Games workshop EPIC Gandalf vs The Balrog Diorama!
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- Опубліковано 3 вер 2023
- I used the MESBG Gandalf and Balrog models from Games Workshop to build a Diorama of Durins Tower on the peak of Zirakzigil from The Lord Of The Rings, where Gandalf slays The Balrog, Durins bane. I am trying something that I have never tried before... recutting the footage from one of my favourite projects. Been considering this for a while. The previous cut of this video I attempted to cram in too much stuff with some lore about the Balrog and how Balrogs don't actually have wings etc. Maybe made a bit of a meal out of a mouthful haha Have also wanted to give a silent crafting a video a try and I thought this footage would work really nicely. Working on some projects behind the scenes that are taking some time... but they will eventually reach youtube. Fingers crossed :D
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My Diorama is based visually on the scene from Peter Jacksons films of course, but I love the way this encounter is described in the books so I thought I'd paste a short passage here :)
'Long time I fell,' he said at last, slowly, as if thinking back with difficulty. 'Long I fell, and he fell with me. His fire was about me. I was burned. Then we plunged into the deep water and all was dark. Cold it was at the tide of death: almost it froze my heart.'
'Deep is the abyss that is spanned by Durin's Bridge, and none has measured it,' said Gimli.
'Yet it has a bottom, beyond light and knowledge,' said Gandalf. 'Thither I came at last, to the uttermost foundations of stone. He was with me still. His fire was quenched, but how he was a thing of slime, stronger than a strangling snake.
'We fought far under the lviing earth, where time is not counted. Ever he clutched me, and ever I hewed him, till at last he fled into dark tunnels. They were not made by Durin's folk, Gimli son of Glóin. Far, far below the deepest delvings of the Dwarves, the world is knawed by nameless things. Even Sauron knows them not. They are older than he. Now I have walked there, but I will bring no report to darken the light of day. In that despair my enemy was my only hope, and I pursued him, clutching at his heel. Thus he brought me back at last to the secret ways of Khazad-dûm: too well he knew them all. Ever up now we went, until we came to the Endless Stair.'
'Long has that been lost,' said Gimli. 'Many have said that it was never made save in legend, but others say that it was destroyed.'
'It was made, and it had not been destroyed,' said Gandalf. 'FROM THE LOWEST DUNGEON TO THE HIGHEST PEAK it climbed, ascending in unbroken spiral in many thousand steps, until it issued at last in Durin's Tower carved in the living rock of Zirakzigil, the pinnacle of Silvertine.
'There upon Celebdil was a lonely window in the snow, and before it lay a narrow space, a dizzy eyrie above the mists of the world. The sun shone fiercely there, but all below was wrapped in cloud. Out he sprang, and even as I came behind, he burst into new flame. There was none to see, or perhaps in after ages songs would still be sung of the Battle of the Peak.' Suddenly Gandalf laughed. 'But what would they say in song? Those that looked up from afar thought the mountain was crowned with storm. Thunder they heard, and lightning, they said, smote upon Celebdil, and leaped back broken into tongues of fire. Is that not enough? A great smoke rose about us, vapour and steam. Ice fell like rain. I threw down my enemy, and he fell from the high place and broke the mountain-side where he smote it in his ruin. Then darkness took me, and I strayed out of thought and time, and I wandered far on roads that I will not tell.'
And for contrast, how the film scripts the same scene:
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AWESOME!! Wow! Where to begin? So many cool techniques! I will say this: I really like the texture on the castle, among many other things. Thank you for sharing, my brother. - Rick, USMC
Thanks so much Rick! Probably my favourite project... I enjoyed trying something new with the footage also. Hope you are well :D
Fantastic build Michael. All those angle and shapes make my head spin.
Thanks Neil! haha yeah... it hurt my brain a little lol
I’ve said numerous times how I like all your creations. But your L.o.t.R.’s diorama’s are my absolute favorites. They are museum quality. You Are A Master Craftsman worthy of Aulë’s training.
Wow, thank you!
My god, the amount of work you put into the tower only to cover half of it and cut up the rest. A lesser artist would have half-assed it, but you went all out. Respect
No one else would know... but i would know lol
That was incredible. The tower texture is such a nice idea. I'd have found it so hard to cut into and make look all destroyed haha
Cheers man! haha yeah, was tempted to just make a separate tower and not break it... but that would have taken too long lol
This was an incredible video! The spiral stair case made by hand was super impressive. I really enjoyed the original video, and liked all the discussion as you building the piece. This video seemed straight forward fun to watch.
Thanks Scott!! Glad you enjoyed it :D
Breathtaking work of art! Thanks for sharing this inspirational build.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much :D
Sometimes it’s just nice to watch a chilled out video of someone making stuff. Great job, I really liked the approach to making the tower and land form, it really helped it naturally blend.
Thanks so much! That was fun to do... tried to make it look like the tower had been carved out of the stone of the mountain, rather than built ...
Yesss! I can't get enough of this diorama Michael! XD You know i always enjoy your presentation, the voiceover and the little funny skits of your videos a ton. However having the bare process of this spectacular build in focus here is an absolute treat!!
Thanks Martin! Fun to have an experiment and try a different approach with the footage. I find voice overs the hardest part to be honest lol
Obi Wan Gandalf vs. Darth Balroggus 😄 Awesome work! 👍
Thanks! 😁
That is the coolest lotr diorama ive ever seen
Thanks so much!
