PAINTING

An equal parts mix of Dark Angels Green and Snot Green was applied as a basecoat to the green cloth. This was followed by a layer of Snot Green, with a highlight of Snot Green mixed with Bleached Bone.

The cloak was painted with a basecoat of Scab Red, followed by successive layers of Red Gore and an equal parts mix of Red Gore and Blood Red paint. For the highlights, a small amount of Bleached Bone was added to the Red Gore and Blood Red mix.

Bronzed Flesh was used to paint the design onto the finished cloak and this was then highlighted with Golden Yellow.

Balin's hair and beard were painted with a layer of Scorched Brown. An equal parts mix of Scorched Brown and Codex Grey was used for the first highlight. The amount of Codex Grey was gradually increased for successive layers, with a final highlight of Fortress Grey.

Tanned Flesh was used as a basecoat for the skin, followed by a layer of Dwarf Flesh. Highlights were painted by gradually adding Elf Flesh to the Dwarf Flesh and the final highlight was with pure Elf Flesh.

The gold armour and decoration were painted with Shining Gold with Chestnut Ink then applied over the top. The gold was then highlighted with an equal parts mix of Shining Gold and Mithril Silver.

A layer of Boltgun Metal was applied to the remaining metal parts. This was then highlighted with Chainmail. Finally, the metal parts were given a wash of equal parts Black and Brown inks watered down.