The High Elves from Warhammer Fantasy Battles were my first miniatures, and while I've essentially only played the game five times in twelve years, my elves will always hold a special place in my heart.
This Prince is a conversion using a metal Lord model (the one with the boring axe), and a greatsword bit from the plastic High Elf Prince and Noble boxed set. I had to file down the vambrace on the plastic bit to make sure that the components matched, but I think it worked out rather well.
I'm also very happy with the fine detail on this piece. The gems on my models are a particular point of pride for me, and I've painted thousands of them. I think these are some of the best I've done. I also painted a free-hand border on the cape. The pattern I chose was simple, but it adds interest in what would otherwise be a boring part of the composition without overwhelming other features.
I spent at least twenty hours on this model, but I think the results are worth it. When I am teaching new painters, my most common advice (after "take care of your brushes") is "slow down." Many new painters are hoping to get their armies painted in an afternoon. Realistic or not, that hurry is understandable, but it doesn't lend itself to the precise painting style depicted in these photos. If your goal is to have the prettiest models around, paint half as fast. You'll do twice as well.
Questions or comments are always welcome.
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