Brandon Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Hey everyone! Just got back into 40k recently after a 6 edition break. I am about to start painting my latest Imperial Guard I mean Astra Militarum. My Deathwatch was all black, so I wanted to try a white theme. What should I try/color/do differently? I am trying to keep it simple, quick to paint, and newbie friendly so no super details yet. I didn't highlight anything on this model except the gun. Oh gosh the mold lines are really bad in the photos after the wash! I need to clean this up. Thoughts to ponder: To much black wash? Highlights on hands/face? Does the blue look okay? Maybe a white or silver gun instead of red? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 ... have you pondered perhaps a dark-colored gun? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Rock Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 I'd agree with Dalmer. The red on the gun is a bit jarring. Maybe a Navy blue or a dark gray? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 I will try both! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Moving this thread to the Artificers Forge with the other painting discussions. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesselowe Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Make sure the base contrasts with the rest of the figure, too. Right now the boots kind of blend in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Model try number 2! Its a bit better. Dry Brushing really helps! What else should I try? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 I like yours with the desert camo. That said, you mentioned a white paint scheme to contrast from your black deathwatch. With cadians, my mind always goes to Spaceballs: You'd just paint a pure white for the armor and then go over it with a gloss. Really simple paint scheme with great nerd value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Rock Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Second attempt looks decidedly better, but I still think that a darker gun might be the way to go. As it is, having the housing for the lasgun the same color as all the armor means it just kind of blurs together without any significant differentiation between the two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, paxmiles said: I like yours with the desert camo. That said, you mentioned a white paint scheme to contrast from your black deathwatch. With cadians, my mind always goes to Spaceballs: You'd just paint a pure white for the armor and then go over it with a gloss. Really simple paint scheme with great nerd value. Look what I found on Shapeways... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Sgt. Rock said: Second attempt looks decidedly better, but I still think that a darker gun might be the way to go. As it is, having the housing for the lasgun the same color as all the armor means it just kind of blurs together without any significant differentiation between the two. Ill try a dark one next. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesselowe Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Maybe try doing the casing in dark silver and the aquila in a white that matches the armor. Actually, these are reminding me of rebel snowtroopers on Hoth. Maybe take some cues from that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Brandon said: Look what I found on Shapeways... Please link it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 http://shpws.me/Qrdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 I think one of my armies needs a Barf Warlord: http://shpws.me/Qrdh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourSpelur Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 A dry brush of white over the armor will clean up the wash marks nicely. Perhaps a dark blue for the gun and bring that accent into a couple other places to tie them all together, like the Aquilla on the helmet. Really dig the scheme so far! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 try the gun frame the same color as the boots 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourSpelur Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Oooh, black gun casing would be sharp and tie them into the Deathwatch if you want to soup em up... 18 hours ago, dalmer said: try the gun frame the same color as the boots 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Thanks for the ideas everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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