Wormwoods Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 I'm in the early stages of thinking through my 2025 army project, and am finding myself more and more attracted to something Aeldari, and in particular someone with a whole lot of Jetbikes. Thing is, I'm not sure exactly what sort of scheme I would want to do, nor the exact mix of high-speed units I would include. So! I'm after some input. Noble Asuryani, what do you like in an Eldar bike army? How do you paint your bikes? Show me your best, so that I may soak up inspiration like so many souls for She Who Thir- I mean. Not that. Normal reasons. Show me your Jetbikes, please. Karhedron and Xenith 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Takatus Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 I haven't finished the Jetbike section of my army, not by a long shot since I have a jetbike Seer Council, some Shining Spears, the fancy Ranger bikes and some Vypers to go. I haven't been ambitious enough to paint any runes on the canopies yet and I might not get round to it but I'm leaving it as an option. I can't exactly show you a sensible army list or anything but here's some (hopefully) neat pictures to (hopefully) offer some inspiration. The Yncarne, TrawlingCleaner, Dr_Ruminahui and 4 others 2 5 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6069562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yncarne Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 (edited) Someday I'll take these beyond tabletop quality. Edited October 9 by The Yncarne calgar101, Wormwoods, Magos Takatus and 2 others 1 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6069568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormwoods Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 Both lovely, and nice to see I'm not the only one considering a darker colour pallette. How interchangeable are the various bike kits? Riders and mounts, is it viable to be swapping bits around between the character and non-character models, or does that require a bit of cutting and sanding? I know some of the kits are a bit long in the tooth these days, which can introduce some awkwardness when mixing in newer ones. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6069632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yncarne Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 I can't help you @Wormwoods. Haven't tried to convert bikes. The eshin gray is a scheme from stuff I bought online. The WIP seer follows it. I've expanded that a bit for some craft world stuff, but my harlequins are all cosmic themed and you asked about bikes. Hope this helps. Wormwoods 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6069637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouargh Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Some pics of mine, all based on the old boxed set. I like to invert the colours on leaders, to make them distinctive into the mob. all conversions are, let's say, not really recqnt and are mostly based on cut metal parts from old models. This generation of bikes was not very friendly in respect of kitbashing torsos from other kits: guardians fit bad and require cutting. I still have to paint some Shroudrunners, which will be the most modern jetbike model I have. Wormwoods, The Yncarne, calgar101 and 1 other 2 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6069790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yncarne Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Those reds are ace. I like the canopy additions. Are they 3D print or part of FW’s corsairs? Bouargh 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6069836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouargh Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 (edited) 8 hours ago, The Yncarne said: Those reds are ace. I like the canopy additions. Are they 3D print or part of FW’s corsairs? These are from old dark elves spearmen kit for WFB. The shield sprue was coming with various items to choose from inc these dragonlike add ons. Edited October 10 by Bouargh Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6069883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yncarne Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 Thanks. It’s a nice touch. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6069930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Clock Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 From a couple years ago but: And for my 'Exodite Corsairs': Cheers, The Good Doctor. The Yncarne, Wormwoods, calgar101 and 2 others 3 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6070207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgar101 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Some very beautiful jet bikes here, if I was to ever have an Eldar army, I'd have as many jet bikes as possible. Always had a soft spot for them, let's hope GW do them good. Bouargh, Magos Takatus and Dr. Clock 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6070315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouargh Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 4 hours ago, calgar101 said: Some very beautiful jet bikes here, if I was to ever have an Eldar army, I'd have as many jet bikes as possible. Always had a soft spot for them, let's hope GW do them good. My own start was ignited by the vyper. But it is also a jetbike in its own way... Magos Takatus and calgar101 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6070338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgar101 Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 I like all the Eldar vehicles, I especially like the Cobra and Scorpion super heavies. I never got around to collecting Eldar, fingers crossed they get the model attention they deserve and some of the FW stuff gets brought back in plastic too! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6070340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormwoods Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 They redid the Shining Spears last year, and the Windrider kit is still pretty good. If anything needs a freshen up it's probably the Vyper. Much like the bikes the design is fine, just needs a more modern pilot sculpt and, probably, tweaked assembly. They've been pretty conservative with the Eldar range refresh over the last few years, nothing really getting redesigned, just remade with modern sculpting and assembly, which is probably for the best. Anyway, appreciate everyone showing me their bikes! I've sourced some printed bikes to do test schemes on, and will be post those as I experiment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6070369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 I just need to get all the new jetbikes. Scouts and spears. Unfortunately it'll be a bit. Building a camaro right now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6070471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brother_b Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 On 10/13/2024 at 2:01 PM, Dread said: I just need to get all the new jetbikes. Scouts and spears. Unfortunately it'll be a bit. Building a camaro right now. Bitchin Jet bikes to go with your bitchin Camaro! Dread 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6070870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormwoods Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 An update: I've now done a test paint of a 3d printed bike! My wife, who's always had a good head for colours, has suggested I darken and maybe use a warmer brown on the seat 'leather' to cut it up, with the expectation that the rider will be painted similarly to the bike, if not a little more cream. The Yncarne 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6072672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormwoods Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 A final update here: I've started on the actual models for this little project, and as always happens, have deviated from my tests. Take a look! Dr_Ruminahui and Bouargh 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384193-show-me-your-jetbikes-potential-2024-aeldari-army/#findComment-6076045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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