WFB: Dark Elves Dreadlord w/ Great Weapon

I was on pace to go the whole month without painting a single model, I could not let that happen, I had to get at least one Painting Point in for the month.  The next few weeks will be busy with 'life', so I am not sure how much will be painted in the next 2-3 weeks.  I would like to still get a few more models completed this month.

It has almost been 4 years since I last painted a Warhammer Fantasy model.  For some reason lately, I had the urge to get back into Fantasy.  It may be because of the recent release of the new Wood Elves book.  When I first started into war-gaming back in 2002, it was with Warhammer Fantasy, and I had just about every army available.  Through the years most of them have sold off, but I did manage to hold onto four armies, Dark Elves, Dwarfs, Empire and Wood Elves (my son also has unpainted High Elves).  Seeing how most of my armies/lists are pretty old, I'll need to update some of the armies to be competitive.

With my Dark Elves army, my previous Dreadlord was mounted on a Cold One.  With the recent Dark Elves book, they removed most of the magic items that made him viable.  So now I needed a Dreadlord/Master on foot so he can join one of my rank and file units.

So I present to you, my first Warhammer Fantasy model in four years, Dark Elves Dreadlord.

Dark Elves: Dreadlord with Great Weapon

Dark Elves: Dreadlord with Great Weapon

Dark Elves: Dreadlord with Great Weapon

Painting Points: 1

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WFB: Dark Elves Spearmen (x2)

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This past week I was able to work on and complete the final two units for my Warhammer Fantasy Dark Elves army.  Two units of Spearmen are now completed.

This is the first time ever I was able to paint up that many rank and file guys in one week.  So I now have 2000 points of Dark Elves completed.  Actually I have a little more since I have an Assassin and the Queen Hag that are also completed and I can use them in larger games.

I still have one unit of 20 Black Guard that I would also like to complete and I am working on converting a model to act as a Battle Standard Bearer.  For now the Dark Elves are complete and when time permits (or I'm bored with the other projects) I'll then come back to the Dark Elves.

Painting Points: 40

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WFB: Dark Elves War Hydra (Beastmasters)

As promised, here are the Beastmasters to go along with their Hydra.  I believe I am done painting Dark Elves now until the move to Arizona.  I have left 2 units of 20 Warriors FC Spear/Shield and 1 unit of Black Guard.  For the time being I am playing with these unpainted.  Once I finish another unit of Glade Guard for my son and get my Imperial Guard vehicles done for AdeptiCon I may start on some of the Warriors mentioned above.  We'll see....  IG first!

Dark Elf War Hydra  Beastmasters

Dark Elf War Hydra  Beastmasters

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WFB: Dark Elves War Hydra

While waiting yesterday for my primer to arrive for my Imperial Guard, I decide to paint up my War Hydra to pass along the time.  I do not need this model for AdeptiCon, but I do for my 2250 point list so I figure I might as well get her done.  I was able to paint/dip/base all in one day.  This morning the matte spray was applied, I did not want to take any chances and I was giving the dip more time to fully dry.  I am very pleased the way she came out.  Up next I'll do the Beastmasters for the Hydra so I can call this unit complete.  Then all that is left for the Dark Elves will be the three large block units.

Dark Elf War Hydra

Dark Elf War Hydra  

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WFB: Dark Elves Harpies

Started working on my Dark Elf Harpies yesterday and I was able to finish them up today. Just one unit of Dark Riders to finish and my 1000 point AdeptiCon force will be all painted.

Dark Elf Harpies

Dark Elf Harpies

The rest of my 2250 point army will have to wait to get painted till after we move back to Arizona, unless everything I need for AdeptiCon gets done rather quickly. All I have left for my 2250 point list would be; 2 Units of 20 Warriors Spear/Shields, 1 Unit of 20 Black Guard, and 1 Hydra.

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WFB: Dark Elves Reaper Bolt Thrower

Over New Year's Eve and Day (with having kids you really do not go anywhere on New Year's Eve) I decided to start on my Reaper Bolt Thrower's.... well here they are, they received their matte coat yesterday morning.

Dark Elf Reaper Bolt Throwers

Dark Elf Reaper Bolt Throwers

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WFB: Dark Elves Heroes

Here are a few pictures of the Dark Elves Heroes I have worked on in the past week. The pictures did not turn out the greatest though.

Dark Elf Hag Queen

Dark Elf Dreadlord on Cold One

Dark Elf Supreme Sorceress

Dark Elf Sorceress
Dark Elf Assassin

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WFB: Dark Elves Warriors with Repeater Crossbows

As promised, here are a couple pictures of my recently completed Dark Elves Warriors with Repeater Crossbows. I have 3 Units of 10 completely finished for my army.

BTW, I was able to get my first 1500 point game with the Dark Elves today. We were only able to complete 3 Turns due to time constraints. The Magic is awesome, my dice were cold for Shooting and Combat.

Hopefully I can get another game in Wednesday night.

Dark Elves: Warriors with Repeater Crossbows

Dark Elves: Warriors with Repeater Crossbows

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WFB: Dark Elves Assembled (well almost)

So after Bugman's Bash this past Saturday, I got real itchy on wanting to get my Dark Elves assembled so I can finally give them a whirl. Low and behold, finished them all last night. I still have to place an order this weekend to get my 9 Harpies. That's all that is left for my 2250 pt list.

Assembling the Hydra looked scary, but it actually was not too bad. I used a "rock" to help prop one of the legs to be a little bit more supportive.

Since I dont have the Harpies yet, I am going to try out a 1500 pt version of the list tonight against my son. I have never played Dark Elves so the lower points will be a good learning game. I still will be running 2 Sorcerers so that will good for learning the Dark Magic.

My 3 units of Repeater Crossbows ended up getting "dipped" Sunday night. This Saturday I will finish the bases on them, Matte spray them and call them complete. Next I'll start on a Unit of Warriors with Spear/Shield or maybe a Character. We'll see what kind of mood I'm in.

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WFB: Dark Elves

Since I really love the way my Imperial Guard are looking using the "dip" method from "The Army Painter", I decided yesterday that I will also use this for my Dark Elves army. Over the past year I have been slowly purchasing the models for my army. I am just a Hydra and 7 Black Guard away from having a 2250 point list.

In my list I will have 3x10 units of Warrior Crossbowmen. Started 2 of these units about 2 years ago with a dark blue color scheme where the usual purple is suppose to be. Using the "dip" method, I think the dark blue I chose will be too dark. So last night I picked up a bottle of GW's Mordian Blue Foundation Paint. Today I went through and re-did all the blue on the 2 units. While I was at it, I also completed the third unit. So all 3x10 units are now basecoated and just waiting to be dipped. Not sure if I will do that tonight, or wait for the weekend. Probably the weekend. Tonight I'll probably continue on the bases for the Wood Elves.

Whats next for the Dark Elves.... I'm going to start painting one of the units of Warriors with HW/Shield.

Why am I doing the Dark Elves now? I am running a Spring 2010 Warhammer League here in Illinois that will be starting mid-January. Painted armies is not required. So this will give me a chance to play with a new army while I see them get painted.

Once the units get "dipped", I'll post some pictures.

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