LotR - Mordor Host

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 into five full boxes currently mustered on my workbench. The plastic glue is out, the mold lines are being cleared, and I am staring down the barrel of a full-scale Orc invasion. The age of Men is over, the time of the paint-pot is here!

Light Infantry Unit - one sprue

If I can keep my sanity, next week I will discuss unit and army design choices those who know me or have followed this blog will know I love a good force organisation discussion, so stay turned. I’ll also be showcasing the colour schemes and my inevitable battle against the Pile of Shame, as progress of the ‘Mordor Horde’ from the sprue muster to the march to WAR!

May my brushes stay sharp and my skin stay green!