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. Support the channel on Patreon:   / darkforge   🔗 HOBBY AFFILIATE LINKS 🇺🇸 US – SprayGunner: https://spraygunner.com/afehsonsg 🇬🇧 UK – Element Games: https://elementgames.co.uk/?d=11251 🛒 MY MUST-HAVE HOBBY ESSENTIALS Here you'll find a curated list of the tools and paints I personally use and recommend. Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. It really helps support the channel, so thank you! 💨 AIRBRUSHES & AIRBRUSHING ESSENTIALS • RichPen 222B Phoenix Airbrush: https://spraygunner.com/khuxcw • H&S Infinity 2024: https://spraygunner.com/6bvvc9 • Sparmax SP20X – Best Micro Detail Airbrush Under $70: https://spraygunner.com/s8pbb9 • Turbox Mini Air Compressor: https://spraygunner.com/u4x4iy • AirHub Pro: https://spraygunner.com/bxyfyu • Atom Paint Thinner: https://spraygunner.com/paxiyy • Airbrush Cleaner: https://spraygunner.com/1q2bzp • Vallejo Airbrush Cleaning Pot: https://spraygunner.com/qxtpdh • Water-Curtain Spray Booth: https://spraygunner.com/bqaqgk • Iwata Professional Airbrush Maintenance Tools: https://spraygunner.com/duimzj • Airbrush Nozzle Micro-Cleaning Tips: https://spraygunner.com/rfx6me • Airbrush Cleaning Brushes: https://spraygunner.com/uf5gce • Iwata Raised Ridge Airbrush Cleaning Mat: https://spraygunner.com/wmswaf • Iwata Lube Premium Airbrush Lubricant: https://spraygunner.com/fid4xu 🎨 PAINTS, INKS & VARNISHES • Army Painter Fanatic Paints: https://spraygunner.com/c9vdsu • Vallejo Xpress Contrast Paint: https://tinyurl.com/5xkjbpxc • Villainy Inks Enamel – Phase 1: https://spraygunner.com/qokjg7 • Villainy Inks Enamel – Phase 2: https://spraygunner.com/0kyapb • AK Satin Varnish: https://spraygunner.com/vdvzcr • AK Matt Varnish: https://spraygunner.com/7jftu2 🖌️ HOBBY TOOLS • Wargamers Edition Wet Palette: https://spraygunner.com/glmc2b • Voortex Airbrush Paint Shaker: https://tinyurl.com/46jvy8rt Discount Code: DarkForge 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)