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Greetings Terrans – another week, another Eldar post, and I have to say that I’m pretty pleased to have kept up some momentum on this project! In fact, I’m getting pretty close to the end of everything I have primed and ready to paint, with just a handfull of minis left in the to-do pile, (though I have been quietly sourcing, cleaning and basing a bunch of ‘phase 2′ minis in time for undercoatin’ weather, but that’s by the by).
Anyway, here’s my output for the week – first, a pair of Lasgun Guardians:


Nothing too exciting about these guys, just nice clean Eldar lines with a look that really hasn’t changed in the intervening years… I still find it hard to believe this range is 35 years old!!
Next up, a pair of Dark Reapers:


I was quite glad to get these two done – not a fan of painting black in general, especially where I want a clean look rather than a distressed vibe, but hopefully these pass muster… The bajillion gems were a pain in the arse to paint, but I’m happy that I put in the extra effort because they really do help to elevate what would otherwise be a pretty bland pair of minis. I kinda like how they are all moody and serious, but still want to be pretty :-)
Anyway, that’s all for now… Next up, my favorite Aspect – Fire Dragons!
The yellow and purple really pops. 35 years old wow. They still look and feel new. Great work
Cheers dude – can’t improve on the classics I guess!
Excellent classic guardians and Dark Reapers, they fit both your craftworld, and the original styling Alex
Thanks Dave, it’s all coming together quite nicely I think 😊
Awesome stuff mate those Reapers were always my fave favourite elder figures, yours look superb!! So many really cool old GW figures about the blogs at the moment, I love the old stuff, but the new stuff leaves me strangely cold.
cheers Roger
Cheers mate, I have to agree – they are rather good figures – imposing! Glad i could fo them justice 😊
Classic stuff. I’ve always enjoyed that solid look on the Dark Reapers, especially the contrast with the somewhat dynamic take for the rest of the Eldar.
Yep, agreed – they are very nicely grounded & all the better for it!
Great stuff Alex – each one of these posts makes me want to dig out some of my own old Eldar and actually get them painted as you’re doing!
Cheers dude, I can recommend this – it has been a very rewarding project!
35 years!?! Oof, good job I was sitting down when I read that – apparently I don’t need shocks like that at my age! Super stuff, makes me want to get sidetracked by some eldar now…
Yeah, long time dude…. Bjork is over 60, snd that makes no sense to me! 😳
You paint more Orks & beat IRO before you go getting distracted by any pointy-ears 😊