The Road to Hell

Is Paved with Plans to repaint Minis

So, I was having a sort out of my classic 80s Citadel Lord of the Rings minis* and decided a couple of them needed a bit of work. Now the plan in the main was to leave them  in their current state. Even if some of them where painted over a decade ago and not up to current standards. But they do represent the era they were painted in. However, I decided both Legolas and Frodo minis needed a bit of work. 

*Yes, I did notice a load of cobwebs after I  took the pictures. 

The Legolas mini was painted much earlier than the mounted version but I wanted them to look more like a pair. So, as I moved the mini onto a painting standard, the mini just snapped off the base & slotta base. I didn't use much force but the lead must have just very soft. And then on the Frodo mini, the base needed a bit of a tidy up but just came off in my hand. Honest Guv! 😕

Ok, now I have taken a proper look at him, he is going in the paint stripper. 

So, now  both minis need a bit of repair and a repaint/tidy up!

Right I need a beer, fortunately I have one left!

Rob