July - High Elves

This month has seen the decision to start a new army, somewhat a force that I have NEVER actually been inclined to look further into, however from a visual perspective and also allowing for the painting possibilities, the recently re-vamped High Elves have made their mark and I am now planning on what will be around a 3000pt force.

First decision - based around what scheme?? ( in actual fact this was going to be the first decision but new model syndrome took over..)
Second decision - which colour scheme?? - answer - involves "red". Based upon other existing forces which transpire to work in progress or painted miniatures, I wanted to continue some loose link as a theme and with Chrace getting my interest I preferred a red scheme over the custom blue. In short this will not be an existing or set scheme but something that builds over time.

Test model no. 1 ( well, actually Spearmen are WIP for this currently ) but I found an older metal "KORHILL" miniature to work on so attach initial image below.

Note:  I am nowhere near the level of a professional painter and close up images do tend to show up every mistake or lack of finishing!!