Heck yeah man!

New zealand is middle earth

absolutely

FOR NEW ZEALAND!

Scotland is beautiful mate. HOWEVER. New Zealand is Middle Earth.

Just want to say, keep up the cracking work - The quality and humour in these vids is truly top notch

Thanks very much indeed! Hopefully I can get it growing this year haha. I'm really pleased I didn't do Scotland a disservice. To my shame, its my first proper trip and I can't wait to get back. Hope you enjoy your own travels later this year!

Thanks very much indeed, that's really kind. Zorpazorp is the boss!

If I pronounce it all the ways, I'm bound to get it right eventually.

Thanks really kind, thank you! I thought about whether that should be in there long and hard but, at the end of the day, I guess we need to normalise talking about MH!

Absolutely agree. If anything it adds to your videos that you speak so openly. Don’t underestimate how it can help others.

Thanks very much. Really pleased you enjoyed it!

Thanks so much!! I'm really pleased you enjoyed. And hope they keep brinigng some smiles!

haha, thanks very much! Definitely a win-win for me.

Thanks very much Mattia :) And sorry for the late reply!

THanks so much, I'm really glad you're enjoying it! Both excellent army choices. I've not done Dunland but they are definately on my bucket list. I have to agree. Love for NZ, but the UK has everything it needs to be the OG Middle Earth :)

Thanks very much indeed. Part 2 should be early next week! With a little luck

Thanks very much as always. Up tomorrow with a bit of luck! :)

Thanks so much, that means a lot!! Part two tomorrow I believe!! :D

That was you!!! Incredible haha. I guess if you're going to crash into something anywhere, Halfords is probably the place to do it

Thanks very much! It was such good fun.

Thanks so much! I'm sorry to hear about life being rough at the moment. I hope things get better quickly and you can take joy in the van and hobbying, the ultimate combo!

Dam right!!

Oh dam that would have been excellent. You live in a beautiful part of the world! I'll certainly be back one day. The NC500 is too beautiful.

A true hero of the Scots (I say, having no Scottish connection or relationships).

@@BattleCamperHome Likewise 😂

Thanks very much indeed for watching! Really pleased you enjoyed :)

Thanks very much indeed. I'm really pleased you enjoyed!

Coool! I wonder how many others there have been over the years... Do you live around there or was it a trip?

@@BattleCamperHome no no that was a trip. I'm from germany. But living there would be pretty cool!

Thanks very much Russell, really pleased you liked it. This one was absolutely a labor of love, it was such an amazing trip

Thanks very much indeed for watching. Really pleased you enjoyed!

Well, this has to win comment of the month. If you don't mind, I may steal this factoid for part 2? I will make sure to credit you! I'm really glad you enjoyed! Yea, I made all the music in this video. I spent a lot of my childhood making half baked home recordings, so its nice to have an outlet for them in these vids. I'm really glad you like them!

@@BattleCamperHome yeah mate feel free to steal that factoid. You have the KZfaq channel I am just speaking in the wind. Also it sounds like a childhood well spent or at least it has now paid dividends. I was literally searching for synth lotr covers and came up with nothing so it makes sense that they are original. Which makes the copyright strike you copped on your corsairs video even more infuriating.

I won't let you down! ... probably

Thanks very much indeed. That's really kind of you to say. The next big one is Italy!! My first roadtrip abroad. To Naples and the volcanoes around Scicily!

Thanks very much indeed! That beach was absolutely incredible. Definitely one I want to return to one day

Thanks so much Josh. Absolutely want to get to his old sites in the Midlands! The inspiration for the Two Towers, his old house in Oxford, and other great locations. My parents live in Leamington so pretty convenient to do!! Are you local?

​@@BattleCamperHome Yep I am in North Worcestershire and get to enjoy the rolling fields & hills that resemble The Shire. When I pass Menithwood I always wonder if Tolkien had visited, as it sounds very Middle Earth. Then you have The Malvern Hills which he definitely used to visit. If you are in the area let us know.

A wise choice my friend!

Thank you!!! i really hope I did the place some justice. So many legitimately inspiring sights.

Thanks very much Luk!

