Ahoy! After an almost unforgivable absence from the wargaming scene, linked to starting a new job in Paris, I finally gave myself some much needed me-time and sat down to finish a figurine. And my my, doesn’t time fly! It turns out that, during my 5-month break from wargaming, G.W. brought out a new edition of the Warhammer boxed set, L.o.t.R. dwarves and gobbos, Warlord started selling Crimean Brits, E.C.W. highlanders and dragoons, and my brother put together a Russian F.o.W. batallion (see the French language version of this blog… I’m still trying to get him to write in English as well)!But give in not to fear, my friends! As the oppressive heat of summer gives way to the gentle breese of autumn, so our new campaigning season begins. Kicking it off, Limey’s assembling a force of orcs from Morannon. I’ll be carrying on with some E.C.W., trying to catch up on the F.o.W. front with my German infantry company, as well as picking up where I left off with orcs from Cirith Ungol. I’m hoping to hassle the Kraut into finishing his Minas Tirith company and I’ve not yet given up hope of finally seeing an L.o.t.R. company rising up painted from the vast mounds of grey plastic in the Frog’s pond.
Without any further ado, here is my take on Grimbold of Rohan!
I decided, following a discussion with the Frog (always useful when seeking a theme), to opt for a less conventional colour for this fellow's cloak. Green, brown and red are all very good and proper for Rohirrim, but Grimbold had to stand out! A bit of a gamble, of course, but one which might have worked. I'll let you be the judges of that. 
I really love the dynamic posture of this figurine; sheer power! The style is no undoubtedly that of a Saxon thegn, which is much to my liking. I had already tried, by way of the shield designs, to 'Saxonise" my infantry of Rohan.
I had great fun using various techniques on the cloak, and I'm rather pleased with the end result.
To war!
