Eldar Autarch

[Perturabo]

Ive spent the day doing this guy but Im not sure about the wings-are they to much-should I just paint up the banner poles instead?

Any thoughts-Hes not finished so I dont need to know that the Headress needs doing or the cloak detail is crap-just the wings.

[BrainDeleted]

theres no such thing as over doing it on an eldar IMO

[Dan296]

argghhh dam your modesty perturabo!
its dam nice

[munkey joe paints]

Sweet Eldar, Man!!! Nice and clean like they should be!!

[Perturabo]

Thanks-I am just doing a load of figures for the fun/practice at the moment, Im just not sure about those wings!!

Hes not the Autarch from my army though-I use the deadly Jetbike/Mandiblasters/Fusion Gun (Reaper Launcher depending on the foe)/Scorpion Chainsword (or power sword epending on the foe) Combo

[Ikarus]

Hey Pertuabo, awesome model - really good inspiration for me to paint up my upcoming eldar models~ *thanks*

A question - What primer coat did you use?

And could you give me any steps on how you did:

Your blue from base to highlights
and your yellow feathers

Definetly awesome model =D

[SteveBerenyi]

to awnser your question, i had an eldar SH squad that had all of their wings in a similar patern, but with more colors (i used 5) and had their bases painted like blue sky with clouds. I really liked it, but others said it was too much. i'd say go like your going with just the 3 colors and it will look fine.

[hairyyahoo]

the wings look just fine to me mac, they're nice and clean, and the colours fit in perfectly with the rest of the mini, although the blending on the vanes that hold the feathers could be a bit smoother.

and don't make me slap you again for false modesty! i've said before the the eldar range really shows off your skills as a painter and if i have to i'll set thekiller on you til you acknowledge it! (if i can ever find the slippery little blighter!)

[Perturabo]

Originally Posted by Ikarus

Hey Pertuabo, awesome model - really good inspiration for me to paint up my upcoming eldar models~ *thanks*

A question - What primer coat did you use?

And could you give me any steps on how you did:

Your blue from base to highlights
and your yellow feathers

Definetly awesome model =D

I used a black Primer for the whole model.

The entire body was base coated in Necron Abyss then Regal Blue (you can just use Regal Blue but it will take a few coats to get a decent finish)

The body suit was then painted in Ultramarines blue as were the armour plates making sure a thin line of Regal Blue was left at the recesses or edges

The armour plates were then layered with Enchanted Blue into a 50/50 mix of Enchanted Blue/Ice Blue and into Ice Blue as a thin line just on the armour edge. I keep the mix nice and thin-plenty of water- and use many many layers rather than one thick one, then add just a little more of the lighter colour to the mix and continue then add a little more and so on-takes time but its worth it

The yellow areas were painted Bubonic Brown to cover the Black and then Golden yellow thinned with yellow Wash (If Im thinning certain colours (mainly reds, yellows and black) I try to use an ink to thin rather than water so you dont loose colour) several coats of this and I started to use Sunburst Yellow then Bad moon Yellow to work the Highlights and a final touch of 50/50 Badmoon yellow/Skull White for the edge highlights

Hope these help!