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Dwarven Crossbowmen

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Some 10mm Dwarven Crossbowmen from Cromarty Forge.

Faramir and the Rangers of Ithilien

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Next up from the Copplestone Castings 10mm range is Faramir, Captain of the Rangers of Ithilien, and two units of his men.  The figures are based on 80x40mm bases for 'grand scale' Hordes of the Things (with Faramir's circular hero base sitting on a clear acrylic stand). In the Hordes of the Things rules, Faramir is a 'Hero', and the Rangers are 'Lurkers' (not deployed as formed troops at the start of the battle, but able to ambush enemy troops that enter areas of rough terrain).

Uruk-Hai Archers

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More Half-Orcs for Saruman's forces - this time Uruk-Hai Archers ('Shooters' in 'Hordes of the Things' rules) from Copplestone Castings 10mm range.

Dwarven Double-Handed Axemen

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Two units of Dwarven Double-Handed Axemen, painted with Royal Blue/Yellow and Indigo/Yellow shields.

Orc Wolf-Riders

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Next up are two units of Orc wolf or warg riders.  In the 'Hordes of the Things' rules they are classified as 'Beasts' ("including all packs of carnivores... with or without other beings accompanying them as huntsmen, riders or controllers... described by Tolkien as especially effective against knights or riders, whose mounts are vulnerable to belly attack").  The figures are the Copplestone Castings 10mm Orc Wolf-Riders, with one of the bases having a couple of extra figures from the 'Evil Characters' set.  They are based on 80 x 60mm bases, painted in acrylics and gloss varnished. With a 2p piece as a scale reference

Riders of Rohan - Horse Archers

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Next up, two elements of Rohirrim Horse Archers - 'Riders' in the 'Hordes of the Things' rules ("all lighter cavalry partially armed with missile weapons...").  Again the 10mm Copplestone figures are painted in acrylics, gloss varnished, and mounted on 80 x 60mm bases. With a 2p piece for scale