Eldrad Ulthran

Finished painting Eldrad Ulthran. Really fun model with many small gems and details. Some parts of the model was painted several times in different colors before I could decide on a scheme I liked.
I should probably add some runes (transfers or freehand) to the cloak, sometime...
Overall, I'm very pleased with how he turned out!

Eldrad Ulthran, front

Eldrad Ulthran, back

Finished models

Painting of my Eldar army is progressing, although slowly ;)

So far I have finished (including bases!) one Striking Scorpion, one Howling Banshee (OOP) and one Wave Serpent. From now on I will try to prioritize my painting the models in my updated army list for 6th edition. First out will be a bunch of Jet Bikes and Fire Prisms, but as they are in their boxes right now, it will probably take some time before they are finished. 

Striking Scorpion with Scorpion Chainsword and Shuriken Pistol

Howling Banshee (OOP) with Power Sword and Shuriken Pistol

Wave Serpent in Biel-Tan Craftworld colors

My 1500p Eldar list

We have a friendly 40k tournament coming up in a few weeks. In preparation for this awesome event I'm pondering how to build a good 1500 point army able to take on a wide range of foes.

This is my current best thinking, although I would like to have at least one additional Wave Serpent and War Walker (models I currently don't own...)
The Dire Avengers will be riding in the Falcons, together with Eldrad. Scorpions will infiltrate and the Harlies will hopefully be able to run wherever they are needed without getting shot to pieces (with the aid of the Shadowseer's Veil of Tears).

Eldar (1500pts)

1500pt Eldar 4th Ed (2006) Enhanced Roster (Standard)

Selections:

HQ (210pts)

• Eldrad Ulthran (210pts)

Elites (514pts)

• Fire Dragons (185pts)
  5x Fire Dragon
  • Wave Serpent
    Twin-Linked Missile Launcher, Twin-Linked Shuriken Catapults
• Harlequin Troupe (186pts)
  2x Fusion Pistol, 6x Harlequin, 2x Harlequin's Kiss
  • Shadowseer
    Harlequin's Kiss
  • Troupe Master
    Harlequin's Kiss
• Striking Scorpions (143pts)
  6x Striking Scorpion
  • Exarch
    Scorpion Chainsword and Scorpion Claw, Shadowstrike

Troops (251pts)

• Dire Avengers (60pts)
  5x Dire Avenger
• Dire Avengers (72pts)
  6x Dire Avenger
• Guardian Jetbikes (119pts)
  3x Jetbike
  • Warlock (jetbike)
    Embolden, Singing Spear

Fast Attack (120pts)

• Vyper Squadron (60pts)
  • Vyper
    Shuriken Cannon, Shuriken Cannon
• Vyper Squadron (60pts)
  • Vyper
    Shuriken Cannon, Shuriken Cannon

Heavy Support (405pts)

• Falcon (175pts)
  Holo-fields, Scatter Laser, Shuriken Cannon
• Falcon (175pts)
  Holo-fields, Scatter Laser, Shuriken Cannon
• War Walker Squadron (55pts)
  • War Walker
    Missile Launcher, Shuriken Cannon

Profile Summary:

• Name	Unit Type	WS	BS	S	T	W	I	A	LD	Save	Pg
  Dire Avenger	Infantry	4	4	3	3	1	5	1	9	4+
  Eldrad Ulthuan	Infantry	5	5	3	4	3	5	1	10	3++
  Fire Dragon	Infantry	4	4	3	3	1	5	1	9	4+
  Guardian Jetbike	Jetbike	3	3	3	3 (4)	1	4	1	8	3+
  Harlequin	Infantry	5	4	3	3	1	6	2	9	5++
  Scorpion Exarch	Infantry	5	5	3 (4)	3	1	6	3	9	3+
  Shadowseer	Infantry	5	4	3	3	1	6	2	9	5++
  Striking Scorpion	Infantry	4	4	3 (4)	3	1	5	2/3	9	3+
  Troupe Master	Infantry	5	4	3	3	1	6	3	10	5++
  Warlock Jetbike	Jetbike	4	4	3	3 (4)	1	5	2	8	3+/4++

• Name	BS	Front	Side	Rear	Type	Pg
  Falcon	3	12	12	10	Tank, Skimmer, Fast, Transport: 6
  Vyper	3	10	10	10	Skimmer, Fast, Open Topped
  Wave Serpent	3	12	12	10	Tank, Fast, Skimmer, Transport: 12

• Name	WS	BS	S	Front	Side	Rear	I	A	Pg
  War Walker			5	10	1	1	4	2

• Name	Range	Strength	AP	Type	Pg
  Avenger Catapult	18"	4	5	Assault 2
  Eldar Missile Launcher - Krak	48"	8	3	Heavy 1
  Eldar Missile Launcher - Plasma	48"	4	6	Heavy 1, Blast, Pinning
  Fusion Gun	12"	8	1	Assault 1, Melta
  Fusion Pistol	6"	8	1	Pistol, Melta
  Pulse Laser	48"	8	2	Heavy 2
  Scatter Laser	36"	6	6	Heavy 4
  Scorpion's Claw	12"	4	5	Assault 2, Power Fist
  Shuriken Cannon	24"	6	5	Assault 3
  Shuriken Catapult	12"	4	5	Assault 2
  Shuriken Pistol	12"	4	5	Pistol

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Magnetizing War Walker Weapons

I have started magnetizing weapons for my war walker and falcon.

I bought these nifty rectangular (5 x 1.5 x 1mm) magnets from first4magnets.com for the war walker.

Eldar Missile Launcher before magnetizing

Using a scalpel, the protruding part that fits in the socket is removed

Make the new surface flat using a file

Attaching the magnet with super glue (I used the end of a drill to apply the magnet)

Leave i to dry

Voila!

The socket on the weapon mount had to be expanded a little to make it possible to fit the magnet. I used 2mm drill and a scalpel to accomplish this.

Make sure you get the polarity correct on all magnets you attach. If not, you might (as I did) need to remove some magnet to flip it.

Wraithlord and War Walker WIP

Wraithlord and War Walker WIP, been experimenting with shadows, layering and highlights. 

First Finished Striking Scorpion

Finished my first Striking Scorpion. This was a great learning experience for me, and I'm sure the rest of the squad will be much quicker. 

War Walker wip

Started painting my war walker in Biel-tan craftworld colors. So far only undercoat and base coating with Orkhide Shade, plus som minor wash details on the engine parts. 

Battle report 120318

Eldar vs. Space Marines in a 750pts seize ground match. Ended with a tactical draw, with some modifications to the rules on holding control points (of course my Farseer should be able to cap by himself? :-))
Great fun nonetheless!

Dire Avengers

Experimenting with the Dire Avenger's blue armour. Pretty happy with the result. Did a mordian blue base coat, highlight with 50/50 ice blue and mordian blue, then a washed out ice blue highlight. Finished with asurmen blue wash over the whole armour to tone down the highlights. Plan to add a thin highlight with ice blue to make it pop, but I need steadier hands...

Battle report: 120226, Eldar vs Space Marines

Sunday battle versus Andreas' Ultra Marines.
Had great fun playing my Wave Serpent and Howling Banshees for the first time. Managed also to pull of quite an awesome Singing Spear throw against a Rhino with my Farseer. Won the battle - can't wait for a rematch!

Biel-tan weapon platform

Paint job almost finished, some details left. Need to decide on basing for all units.

Biel-tan Guardian wip

White base coating, Asurmen Blue wash to define recesses. Needs white highlighting and green helmet + details.