Sunday 16 January 2022

From Barks: Eldar Rangers (Vulcan) (65 points)

I've always liked these classic Jes Goodwin sculpts, and found these on eBay. I like the lime green and white scheme of the Biel-Tan craftworld, and painted their coats as reversible. I'm sure they've been dwarfed by scale-creep since they were first produced in 1989!










I was googling for inspiration and found fellow-Challenger Nick's rangers. When the tears cleared from my eyes and the despair lifted I copied his wraithbone weapons.

9x 28mm: 45 points

Vulcan: 20 points

Slowpainter's ABC: J for Jes Goodwin



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Yup, I'm of that vintage that when I think Eldar, I think of Jes Goodwin's brilliant sculpts of the late 80s. Excellent work Barks. I love the multi-cam cloaks with the winding, thorny vines, and how they wonderfully set off the Rangers' wraithbone weapons (great gems too!). 

But not a skull in sight, buddy - that makes me a sad panda. :(  You. Must. Try. Harder.  I suspect a skull bomb is in our future, folks.

Stay tuned as Barks has another entry in the wings (antlers?).

- Curt



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44 comments:

  1. Paul O'G16 January 2022 at 02:35

    Classic minis done very nicely JB- nice work!

    And yes, Nick's blog is filled inspiration and despair in equal measure I find! :-)

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    1. Barks20 January 2022 at 06:39

      Thanks, Paul! Looking forward to getting them on the tabletop.

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  2. Peter Brian16 January 2022 at 02:56

    Love these classics, I hear on the grapevine that the range are only just as we speak getting a resculpt.

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    1. Barks20 January 2022 at 06:40

      You’re right. It is hard to improve on these!

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  3. Bushy Beard Tom16 January 2022 at 03:05

    They're great, well done! I love how you've done the liner of their cloaks a different colour, and that bone colour for the guns is... *chefs kiss* 😁

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    1. Barks20 January 2022 at 06:40

      Thanks, BBT! The two tones gave me a nice fix for identical poses.

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  4. Ray Rousell16 January 2022 at 03:22

    Nice camo!

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  5. TamsinP16 January 2022 at 04:53

    Nice work, Barks! :)

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  6. StuartL16 January 2022 at 07:00

    I love the old Eldar sculpts, Mr. Goodwin's work still stands up well besides anything being produced today. Awesome work on these magnificent minis.

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  7. Teemu Laaksonen16 January 2022 at 07:32

    I like your colour scheme, and IIRC they are pretty much the latest range even now. Somehow GW doesn't like to resculpt Eldars. Covering all the aspects might be too much for their tjinking machines. :)

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  8. Natasha16 January 2022 at 08:01

    The vine detailing on the cloaks is outstanding!

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  9. Peter Douglas16 January 2022 at 08:18

    Nice Work Barks but we need skulls.

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  10. BruceR16 January 2022 at 09:42

    These are iconic figures. Great work.

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  11. DaveD16 January 2022 at 11:35

    Grand job Barks

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  12. JamieM16 January 2022 at 11:39

    Absolute classics! Great idea on the reversible cloaks, excellently executed.

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  13. caveadsum147116 January 2022 at 12:10

    Lovely classic Eldar rangers!
    Best Iain

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  14. Bedford16 January 2022 at 13:14

    Lovely work Barks.

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  15. Greg B16 January 2022 at 20:11

    This is fantastic Barks. As others have said, these are real classic sculpts, just great stuff, and takes one back to another era of fond 40k memories.

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  16. Mad Padre16 January 2022 at 20:26

    Hey Barks, you’ve put a ton of work into these guys, the cloaks are the most impressive elements but you’ve also paid attention to little details like the tread of the sniper’s boot. Excellent stuff.
    Cheers, MikeP

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    1. Barks20 January 2022 at 06:45

      It’s just Contrast Apothecary White magic, I’m afraid.

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  17. Millsy16 January 2022 at 20:28

    Classic 40K metal and a cracking paint job. What's not to like? love em Barks!

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  18. valleyboy16 January 2022 at 20:51

    Brilliant idea for Cammo

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  19. Moiterei_198417 January 2022 at 07:56

    Excellent work Barks!

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  20. Dallas17 January 2022 at 09:32

    No school like the old school! Great work Barks!

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  21. Sander17 January 2022 at 09:55

    Dang mate, how did you manage to get that came scheme to look so distinctly Eldar? Awesome job!

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    1. Barks20 January 2022 at 06:47

      I was inspired by those who have done it before me!

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  22. Yarkshire Gamer17 January 2022 at 16:58

    Cool looking Eldar, love the cloaks

    Regards KenR

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