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by Macharius
Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:05 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Tinman's plog - Recent Project.. Dark Ritual
Replies: 714
Views: 182860

Re: Tinman's plog - Let there be FIRE!! wip

I do agree you need a bit more red. Especially near the midle of the bird where the yellow flows into the black pretty fast. A bit more red on that edge would look great. +1 (or is it +2 at this point?) I think the black should be reserved for just the very tips of the flames at the back; a much mo...
by Macharius
Tue May 28, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: Caradryal's Host Short rep vs lizzies
Replies: 71
Views: 25696

Re: The Warlock of the Black Tower

I'm not sure you need to exchange the Frostheart for a unit of Dragon Princes; provided you're getting at least two of your three FP, WL, or PG into a single combat, they should murderize most units fairly easily - and if they don't, your unit selection is better at grinding (as much as any HE list ...
by Macharius
Thu May 23, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: HERO's Guide to High Elf Glory [8th Edition]
Replies: 254
Views: 82215

Re: HERO's Guide to High Elf Glory [8th Edition]

I'm going with: [*]Lvl 4 w/Book and Crown [*]Loremaster Hoeth w/arm of Caledor, Talis Pres and grt wpn [*]Lvl 1 mage w/scroll. 3)Noble w/ hvy arm, Dragonhelm, lion cloak, grt wpn, Ironcurse Icon. Not to derail HERO's thread, but I have to ask how well having three casters worked for you in your gam...
by Macharius
Wed May 22, 2013 4:11 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: Caradryal's Host Short rep vs lizzies
Replies: 71
Views: 25696

Re: The Host of Nagarythe 8th Edition list selection - Vote

I voted Loremaster/Phoenix Guard as well since I haven't observed it to be used as much by other contributors here and having someone finally start running it can only add to the conversation about one of the major additions to the Army in the new book. Regarding Birdy, keep the Flamespyre for now a...
by Macharius
Sun May 19, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: The Cavalry Prince - List Design, Tactics, Battle Reports
Replies: 1821
Views: 844069

Re: The Cavalry Prince - List Design, Tactics, Battle Reports

Against most units, the SM will be more dangerous because they get two attacks base. This is especially important now that HE don't get rerolls on hits anymore.
by Macharius
Thu May 16, 2013 1:29 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: The Cavalry Prince - List Design, Tactics, Battle Reports
Replies: 1821
Views: 844069

Re: The Cavalry Prince - List Design, Tactics, Battle Reports

Seredain,

Have you considered upgrading the chariot to a sky cutter? People seem to be having success with them, and having the extra Move and Fly would even better support your cavalry or elite infantry. Not sure where to cut 10 points from, though.
by Macharius
Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Ecthalion's Chracian High Elf Painting Blog (photos added)
Replies: 84
Views: 36681

Re: Ecthalion's Chracian High Elf Painting Blog (photos added)

So taking a break from highlighting up gold scale armour I decided to work on my dragon that I converted ages ago in a blatant copy of Asterion's brilliant conversion. I will post pics shortly, still very much WIP. It's not "blatantly copied", it's "brilliantly inspired"! I real...
by Macharius
Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Macharius' High Elves - test model 80%, c&c welcome
Replies: 8
Views: 2876

Re: Macharius' High Elves - test model 80%, c&c welcome

The psyker is very nice mate i love the colours, the blue staff is a very nice contrast to the red hues of his trenchcoat. The only change I would make to him is the base which I don't like, it looks blotchy and rushed and takes away from the impressive mini mounted on it (sorry if I sound harsh :o...
by Macharius
Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Macharius' High Elves - test model 80%, c&c welcome
Replies: 8
Views: 2876

Re: Macharius' High Elves - test model 80%, c&c welcome

Just a little side project I've been working on the latter half of the week here, primarily because I've had him near my painting station and he kept staring at me begging to be painted. For those not familiar, it's the Primaris Psyker for the Imperial Guard in 40K. Still very much WIP, but I feel l...
by Macharius
Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:38 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Curu Olannon's Vindicators - 2500pts Army Blog
Replies: 1626
Views: 710274

Re: Curu Olannon's Vindicators - 2500pts Army Blog

- The 10-Dragon Princes hammer is too expensive and situational as a stand-alone unit. I think this gibes well with the MSU-build lists... if for no other reason than two units of Dragon Princes for the same points cost forces your opponent to split their fire, allowing the other unit the chance to...
by Macharius
Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:10 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: A new High Elf army!
Replies: 75
Views: 34481

Re: A new High Elf army!

