How to Paint The Elves in The Last Alliance! Middle Earth Mondays are Back!

[@christopherpeery7436]

Its amazing that these minis are so old and yet still somewhat decent. Love your lotr content

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you like it pal.

[@Jason-man-in-black]

I remember the first time watching that scene in the cinema and just being blown away, I had hopes for what that movie was going to be, but yeah as soon as that scene started playing I knew all my hopes had been so far exceeded that I could even remember what they were and just sat their open mouthed till the final credits rolled.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahaha yup. Same experience as myself I guess.

[@davidgreen1234]

A Last Alliance of Contrast and Layer paints marched against the armies of grey plastic, and upon the tops of painting desks, they fought for the freedom of all hobbyists! Glad to see that Middle-Earth Mondays are back, keep em coming!

[@MediocreHobbies]

I will indeed pal.

[@jackneighbour7605]

Love these models. Great to see them painted!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal.

[@tien65]

i like the choice of colour painting the robe, been looking for a few recipes to paint my units robes blue. cheers for this.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Anytime pal.

[@TheMariusDarkwolf]

I know it's not really related to this video, but I wanted to say thank you so much for your videos, your parasite of Mortrex video got me into painting 'Nids, and my Mom always really enjoyed seeing them when I finished painting them. I say that, because she lost her battle with cancer last Thursday, and I promised her that I'd paint a Norn Emmisary in her favorite colors of Aqua and Pink in her honor. So thank you for helping me get into a hobby that I could share with her, and teaching me the skills to be able to do that.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Firstly I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you’re doing as well as possible in these circumstances and looking after yourself. I love that this hobby brought you closer to her and I think painting a norn emissary in her favourite colours is a beautiful way to honour both her and your bond. If there’s anything I can do to help with paint colours etc please let me know, and if you would feel comfortable, I’ve love to see it when it’s finished as well. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, it really means a lot that you wanted to share that.

[@colinbell3712]

Hope you keep up these videos this was what got me into warhammer they were the first miniatures I got aswell I'll patron on friday

[@MediocreHobbies]

That’s so kind pal. Appreciate the patreon membership I think the extra video’s will be worth it.

[@sprucemoose6311]

Lotr figures are more accurate to scale with fewer oversized details and the fact they're handsculpted by the Perry twins will always make them fun to work on.

[@MediocreHobbies]

I agree 100%

[@kombatwombat6579]

Absolutely shot to the heart with nostalgia. I was 16-ish when this box hit the shelves. I loved this video and the results.

[@MediocreHobbies]

So glad pal. That’s kinda what I was going for.

[@invisan00b]

Very cool!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers.

[@ianpatterson123]

Totally agree I had read the Lord of the Rings as a teenager then all those years later was blown away with that opening seen and was transfixed for the rest of the movie. The Fellowship of the ring in book and movie was always my favourite. I loved painting the figures, the Perry sculpts were perfect. Loved this video.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yes it’s such a great moment in movie history now.

[@emjenic]

Great to see another Middle-earth Monday! Fantastic painting as always, great inspiration. Thanks!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you liked it pal.

[@TtoTheRock]

These videos are my favorite part of Mondays.

[@MediocreHobbies]

To kind pal.

[@TronsTableTop]

Love it. Please do keep going chronologically. This scene was also the thing that made me fall in love with the movies.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you liked it pal.

[@dairewoods2544]

Always love your lotr vid

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal. Next one die tomorrow.

[@tomsawyer7151]

Brilliant. Loved the video.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CojoSC]

YOOOOOOOO MIDDLE EARTH MONDAYS ARE BACK! LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@MediocreHobbies]

HahHahah glad your excited pal.

[@mikepfenning7866]

I've been waiting for you to do this exact video ever since I found your channel a few months ago!! Your speed painting tutorials are fantastic! Keep it going!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Glad to hear pal. And I’m glad the videos are helping.

[@isaacwhitehead4975]

Great video as always. I think your video raises a great point how much detail is actually on modern miniatures (i.e. cities of sigmar infantry) and how you can have great minis that are simple in design but are great to sit down and paint.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Very true. I like both styles for different reasons.

[@metajock]

Sweet job. Thanks!!!

[@MediocreHobbies]

Anytime.

[@JohnnyTightIips]

Middle Earth Mondays baybeeee

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahaha glad you liked them.

[@smolsen91]

Some Nice looking LOTR elves 😊

[@MediocreHobbies]

Cheers pal.

[@oleoch2601]

Finially more Middle Earth :) Always love these :) I like the idea of going through the releases in order :) Another idea would mabe be a more vlog-like prozess of painting a full army of any faction :)

[@MediocreHobbies]

Not a bad idea at all pal.

[@sethran9447]

Looking Great! The idea to go through the films is a good one. Selfishly a video on King Thranduil on Elk would be ace!

[@MediocreHobbies]

I do have him to do so not a bad choice.

[@daviddalglish9430]

Patiently waiting for the Bill the pony video...

[@MediocreHobbies]

HahHahah some day soon.

[@madmerlinsart]

Certainly simpler than my method. 😅 But I am lavishing them with detail for my collection. Nice to see someone else doing High Elves today. I built 3, that I won on eBay 2 weeks back, with spear and shield to add to Elronds force he brings to help save Thranduil. I'm looking forward to completing my Fall of the Necromancer collection. Got 20+ orcs to paint next and some 3d printed Wargs.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Oh very nice.

[@srt2662]

What a fantastic job you did on the Elves! I am actually going to start painting them tonight while following your instructions! Super detailed and well done sir! Question: There seems to be a shortage of Grey Seer, would the Vallejo Grey primer work just as well on the miniatures? What are you thoughts for an alternative to the Grey Seer primer? Please keep up the amazing work on the Lord of the Rings tutorials, they are amazing! P.S Can you do the Black Powder American War of Independence British infantry regiment?

[@MediocreHobbies]

Yes that primer will work. Just keep it consistent. So if you start with that spray stick with it. And what makes you think I’m going to do some random historical box set lol.

[@srt2662]

Just do it, more content haha! Thank you for the tip! Keep up the LOTR videos.@@MediocreHobbies

[@Bodkin_Ye_Pointy]

I don't do fantasy for which I am grateful. Why? Because I would not be able to help myself and I would end up putting strings on those bows.

[@MediocreHobbies]

Hahhaha it’s is a sickness.

[@hatsikmaroukian4111]

Since i have taken closely your instructions, i can say the result is perfect. Where can i refer for creating a good surface for the base of the miniature? What did you use ?

[@MediocreHobbies]

This is what I use! AK Terrain Dark Earth texture paste Ryza Rust (dry) brush Screaming Skull (layer) dry brush I add flock/tuffs once the unit is complete! I have a few basing videos on my channel :) Glad you're happy with the model so far and the tutorial was helpful!

[@hatsikmaroukian4111]

For a newbie like me, I wish you didnt cut the scenes where you paint those fine details (like the dirt on the bottom of the skirt)

[@MediocreHobbies]

It’s just paint that hit the cape when I wa drybrushing then base.

[@gsgcmc]

The elven armor has a green tint to the gold

[@MediocreHobbies]

As in mine does. Or mine needs it?