Finishing the first few Second Edition Eldar

While I did not have that much time to hobby, I managed to finish the paintjob on five Guardians and their leader for my second edition Warhammer 40k project. Five more Guardians are well on their way and I'm really looking forward to also put some greenery on all of their bases to complete them.

Pict 1740: Iyanden Guardians and Avele Swifteye

Pict 1741: Iyanden Guardians and Avele Swifteye

These five Guardians and Avele Swifteye to lead them are the first (almost) finished miniatures for my second edition Iyanden collection. The plastics do really paint up quite fast, since they do not have that much detail. I went with a more modern paintjob similar to my Blood Angels rather than the clean and meticulously blended style of the 90s. I do enjoy the messy edge highlights and scratches to paint in some additional detail.
I plan on giving them some really bright greenery on the bases. Both to set them on a verdant Maiden World and nod to the customary goblin green bases.

Pict 1742: Iyanden Guardians (WIP)

These five have all the detail work done and are only waiting for the yellow armour to recieve some layers and the highlights. After that it will be onto the next units. But before basecoating more Aspect Warriors, I might just try and squeeze in the time to highlight my Aeronautica fleet, since they follow pretty much the same steps that I'm doing on these 28mm Eldar. 

Basecoating the Core of the Iyanden Army

During the past two weeks I have worked on the second edition Eldar. The Guardians and one hero are really far along and the Dire Avengers are not far behind them.

Pict 1738: Iyanden Guardians and Hero (WIP)

The Guardians as well as the first hero to lead them (I plan on uising him as an Exarch for now) have had their base colours done. After a few decals, I also doused them with the oil wash. The hot weather meant the oil dried really quickly. They are ready for the highlights, but even with the wet pallet, I fear the paint would dry on my good brushes right now.

Pict 1739: Iyanden Dire Avengers (WIP)

Whilst I am waiting for colder weather to do the more delicate highlighting, I am putting the basecolours on more of the collection. The Dire Avengers are also coming along. They are almost ready for the oilwash. I only want to clean up a bit more around the red gems and especially around the eyes. That Exarch might just be my favourite model of the whole range. The pose and the proportions are just perfect.