Eltharion (Part 2)

 

Eltharion is finally complete.

Continuing on from Part 1

Ulthuan Grey.

When it came time to chose a color for the long blind fold, I wanted something to contrast against the other colors. But I didn't want it to clash either. The painted example GW presented in their publicatuons had a red blind fold but I decided that it reminded me too much of blood which gives the impression that this is a fresh wound. 

Luxion Purple, a contrast paint, proved to be the solution here. It's a hotter color than the other colors but keeps a footing on blue side of the color wheel. Historically purple clothing has always had a royal connotation due to it's rarity, and I like the subtle implications of that here. 

My plan from the beginning (as far back as early '00s) was to paint the evening starfield on the interior of his cloak. It's an ongoing theme for this army and I think it worked out great on this model. 

Finally, after two decades Eltharion the Blind was attached to his weapon, The White Sword (sounds like an English pub doesn't it?). 

And here he is with some friends. I think he fits in well with them, despite not having a pointy helm. 

"Point me in the right direction lads!"

When he will meet his tabletop debute is anyone's guess, but it won't be until after it warms up enough for me to spray a sealer on him to help reduce chipping. 

"Challenge accepted! So, which one of you is Pink?"

Eltharion (Part 1)

 Eltharion. 

Not the Grim one, the blind one.

At some point in the 6th edition of Warhammer Fantasy Battle GW had the "genius" idea* of taking one the iconic High Elf characters and turning him into a blind swordmaster.  By no means is this miniature an improvement over the incredible original, but I thought he was cool enough. Also his rules,   at the time, were just awesome. In fact when I read them again recently it was a stark reminder of just how tuned down TOW is compared to the earlier editions of WFB. 

So I got this miniature back when it was sparkling new.  But for some reason now lost to me,  I just never managed to complete it. The White Sword was the only piece of the miniature that I consider 'done and all these years later I am still very happy with it. Although it's not very white is it?

The White Sword.

The first thing I need to do before I proceed with finishing this guy is to address the base. I saw no need to remove and scrap his base, so I chose to use an expansion ring to extend it out to a proper 25mm. 

It fit perfectly and after some modelng lue was officially now on a 25mm base. 

To bring it all together some grit was then added to the extension. 

And then I  painted it so as to blend the old with the new, and presto! 

As I continue to work on this chap,  I will brighten those rocks up a bit to conform with the rest of my High Elf models.  

*Add sarcasm.

Handmaiden of the Everqueen

I was about to order the release of the 8th edition era Handmaiden of the Evergreen, when I remembered that I had two of the older models from the '90s. It didn't take me long to find them. One was primed black (back when I was working on the High Elves in the early '00s, black was my primer of choice) and the other was bare metal. She is armed just like the "current" model, although she is probably a bit smaller. 

I started off with Contrast Paints. Specifically Aggarros Dunes for armor and hair, Space Wolves Grey for the areas that are going to up white, and Asurmen Blue for the interior of her cloak.

Retributor Gold was painted on the armor next. This was followed by Auric Armour Gold.  

I used an old classic on the hair. A craft paint called Lemonade by Folk Art. I think is my favorite part of the model. 

Stormhost Silver was added as a final highlight to all the metal areas. 

The skin was done using Guilliman Fleshwash, Cadian Fleshtone, Eldar Flesh and a final highlight of Palid Flesh. I added a light dry brushing of Whitescar as a final highlight to her hair. I guess that's a frosted look now? Not sure about that terminology but it feels right....

Once the gemstones were painted the miniature was essentially done. A grass tuft was added to the rear of the base, and of course the base rim was painted using the classic Goblin Green.

Now I just need the outside temperature to warm up so I can seal the model to protect it from chipping ( It's metal after all). In the meanwhile I suppose I can set up some interesting photos using her. 

She doesn't just face her demons, she challenges them.