Harlequinade Macabre - Dark Eldar Project log

[speedfreek]

I have started a Dark Eldar army that I will try to premier at a tournament this Easter.
The theme is a "Dark Carnivale" with a lot of light and bright colours.

I have started this Project log on a couple of other forums as well, and the Venoms where in the competition here also.
Here is a summary of what I have been doing up untill now:

The whole army will be converted
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0346.jpg

My Venoms
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/venom1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/venom4.jpg

A Wych and a Warrior
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0354.jpg

Two Blood Brides
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0369.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/1.jpg

And the start of a Scourge with Shard Carbine.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0394.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0391.jpg

[DrLove42]

All wonderfully painted. The Venom is unique and awesome, the warriors and Wych are wonderful in the cheques.

But you really sell it with the Conversion work. Those bloodbrides are fantastic and then really well painted. And your Scourge actually looks like a scourge should, not just a warrior with wings. Look forward to seeing the rest of them!

[fuzzbuket]

fantastic 10/10 i love the conversions!!!

[speedfreek]

And here comes my take on Incubi.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0407.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0406.jpg
I'm satisfied with the scythes but not completely sure of the legs and heads.
Perhaps they should be more dynamic and moving, perhaps with lighter armour on the legs?
I'm not entirely sure they will fit my Harlequin theme as it is, but at the same time I am quite happy with their look.

I have had loose thoughts of perhaps making masks similar to medieval plague doctors instead.
Something like this:
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTsff7cz2kA4bGCiWTdWjTTW1N4-fCc-rP3G9wS-dEjfG4s3vf97g

Any thoughts?

[jorz192]

WOW!! I love these conversions! The medieval plague doctor idea is awesome!
I guess you could say this is almost a Harlequin influenced army?

I have wanted to do a Hellion based army but the models, even the cheaper priced sets, are so expensive.
I wanted it to remind me at least of the book and movie "Fight CLub" even though that won't really come across to anyone but myself.

And what parts are the incubi scythes made of? I can't quite tell.

[geisthammer]

WOW!! I love these conversions! The medieval plague doctor idea is awesome!
I guess you could say this is almost a Harlequin influenced army?

I have wanted to do a Hellion based army but the models, even the cheaper priced sets, are so expensive.
I wanted it to remind me at least of the book and movie "Fight CLub" even though that won't really come across to anyone but myself.

And what parts are the incubi scythes made of? I can't quite tell.

I think there hellion polearms and blades.....god dam epic if you ask me .

[plawolf]

And here comes my take on Incubi.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0407.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0406.jpg
I'm satisfied with the scythes but not completely sure of the legs and heads.
Perhaps they should be more dynamic and moving, perhaps with lighter armour on the legs?
I'm not entirely sure they will fit my Harlequin theme as it is, but at the same time I am quite happy with their look.

I have had loose thoughts of perhaps making masks similar to medieval plague doctors instead.
Something like this:
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTsff7cz2kA4bGCiWTdWjTTW1N4-fCc-rP3G9wS-dEjfG4s3vf97g

Any thoughts?

Im not an eldar player, so sorry if this is really obvious, but what did you use for the heads for the Incubi? And more importantly, where could I get some? :p

[isotope99]

The heads are from reaver jetbikes.

Loving those scythes, stealing that idea for my thousand sons. I've been looking for some suitable curved plastic weapons for them.

I thinbk the paint job on these will bring them back in line with the harlequin theme.

[plawolf]

The heads are from reaver jetbikes.

Thanks, much appreciated!

[Firebird]

I really enjoy these conversions, well done!

[speedfreek]

Tried making long nose faces and plague-masks for the Incubi, but liked the blank masks better and will keep the longer noses for others instead.

The first long nose is for my Baron Sathonyx:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0409.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0410.jpg

Try guessing what I used for the hair...

[fuzzbuket]

i love that jacket :D

[speedfreek]

I'm still making progress with my Dark Eldars, but the dead-line for finishing the army before easter is fast approaching.

A Ravager
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/rav3.jpg

Painted Wyches
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0507.jpg

Hellions with the Baron Sathonyx
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/IMG_0504.jpg

And the mandatory kicking/tripping Harlequin
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/kicker.jpg

Next up is to paint a unit of Blood Brides and some Harlequins

[DrLove42]

Seeing as no one else is commenting guess its up to me

These guys are fantastic. The idea and paint scheme is incredible, as is the custom ravager. Simply brilliant!

[Ahrimaneus]

Very nicely done there speedfreak. Cool streamlined conversions that all look great. Keep up the good work!

[Emerald Rose Widow]

Wow, this whole army looks amazing, and the conversion work is just supurb, amazing. I love how your ravagers look with the platforms behind them and the like. Just supurb, and the theme is amazing. You sir/ma'm have talent.

[speedfreek]

Thank you all.

This project has probably the slowest progress ever...

But here is some progress...

Converted and painted Ravager:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/bild2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/bild3.jpg

And an Archon:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/bengtslaanesh/dork%20eldar/bild8.jpg

[Tynskel]

OMG AWESOME!

Seriously---- and that death jester archon!