This pair of 28mm scale metal Uruk-hai were manufactured by "Games Workshop", and could be bought as part of their Uruk-hai Command and Uruk-hai Warriors randomly populated blisters respectively. Disappointingly, neither figure now appears to be available as part of the Nottingham-based company's current "The Lord Of The Rings" range for the Forces of Isengard, and were actually purchased in various states of disrepair second-hand at a gaming show or two many moons ago.
In order to eradicate its previous partial paint-job the Uruk-hai Captain was first treated to a couple of layers of "Citadel" Abaddon Black, before being given a coat of "Scale 75" Decayed Metal. This "Metal N' Alchemy" water-based acrylic was then dry-brushed with "Scale 75" Thrash Metal, shaded with plenty of "Citadel" Nuln Oil, and given a second, much lighter dry-brush of (more) "Scale 75" Thrash Metal.
Having reasonably replicated the old OOP "Citadel" Tin Bitz colour scheme I used on my decade-old, modestly-sized Forces of Isengard army I attempted something similar with the brutal warrior's flesh by applying a combination of "Vallejo" Heavy Red and "The Army Painter" Strong Tone Quickshade to his arms, legs, and chin. I also 'picked' out the soldier's loincloth, hair and gloves with "Vallejo" Heavy Sienna and (more) "The Army Painter" Strong Tone Quickshade.
The Uruk-hai Warrior was painted in a very similar way, albeit I had apparently already pigmented the Isengarder's armour, sword and shield ten years ago. However, as this particular minion of Saruman was actually going to be a Uruk-hai Scout Captain in my army for the "Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game", I free-handed a rough replica of the White Wizard's emblem upon his shield in "Vallejo" White, and then weathered it with a quick dry-brush of "Scale 75" Thrash Metal.
In addition, it appears that I probably bought this model without its metal tab, and had resultantly propped the figure up on its circular base using the odd piece of plastic sprue and some metal shavings. I therefore pigmented these parts to resemble stone, courtesy of a "Vallejo" Heavy Bluegrey undercoat, a splash of "Citadel" Nuln Oil, and a careful dry-brush of (more) "Vallejo" Heavy Bluegrey.
Sticking with J.R.R. Tolkein's Middle Earth, but moving across to "Crooked Dice Game Design Studio", I have also found the time to do some groundwork on their recently-released Treant miniature. This multi-part resin kin has been assembled, pinned, primed, shaded and repeatedly dry-brushed in preparation for the 72mm tall model's leafy detail to all be 'picked out'...
Nice work on the Uruks and I hope the new paints match match your older ones. The warrior with the crested helm looks excellent and the scout with the shield looks great, especially the White hand motif, great job on that.
I really like the LotR stuff, great set of minis.
The treant is coming along well, the wood colour is very good indeed.
Nice work on the GW LOTR Orc's there mate!
Cheers Roger.
Even I instantly recognised the Orks ! The look you have given them is very reminiscent of the film and looks superb. The Treant (?) should look the part when finished, but isn;t one of my favourite 'tree; creature sculpts.
As an aside - I couldn't post on the old blogger fo whatever reason, but do find it useful as a 'prod' to come to this site. Even just a quick message of ;"New post up;", helps greatly.
Those Uruk-hai look great, and the freehand on the shield is excellent! The Heavy Red (which I need to get) works well for the skin tones.The treant is looking good so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
Great work on the Uruk's Simon, and the treant has a great wood colour to it