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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 285

Shadow & Flame Painting Masterclass

September 2003·pp. 118–119

THE SHORT VERSION

Tammy Haye examines Darren Latham’s schemes for Tom Bombadil, Goldberry, Barrow-wights and the paralysed Hobbits. Bright blue clothing and warm boots distinguish Tom, while Goldberry’s flowing green dress and pale highlights create a different character. The undead figures use restrained grey-white cloth and flesh, aged metal and green eyes. Detailed finishing steps for faces, ornaments, candlelight and shrouds give each small model a clear role in the Barrow-downs scene.

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Paints in this article

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Chaos BlackRegal BlueEnchanted BlueSkull WhiteScorched BrownBestial BrownBleached BoneSnakebite LeatherBubonic BrownMid FleshDwarf FleshElf FleshRed GoreBrown InkTerracottaCodex GreyScaly GreenRed InkBronzed FleshFlesh WashFiery OrangeVomit BrownShining GoldMithril SilverChainmailSpace Wolves GreyBrazen BrassBoltgun MetalGreen InkSnot Green

All named paints and inks are indexed exactly as used in the source, including “Mid Flesh”. Mixtures and successive highlights remain in the original guide.

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