Your army looks fantastic... I may well end up copying your technique!
by Macharius
Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:15 am
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Macharius' High Elves - test model 80%, c&c welcome
Replies: 8
Views: 2876

Re: Makareus - beginning High Elves

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4828/seaguardfront3926.jpg http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8826/seaguardfront2926.jpg http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/3967/seaguardleftrear926.jpg http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6391/seaguardrightrear926.jpg Comments in no particular order: -I think the bron...
by Macharius
Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: Here Be Dragons - a Caledor Army Blog
Replies: 33
Views: 15256

Re: Here Be Dragons - a Caledor Army Blog

It's great to see someone using a dragon (or two!) successfully when such are "popularly" deemed sub-par in 8th Ed. In all three battle reports you've posted, you used your Double Dragon list; have you used the single-dragon list as much? If so, how do they compare in terms of performance?
by Macharius
Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Kierans HE's... 19/10/2013 update!
Replies: 82
Views: 42072

Re: Kierans HE's... 21/9/11 new nurgle lord pics

Kieran, Your painting/theme is fantastic... so much so, I specifically named you as an inspiration for how I want my elves to look. ;) Anyway, how do you work up to the final white you have? Is it just many thin layers of white, or do you mix it with something and work up the color with each success...
by Macharius
Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Macharius' High Elves - test model 80%, c&c welcome
Replies: 8
Views: 2876

Re: Makareus - beginning High Elves

Botjer wrote:i like the bronze, is it mereley tinbitz`?
It's currently Tin Bitz, but the final product will be Dwarf Bronze. I'm not sure of what to highlight the Dwarf Bronze with, or if I even should at all since I don't envision bronze being a particularly bright, reflective hue.
by Macharius
Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Macharius' High Elves - test model 80%, c&c welcome
Replies: 8
Views: 2876

Re: Makareus - beginning High Elves

Devlan Mud wash followed by most colors' basecoats.

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by Macharius
Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Macharius' High Elves - test model 80%, c&c welcome
Replies: 8
Views: 2876

Macharius' High Elves - test model 80%, c&c welcome

Hi all, What I'd like to do with my High Elves (ostensibly starting with the IoB set) is very similar to Kieran and dragontamer/curse of beers (see painting showcase thread). For my final product, I'm going for mostly white cloth worked up from brown with red as the secondary color, and bronze armor...
by Macharius
Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Mireadur's Terrae Autocratorum (Command squad BSB 27/4/12)
Replies: 24
Views: 18074

Re: Mireadur's Terrae Autocratorum log (terminator update).

I like that you painted a profile of the Earth on the Terminator sergeant's banner; it's a nice touch that I'm actually somewhat surprised has escaped comment so far.
by Macharius
Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Mireadur's log. Caledor BSB Done, HE completed 30/05/22
Replies: 1310
Views: 662679

Re: Mireadur's HE Log (Phoenix Guard captain WIP 8/6/11)

EDIT: I have a question about the halberd blade.. As you can see the blade has a flame pattern carved on it, well im not really sure about how should i paint that... Red flames again? leave it silvery/white as it is now? Opinions very much appreciated, thanks [-o< I think it would look better if yo...
by Macharius
Tue May 31, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: The Host of Modessa - Army Blog
Replies: 27
Views: 4625

Re: The Host of Modessa - Army Blog

What are your thoughts on how you deployed? In particular, I'm wondering if placing your DPs "outside" your eagle would've been a better place for them as they would've been screened from some of his weapons teams and be in prime position for a combo/flank charge on turn 2 or more likely 3...
by Macharius
Fri May 27, 2011 1:56 am
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: hydrilisk0's Models
Replies: 20
Views: 4561

Re: hydrilisk0's Models

I feel alright putting my SMs that i have painted on. Not so much Teclis. I wish I had waited until I was better before I had painted him to be honest. You can always strip the paint and do Teclis over again when you feel you've improved enough to want to do so: this is extremely easy with the meta...
by Macharius
Thu May 26, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: hydrilisk0's Models
Replies: 20
Views: 4561

Re: hydrilisk0's Models

You'll want to put in just enough water to thin your paint without turning it into colored water. Do a google (or even better, youtube) search for wet palette demonstration, as it will help tremendously. You'd probably also find it useful to check the Island of Blood section for painting the High El...
by Macharius
Thu May 26, 2011 2:33 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Tinman's plog - Recent Project.. Dark Ritual
Replies: 714
Views: 182860

Re: Tinman's painting Log - Lion Lord & my dragon project

tinman, I love your Caradryan! As I'm preparing to paint my HE army, I'm using him as my test model. Because it's a fairly "closed" model (particularly his left side), do you have any advice on what order to paint the armor, cloth, etc?

Also, your dragon is out of this world.
by Macharius
Wed May 25, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: My second battle as High Elves (2000 points vs. Lizardmen)
Replies: 4
Views: 2038

Re: My second battle as High Elves (2000 points vs. Lizardmen)

Scalenex1, Thanks for posting your battle reports. I'm fairly new to playing HE (and Fantasy in general), so especially pay attention to other "elf newb" BRs and the replies to them. Regarding chariots, Seredain uses one quite successfully to support a cavalry-heavy list that's well worth ...