Prince on Griffon - Part 1

Now that the Austrians are practically finished (only the base edges are left), I can finally get started on my High Elf Prince on Griffon, before I can finally get round to painting Gotrek and Felix.

I’ve had this figure sitting in a drawer for over 10 years now and never dared to tackle it.

Now I know why – the thing is so incredibly detailed and beautifully designed... I reckon for me, this is the best miniature Games Workshop has ever released for Warhammer Fantasy.

A bold claim, I know, but as things stand, that’s my opinion!

I didn’t really like the lance, though. I’m also envisaging a slightly darker backstory for my Cothique army, with a cursed sword that corrupts its bearer... More on that soon, but that’s why the prince got a sword instead of the lance.

The conversion wasn’t that simple, and I had to re-sculpt the scale armour, which I found very difficult... I’m not 100% satisfied either; let’s see how it looks once it’s painted. I might end up tearing it all down again!

I don’t know what I’ll do with the base yet either, but we’ll see.
At least I really like the conversion itself – I think he looks a bit more dangerous with the sword in his hand.

More on that soon; the first wing is already painted. What a task!

And now some actual Steel Legion - and an update on the 18mm Austrians

Hey guys, it's been a while!

Not a lot of hobby time lately, and most of it was used on the 18mm Austrians. Man as much as I love them, it is pretty hard work... I will be pretty happy once they are done :D

So far I managed to paint 3 more line infantry units, 4 artillery bases and 1 unit of jagers. Which means that I just have to paint one more cavalry unit and a couple of officers, and then the campaign army is finally finished! Here's a little preview on the last unit I painted, still not based up (and I know, the officer looks veeeery creepy...):

After that I will most likely concentrate on my High Elf prince on griffon, and then I can finally paint  Gotrek and Felix :D It's about time! I am so much looking forward to this. 

But, to keep some sanity between the countless Austrians, I managed to get my hands on some REAL Steel Legion miniatures for a change, and I just had to paint one immediately. These figures are so wonderful, and I am very happy that I burried the plan to kitbash them out of something else. Proper Perry twins sculpts are just the best thing you can paint. 

I tried to match the original colours from the White Dwarfs I saw, but I am not sure I got it right... But I like it, so I will stick with this for the first squad. 

I hope you like it!

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See you soon with the full 18mm army!