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Title: Maybe the beginning of a High Elf army
Post by: HereWego on 11 September 2012, 07:16:42 PM: Over the last weeks it felt very good to paint some High Elf models shown in the Hordes of the things thread so I tried myself on some Swordmasters and a hero.

This could be the beginning of a High Elf army... lol

More pics as always here: http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/ (http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m-Iuv7yVXWc/UE94_uw7YrI/AAAAAAAABn8/YiC-bNetRGc/s1600/4SwordmastersHP.JPG)
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Post by: Svennn on 11 September 2012, 07:23:34 PM: They are painted absolutely gorgeously. If I had just seen the picture I would have guessed they were Mr Bradleys work and that is meant as a compliment. If you were to do an army to this standard it would be unbelievable.

I once did these, no where near this quality mind, as part of a thousand figure plus comission I did years ago (which is still in my attic although I was paid for it) and remember they were some of the more enjoyable to paint.
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Post by: Gibby on 11 September 2012, 07:53:12 PM: Please, please, do a full army. Those are wonderful! I'm not usually a fan of NMM but that's just great!
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Post by: Blue in vt on 11 September 2012, 08:48:03 PM: :o :o

Wow those are stunning! Keep going!

Cheers,

Blue
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 11 September 2012, 09:44:08 PM: Beautiful, subtle work :-* :-*

More, more, more :)

cheers

James
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Post by: A_Train on 11 September 2012, 10:40:40 PM: Holy Lord those are sexy...
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Post by: HereWego on 12 September 2012, 05:06:49 AM: Thank you for nice comments - glad you like them :D
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Post by: tomogui on 12 September 2012, 05:16:29 AM: Fantastic work! I love the blending of the turquoise of the helms, the garnet-like gems, and of course the NMM work on the metals.
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Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 12 September 2012, 06:47:07 AM: Unexpected :) But very nice, really like them.
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Post by: janner on 12 September 2012, 07:20:00 AM: Quote from: jimbibbly on 11 September 2012, 09:44:08 PM
Beautiful, subtle work :-* :-*

More, more, more :)

cheers

James

This!
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Post by: Blackwolf on 12 September 2012, 07:55:20 AM: Beautiful work!
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Post by: beefcake on 12 September 2012, 08:05:22 AM: :o :-* those are amazing. How long did it take to paint those.
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Post by: dijit on 12 September 2012, 09:43:07 AM: Wow for some stunning paintwork!
Would love to see more!
Duncan
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Post by: Faber on 12 September 2012, 11:11:38 AM: stunning paintjob! :o
As said, an army painted at this standard....well, it would be delicious.
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Post by: Mason on 12 September 2012, 11:37:43 AM: :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Thib-0 on 12 September 2012, 01:54:00 PM: Wonderful painting. This is high-class :-* :-*
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Post by: Treebeard on 12 September 2012, 05:02:41 PM: Wonderful.
Just curiosity, how long did it take you to produce miniatures of that quality ?
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Post by: krieghund on 12 September 2012, 05:41:16 PM: Fantastic !! :o
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Post by: rednorseman on 12 September 2012, 06:23:55 PM: Agree with everyone else -they are wonderfully done.
want to see more!
cheers
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Post by: Ninja on 12 September 2012, 07:02:24 PM: I am with the Prof. on this one unexpected and wanting to see more!
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Post by: HereWego on 12 September 2012, 07:24:55 PM: Wow, so much comments ;D

Thanks for watching.

It take me 2,5 hours for every swordmaster and ca. 4-5 hours for the champ :?

But its worth i guess...
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Post by: Thantsants on 13 September 2012, 12:43:52 AM: It'll be a stunning army :-*
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Post by: Treebeard on 14 September 2012, 09:50:10 AM: Quote from: HereWego on 12 September 2012, 07:24:55 PM
It take me 2,5 hours for every swordmaster and ca. 4-5 hours for the champ :?

But its worth i guess...

