Games Workshop
Mordor Troll
Review by Steve Crofts

First Thoughts

Looking at the size of the box I thought hmmm this isn’t going to be as big as I was first lead to believe….. That was until I opened it up and took out the carton….

This is going to be a BIG model.

The Figure comes in no less than seven castings, one of which has four pieces of the model cast onto it and acts a bit like a metal sprue, (these are the helmet details), so all in all there are eleven parts in the assembly of the model.



Flash

Large nodules of flash are attached to the parts, and care with patience is needed to remove them properly.

There are a couple of slight mould lines on a couple of the casts but overall no others were evident and those that were, were easily removed with the minimum of fuss.



Building the Model

The only advise I can give you on this, (without writing another article), is to take your time, make sure all surfaces are clean and smooth and that the parts fit together properly before applying glue.

Again take your time and have patience…. This is a beautiful model once assembled and you don’t want to spoil it by rushing in and cocking it up!

Generally the parts just needed cleaning up and the odd bit of filing and levelling to get them ready and to allow the parts to fit together properly.

I did get my miniature grinder out on just the one occasion.

After all the gluing and pinning, there was only a few minor gaps to fill and shape with modelling putty, so this was not a chore!



Painting

After my usual undercoat colour was sprayed on and dried I took another look at the model….Wow! lots of lovely fine detail!

Painting began and to say the least this was a very enjoyable experience. 

The only thing I can say and that is to plan the painting in stages, the reason I say this is because the model weighs in at 5oz, not heavy to start with but you know you have been holding it after an amount of time!

I did enjoy painting this model like I said but due to needing to get the review and painting report done I was running a tight ship so I didn’t spend the time that this model deserves, I may at some point buy another and do it the justice it deserves.

Final Thoughts

Well prepare yourselves for a shock! Are we ready?

This model I do feel is well worth the money, £15.00 for this is what I’d call reasonably priced.

It is as I’ve said very well detailed and the casting is very crisp.

Marvellous job GW I take my hat off to you, a beautiful model and you’ve, (in my opinion), got the price right on this one.

Overall well done on a very nice model.

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