These are the places that inspired Tolkien to create Middle Earth!

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Battle Camper

Battle Camper

5 ай бұрын

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Tolkien lived, throughout his life, across the UK. He loved nature and found inspiration in so many unexpected corners of this country for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, the Silmarillion and more.
I try to retrace those footsteps, whilst painting a force of Isengard from the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game from Games Workshop. I visit the real Fangorn, Helms Deep and more.

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@jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth
@jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth 5 ай бұрын
This could be on the BBC mate. If I win the lottery im paying u to make these
@dicedrinksanddadjokes
@dicedrinksanddadjokes 4 ай бұрын
This is waaaaay better than most stuff you see on telly! Amazing stuff mate!
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Adam! Needed more rocky outcroppings for sure, but I am pleased with it :)
@frederikschulze8218
@frederikschulze8218 4 ай бұрын
If you ever want an all mounted Iron Hills army, you now know where to go paint them GOATS
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
YES! I both do want an all mounted list, and that would be a cracking place to paint them. And around Mt Blank with the chamois
@FelasPol
@FelasPol 3 ай бұрын
I just stumbled upon this channel and the level of wholesomeness and pure joy blew me away.
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much. Really glad you enjoyed it :)
@surpriseandterror9698
@surpriseandterror9698 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your brave work in absorbing all the bad luck of several other people and allowing them to enjoy their vacations inconvenience free! :P
@BazusoK
@BazusoK 4 ай бұрын
plenty of people have said it but I have no idea how you dont have more subs, this is peak cozy hobbying, love the video
@charlieshepard6512
@charlieshepard6512 3 ай бұрын
You have become my favourite MESBG channel, I love your content and your unique style. Thanks so much for the all the hard work you put in, I think your channel is criminally underrated and should be in the hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 3 ай бұрын
Haha. Thank you very much indeed. One day I hope!!
@jimmyjimmy7923
@jimmyjimmy7923 Ай бұрын
Mr. Battle Camper, you are a happy man. I admire your courage to head on a travel like this! You aure have pure love for the hobby. Also, the bond with your dog literally make me smile through the whole video. I wish you the best!
@brianv769
@brianv769 Ай бұрын
This was great, some incredible scenic areas to paint!
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome Ай бұрын
Thank you! It was beautiful. Reminds me how little distance I really need to travel to find somewhere inspiring.
@BecauseOfDragons
@BecauseOfDragons 4 ай бұрын
Superb video. Had it on whilst I was doing some painting and forgot about the painting.
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! I'm glad it was engaging despite that being something of a double edged sword.
@immersionminiatures
@immersionminiatures 4 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this. Been a fan of yours for a long time Alex and have to say, the quality of your videos keeps getting better and better. I hope one day you're able to do this for a living if that's what you want, because you fully deserve it the hard work you clearly put into them.
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Must admit, I would very much like that :)
@markdickey
@markdickey 4 ай бұрын
Great video! It actually took me 3 days to watch it! I was excited to return to it every time I found a few minutes. You’re a great painter, and a wonderful storyteller. Awesome job!
@Gilhooly40k
@Gilhooly40k 4 ай бұрын
Amazing video as always. Impossible to stop watching
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much as always :)
@jackbannan2626
@jackbannan2626 2 ай бұрын
This is amazing. I know nothing about wargaming and i was transfixed.
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome Ай бұрын
Thanks very much Jack!! And sorry for the late reply (why break the habits of a lifetime)
@madmartigan_pas
@madmartigan_pas 4 ай бұрын
Watch Out ! Your bluring at 24:36 is not on up until the end of the sequence ! You should edit that ASAP, just in case. Great video, as usual. Thank you for making so many. You probably are my favourite content maker on youtube about hobbying (along with Eric from Eric's Hobby Workshop) and I don't even do MESBG.
@intothewestpodcast
@intothewestpodcast 4 ай бұрын
What a way to showcase England, really great video!
@ThatOriginalOrc
@ThatOriginalOrc 4 ай бұрын
Happy to know I’m not the only one hailing from ol’ Royal Leamington Spa 😂
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
A fellow Spa-er!! Did you know the old tiny Games Workshop on Park Street? Its where it all started for me....
@ThatOriginalOrc
@ThatOriginalOrc 4 ай бұрын
@@BattleCamperHome yup, the very same for me 🙌🏻
@KabinMiniatures
@KabinMiniatures 4 ай бұрын