I knew I shouldn't have asked. That's very short to acheive this kind of result.
I'm a slow painter and a depressed painter now :p
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Post by: tomogui on 14 September 2012, 10:30:48 AM: Yes, it's amazingly quick for such a great result. Wish I could paint half as well in twice as long!
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Post by: HereWego on 14 September 2012, 07:53:42 PM: Thanks for compliment

@ Treebeard

sorry for telling - next time i will keep silent :)
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Post by: tanktastic43 on 15 September 2012, 08:00:06 AM: Great paint!

tt43.
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Post by: killshot on 15 September 2012, 07:33:42 PM: Holy cow :o those are fantastic! :-* :-* An army painted to that standard would be amazing.
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Post by: Theatralic on 21 September 2012, 01:17:27 PM: As much as I loathe those treacherous Elves, I have to say your painting skills are amazing, a whole army would look stunning and something to be more than proud off!
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Post by: stone-cold-lead on 22 September 2012, 07:27:31 PM: Quote from: Faber on 12 September 2012, 11:11:38 AM
stunning paintjob! :o
As said, an army painted at this standard....well, it would be delicious.

It would be tasty. Nice smooth pj's.
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Post by: Elbows on 24 September 2012, 08:10:40 AM: Let me qualify this remark by saying first that I detest Warhammer, and I hate High Elves...those are freakin' fantastic! :o
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Post by: Centaur_Seducer on 24 September 2012, 09:36:58 AM: My balls! :-*
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Post by: HereWego on 24 September 2012, 08:58:40 PM: Thank you all for nice feedback :-*
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Post by: HereWego on 26 May 2013, 10:11:34 AM: New stuff done and some stuff WIP

More pics as always here: http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/search/label/WHFB%20High%20Elves%201250%20Points (http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/search/label/WHFB%20High%20Elves%201250%20Points)

WIP Hero

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-We3MRgu4MaY/UaBuugrh1BI/AAAAAAAACZA/hWIUxmKXWWE/s1600/HeldHP.JPG)

WIP BSB ... I am not pleased with the banner yet, so still wip

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W97Ld0obGfA/UaBu3h7Q0lI/AAAAAAAACZY/88QGVy6hiQQ/s1600/ASTHP.JPG)

and the unit swordmasters so far

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t3oYTqyPHYk/UaBvFgwQW2I/AAAAAAAACZw/LQELN8kJgm4/s1600/SchwertmeisterRegimentHP1.JPG)
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Post by: Mason on 26 May 2013, 10:15:50 AM: Nice!
:-*

Love the colour combinations.
Beautiful.
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Post by: Totleben on 26 May 2013, 11:05:16 AM: Disturbing :-*
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Post by: von Lucky on 26 May 2013, 11:21:59 AM: High quality paint jobs. I also liek the original choice of colours.
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Post by: Red Orc on 26 May 2013, 12:45:56 PM: I missed this first time round - so I'll say now, absolutley gorgeous work. The painting is beyond excellent, but as a few other people have mentioned, it's the non-standard colours which make these really interesting. It's a very welcome change from the standard white-with-a-bit-of-blue and gives them a a very different look from the usual. Very impressive, keep it up, is what I say!
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Post by: DeafNala on 26 May 2013, 02:04:06 PM: Don't tell my Goblins, but I really enjoy what you're doing with the Elves. The brushwork, basing, & especially your color choices are BRILLIANT...it's no wonder Elves are SO stuck up. GREAT WORK!
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Post by: tomogui on 27 May 2013, 01:15:49 AM: Just so beautiful.
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Post by: OLeary on 27 May 2013, 01:20:35 AM: Magnificent :-* :-*
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Post by: joekano on 27 May 2013, 01:31:17 AM: Beautiful looking army! Well done!
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Post by: HereWego on 27 May 2013, 05:47:01 AM: Thank you all for so much nice feedback - the best motivation :)
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Post by: stone-cold-lead on 27 May 2013, 11:28:16 PM: Stunning stuff!!! :-*
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Post by: aggro84 on 27 May 2013, 11:34:56 PM: Very nice!
:-*
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Post by: Supercollider on 28 May 2013, 12:38:24 AM: Not my 'thing' at all - but I have to say these are magnificent! :-*
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Post by: Luddite on 28 May 2013, 12:41:21 AM: Exceptionally skilled brushwork there sir. No doubt about that, and the NNM is very good.

However, for me, the figures overall look a bit too 'washed out' and pastel. I think they need a bit of a stronger tone to the colours. Especially given the brightly coloured bases which sort of overwhelm the minis.
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Post by: HereWego on 28 May 2013, 05:39:34 AM: Thank you for comments and critics.

