Old School Elves - Marauder 1990s

[James Morris]

I’ve managed to resist the ‘Oldhammer’ wave that seems to be sweeping the social media of middle-aged gamers at the moment, although I really enjoy seeing people producing much better painted versions of the old 80s and 90s miniatures. Piers Brand (better known for his incredible 20mm WW2 collections) is turning out some inspirational paint jobs of old classics right now. I happen to be a member of several Oldhammer groups and, while I have fond memories of gaming ‘McDeath’ and ‘Bloodbath at Rorke’s Drift’ as a teenager, I don’t really want to go down that particular rabbit hole at the moment – I have enough distractions already!

However, my gaming chum Paul W has managed to retain many of his original figures, including an impressive 1990s GW Elven force that frequently slays my Orcs on club nights. When Paul recently celebrated a ‘big’ birthday, I felt that the only suitable present was some vintage minis.

Hunting around on eBay, I experienced the usual emotions: “Wow, I remember that!” and ‘How much? I wish I’d kept mine.” Finally I settled on a rather nice Elf command trio from Marauder Miniatures – the side project run by Citadel’s Ali Morrison and Trish Morrison (now Carden). These 1990s veterans arrived rapidly, in great nick, and I got them painted up. 

As per my Saxons that I posted earlier this week, I’ve been experimenting with using GW Contrast paints plus selected highlights, so this was the method I used here. Full details are on my blog should you wish to read more: https://mogsymakes.net/2022/02/05/old-school-elves/

[Sir_Theo]

Fantastic! Great banner as well, the red really.pops against the green cloaks

[Major_Gilbear]

I love them! I really think you set a few automatic search reminders on eBay and gradually collect a few more whenever you see some bargains come up. I especially like how saturated yet earthy you got them looking.

[majorsmith]

I actually prefer these over the older jez Goodwin sculpts I had a load of both but wish I had kept these ones! Nice paint jobs on these

[majorsmith]

I think this should be in fantasy adventures section too 

[Westfalia Chris]

I think this should be in fantasy adventures section too 

Hear hear!