I had the chance to paint a High Elves hero riding a Great Eagle. The model is a conversion made from Wood Elves Warhawk Riders combined with a standard Great Eagle. The shield features an Elven glyph that references swiftness and accuracy, which fits the High Elves theme perfectly.

The cool thing is that the model can be played in two different ways, since the rider is magnetized. Because of that, the Great Eagle can also be used on its own as a Rare choice in Warhammer Fantasy Battles. To hide the magnet, I sculpted some custom feathers out of Green Stuff, so everything looks natural.

The whole model is painted in the client’s army colors. I really enjoyed working on it - High Elves are always a pleasure to paint, especially with their elegant style and strong presence on the battlefield.