This metal model of King Theoden took some painting.

Paint the head, varnish it, paint to the waist, varnish it, paint the arms, varnish them etc.

The usual thing, the paint rubs off as it's being handled.

I've seen folk use a paint tub top and Bluetack to avoid touching the model but I find the figure comes off in no time.

He was painted using the DeAgostin magazines again (Number 29) and White Dwarf 277 and 316.

The Armour is Shining Gold (undercoat Warlock Bronze) and Undercoat Black rather that Abaddon Black as it's glossy.

The shield is Copper rather than gold, again with Undercoat Black decoration.

I use that black for horses eyes too as it shines.

The figure came from Ebay and the hind leg of the horse is rather bent.

I didn't risk trying to put it right.

Banner Bearer

Good grief. Is it really that long, as the actress said to the bishop.

Sorry to have been absent for the past two months but I've had a lot to contend with.

Summer hols means an invasion of grandchildren who seem more numerous by the minute.

Then there's the Test Matches and Olympics, the pacemaker op and a spot of gardening in the fine weather.

However, the biggest problem has been the addictive qualities of 'War in Middle Earth'. I must kick the habit but not when the nun is wearing it.

OK, so here's the Banner Bearer I started in July. Nothing special and I notice that the coat of gloss varnish has not been dulled down by the matt varnish that followed it.

He's on a rock rather than the streets of Minas Tirith so perhaps he's been defending Osgiliath.