How to paint a Dwarf Warrior for The Lord of the Rings Middle Earth SBG

Learn how to paint a Dwarf Warrior for the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game in this video.
There will be easy to follow visual steps as well as commentary as we paint the miniature.
I hope that you will find this video useful!
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - How to paint a Dwarf Warrior - MESBG
0:50 - Painting Base Colours on the Dwarf
4:06 - Painting Shade on our Dwarf
6:44 - Applying Layers and Highlights to the Dwarf
13:28 - Finishing Touches
*PLEASE NOTE
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𝘌𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺!
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[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you to everyone that has come here to watch my first video, I very much appreciate it.

I would like to say a special thanks to the channel that inspired me to make the step and start recording, as they also helped me get my personal hobby mojo back and they are Battle Streams in Middle-earth

 Their fortnightly streams kept me going as 2020/21 rolled on and watching those two has been a great laugh for a Friday night, so thank you! 

 As this is my first video I would like to thank the following people on their comments and feedback on Facebook whilst I was setting up this youtube channel - so a big thank you to the following people:

 Christopher Shippy Kris Lawton Shane Stephenson-king Cassie Tea Rex Wallis Marianne Kursa Warrick Griggs Albert Fraval Richard Smith Matthew Ian Leese Jason Daly Christopher Nelson Tom Brine Joy Cerqueira Hazel Kursa Joshua Saliba Hamza Mir Nathan Dyde Jason McLaughlin Damian O'Byrne Craig Bryan Lee Ward Andrew Cresswell James Willson Manolo Vega Bryant Metalhede Richard Webb Bluey Chris Hannam Dwalin Grudgebane Zak Rohan Tidrewski Kolbehs Jonny Russell Ian Lord Marley


 You guys are all amazing, and I hope to make this channel super special! 

Keep on hobbying! 

 Chris

[@oliverbagwell9156]

Simply excellent! I cannot wait to see more of your content!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad that you enjoyed it, i've already started on the next and it should be out before Christmas :):)

[@herostrate]

Congrats on making the jump to video, Chris! These dwarves are looking crisp.

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you for the kind words! It’s been a long time coming that’s for sure. I have to owe it to another KZbin channel called Battle Streams in middle earth. It was them that got my personal hobby mojo back. But I’ve absolutely loved painting these guys, so I hope to do a video later on for an army showcase :):)

[@vaughanmoore9967]

This is excellent. Cannot wait for more.

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you very much! I’m glad that you liked it :) I’ll be uploading something tomorrow, and then my next one will have to be something that dwarfs are not too fond of! :):)

[@mikeselsor6740]

Always appreciate learning new techniques for eyes!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

you are very welcome :) I have on my list to do a video on that topic as i have a few ideas for it :)

[@456doler]

Bob ;) nice tutorial! I'm using your tips for my Khazad commanders

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Have fun! Did they come out alright in the end? :)

[@456doler]

@@SwordsandBrushes I'm happy with the results! I've painted two commanders so far and got inspired by you using the rule book. Instead of painting his name I painted 7 stars (7 kingdoms) on one shield. I like using purple, especially in combination with the green cloth and shield. So I painted the cape of the 'running commander' purple. The cape and shield of the Shield bearer got a blue-purple glaze which reminds me of Mirrormere for some reason.

[@DaleySBG]

This is brilliant! Really enjoyed this and thought the citadel colour matching was very helpful!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you Carl! :):) very much appreciate the kind words. Yes I do realise that a lot of people use citadel so I wanted to cover the two brands in harmony and tried to match them as closely as I could - took a while! Haha I’m so much looking forward to creating the next one now!

[@florianmdamm]

Have to say I randomly found your instagram page and was like „damn this looks great but sadly not much people do tutorials for the lotr mini game“ and here we are. I am looking forward to the next tutorials!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Aw thank you so much for the kind words! Yes I’m a huge fan of the miniature range I think there are so many lovely figures to paint. I’m very glad that have joined in on my adventure here, as I will be painting and crafting as much as I can! :):)

[@truesprue]

lovely content. superb that this got recommended! more videos!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you so much for the comment! Im glad to hear that it popped up for you, don't worry the next one is on it's way soon :):)

[@XxSlipknotGuitarxX]

So nice tutorial man! Waiting for the next. Greetings from Spain!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you so much!!! It was very exciting putting it together, I shall start to record the next one this weekend!! :):)

[@dwalingrudgebane6688]

Wow this is great, only part way through, but you have convinced me to use metallic primer, which I have not used before! Thanks for the time saving tip!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thanks Dwalin!!! Glad to hear that you liked it :) and oh yes I love the primers. They have been my go to for quite a while now and anything that can save me time will allow me to paint more minis! Haha :):)

[@mariannekursa5575]

Great tutorial!! Loved it 🥰

[@SwordsandBrushes]

I’m very happy to hear that you liked it :):) I was very nervous and excited to create it publish it!