Awesome trip, as always! Kala and I travelled from Sweden to the UK at the end of 2023. We visited Oxford and Nottingham and had a great time! Sadly, the Bodlean was closed during our stay...
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! That's a shame about the Bodlean, but then they don't keep a huge amount of Tolkien stuff on display anyway sadly. It could happily be its own exhibit!
@WoodyREC
@WoodyREC 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely unreal video, bravo Alex! Just echoing what others have said, your videos are always highly anticipated and something I sit down and give my entire focus too - keep up the good work!
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! that really means a lot. I loved making this one. Can't wait to do more :)
@scottnewman9828
@scottnewman9828 4 ай бұрын
Awesome video Alex love all your adventures also I am a massive labrador fan. Please keep doing more of this amazing content
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Scott. I certainly intend to keep going :) I'll pass your compliments to the dog
@fridaynitemuzak
@fridaynitemuzak 4 ай бұрын
Top notch! Thank you for this. I am now looking forward to dragging my family around The Tolkien Triangle. I enjoyed the background music too. Sounded like synth covers of the Howard Shore soundtrack. Would tell me more about it, please?
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Hey thanks very much!! There's some lovely spots there, I hope you all enjoy! On the music, that's exactly right. I make the music for the channel as it's another little passion project :)
@fridaynitemuzak
@fridaynitemuzak 4 ай бұрын
@@BattleCamperHome Love it. Anywhere I can find it to listen? Bandcamp?
@ArnolddeGans
@ArnolddeGans 4 ай бұрын
You have no idea how much I LOVE your vids ... We spend each big holiday in England and have been all over that beautiful country. I even saw some places we have been as well .. but I saw way more places I need to go and visit myself ... Never stop !! Thanks again from The Netherlands !
@oleoch2601
@oleoch2601 4 ай бұрын
This looks absolutely awesome!!! Is there a chance you would share your travel-route? When my wife and I saw this we immediately thought: „we need to do this!“ Me painting, her reading
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! Of course. I actually just drew quite a neat line from North East to South West which captures so much. Starting in the North Yorkshire Dales with a small detour to Hull and the area, then down to Nottingham, Birmingham, Oxford, the Cotswalds, the Wye Valley and finally Somerset. The trick is timing the overnight stops with the nicest places to stay. There aren't great sites around Hull but there are lovely spots in North Yorkshire. Again, its slim pickings around Birmingham but you're spoiled for choice around Oxford and the Cotswalds. Are you on the Facebook group? I could share some maps
@oleoch2601
@oleoch2601 4 ай бұрын
@@BattleCamperHome thank you so much :) I wasn´t in the FB group (yet) since I extremly rarely use fb... but maybe I should get back on there... there seems to be quite the community... some maps would be awesome :) will join the group right away :)
@Lekdog
@Lekdog 4 ай бұрын
I’m supposed to be sleeping, but the goat drops this gold 🤦‍♂️
@WD4wg
@WD4wg 3 ай бұрын
Recently picked up a few MESBG minis (Riders of Theoden to start) so started watching some batreps. I have to say dude, yours are some of the best and this video is genuinely excellent. Well edited, engaging narration, thoroughly enjoyed it! Although I must admit, the thought of doing any painting away from the comforts of my wet pallette and out in the wilds is a little disconcerting 😅
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much :) Riders of Theoden are a superb choice! Painting outside is a faff, but it can be very rewarding haha
@williamhaas137
@williamhaas137 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the amazing content!
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it :)
@MrDomlord
@MrDomlord 4 ай бұрын
I work at that ikea and cycle through the car park so probably went past you multiple times and didn’t even realize 😂
@ManicTeaDrinker
@ManicTeaDrinker 4 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this, keep doing what you're doing!
@owaindavies8364
@owaindavies8364 4 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic Doco. Well done. Can totally relate to the wash spill......
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! Yea... I guess it happens to us all sooner or later.
@antonykennelly4180
@antonykennelly4180 4 ай бұрын
I went to like this video so many times, then realised I'd already liked it. It's brilliant keep up the good work!
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Haha, thanks very much indeed. Truly grateful for you driving the engagement ;)
@chrisbaird4204
@chrisbaird4204 4 ай бұрын
As a massive Disney fan, who grew up during the Disney Renaissance era, I think I can speak for everyone when I say more feet shots. The Little Mermaid inspired song was great too.
@julianhammond1812
@julianhammond1812 4 ай бұрын
Love your videos
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Julian. Hope you're well!
@Eiweing
@Eiweing 4 ай бұрын
