Fixing a 10 Year Old Archon In Dire Need of an Update!

[@Reforgedarmies]

My man just rolling into the garage grabbing the largest clippers he could. Showing no mercy to those sprues!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

😄 Industrial level clippers only! I went through a lot of those delicate 'sprue cutters', picked up these for half the price and they have been great so far.

[@hamthomas4715]

Lulz this is exactly what I came here to say 🤣 those are just one size down from some garden shears 😂

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

@hamthomas4715 😄garden shears ? Don't give me ideas!

[@TheSilentW]

Nice conversion and striking color scheme! Thanks a lot!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you! 😀

[@myrar8708]

Saw your shorts and now impressed by your video content. Would love to see more 40k and Horus Heresy. Subscribed!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you mate! 😄👍

[@rhenford3687]

Cool idea. Good execution

[@J4MM1E2]

Dude, this looks incredible. Id love to see more drukhari stuff! Maybe a succubus or haemonculus?

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thanks mate! I definitely hope to make more drukkari stuff eventually.

[@necromancer0616]

I need one of those for my Kill Team ;)

[@ovan2190]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I've been trying to design my on Archon for a while and her body guard. This was a massive inspiration!!!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Hell yeah! Cheers mate.

[@DaveMurrayFanNo1]

What a fantastic conversion! Such a cool model. And then the paint job.. wow!!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you for the kind words :D

[@Camulation777]

nice paint job bro, really liked the colour scheme you went for

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you. First time trying out that specific style on a drukhari, worked out better than what I expected. :D

[@Sofa_Kingdom243]

The paint job and the model are baller, fantastic work!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you mate!

[@bishoppurvis6363]

I saw this and thought what an incredible bashed Archon. Lots of players just go with what is offered which is easier but dull. Loved what you've done, and I may copy a few things. Instantly subscibed, would love to see what you do with the rest of that box. Do your thing man, you got me.

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thanks mate, cheers!

[@eThagrosh]

Gorgeous. I'm presently working on a Druhkari commission, may snag this for his archaons

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Hell ye mate, the world needs better archons!

[@症不眠]

Holy cow. That is one paint job to put others to rest. Boy oh boy

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you! I surprised myself with it.

[@Matt-md5yt]

Awesome Archon you made

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thanks mate. Had this vampire for a while, actually needed to give him a light wash just get all the dust off him.

[@taco0991]

Gorgeous work man! Picked up no shortage of tips and inspiration- thank you!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you ! it's fantastic knowing some of my rambling ends up being useful 😄 Cheers.

[@mightymax1337]

Love the kitbash, love the colors, love the paintjob!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you 😁

[@MentoliptusBanko]

I have this vampire only to convert it to an Archon...and I don't know what I am waiting for (to finish at least 1000p of chaos marines...). Thanks for the inspiration! Amazing conversion and paintjob! Bravo!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Hell yeah mate ,honestly I would do it between the chaos marines. Gives a nice mental break from painting a whole army, and Thank you!

[@MentoliptusBanko]

@@AnotherDayMiniatures currently I am painting some Slaanesh demons between chaos marines...I guess I bit more than I could chew. But that's not so uncommon, having too many ideas and ongoing projects in this hobby (at least not for me)

[@MentoliptusBanko]

Btw, I started watching all of your videos...great content. Keep up the good work, mate :)

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

😄 Yeah I think focusing on multiple projects just ends up being more fun, and refreshing. Also chaos demons are just awesome 🤘. Also thank you, it's really nice hearing the videos are enjoyable.

[@MentoliptusBanko]

@@AnotherDayMiniatures As Uncle Atom says, having multiple projects lets you progress on one project while procrastinating on another ;)

[@bfournie1]

Awesome!. I have small dark eldar force as well. I bought it a while back (maybe 10 years ao) and already at that time the model for HQ were not great. I used a dark elf lord and changed his shield for a gun. It looked great.

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Yea, I'm honestly a bit surprised they haven't released a few updated HQs. Ironically the old finecast Archon actually looked better than the current one in the box. The dark elfs did have really awesome models, hope they make a comeback with the old world re-release.

[@anthonybarca2896]

You make it look easy! Well done! Im on the hunt for the vampire model..

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Cheers mate, hope you find it.

[@chaseh432]

Super sick! Yeah youve gotta do some work to make the archon your own, I did some swapping to make mine a female, using the regular base and legs with some scourge bits and a spear from the dire avengers kit. Kitbashing is a skill youve gotta learn for drukhari, and even aeldari!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thanks! That sounds awesome, I was planning to convert the other female vampire in the kit but realized she already looks perfect as Lelith Hesperax with her two daggers and crazy hair. I feel like Drukhari are on the table as one of the next factions to get a full refresh.

[@LilGinjaMassive]

Nice job man.