Thanks very much indeed, couldn't agree more. That beach was superb! Can't claim to be an expert haha, but I think the hints I can give is: - bring a watertight water pot, a chewing gum tub is excellent: they have a strong seal and a little lip to prevent splashes. They sometimes have a rim in the lid that collects a little water which makes mixing it easy. - Manage your expectations about how much you'll get done. I tend to find it works best when I pick one or two colours, or a distinct feature, and plan only to get that bit done because it always goes slower outdoors. Once you know what you're going to do, mentally paint through the steps in your head so you know what paints to bring. it SUCKS when you arrive on location and you've missed a critical paint! - generally don't plan to paint fine details outside. Unless the light is just right, it'll be tough to see. Its best to paint larger areas, or do washes or simply edge hihglighting. - Think about how you'll be able to change water. If there's no source nearby, you'll need to bring a big bottle for water changes! Otherwise, I'd say pack as light as you can. Try not to bring unnecessary extras. hope this helps, let us know how you get on!

I highly recommend it. If you do, let us know where you get to!

Thanks very much Sean. Keeping my fingers crossed it doesn't disappoint haha

@@BattleCamperHome you know it won't, although you could always bring the premiere forward and find out sooner ;)

This is odd because I'm also talking to you on Facebook but I don't think my thanks are official until they're in the comments. I'm really very flattered. This is high praise coming from a creator and hobby big-wig. Thanks very much indeed, fingers crossed the quality doesn't drop precipitously in the near future. I make no guarantees!

@@BattleCamperHome No worries at all dude - your stuff's amazing :-) D

Thanks very much!! :)

Yeeeaas! Make sure you take Middle Earthy pictures to fight the good fight! Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words.

We gotta give Carl due credit for that one haha. But I am still very pleased indeed. I quite like this "start the year with a big painting adventure, then put them through a season of events" setup. I think I'll repeat it next year.

Oh mate, starting your birthday weekend like this is far too much pressure! I can't take any responsibility if its a colossal letdown!

I understand, my friend

That is fortunate! Depending on your perspective...

Hoping it lives up to it! Can't wait to see what people think :)

Thanks for watching mate, hope you enjoy!

This is a friendly reminder to lower your expectations ahead of the premiere! :D

Couldn't agree more! These New Zealand apologists don't know what's coming to them.

Definitely worth it!! It was one of my favourite weekends ever

@@BattleCamperHome Aye well it looks great with the van but, how would it be with just two legs and a tarp and a sleeping bag..... I might need to get a few other bits and pieces first 😅

You've proved nothing. You've merely elected the way of pain!

@@BattleCamperHome there can only be one Middle Earth and New Zealand does not share power 😂

Mordheim is one of the best games ever designed. Definitely up for getting some of it on the channel! Thanks for watching, although of course I resent your vote :)

Haha. I can't expect you to turn on your homeland. Although even the Scots are voting NZ!! I know when I'm beaten. :) Thanks again! Really appreciate it.

Thanks so much!! Really pleased you enjoyed it. I'm very happy to put one together! Feel free to drop me an email at thebattlecamper@gmail.com and I can send it :)

Thanks very much Daniel! Much appreciated. I make all (or near enough... ) music for the channel. I will be sharing it at some point, once all the rough edges have been ironed out...

Hey, thanks for watching. If you promise not to tell Lachie I'll let you in on a secret... ... I know :(

Thanks for the hype mate! Hope it lived up to it :)

Well Scotland has Otters! apparently. I mean, I didn't see any but.... yea. Allegedly they're there.

I really bloody hope its worth it after all this haha

Thanks very much. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure how real it is myself. It definitely started as a joke but, frankly, I've fallen for Scotland and I'm ready for it to get messy...

Hi! I make the music for the channel :)

Destroy me. Please.

'I'm so tired.

Dude that's crazy I've been to that exact spot you filled up your water bottle haha

Ah I miss Scotland, my first love before heading to NZ.

WTF! That's actually incredible. But also, you're not allowed this place. I gotta have somewhere.

No worries, the vote is certainly with you! Thanks for watching :)

Thanks very much! I've found a proper Scotsman to help revisit the issue and show me it's true potential. I may not be able to convince you, but I'll give it a dam good go!!

Ok I left this comment a month ago. I went to Scotland about a week ago. 100% can see middle earth is some locations. Scotland is a beautiful country!

He would be difficult. I'll book a ferry.

BOOOOOOO! (but in a Scottish accent)

@@BattleCamperHome 😛😛😛😛😛PRRRRRRRR (in any other European accent)

XD As long as you don't think about it, it won't hurt you. Isn't that the saying? ....

Hard to argue with that. But did you see we have a big Halfords?

I can't blame you, I don't think Scotland failed. I think I failed Scotland...

@@BattleCamperHome looking at your reporters I think you did not disappoint the scots, everything looks good, thanks for the videos👍

😅 Nessy never forgives... Nessy never forgets

I would argue with you, but clearly, I'm fighting a losing battle! Thanks very much for watching :)