Truly impressive work Michael. I'm stunned by the level of detail in this. Broke my heart to see you putting the tower in ruins!
It broke my heart too lol
Legendary level crafting
Thank you so much :D
A balrog made of clear resin would be handy. The flames and smoke look great.
That would be pretty cool !
Damn, that is some spectacular foam-work. Looks Brilliant
Thanks so much :D
I like both the theatrical videos like the previous version and straight crafting footage you create, I think this would be even better with just some small voice explanations for certain more complex aspects but otherwise its super chill watching so good job.
Thanks! I think some videos lend themself to both style... its fun to have an experiment :D
Absolutely stunning work mate. The architectural details you create with foam is damn impressive 👏👏
Thank you mate! Tried a different approach with the footage here to see if UA-cam would bite... didn't quite work, but still a worth while endeavour :D
So fantastic. You make complex cuts look so easy. The level of detail is just fantastic. Always love seeing a new video from you.
Thanks so much ! Figuring out the angles can be a little tricky, but Google is a great resource for that if you get stuck with the maths haha
I do enjoy this style of video - but I also loved the original. Particularly describing your thought process, and how you made those complicated angled cuts around the top of the tower.
Thanks for the feedback! Trying out different approaches ... need to find the right balance between the 2 styles. I just released a new video where its kind of half way between the 2. If you watch it please let me know what you think ;)
you have come a long way from when you started your channel, most incredible
Thanks so much! Been a bit of a journey... I used to get a lot more views so maybe I'm not improving hahaha
That was a exceptionally enjoyable experience. Thank you!
Thanks mate! Fun to try something different out :)
Absolutely amazing build
Cheers Lance ;)
If you sold blueprints or instructions, I'm pretty sure I would buy every single one.
haha thanks! Alas I'm not a great planner I just do.... but I am happy to answer any questions you may have at any time :)
Still love this video. The music over the back was so fitting! Looking forward to this future project! Love your work bro.
Awesome! Thank you!
Just wow. Incredible!
Thank you so much :D
You do such detailed work! I really enjoyed all the different techniques you show. Just stunning ❤
Thank you so much!
Holy freaking wow. Wow....wow...wow.
Thank you :D
I love this recut! Amazing build, amazing video!
Glad you like it! Thank you so much !
A fantastic work from a real artist - unbelievable. Respect!
Thank you so much, and thanks for watching :D
I just posted a new project on my channel... you might enjoy it :)
GET THIS MAN MORE FREAKIN SUBSCRIBERS!!!! This stuff is SO awesome!! Keep it up!!
haha that would be nice! Feel free to share with anyone who might like it ;D
beautiful! you managed to do what many fan artists like me want, you reproduced this magnificent scene with excellence, please continue with your work, Weeta has to see you friend!! suggestion, the Argonath ❤️# Brazilians love The lord of rings.
Thank you so much! Please do share my channel with your other Brazilian friends :D
Breathtaking!
Thank you :D
Wowzers! The Best yet 🙌🏻
You might not think so after you watch my new video ... ;)
might be my personal favorite for sure, love this build and the Balrog looks so SICK! ♥
Thank you! I had so much fun with the Balrog. Very proud how this came out :D
Holy moly this is epic, I need to find my jaw, it’s somewhere on the floor 😅
haha thank you :D
Amazing!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Glorious
Thank you :D
Holy moly
Thanks :D
Savage!
Cheers :D
Wow!!!!!!
Thanks :D
This is a nice video, though I do miss having your wonderful voiceover.
Thanks! Yeah, some videos will have voice overs and others maybe not... just trying out some different things on the channel :)
holy shit
hahaha
What is the thought process behind painstakingly modeling details which will then be covered up or carved away, and never seen in the final work?
Mostly because I enjoyed making the shape and I wanted to see it finished... but also because I didn't know exactly which side would be covered up as I wanted put it in side the foam for the mountain and carve it out. Lots of reasons really.... :)
@@Nat1videos fair enough! :) Such a gorgeous piece. So glad I got to enjoy it twice!
So awesome! Would love to know where to source the thicker 50mm xps foam from in the uk. I Can only really get 10/20mm
Hey, so I haven't been able to get it for a while either... They used to sell it at the under floor heating store online, but for some reason they only sell up to 10 mm thick now. I ended up getting my friend in Germany to send me some in a big box which is keeping me going!
@Nat1videos thanks for the reply mate. It's annoying that the building trade in UK use PIR foam as main insulation for houses, xps is much better for us modellers 😊
@@Treeslayer82 You can get it here..., search for Underfloor insulation Styrodur. This is the light green stuff, but it is XPS foam and it is just as good. They sell it in 100 mm thick sheets... Only problem is they don't sell it by the sheet, just big packs of like 6 sheets ... which most people can't store
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Why the lightsaber???
If you read the books, or even watch the movie ... Gandalfs sword glows bright white when he fights and kills the Balrog. Gandalfs sword glowed bright white long before Star Wars was invented ;) lol
I’ll be honest, I preferred the original more. I find the talking more engaging, without my attention is wandering hence why I’m commenting instead of watching 😜
Fair enough! Each to their own... gladly the old video is still up, so people with different tastes are catered for :D