I changed the banner colour from yellow to violett and will show pictures of the bsb if i have completed him.
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Post by: tomogui on 28 May 2013, 08:17:32 AM: Personally, I love the delicate colours you use on your models—it makes your work very distinctive and dreamlike, and really matches the High Elf aesthetic, I think.
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Post by: beefcake on 28 May 2013, 08:41:38 AM: Too good!!
Just don't buy any of that silly new stuff, continue with these awesome infantry your doing, maybe some cavalry.
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Post by: HereWego on 22 June 2013, 09:26:01 AM: Finally some old stuff done. Hero done, BsB done, Bolt Thrower Crew done!

More pics here: http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/2013/06/a-sign-of-life.html (http://"http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/2013/06/a-sign-of-life.html")

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PlLScc6HnvU/UcVYr8R5SSI/AAAAAAAACaI/B2JGa6KShZg/s1600/HelddoneHP5.JPG)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYvq7KZMEbY/UcVZMaVnS0I/AAAAAAAACaw/8waKCpR1ekw/s1600/ASTdoneHP1.JPG)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IpfPyi7DVJs/UcVY1NZUXgI/AAAAAAAACag/_P954ePW8y4/s1600/RepCrewHP1.JPG)
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Post by: Centaur_Seducer on 22 June 2013, 09:40:44 AM: I just love your painting style! :-*
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Post by: HereWego on 24 June 2013, 06:07:19 AM: Thank you for your motivating words :)

Next will be Alarielle who will serve as mage in my army...
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Post by: Mitch K on 24 June 2013, 07:37:38 AM: Only just seen this - quite breathtaking!
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Post by: Doomhippie on 24 June 2013, 07:39:22 AM: Some 20 years ago I wanted to build a high elf army. I've never managed to do so because I've never considered my painting skills good enough. I still believe a high elf army should look imaculate and cleaner than any other army. And you, Sir, have managed to do that. This is truely amazing and just the way they should be. I especially love that you managed to use a few colors I don't usually associate with high elves and still make it look great.
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Post by: dijit on 24 June 2013, 09:24:56 AM: Quote from: Doomhippie on 24 June 2013, 07:39:22 AM
I still believe a high elf army should look imaculate and cleaner than any other army. And you, Sir, have managed to do that. This is truely amazing and just the way they should be. I especially love that you managed to use a few colors I don't usually associate with high elves and still make it look great.
What he said :D
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Post by: HereWego on 25 June 2013, 05:20:37 AM: Thank you very much for this compliment - the best motivation to hurry with painting 8)
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Post by: Doomsdave on 28 June 2013, 12:59:11 AM: These are lovely all around. I really like the purple and turquoise color scheme. Congratulations.

Oh and Svenn:

Quote from: Svennn on 11 September 2012, 07:23:34 PM
... as part of a thousand figure plus comission I did years ago (which is still in my attic although I was paid for it)

You clearly have discovered a vastly superior business model that you must share with us.
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Post by: HereWego on 30 June 2013, 03:59:00 PM: Thanks mate.

A WIP of my Saphery Mage, Model by GW Alarielle.

More pics here http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/2013/06/wip-saphery-mage.html (http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/2013/06/wip-saphery-mage.html)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYkOe4_GFF4/UdBE3J7zqZI/AAAAAAAACbQ/3mArsLzG4rw/s800/SapheryMageHP1.JPG)
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Post by: DeafNala on 30 June 2013, 05:00:04 PM: She's already a BEAUTY. I look forward to her final form...especially what you do with the base. Keep up the GREAT WORK!
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Post by: dijit on 30 June 2013, 06:58:23 PM: Your painting of the jems is really stunning, they grab my eye time and time again.
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Post by: Miniman on 01 July 2013, 01:18:32 AM: Those are just beautiful. I don't feel like picking up a brush ever again. You have set the bar.
Love the colors you have used and the bases are very realistically done.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 01 July 2013, 02:52:02 AM: Lovely work although the green on the archers seems a bit flat :?

cheers

James
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Post by: HereWego on 01 July 2013, 04:20:10 AM: Great you like it.

@ jimbibbly

Yes you are right, I have to give them some freehands... later :D
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 01 July 2013, 04:36:04 AM: Quote from: HereWego on 01 July 2013, 04:20:10 AM
Yes you are right, I have to give them some freehands... later :D

Good man :D

cheers

James
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Post by: HereWego on 03 July 2013, 08:13:56 PM: Your wish is my command :)

Not a freehand but a small improvement. I have added a shield to one of the crew member.

