I have now completed* my Rohan army. Much of the hard work was done over a year ago, but true to form I had not quite finished it off. The last few weeks have seen me get out the heroes and paint them up, complete the Royal Banner and finish a few troops needed to fill out the ranks.
*subject to one more banner bearer
There is still one more piece I need though, and that is a banner bearer to accompany Erkenbrand. I had originally made this formation with Gandalf beside Erkenbrand, with an eye on a Helms Deep scenario. But that only goes so far, and also magic in WOTR is a bit of a pain in my view. Thus a space beside Erkenbrand for a banner bearer. In the photos Erkenbrand has Eomer's banner bearer and Eomer has Gamling with Royal Banner (even though he is also in the Royal Guard formation).
When I get around to a new painted banner bearer it will go to Erkenbrand's riders and Eomer will get his back.
The army is made up of:
- Two companies of Royal Guard on foot, with banner, Hama, Gamling and Theoden. See link and here.
- Six companies of Erkenbrand's riders with banner. See link here.
- Four copanies of Grimbold's Helmingas
- Two companies of archers.
- Four companies of Riders led by Eomer.
- Treebeard.
- On the subs bench: Theoden mounted, Erkenbrand and Eomer on foot.
Grimbold's Helmingas I often put in the center with the Royal Guard to hold the middle:
Grimbold's Helmingas |
Close up of Grimbold (center) Banner and Hornblower |
The Captain of the Archers, who forgot his bow but brough his pet orc |
Eomer and his Rohirrim |
Treebeard roams around making a mess:
Treebeard in mid battle contemplation pose |
A couple more army shots:
Theres 80 foot and 20 mounted models + Treebeard there |
An impressive force of arms!
ReplyDeleteNot bad for a weekend's work.
DeleteVery nice mate. That is a cracking looking army. I was looking at Hasslefree's new Tree men for there WW1 Halfling and I though it would make a good end especially with its rock arm.
ReplyDeleteI found a kickstarter project by Black Hat miniatures with WW1 French halflings and German goblins. It looked very unique, I couldn't find the tree men though, so will have to trust you on that one.
DeleteAs Fran said, a most impressive army!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sight - very impressive and love that Treebeard guy. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteA great looking army!
ReplyDeleteThanks Guys. From such accomplished painters tat is high praise indeed!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great and well painted collection! The army seems to be very powerful!
ReplyDeleteKeep on your good work!