Classic High Elf Archers (Part 1)

 I needed to bring out some fire support and decided to go with these classic miniatures from the early '90s. So classic that the three command miniatures are cast in lead instead of pewter, so either these were original release miniatures or they came from the UK which didn't switch over to 'White Metal' until a few years after GW US did. The two guys at the ends of the first rank are pewter. I got them as part of a mixed lot of used miniatures over 20 years ago,  so... who knows? And it doesn't matter really, only to illustrate that these guys, are indeed, quite old. 

Prepped for priming. 

They were basedcoated using the same methods that I explored with the Swordmasters. I primarily used Contrast Paints for this step.

Base coated.

And yes, the second rank are the mono-pose plastics from 1992, but if you ask me they still do the job well. Very well. 

Before any additional work could be done they were called up for action to protect their fellow High Elves from a bunch of feather wearing apes. They proved themselves to be quite versatile, even in close combat. 

They excell at attacking from the rear.

Even though only the Sentinel (aka the Unit Champion)  survived the battle, I was quite satisfied with them and eager to celebrate their sacrifice and get the unit finished. 

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I wrote all of the above months ago and despite my stated eagerness to finish this unit I was distracted by other things. Now that my attention has returned to them, I'm now geared up to finish these guys. 

Soon.

 -ish.