I am a very slow painter, slow because i don't have many hours in the week to paint. After all it must be remembered that weekends are for gaming and drinking beer (or just drinking beer).
But I have done it, here is the first mainstay unit of my new high elf army.
I set myself the task of painting 10 models this month, 1 of which was a character, so that I would ease my way in and not get to overburdened as many projects seem to go. These guys are +1 shock elites, having not only a high weapon skill but a really high initiative, meaning they should have a good chance at striking first against anyone and making it count despite their small number.
(the back rank)
The models are a mix of Citadel/TSR, Marauder, 1985 citadel and even a pre-slotta dude from 1984. I liked the mix and overall i'm happy with how they turned out.
(the front rank)
(1984 dude, lets call him Orwell)
The models are all painted from a white undercoat and i find that helps them stay lighter ( as a i think elves should be). My eyes aren't what they used to be, so I celebrate the times things go well and try not to dwell too much when they don't.
I wanted to get a banner in there as everyone loves a good flag waver, plus it helped draw the eyes away from some of the ropey painting on other parts as I relearned how to paint more than 1 model a month!
(wave it like you just don't care)
(group shot, get those jazz hands ready!)
Next month i'm planning to paint some archers and another wizard (this time on a dreaded horse). The army should then be well on the way and I can start thinking about playing some games!