How can one well meaning man be obstructed by so many big and small things? What a wonderful video. It makes me wanna copy your journey one day when I finally will be able to travel around the UK :)
@foxsi56
@foxsi56 4 ай бұрын
How to say you are in England without saying you are in England, "it started raining" every 5 min in the video
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Hahaha. That and "there was drama outside the Nandos"
@danielparker2997
@danielparker2997 4 ай бұрын
Consumersit hellscape. He knows. Great video, the hard work really shows
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Haha. Thanks very much! Really appreciate it :)
@frederikschulze8218
@frederikschulze8218 4 ай бұрын
rofl fact: "Autoglass" is called "Carglass" in Germany, they essentially swapped the English and German words
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Haha, that is really odd....
@peterbakker971
@peterbakker971 4 ай бұрын
Now my wife is asking why I suddenly suggested England as a location for the next summer Holiday.
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
I mean, a sudden desire to go to England must be a confusing thing to get your head around... its basically Tolkien and castles.
@hunsler1006
@hunsler1006 4 ай бұрын
Class stuff
@LynxScenics
@LynxScenics 4 ай бұрын
Great video and good bit of tokein info I didn't know thank you 😊😊
@piotrstachurski5494
@piotrstachurski5494 4 ай бұрын
I really like your videos! And this trip was awesome! If you plan visit Poland - be my guest ✌🏼
@ccrooper88
@ccrooper88 5 ай бұрын
WOW! Such a stunning video, even if the drone control was lacking a little. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us mate :)
@darrenwarner1299
@darrenwarner1299 4 ай бұрын
Amazing content really informative on the life of Tolken and very enjoyable vlog Thank-you for sharing this take care and stay safe.
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much. I'm really pleased you liked it :)
@conorjonesuk6146
@conorjonesuk6146 5 ай бұрын
Great video mate, can't wait for more
@Sesselzeitreisender
@Sesselzeitreisender 4 ай бұрын
Great video and highly entertaining!
@MrAppl3byn
@MrAppl3byn 4 ай бұрын
Great video as always! Hope to see some more old world content soon!
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!! I have two weeks booked off at the end of March to go to the Alps to paint Wood Elves in what should be the real Athel Loren!! I'm so excited for TOW.
@Bingham15
@Bingham15 4 ай бұрын
Great video, unbelievably hap hazard haha
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
haha. Thanks very much. Yea, by half way through I was genuinely worried about what might happen next.
@Bingham15
@Bingham15 4 ай бұрын
@BattleCamperHome its almost like a monty pythons sketch show of issues, accidentally very funny. If you're in Nottingham again, theres 4 or 5 places you could of gone and hobbied for free all day
@sparrowd4712
@sparrowd4712 5 ай бұрын
Awesome video, really enjoyed it. Really beautiful scenes and environments. Thanks for sharing!
@jonnyj4827
@jonnyj4827 4 ай бұрын
Great video, you should walk the Tolkien Trail in Hurst green in the Ribble valley Lancashire it's near where I live and it's a beautiful walk
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the hint. I will!!
@markhanson9508
@markhanson9508 5 ай бұрын
Alex... I say this with love. And as a Patreon. And someone whose partner has politely asked that I stop talking about your videos. Keep nail clippers in the van. I know (hope) it's paint not filth but... Anyway! loved it ❤
@BurbleBenis
@BurbleBenis 4 ай бұрын
you missed another landmark in brum D: the clocktower in the university of brum is supposedly the inspiration for the the of mordor (you could see it watching over you from the entire campus back in tolkeins day)
@Gingerbeardish
@Gingerbeardish 4 ай бұрын
what a video! what a man! what a dog!
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Many thanks!! I do think the dog takes the top spot of the three
@frederikschulze8218
@frederikschulze8218 4 ай бұрын
RIP Cattle Bumper Drone
@DaveeHQ
@DaveeHQ 4 ай бұрын
Enjoyed that video!!! Question - where did you poo for 2 weeks? lol
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Haha. An excellent question. Public bathrooms all the way. Must admit, it was a happy reunion with my own toilet when I got home.
@frederikschulze8218
@frederikschulze8218 4 ай бұрын
WHY THE FEET !?!?? !? !?!?!?!??! ?! ? I'm currenly eating in front of my laptop...
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
I apologise for nothing!!!
@cameronlaw8383
@cameronlaw8383 5 ай бұрын
Crusty feet, poo and spew the holy trifecta for top tier KZfaq content. P.s. great video.
@timelwess7787
@timelwess7787 4 ай бұрын
"I picked myself up with a trip to the beach"... "This is Withernsea". Had to stop at this point as I nearly had a seizure due to hysterics.
@BattleCamperHome
@BattleCamperHome 4 ай бұрын
Haha... yea it wasn't my favourite seaside resort...
@timelwess7787
@timelwess7787 4 ай бұрын
@@BattleCamperHome it's a crap hole, full of grey concrete bungalows lived in by grey haired old codgers. Put a fence round it, and it wouldn't be far off being a candidate for an open prison.
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