"Starting my Dark Elves Army" Topic

Here is my January lot for the Old World Army Challenge.

As this was the first unit painted, I really struggled to come up with a paint scheme. I must have painted 8 or 9 different trial paint schemes. Not on all, but on 1 or 2 figures at a time. Some of the Xbowmen have 3 or 4 coats in different places.

It was frustrating but with some encouragement from the group, I pushed through and landed on a scheme that I think looks good. I'm still not 100% happy with it, but good enough.

First up is a unit of Repeating Crossbows, a Repeating Bolt Thrower, and an Assassin. I was also painting a single Dark Rider, but had to drop him to complete the challenge in time. I might have to drop the Dark Riders unit from my painting challenge army.

A few more pics on my blog:
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Cheers, Xin

Looking good!

Whenever I can't decide on a color scheme I paint 1 model in the unit. Usually I have it figured out by the time I'm done. Then I use the first model, which may not match the rest, as a unit champion rather than repainting the whole thing.

Real nice!!!!

oh I wish mine looked so well

They look good, but not dark. Thanks for posting.

rustymusket they are "dark" in attitude mean cruel sadistic not dark in color

I like the purple. A lot of supervillains wear secondary colors, while superheroes wear primary colors often.