homepage archive
An archive of previous site updates from the homepage.
Pegasus scratchbuild project update - 18/05/11
The Pegasus is coming along nicely, so I've added some more photos to the project page.
New scratchbuild project added - 28/04/11
The Pegasus is a scratchbuilt superheavy transport, based on a vehicle from a piece of artwork of the Lugganath Craftworld in the latest Warhammer 40,000 rulebook. This will be my last new project for a while - once its finished, I'm going to try and aactually finish my many other half-finished projects and maybe even get some things painted!
New scratchbuilt Nightwing added - 18/11/10
I've just completed a scratchbuilt Nightwing (it's not painted, of course - but that counts as "complete" in my book at the moment!). I'd previously attempted this project but it didn't go very well. Fortunately my latest effort didn't suffer from the same problems and I'm very pleased with how it's turned out.
Eldar Eagle datasheet and rules updated - 23/10/10
I've revised the rules for the Eldar Eagle; the points cost has been dramatically reduced and the way that the psychic relays work has been changed slightly. I'll be adding some more new photos of some of my projects to the website soon.
Plastic Fire Prism turret conversion added - 22/08/10
I've recently completed a subtle conversion of the new plastic Fire Prism/Night Spinner turret. The new design struck me as looking a bit odd somehow, but after playing around with the kit a bit I've come up with a slightly different version that I'm happier with. As usual, it's been magnetised too. I'd be interested to know your thoughts on this and if you think it's an improvement (or if the difference is only noticeable to me!).
Large website update - 02/08/10
It's been a while since I've updated the site, but rest assured I'm still working on my collection and intend to start painting some of my miniatures this year (hopefully!). Today I've updated many parts of the site; there are updates for my conversions of Jain Zar, the Falcons, Firestorm turrets, Exodite Dragon Knights and the Eagle. I've also added some new conversions - a heavily-customised Forge World Night Spinner turret, a Type II Scorpion and two new Wraithlord conversions that I've started working on. I've also decided to abandon my Nightwing conversion, though I do still want to have another crack at converting my own at some point. Finally, I've also added some work-in-progress shots of a minor conversion of the Games Day 2007 Orc Boss, which I've been inspired to work on following the release of the latest edition of Warhammer.
Farseer Wraith commission added - 26/04/10
I recently completed an unuaul commissioned conversion of a Farseer Wraith, pictures of which have now been uploaded. I've also added photos of another Ranger; the 1st squad is almost ready for undercoating and I've started work on a 2nd squad, which will have feature several conversions (pictures will be uploaded soon). Keep an eye out as well for pictures of a Forge World Night Spinner conversion and work-in-progress shots detailing construction of my Forge World Type II Scorpion kit (possibly the most beautiful kit they make, in my opinion).
Autarch added and other updates - 24/03/10
I've added a page for a new conversion - my first Autarch - as well as new photos for Sevareil Focul and Drazhar. Lastly, I've added a new shot of the interior of the Eagle, which is coming along nicely. Expect more photos of this conversion soon, as I'm making a lot of headway with it.
Dark Eldar conversion added - 08/03/10
With rumours of (relatively) imminent new Dark Eldar releases abounding, I decided to convert one of my favouite miniatures from the old range - Drazhar, the Master of Blades. I'm holding off buying Dark Eldar in any meaningful numbers until the new range is (finally) released, as most of the sculpts are absolutely terrible. Drazhar however is an excellent miniature - one of my favouties in fact.
Huge site update - 21/01/10
I've finished uploading a number of new bits and bobs to the site. I've added some photos of my first commissioned conversion, an Eldar Warp Hunter, and pictures of some recent Eldar Exodite Dragon Knight conversions along with some background information for them. I've also updated the Eldar Pirates section with some new conversions and written some background information for them too. Finally, I've now split up all of the squads so that each squad has its own page, so there are 5 pages for my Dire Avengers for example. Expect to see even more new content in the coming year - you never know, I may even get something painted!
New photos uploaded - 14/09/09
I've uploaded some additional photos of my Falcons and added a new page for my Wave Serpents as well. I will be updating the magnet conversion guide soon to include more information about magnetising the Wave Serpent. There are also a few more pictures of both Harlequin squads.
Large site update - 24/07/09
This is the first update since I launched this new, dedicated site for my Eldar miniatures and I hope that you like it! Firstly, I've added photos of a new conversion; a War Walker squadron commander named Sevareil Focul. Expect to see some rules for this new Eldar character soon. Back by popular demand, I've uploaded a new version of my magnet conversion guide for Eldar vehicles and lastly, I've also uploaded an Apocalypse datasheet for my popular Eldar Eagle conversion; I'd love to get your feedback if you try these rules out in a game!
Eldar site launched - 14/07/09
Welcome to my new spin-off site, dedicated to my Eldar miniatures collection. I've decided to put this site together to collect photos of the various conversions I've done and present information on how I've put them together. I've received a lot of positive comments from other collectors regarding my work so I'm hoping that this new site will be of interest to other Eldar fans out there. My main site, arhicks.co.uk, is now solely for promoting and displaying my art, photography and freelance illustration work. You'll also find any Games Workshop related pieces of art there.
Large Eldar update - 29/06/09
I've just finished uploading a large number of new photos of my Eldar miniatures. I've started work on a number of new conversion projects and also progressed some of my existing ones. New images have been added to the Fire Dragons and Eldar Eagle pages and I've created new pages for my 3rd Wraithlord, War Walkers, Firestorm turrets and Void Dragon Phoenix. As ever, the pictures are accompanied by information about how I made the conversions. I've also started working on a small force of Void Dragons (Eldar Pirates), so expect to see some work-in-progress pictures of these soon.
New Eldar conversions added - 08/03/09
I've been working on my Eldar army again and have added new pictures to one of the Harlequin pages and added a new scratchbuild project - a new Eldar vehicle of my own design; the Eldar Eagle.
More Eldar conversion pictures uploaded - 07/02/09
Further images and detailed descriptions have been added to the Craftworld Eldar pages. I've added new images to the Fire Dragons page and added a new page for my Striking Scorpions.