The skin on the sergeant was done with Elf flesh mixed with a little Codex grey, highlight up with some bleached bone. Shaded with flesh wash. If you didn’t mask the model, skip ahead to step 10. How to Paint Imperial Fists Step 10 – Edge Highlighting, Part 1

Starting two weeks ago, I started on my Crisis Protocol journey again! I went out and bought a bunch of new Vallejo paint and set out to complete a new goal: paint all these models – and flex my painting muscles in ways I never get to with Space Marines. So here’s some examples of the fruits of my labor and some guides. MODOK, Wasp, and Wolverine – Learning to Paint Yellow Author’s Note: I painted my Vostroyans 12 years ago and some things have changed. More spray paint colors are available but older Citadel Colors like Rotting Flesh paint are no more. You can substitute with Putrid Green from Coat D’Arms or a slightly greener paint in the form of Ogryn Camo. Once you have covered the entire figure, give it a few moments to ensure the paint is fully dry before moving on to the next stage. How to Paint Imperial Fists Step 2 – First Highlight That said, I’ve also seen versions of the scheme which use the white gothic script to do squad number over the squad designation and that looks pretty great too.Ultramarines Blue– This blue paint is a great complementary colour to Averland Sunset, as it creates a strong contrast and adds depth to the orange tones in the paint. It can also be used for highlighting and adding definition to the shadows. Once the paint from the previous layer has dried, you’ll need to apply a slightly more selective highlight of Yriel Yellow.

Agrax Earthshade: This is a shading wash that can be used to add depth and contrast to your models. It can be applied over Averland Sunset to create a more realistic, weathered look. Take some time to make sure all the areas you don’t want to be covered with skin colours are fully masked. Again, this step doesn’t matter so much if you’re using regular brushes. How to Paint Imperial Fists Step 6 – Painting Faces, Part 1 That’s the end of my bit, and so I shall pass the mic to TheChirurgeon. Leave a comment below if you have any thoughts or questions, and take care to specify whether you’d prefer me to answer coherently, or in the manner of a mad Scottish prophet halfway into a bottle of whiskey. Here’s that theory in practice on Magneto. I love the model, with his classic “I’m gonna murder a whole lot of Homo Sapiens” pose. Magneto’s cape is attached to the girders he’s lifting up behind him, making it look like the model is levitating. Nice.Anywhomst, here’s how to paint these not-quite Soviets who are more Red Alert 3 than Red Scare in a very efficient paintscheme that focused largely around 3 shades of brown: Using Colour Forge primers is straightforward. Colour Forge primers share the same caps as Citadel spray paints but the cans have more pressure, so I found it’s easy to apply too much paint. As the paint goes on rather wet, I wonder if there might be a bit too much propellant in the cans. Fortunately, Colour Forge primers are rather forgiving and the paint levels itself a lot. Nevertheless, for the best results, I recommend increasing the spray distance to about 25 cm, applying only a few short bursts before letting the miniature dry for the next coat. These armies generally have a lot of metal and warm tones in their armor and machinery, which can be accentuated with Averland Sunset paint. Additionally, Imperial Guard and Adeptus Mechanicus armies have a lot of intricate details and gears, Averland Sunset can be used to bring those out and make them stand out. Averland Sunset – Air Paint Colour Schemes & Combinations Edition Noise Marines were a lot less uniform in color, using mostly dark armor with lots of bright pink, blue, and yellow trim to go with the metal models that came out about 6 months after Codex: Chaos released. They’re pretty wild models on the whole, and unlike nearly anything else in the Chaos range.

Sycorax Bronze: This is a metallic bronze paint that can be used to add shine and highlights to the armor and weapons of your models. It can also be used to paint the skin and clothing of orcs and other monstrous creatures. From there, I started with Indian Yellow on MODOK and Wolverine’s entire body. From there, I should have let Wolverine dry for longer before spraying over with Brilliant Yellow, but I didn’t and it sort of wet blended, resulting in him being a bit splotchy. Let your models dry! Next, we’re going to paint all the white areas on the miniature with Bright Warm Grey from Pro Acryl. Averland Sunset is a popular colour from Citadel Colours, a brand known for its high-quality paints for miniature figurines and tabletop games. This particular shade is a warm, muted yellow with a slightly orange-ish cast, and is often used as a base coat or as a highlight colour. If you’re using regular brushes, now’s a good opportunity to break out a drybrush and do a fairly heavy, all-over drybrush layer. How to Paint Imperial Fists Step 8 – Painting Faces, Part 3If in doubt as to what should or shouldn’t be painted with metallic colours, refer to the box art. How to Paint Imperial Fists Step 16 – Basecoats, Part 3 To contrast the blue armor, I usually go with a mauve color for capes, tabards, grips, ropes, and loincloths found throughout the Space Marines range. Finally, I do a thin top edge and reflex highlights with Dorn Yellow. If I ever mess up, and I do, a lot, a little Reikland should fix it up. You may have noticed that Rippy is a bit of an oddity, a Ripper of Unusual Size if you will. I made him by using some pieces that most Tyranid players end up with a lot of; a Trygon skull cap, toxin sacs, extra claws, and a Genestealer head. You can see how it all comes together in the image below. More adventurous modelers who worry about people looking “under the shell” so to speak are welcome to shove Green Stuff into the gaps and make it look suitably organic. Personally I just tell people that Rippy would appreciate it if they didn’t violate his personal space. Rippers. Credit: Primaris Kevin If you’re a regular brush user, apply a much lighter drybrushed layer to those areas you previously applied a heavier layer of Averland Sunset to.

FauxHammer – Latest Video on YouTube How to Paint Imperial Fists Space Marines for Warhammer 40,000 – Paints and Tools Paints Flat Colours I applied sponge chipping. I hit the decals and colored areas with a little bit of VMC khaki to simulate chipping down to the base paint layer. Then I went over the entire model with Skavenblight Dinge sponge chipping. I then sponge chipped with leadbelcher very sparingly. it’s easy to go overboard witht he metallics. Highlight the eyes and wrist screens with Warpstone Glow (Optional: Add a final highlight of Moot Green).I use an airbrush to do the basecoating of my army, for both the speed and a particular finish I get that I find very hard to replicate with a standard brush. However, feel free to replace this with layering or soft drybrushing and I think you’ll get a similar outcome. Pet love extends beyond the bounds of Games Workshop. Knight Models get in on the action in a whole bunch of ways, from Harley’s hyenas to the giant goddamn demon that Damien Wayne drags around. But none more majestic then the owls that the Court of Owls deploy. Owl. Credit: Lupe If you’re using a drybrush, make sure you brush fairly lightly. You might find it useful to brush in only one direction, so from the top down. How to Paint Imperial Fists Step 9 – Remove Masking