eldar dark reapers
squad 1
These metal Dark Reaper miniatures are good, but the skull-like elements on the helmets look a bit silly; these were smoothed over using Green Stuff. Additionally, there were only two poses created for the standard squad members, which was a bit limited. To that end I converted two of the four to differentiate the models a bit with some new poses.date: 2012 - 2023 (complete)
components: Dark Reapers, Green Stuff, brass rod
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1. I split two of the Dark Reapers at the waist to rotate the torsos and create new poses.
2. This Dark Reaper was assembled as standard.
3. A second standard Dark Reaper.
4. This third Dark Reaper was converted to create a different pose, by cutting it apart at the waist and twisting the torso.
5. A second Dark Reaper conversion. The torso was removed from his legs, repositioned, pinned and then glued in place. Green Stuff was used to fill in the resulting gap.
6. An example of one of the undercoated Dark Reapers.
7. A close-up of the converted Dark Reaper helmet. I'm very pleased with how the faceplate looks - the removal of the skull features makes the helmet more similar to other Eldar designs.
8. The completed squad, awaiting painting.
9. Using Photoshop I created this colour scheme concept for the Dark Reapers. It is largely monochrome, with blue accents to tie in to the Miruaun craftworld colours.
10. The first completed Dark Reaper.
11. The monochrome armour has turned out nicely; the few blue elements and the scenic base add a splash of colour.
12. Rear view of the model. The blue sash and top-knot tie into the craftworld colours.
13. I wanted to emphasise the exoskeletal armature that allows the Dark Reaper to wield such a large weapon, so I picked it out in silver. This makes it stand out from the black and grey armour.
14. A close-up of the Reaper Launcher. I was pleased with the shading on the fluted launch tubes and the silver details.
15. I updated the paintjob on the first Dark Reaper when I was working on the remaining three squad members; the highlights were improved, the helmet was tidied up a bit and I added some detail to the Reaper Launcher muzzles.
16. A rear view of the updated paintjob on the first Dark Reaper.
17. The second squad member, now complete.
18. Rear view of the second squad member.
19. The third squad member.
19. Side view of the conversion, highlighting the rotated torso.
20. Close-up rear view of the painted model.
21. The fourth and final standard squad member.
22. Rear view of the fourth squad member.
23. A group shot of the entire squad, with their Exarch.
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