Creating Aeldari Craftworld Vael’Ruun – How to Paint Grimdark Battle-Worn White Eldar Armor

How I created a custom grimdark Eldar Craftworld – The Vael’Ruun.
In this video, I take you through the process of building and painting my own Aeldari subfaction from the ground up: Craftworld Vael’Ruun, also known as the Ashes of the Red Moon. With battle-damaged white armor, cool blue and black trim, and Martian red basing, this scheme brings out the full weight of ancient sorrow and war-worn beauty.

From lore to final brushstroke, this project captures the haunting elegance and fading glory of the Eldar—reimagined through a grimdark lens. If you're into custom factions, gritty textures, and fast, effective painting methods with maximum impact, this one’s for you.

Let me know what you think—and welcome to the Dark Forge.

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Paints Used
Primer - Colour Forge Hyrax Brown(https://tinyurl.com/4sfdj992)
Chipping Medium - Ak Worn effects(https://tinyurl.com/2zjxc9xr)
Armour Base - Army Painter Fanatics Gargoyle Grey(https://tinyurl.com/3ruadht9)
Armour Highlight - Army Painter Fanatics Brain matter Beige(https://tinyurl.com/pu5pkhbc)
Black Highlights - Army Painter Fanatics The Darkness, Night Sky(https://tinyurl.com/435fdzx4), Runic Cobalt(https://tinyurl.com/ytuevcc9)
Sword - Vallejo Xpress Mystic Blue(https://tinyurl.com/2b28mb2v)
Helmet Base - Liquitex titanium White(https://tinyurl.com/bdext2bk)
Helmet Colour - Vallejo Xpress Mystic Blue(https://tinyurl.com/2b28mb2v)
Shade - Mr Weathering Multi Black
Model Base - Citadel Doombull Brown(https://tinyurl.com/y96jcyhc)
Pigment Vallejo Brown Iron Oxide(https://tinyurl.com/tc8h2t9e)
Fixer - AK Pigment Fixer(https://tinyurl.com/bdefsm5j)