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you 😀

[@FrogPaintz]

Best painter ever

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

😅 Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed the Archpire.

[@FrogPaintz]

I’m here collection retro space marines

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thats awesome! did you end up finishing the dark imperium box

[@jakublhotan9029]

Cool conversion 😊

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Cheers mate!

[@SparkSovereign]

Looks great! Only critique is that the black primed base model was pretty difficult to see while you were doing the conversion. As far as headswaps go...these days I just default to pinning them 😅 frequently this is faster than futzing with it while waiting for glue to set would be.

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Honestly not sure why he ended up being so dark. Usually that primer is very glossy and reflective 😅 I've seen pinning, but yet to get into it myself. I need to get a pack of paperclips and give it a go sometime.

[@iBecker31]

insane, subscribed AF

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

😃🤘 Cheers mate!

[@crabbyink9849]

I dont even like the Eldar aesthetic but this is so cool looking

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thanks mate 😄🤘

[@byronwingate664]

Awesome!!

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you! 😁

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

I might have to revisit my hold Nurgle-corrupted Drazhar model and convert him into a Nurgle Archon (if I ever get the chance to do that)

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

That sounds awesome. I need to try and do a Nurgle corruption sometime, sounds like a blast.

[@ChaseDaOrk3767]

@@AnotherDayMiniatures I'd be curious to see what you'll come up with

[@Knish360]

came for the conversion, stayed for the amazing color scheme! Do you mind sharing the exact recipe for the black wash? I thought using a black enamel/oil wash might also do the trick and you could remove it from the highlights, thus saving some time.

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thanks mate, really great hearing that! Ye absolutely its grim black paint with liquitex flow aid. I show the making process in my latest video, ill time stamp it (kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2Wzg36Zl9aaqtUfeature=shared&t=323 ) Just be sure to use a wet brush as a little water helps with it. I used to use a lot of enamels, but honestly this stuff has been working so great and doesn't leave behind any qtip hairs or strange smell. For some projects streaking grime is still my go to.

[@merccc1]

Yea, wasn't feeling the archon either. I considered getting into drukhari purely after seeing the incubi, so this is like a randomly came across answer to that while looking for other stuff. May have to do pretty similar.

[@TheRedBrethren]

first time i've seen eyes done so well with only two colors what is the airbrush and what are the settings/paint to thinner ratio?

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thanks! It's a benefit of using an acrylic ink, it's very saturated while also transparent, creating a smooth gradient. I use a cheap 10$ airbrush, 0.5mm needle and 35psi. When it comes to thinning with inks, they are typically ready to use straight from the bottle. For thinning regular paint, I simply use water, aiming for a 50/50 ratio, though sometimes I add a bit more water.

[@TheRedBrethren]

@@AnotherDayMiniatures thanks! Defo using this method for when I get around to making my Tyberos. Just gotta find a good amber color paint

[@Mail99man]

Awesome video! I have one question: do you apply a white dot in the lenses/eyes? I can’t see the used color…

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thanks mate. Yep, I always do a white dot, I find it helps to define that area. The red used over it was Crimson acrylic ink from liquitex.

[@AF-lx6bs]

That green looks amazing but I don't have access to an airbrush. How would you approach this using traditional base coats/shades and highlighting?

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thank you! It depends on the model, if you're working on a big space marine sponging would do the trick. However on a small model like this, I would either glaze or dry brush in thin layers up to emerald. Starting with Dark Sea Blue and mixing the paints between each layer. Afterwards the steps should be the same.

[@AF-lx6bs]

Thank you sir - what a gent@@AnotherDayMiniatures

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Cheers!

[@hingie40k]

how much did you thin each of these paints when airbrushing

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

I just eye it 😅. If I see it coming out not cleanly enough, I add more water. Too thin and add a bit of paint. I will say, it's hard to over thin paint; just need to pull back a tiny amount, and do it in bursts. I never try to have a constant flow of paint.

[@amcf2000c]

Could you do league of votan

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

I do have plans for them, but yet to figure out anything with them.

[@ryanfurey5465]

Should've changed the sword

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Interesting idea, any suggestions for the replacement bit ?

[@ryanfurey5465]

@@AnotherDayMiniatures a dark elder blade?

[@bigfluff73]

As your thumbnail claims yours is better, I'll give the opposite take and say the original model is better. In particular your kitbash lacks a billowing cape made of stitched flesh and a trophy rack with hanging skulls. Great paint job though.

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Glad you enjoyed the painting 😀👍

[@imleeanthony2803]

Not a fan of the self-fellating title mate

[@AbelDuviant]

Cope lmao

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Absolutely fair.

[@benjaminmoser6890]

Man. That turned out sick. Conversion anf paintjob. Best regards, @bemo.crafts

[@AnotherDayMiniatures]

Thanks mate!