My Eldar/Dark Eldar Army

[Autarch]

@Big Grim- Thanks man. I was pretty daunted at first when I started this army will all the faces I had to paint. But when my brother suggested blacking out the eyes, then dabbing a little white, and then dotting them again with the tiniest amount of black, I finally got the hang of it. Although there are a number of chaos-spawn have popped up along the way.

Still debating whether or not to convert up Shining Spears from Reavers..... or use the old models which I'm presently in the process of painting. Man the molds are really crappy on those old shining spears. the metal seems lumpy and miscast... sort of finecast-y. I know a real easy way of converting up Shining Spears using Dark Elf lances, and Dire Avenger scopes, what do you guys think? I'd still do the same paint job white riders, red bikes. Let me know what you guy think I'd love some feedback.

[KrewL RaiN]

The age gap is drastic between the Eldar and Dark Eldar kits. Not all the Eldar models are ugly and static, but those Spears seem to fall in that category. If you can convert some Shining Spears, give it a shot for sure!

If you can make a dramatic posed rider for the old bike, it would spruce it up big time!

[Autarch]

Thanks for the reply Krewl. I think I have to agree with you. The Shining Spear unit is going to feature my Autarch and Farseer on jetbikes as well, and since it'll essentially function as my HQ unit, I want them to look as cool as possible. And these models are just not going to cut it. Perhaps instead of lances, I'll magnetize them with spears, from the scourge and raider kits. I'll have to experiment. Anyway thanks for the input its much appreciated.

[Autarch]

mini-update

[Autarch]

Hey guys. As promised a long time ago (sorry for the delay) here's how I paint my models, and achieve the look I have going with gold. As my examples I'm going to be using the new Archon I made, and one of his Incubi.

Step 1: First off I prime the bodies Chaos Black, I then air brush them with a light coat of Khorne Red. I prime the principally gold bits with Testors Gold:



I just did all this, this morning so there will be more to come on a pretty much daily basis. Stay tuned.

[Autarch]

Hey guys long time no chat. I just finished painting my army last week, just in time for my new codex! So stoked anyway here are some highlights...

[Autarch]

[Autarch]

Guys from sideboard....

[IronZOGZ]

Wow... I am utterly inspired by your army. Seriously original work and so incredibly beautiful. I'm inspired to mix some Dark Kin into my Eldar now... and with getting a new book tomorrow...

I almost bought an Incubi/Archon unit when they first dropped a few years ago, and looking at your work, it might just happen tomorrow.

[Autarch]

@ IronZOGZ- Thanks man. You'd be surprised just how compatible all the bits are. Skies really the limit in terms of kitbashing opportunities. Also the armies synergize SO WELL. Be warned though you can't go crazy with wargear, and upgrades if you are trying to build a balanced army. Hand out the upgrades, and wargear where its needed though and you'll be fine.

Here are some close ups....though just a note some of these photos were taken before the models were completley finished.