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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 364

Army Workshop: Rohan Armies

April 2010·pp. 96–101

THE SHORT VERSION

Duncan Rhodes builds a Rohan force to capture the visual excitement of Théoden’s charge on the Pelennor. A written test scheme and production-line basecoating make the many horses manageable, while increasing levels of detail distinguish warriors, riders, command and Epic Heroes. Consistent colours unify even the Three Hunters with the army, and the Royal Standard provides a focal freehand project based on film reference.

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