Ok, so I’m with a nasty virus, stuck in bed for 3 days. Which gives me time to actually do stuff, like uploading this stuff!!!!
First a few LotR figs I painted to kill the Warmachine fever (no pun intended) I had for almost 6 months now. Some elven archers and swordsmen. Elves are one of the armies I like the most in this range and it’s surprising how few I have painted!
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Now to the promised guys. Took me a long time to paint these guys. I don’t really like them (don’t ask why, I don’t know), but on the table I rarely go without them. I had them half painted for a very long time now so I’m happy I got them done. Widowmakers, the 4 point unit no Khador battlegroup leaves home without (perfect for 15 points with the battlebox)
I will finish the bases of the Man-o-War Shocktroopers and take good pics as well. Maybe even finish painting all the arms variations of my plastic jack kit so I can show him (I have painted the magnetized chassis quite a long time ago, and it’s just lovely).
oMAD 
May 11, 2011 at 9:12 pm
I like the colors on the elves and the snowy bases on the Widowmakers. Very nice work. What army do you play in LOTR SBG?
May 11, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Well, one of the reasons to write Isildur’s Bane was because nobody plays the game around me. Meaning I play pretty much all of them. I also have a serious collector thing for this range specifically and aim to collect at least one of every model.
Now, in reference of the army I like the most (and have painted the most figures for) it’s a tie between the Dwarves and Moria Goblins. Check the galleries to see what i mean š
And soon I hope to share the special Moria table I’ve created (some of the scenery can already be seen in some of the batreps).
May 12, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Oops, accidentally left this comment on the wrong post. Anyway the comment was meant for this post:
Really great paint job on these. I like them a lot. Hope you feel better soon!
May 12, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Thanks a lot on both accounts š
May 12, 2011 at 4:51 pm
I’m actually catching the oMAD symptoms and have been looking to collect at least one of every model as well.
As far as IB rules, I love them for the same reason. I have a local community here in CO that play, but setting up a 3-4hour block to play is often more often a hassle than pleasure to get a game in.
And the gaming club is a 20+ bike ride for me, or a 2 hour bus ride. Set-up, play a game, break-down and then all I have to look forward to is an insane bike ride before the first light of the 5th day falls into shadow. If my caught in darkness on my bike, I’m in trouble.
IB allows me to play big or small games whenever I want and practice skill, tactics, and strategy in the comforts of my home to get better and hopefully win something in my first major tournament for LOTR SBG. I can’t thank you enough for these rules! Feel better soon!
P.S. I’d love to see this Moria board. And my army is Isengard. I’ve effectively collected some OOP metal models for a Raiders list (Scouts) that I’m very excited to build, paint and play with.
May 14, 2011 at 7:57 am
Looks really nice! I’m in the middle of painting Elves as well. Their one of my favorite models for LotR.
Widowmakers are cool models. Do you have any solo play rules for Warmachine/Hordes? I love both those games and no one in my game group wants to play. Your IB rules are fantastic. Keep up the great work.
May 14, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Hey Jerry, thanks for the comments, and amazing battle report on your blog’s latest!
I have played WarmaHordes solo a LOT. The thing with the game is that on each turn you can focus completely into what your army is doing, caring very little for the adversary. The inactive player doesn’t have any influence on what’s coming down while it’s not his/her turn. Some people find it a flaw, but I think it’s a cool quality of the game. Stand tall and proud while your opponent is pounding your face, and use that time to think about your reprisal!!
Anyway, I still think something can be done. Ironically enough the game lends itself amazingly to narrative and scenario play, so I’m sure something can be done to make the solo experience stand out rather than just substitute and “play both forces.” When I come up with something you can be certain I will share.