Eldar and Orcs!

So I managed some updates over the last few days. Did some of the things below while watching 'Last of the Mohicans' and 'Red Dawn'. WOLVERINES!!!

After a number of experiments on my Biel Tan themed Eldar, I finally settled on a method to paint them. The far left model was my first attempt and was simply a basecoat of white. Looked too clean.

Second was a light grey basecoast followed by some white lining - took too long and still too clean.

The third attempt was a white prime, followed by a grey wash, with gradually whiter highlights. I saved pure white for the faceplate and 'gems'. I think we have a winner. White but not pristine:


Next up is an Orc update. I've had my models and even completed list ready for some time, they just took a back seat. I can say after painting Elves for so long, it was a nice change of pace to use different colors and shapes. It's turning out pretty good so far although I'm still not sure of the yellow grass...too bright? Maybe brighter is better?



That'll do it for '08. Looking forward to a productive '09. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Updates galore! Well, couple small ones...

So I decided to touch up a unit of archers - adding a lot more hightlights to make them look less flat and dark...pretty happy with the result, but will keep practicing.


The rank in back is the new one - front rank for comparison. I actually completed the front rank tonight. I have just a couple Swordmaster models to complete for the upcoming UGG RTT.

Here's my second update:


In assembly mode where my Eldar force is concerned. Leaning towards a white and green color scheme and hope to have this squad complete in time for the IWFB painting competition. Worst case scenario I can just submit a single model but that all depends on how painting white armor goes.

So the GW in Libertyville had their 'Bizarre Bazaar', basically a day where gamers come together to trade/sell/barter their minis with eachother.

I swung by between errands with a wife and 2 kids asleep in the car and it turned out pretty good. I ended up with 10 Banshees (shown here in pink - don't ask), an Autarch, 10 Swooping Hawks (not all pictured here), and 7 Harlequins. All for a Hellcannon and 20 SpearElves. Not bad.

Now I just need the $90 Eldar battalion box (!) and I'll be set to play some small games.

So I've been playing around with how best to paint this battle standard bearer:

















Hand painting is an option but I don't have the chops - or the patience - to do so. So, with the aforementioned decal paper, I may try this:






















I'll try and do some test decals this weekend on some smaller models. This being the Standard of all standards, it has to be done well!

First paintpot cracked open!

Welcome to my miniatures painting blog! I'll be updating progress on different painting projects of mine. Some things I have in the works:

WHF:
High Elves
Orcs & Goblins

40k:
Eldar

For my first update, I recently picked up a bunch of decal paper from a local train-hobby shop. I've been struggling with how to effectively & attractively create banners beyond simple High Elf runes. I'm hoping this will do the trick as I've had good results from decals and previous Babylon 5 miniatures. Stay tuned...