Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Erkenbrand's Riders

Ever since he charged in with Gandalf beside him to lift the siege of Helms Deep in the nick of time, I have had a soft spot for old Erkies.  Sadly missing from the movies, he has been recreated by GW with his famous red shield, but otherwise looking pretty much like a Rohan Royal Guardsman.

Although Erkenbrand's riders are perhaps not the best use of points in WOTR, I didn't feel my army was quite right without him.  Here he is painted up and with his Rohirrim:








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11 comments:

  1. The Angry Lurker19 June 2013 at 19:19

    He's nice work regardless of Peter Jacksons decision:D

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  2. Simon Quinton 19 June 2013 at 19:29

    The Riders of Rohan are just great looking models thats enough to include them in my book regardless of movie fluff.

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  3. Dan Vincent19 June 2013 at 21:09

    Thanks Guys. They are great models, which is what GW does best. I did enjoy putting this company together. It's funny when you start painting, sometimes you just can't stop...

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  4. DeanM20 June 2013 at 02:54

    Beautiful work on very nice sculpts. I can see a Saxon/Romano look. Best, Dean

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    1. Dan Vincent20 June 2013 at 07:04

      Yes, it does seem that Tolkein was sort of modelling them on a Celtic people, but in the films there is a distinct Celtic/ Anglosaxon mix going on.

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  5. Phil20 June 2013 at 03:27

    Very nice work!
    Phil.

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  6. Sam Wise20 June 2013 at 09:27

    I've seen all your LoTR figures, didn't comment but I like them all ! great paint work !

    Something missing in the movie ????
    That's strange ... but I think that I've heard something like that before but don't remember when and where ...

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    1. Dan Vincent20 June 2013 at 20:06

      Thanks Sam - yes it is a common refrain is it not!

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  7. Scottswargaming20 June 2013 at 11:36

    Great stuff. Perhaps we should organise a game sometime and I can break out my Isengarders...?

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    1. Dan Vincent20 June 2013 at 20:06

      I am keen. Your place has a great gaming set up that would be great to come out to. I would like you to take us through FOW. You could come out for a Monday night, or I might be able to come out during the week - if you have a day off. I could email to arrange if you like - not sure how to arrange that without being spammed though.

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    2. Scottswargaming21 June 2013 at 19:07

      You can email me at scottswargaming AT gmail DOT com . We'll have to set something up :-)

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