Andrea's High Elf Spearmen and Great Eagles (306 points)

Hy guys,
so this is the last montly report of the OWAC3! And, to appropriately conclude these messy six months, I unsettled what it was scheduled to do and changed completely the subjects to paints.

As per introductory post, I should have painted 8 High Elf warriors... well, it's not that I don't like them but I make a huge discovery! Digging deep into the recesses of my dark cabinet, where the sun cannot shine, I found a once-believed lost bag of elves and eagles! And, since an old style High Elf army without spearmen unit is like a sky without stars, I decided for a change: no more warrior unit, welcome 12 elves-worth spearmen unit with two Great Eagles!

Here, for inventory, a couple of picture of unpainted models:

Moreover, the presence of a banner bearer calls for a new banner! Therefore, here we are:

 

Now, after all due premises, let me introduce first the spearmen unit. As usual, I revisited the classical color palette. I had to confess I had a problem with priming the models, and this unfortunately affected a bit the painting. I relized it only at the end but, overall, I am satisfied enough about the result! I also discovered I hate painting those shields... OMG how much I hate painting those shields!

First rank:

Second rank:

 Then, Great Eagles! I always liked these models and I enjoyed a lot painting them. Back in the days, when I used to play the Wood Elf army I had a lot of eagles and I am also sure I had one or two heroes riding them (...you never now what the cabinet can hide and what can re-emerge during the next OWAC!).

Finally, all June entries together:

Recap of the month: 12 Spearmen with banner bearer 156 pts + 2 Great Eagles 150 pts (75 pts/each), for a total of 306 pts.

Ok, next step the wrap up post, where also the future project could (or could not) be revealed! ;-)

Ciao, A.