[@markjenkins2192]

Amazing Vid!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you very much! Can’t wait to crack on with the next. I’m already hooked on making these :):)

[@SvartElric9]

Bob's looking good!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Bobs loving life right now! But his day is going to get a lot worse when the cave troll arrives...

[@austinthornhill7038]

Great video! Really impressive production quality for a first video. I’m just getting into MESBG and I look forward to more of your videos!

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Oh thank you so much Austin, I kept putting off making a video for months as I just didn’t feel quite ready. So I watched hours of KZbin videos about how to create a KZbin video! Haha I really wanted to go down a more cinematic route as I had an idea of what i wanted it to look like in my head and I’m super chuffed how it came out :) Also welcome to the MESBG party! I have found it to be such a brilliant community. What are you starting out with? :):)

[@austinthornhill7038]

@@SwordsandBrushes starting with the Pelennor Fields box but we'll see what I like from there. For better or worse, I like almost all of the armies. That being said, my favorite models in the range are Rohan and Iron Hills Dwarves.

[@SwordsandBrushes]

@@austinthornhill7038 Super place to start, that box is amazing value for what you get in it! Mine is sit-in non my shelf waiting to be painted - and I think I will make a series on that too :) I know what you mean though about the other armies, there is so much to chose from - it's a great range of miniatures, and yes those iron hills look delicious! Also seeing a whole Rohan army on horseback would be such a lovely thing to see once they are all painted and on the battlefield! :):)

[@finnmeiners7363]

Great Tutorial, will immediatly try it. Furthermore I'd love to see some different techniques for eyes.

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you so much! please do let me know how you get on :) Noted, i have some eye-ideas for that very video!

[@jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth]

Class, the metal basecoat is a great idea. Wish Id seen this before doing 2000pts of Dwarves from black lol.

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Haha oh no! Well maybe for the next army :) I try to use whatever coloured spray (or airbrush base coat) that is the predominant colour of the army. Then I’m my mind it’s hag done then haha Are you looking forward to bashing some Easterlings with them when the next book arrives?

[@jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth]

@@SwordsandBrushes I just painted up 800pts of easterling lol. But the new releases I think Ill need to get some more xD

[@SwordsandBrushes]

They do look cool don't they! That Dragon Emperor looks tasty!

[@chuck-n-debtaylor7553]

Enjoyed this vid very much - nicely recorded and edited! I didn’t see it mentioned anywhere, but what set is this dwarf from? Thanks, and I’ll be watching the rest of your vids soon.

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you very much, thats nice to hear. I only started in November so i am very much still learning the video side of things. The Dwarf is a Dwarf Warrior from the Middle Earth range for Games Workshop. And thank you once again, i will be finishing off one tomorrow, ready for Saturday nights release :)

[@almullin5757]

Yes! Please do how you do eyes

[@SwordsandBrushes]

I shall put it on my 'to do' list for you :):)

[@ThatNathan]

This guide specifically isn’t for me but looking forward to seeing what else you’ve got in the works

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Thank you Nathan! Well I hope that I can come up with something grand for you :):) I’ve got the bug now and I’m excited to start the next video now!

[@ThatNathan]

@@SwordsandBrushes great beasts will get mega views. Just saying

[@SwordsandBrushes]

@@ThatNathan haha good to know!

[@Brian-yc4mi]

His name is Bob.

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Haha yes! I was wondering who would get that first :):)

[@JamesTwamley]

Thanks for the video! Which colour did you use for the base rims?

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Dungeon Grey for the base rims. I did a video for Wargaming mining bases where i cover a few variations that i have going on for the Dwarves and Goblins in this grey style - feel free to have a browse if it may help you out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnebepqqnbGIhrs

[@JamesTwamley]

Thank you!

[@Brian-yc4mi]

Bob

[@gentleman3313]

Throw me..

[@SwordsandBrushes]

...But don't tell the Elf!

[@MVeminor7]

Hey Chris ( right?) I found you through Lachies's build. I had to come over and check out your stuff. I like what I'm seeing. Nice video style. See you next time

[@SwordsandBrushes]

Hello! It is yes :) oh my, he’s doing some INCREDIBLE work down under I mean it’s simply next level stuff! Thank you for having a browse at my little Middle Earth hobby corner on KZbin :) I would love to create a nice repository of content for us Middle Earth fans out there, it’s super early stages but I’m happy for all who want to come along and join for the adventure! :):)

[@MVeminor7]

@@SwordsandBrushes I'm ready! Let's go! Thanks for the reply