(http://www.tabletopwelt.de/forum/gallery/files/3/9/8/4/repcrewhp3.jpg)
(http://www.tabletopwelt.de/forum/gallery/files/3/9/8/4/repcrewhp4.jpg)
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Post by: Ninja on 12 July 2013, 06:14:10 PM: Yep...just awesome.
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Post by: HereWego on 21 July 2013, 12:55:23 PM: Something new, bolt thrower done.

More pics as always here: http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/2013/07/bolt-thrower-finally-done.html (http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/2013/07/bolt-thrower-finally-done.html)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TwAvNWde2Zc/Ueu5uEpIpLI/AAAAAAAACc0/LzH5wsd3Zow/s1600/RepOutdoorHP3.JPG)
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Post by: Mason on 21 July 2013, 02:40:54 PM: Lovely!
:-* :-*

I am particularly impressed with your choice of colours on these chaps and their toy.
Inspirational.
8)
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 21 July 2013, 02:56:02 PM: Very nice 8)

cheers

James
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Post by: HereWego on 22 July 2013, 05:21:56 AM: Thanks :)
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Post by: HereWego on 05 August 2013, 06:14:29 AM: Although pics are pretty bad - my first silverhelm rider

http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/2013/08/28mm-high-elves-wip-silverhelm-rider.html (http://derfigurenschieber.blogspot.de/2013/08/28mm-high-elves-wip-silverhelm-rider.html)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p1M_2upbmP4/Uf56mx6WxUI/AAAAAAAACfI/hEfAcJZlu7g/s1600/SilberhelmWIP1.JPG)
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Post by: von Lucky on 05 August 2013, 11:24:44 AM: Very nice. Even in the soft lighting I can see the excellent shading.

...

You do realise you haven't got a mount for him, right? :D
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Post by: **GS** on 05 August 2013, 11:46:17 AM: Hi,
lovely Elves they are indeed. Even if the are Elves and dress in ladylike colors. But after all thats suitable for Elves, isn't it?

Keep em coming, they are great, I'm just jealous of your painting skill :)

GS
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Post by: guitarheroandy on 05 August 2013, 07:57:42 PM: That's a great paintjob! I never really liked those plastic silver helms, but I get the feeling that your paintjob may make me change my mind! Keep 'em coming!
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Post by: HereWego on 06 August 2013, 05:42:43 AM: Thank you all for nice comments.

@ Lucky

D'oh! I was thinking that something is missing but I did not know what :D ;)
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Post by: HereWego on 06 August 2013, 09:06:45 PM: A new pic. This time Silverhelm on mount :)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zfE6IffRQDs/UgFWEMSMs2I/AAAAAAAACfg/RZjSsWr-Mx4/s1600/SilberhelmWIP5.JPG)
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Post by: DeafNala on 06 August 2013, 09:30:04 PM: Well since it looks just as LOVELY here as on T.B.M.F., you get stuck with the same comments:
BRILLIANT! The completed Elven Knight is a BEAUTIFULLY crafted piece. The colors, brushwork, & base are OUTSTANDING...WONDERFULLY WELL DONE!
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Post by: FramFramson on 07 August 2013, 03:20:45 AM: EX-cellent work on that horse!
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Post by: HereWego on 07 August 2013, 06:41:25 AM: Thank you :)
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Post by: **GS** on 07 August 2013, 07:10:50 AM: Doublesurplusgood!

GS
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Post by: HereWego on 08 August 2013, 06:32:10 AM: Thanks GS. here and there ;)
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Post by: HereWego on 14 August 2013, 08:22:01 AM: No. 2 finished! Base is still WIP!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4QtAAp2PUqw/UgqMV6kybPI/AAAAAAAACgE/nOAMatZh97A/s1600/Silverhelm4HP.JPG)
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Post by: redzed on 14 August 2013, 08:55:31 AM: love it :-*
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Post by: von Lucky on 14 August 2013, 09:48:53 AM: Absolutely beautiful! The tones and gems are stunning.
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Post by: dijit on 14 August 2013, 03:45:03 PM: Amazing work! I've got a lot to learn yet to reach your standard.
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Post by: HereWego on 15 August 2013, 05:34:58 AM: Great you like 'em. The whole unit will be 6 Silverhelms :)
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Post by: FramFramson on 15 August 2013, 06:05:41 AM: Another great horse. And yes, those gems are stunning!
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Post by: grant on 15 August 2013, 06:09:12 AM: Wow! o_o

Some of the finest Elves I've ever seen!
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Post by: janner on 18 August 2013, 09:02:36 AM: Beautiful results :)