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Painting Thranduil

December 2013·p. 113

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Grey layers suggest a shimmering woven coat without turning it into metallic armour. A related cloak sequence gains green-grey shading and minute pale dots. Warm red lining gives the otherwise restrained figure a strong inner accent. The king’s skin follows the Ranger guide with its final reddish wash omitted for a paler result.

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Eshin GreyNuln OilMechanicus Standard GreyDawnstoneAdministratum GreyCoelia GreenshadeLahmian MediumKarak StoneKhorne RedCarroburg CrimsonSquig OrangeTau Light OchreBugman’s GlowCadian FleshtoneKislev FleshRakarth Flesh

The skin refers to printed112 but explicitly omits Reikland Fleshshade; the four preceding flesh paints are indexed.

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Thranduil Iridescent cloth Grey coat Cloak lining Pale skin

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EditorialWD 408 · p. 1

Opening Salvo

Jes introduces supplements that bring fortifications, Lords of War and a narrative crusade into collections. New Mirkwood miniatures accompany the next Hobbit film. The office has responded with enthusiastic painting projects across all three settings. He also says farewell to deputy editor Andrew Kenrick as he leaves the magazine.

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ReviewWD 408 · p. 6

Mirkwood Rangers

Ten differently posed plastic Elves carry curved bows and leaf-bladed knives. Crouching, turning and tracking poses convey a loose woodland warband. Clever assembly creates overlapping fabric without making construction difficult. Adam connects those details to their role patrolling the forest against the Necromancer’s creatures.

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ReviewWD 408 · p. 7

Palace Guards

Ten armoured Elves contrast with the Rangers through formal poses and concealed faces. Six carry spears and four have blades with shields. Two extra shields offer further equipment choices. Layered armour and swirling cloaks portray the disciplined guardians of Thranduil’s court.

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