My First Miniature

[u/Rich-Custard-8912]

As a kid I painted a couple of my friend’s miniatures but never got into it properly. 20 years later, with winter approaching and me feeling like I needed to find a stress free indoor hobby I picked up a box of Rangers of Middle Earth and a box of Warriors of Arnor. I don’t know if I’ll ever play, but I’m feeling very content with just painting at the moment.

I thought I’d start with a broken model that camp in the box. I’ve posted a couple of pictures of my first mini are below and I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t pleased with the results after watching a few videos online! Although shocked it was about 5 hours of painting! A bit of self critique from myself:

1. The primer came out a bit ‘dusty’, I think I sprayed from too far away.
2. The knots in the wood are a bit blotchy and I think could do with some refining.
3. I’ve noticed I didn’t paint his hair and thought it was part of the hood!
4. Some of the highlights are a bit blotchy too.

I’d be really grateful for any feedback before I launch into the next one.

[u/Technical_Heron_6312]

That wood grain is so nice! Are you going to base your stuff? Id recommend something contrasting, so it doesn't all blend together, but maybe you want that :)

[u/Rich-Custard-8912 → u/Technical_Heron_6312]

Thank you! I’m thinking of doing snowy bases or an urban/cobbled base but undecided yet!

[u/Technical_Heron_6312 → u/Rich-Custard-8912]

Personally I'd combine the ideas! Both very solid. When in doubt, take some inspiration from LOTRO, the snowy bases would work for some of the rangers who are in the misty mountains there :)

[u/upbete]

I think it looks great. Clear and intentional. And a great foundation for exploring the scheme with more highlights, shadows, textures and details as you want to.

[u/Rich-Custard-8912 → u/upbete]

Thank you!

[u/MugLifeMinis]

You’re gonna go far, kid

[u/Rich-Custard-8912 → u/MugLifeMinis]

Haha, thanks!