a Load of Old Toby

So it begins! Lord of the Rings - 10mm The Horde Awakens: From Glades of Green to the Ash of Mordor A new week, a new project.  The borders of the Empire are secure and the Wood Elves have retreated to their glades. For now, both of these recent projects grace my display cabinet with pride, looking far too pristine and noble. It was clearly time to ruin that peaceful aesthetic with something a bit more… grubby. First Orc Unit - John Hodgson backdrop  I first crossed paths with the Wargames Atlantic "Classic Fantasy" range last year. There is something about the old-school aesthetic of their Orcs that I love, and I couldn't get them out of my head, they reflect the style of Alan Lee and Ted Nasmith. It started innocently enough: "I’ll just get one sprue," I told myself. "Just a few test models to see how they feel." Archer Unit added next Fast forward to today: The Shadow has lengthened and I have officially spiralled . That single sprue has mutated int...

Empire - 12th Post Averland Halberdiers & Ostermark Swordsmen I’m beginning to think my hobby desk has its own gravitational pull. Here we are at post number twelve, and the "Grand Imperial Army" is finally looking like a force capable of defending the Old World. With two units to show off this week, the display cabinet is starting to get crowded! If you’re just joining this madness, you can find some full army pictures below. This week was a marathon session. To stay on track with my goal of representing every province, I decided to tackle two of the most visually striking liveries in the Empire simultaneously: the bold yellow and black of Averland and the pink-purple and pale yellow of Ostermark. The "Yellow" Challenge: For the Averland Halberdiers, yellow can be a nightmare. However, by drybrushing Vallejo Lemon Yellow over a black primer before applying any base colors, I created a bright foundation. I then used a very thin glaze of Vallejo Sun Yellow. The b...