Wood Elves - Woody Three

Gartan's Wardancer Troop

Part Three - Wardancers

So time for yet another blog on my growing wood elves. But first a little summary of how the Blog is doing.

Unit Command at normal distance

So as your all aware since the start of 2025, I left all other media sites and started this Blog linked to Bluesky. I am keeping both to strictly miniature painting too, something I hadn’t always done in the past. After 15 posts and my third army/topic, the reader ship of the blog is on the steady decline since it launched, and I would say it’s now about 20 or so regular readers, from a launching of about 100 views, and one or two regular interactions. I am making note of this now so we can reflect on it in the future.

Galdir, an elf with a deep Scottish accent!

Eidyn, spent some time in the gladiator slave pits of Kislev.

Edrim, used to be an acrobatic in a travelling circus that traveled around Bretonnia.

Eledhirn, the Jester of the woodland court!

I just want to say a massive thank you to those 20 or so. I notice who you are, and I really appreciate the time and feedback you give me, simply put if it wasn’t for you there wouldn’t be any point in continuing.

Gildorn, the oldest in the troop….was present at the battle of Weeping Wood!

That’s said, and after missing last weeks Blog post,  sorry! Onwards to this weeks Blog, Wardancers!

Lidhir, whispering death….you only ever hear the rustling of the wind as you lose your head!

I have been posting over the last two weeks my wardancer daily, a single picture of each Wardancer in my unit of 15. Here you can see them all together with the full unit shots.

Full unit shot

Action shot full of movement 

This unit consists of 15 Wardancers, keeping with the theme of the army. 11 of which are Jes Goodwin classic sculpts from the early 90s, one is converted to be the unit standard. There are also an additional 4 Wardancers from different places, the Champion or Level 10 character, is from Warhammer Quest, with two old Witch Elves, and lastly a Bloodbowl star player, as a converted unit musician, also sculpted by Jes.

Hand painted banner, claw design from Mike

I think these models by Jes Goodwin are maybe some of the best sculpted models ever! Why I hear you say, because these have flowing movement clearly 20 years before other sculptors who are now creating a similar look.

Erolas, carries the claw or ‘Razor’ standard. She studied under a Cathay sensei

The standard above is a simple conversion, by cutting the spear at the top hand and replacing it with a plastic high elf spear, which gave me the length on the pole to add the banner comfortably. This model had the best pose for this as the drawing back allows that impression of flowing movement, and it makes it look as if the spear is still functional weapon to remove heads which is key for a small unit such as Wardancers, they can’t afford the pomp or ceremony!

Rear shot of shields

The Banner is again hand painted on calligraphy paper, copying an old Mike McVey design and the shields are all hand painted to match. These are distributed to about half of the unit as the new Oldhammer rules don’t allow for shields.

Gartan, unit Bladesinger spent years as dungeon adventurer!

Next the unit Champion, Gartan, he has the notable triangle motive on his trousers as his massive hair didn’t provide for a hood. I am especially pleased with the neatness here and the turquoise green that contrasts nicely.

Elril, after retiring from the stardom of the Empires arenas he turned to music.

The musicians as mentioned above, is yet another sculpt from the first 90s Wood Elf Bloodbowl team. I replace the left hand with another High Elf spare trumpet part, and added a shield to the left side, it fits great which is a hard achievement in itself with such an old range of models.

Aerin, born in a far off land. Preforms her blood rituals in secret

Now for what I consider my best painted model in the unit, a converted Dark Elf Witch, she has had both hand weapons replaced, one with a shield, and the other with a Chaos Champions sword. Again spare from the 90s. This and the colour scheme removes it enough from the dark theme of Witch Elves and lands it perfectly in the flowing movement of the unit overall. I also nailed the makeup for her I think!

Midhir, a lover of eagles she wears feathers keeping her safe from danger

Etain, travelled east in his youth to Nippon where he learned the arts of the ninja.

Yaloor, master weapon smith can kill you with anything, even his punk hairdo

Elrim, converted from a champion, loves flowers

Aengus, converted from old witch elf, the quiet one.

Lastly above woven into the article, we have the rest of the unit, and below the unit card I am creating for each unit. I won’t elaborate on the story for these this week as I have been posting that bit by bit on Bluesky…..more Wood Elves to come soon! 

Unit Card

Stay safe everyone.