Rank and File #2
This month's entry is a unit of ten +3 shock elite Dark Elf cold one cavalry, which includes a level 15 unit champion, standard and musician. They are upgraded with crossbows.
The unit leader was converted from a figure originally holding a crossbow. The crossbow was cut away and replaced with a sword made from brass rod, copper wire and a piece of white metal for the guard. His head also came from a Marauder figure. His crossbow is from Gripping Beast along with his, and the rest of the unit's, shields.
The standard bearer and musician were converted from the same figure, with the musician staying as cast with the exception of the added horn made from stretched plastic sprue. The standard bearer got a replacement Marauder head and a standard made from brass rod, copper wire and a skull from a GW skulls set.
And those second rank troops.
Fearless leader with his custom sword.
The unit on line.
Well, this month was a close one! Until next time! Off to find a bottle of Jack to celebrate another unit added to the army...
Ratwig out.
Nice unit! Cold ones are so cool!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work. I really dig the conversion work on your leader.
ReplyDeleteI love a good monopose unit and these look stunning, especially with that bold shield design - their static pose really accentuates their disciplined and shock elite status in my mind. The custom sword looks fab on the champion and the damascene decoration on the blade is a lovely touch. Nice work on converting the standard bearer - probably wouldn't have recognised the base model if you hadn't mentioned it!
ReplyDeleteReally nice work. Love the old Cold Ones.
ReplyDeletePhew! You gotta be pleased with that - I can see why a glass of Jack was raised! Great work :)
ReplyDeleteGrand job there. I agree with @Thantsants that the monopose nature really adds to the elite look of the unit (why I've always liked the 4th ed High Elves)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on those shields. They really stand out next to those cold ones and the riders and really ties the entire unit together. Well done.
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