picture…. :)

                                    January 2, 2012 at 2:23 pm #22419
                                    Theobald
                                    Participant

                                      Once again superb pics and paint-job, Master Thingol.

                                      January 2, 2012 at 10:42 pm #22441
                                      Thingol
                                      Participant

                                        Thanks Master ent …. !!!

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