Thousand Sons and Space WolvesTest Models
With the polls losing tomorrow, and no other votes being made in the past day, it looks as though the Thousand Sons will be the winners!
However, I did have a go at testing out paint schemes for both the Wolves and Sons:
The first model is the standard Russ Grey Space Wolf (center left). It took me about 30 seconds to realise I hated it. Which is weird, because I really like Space Wolf blue in theory. I just don't like painting it.
The second one I painted was the center right Thousand Son blue marine. When I showed this to Tabletop Engineer, he simply said "I don't like it, but that just because I'm biased against Ultramarine colours." Wardian scars run deep my friends. Either way, I somewhat agree... the usual painting guides always look a little too dark for my tastes.
The far left is one I reaaally like. Mechanicus Grey, dry brushed with Fenrisian Grey and a little Ulthuan Grey, washed down with a 50/50 mix of Nuln Oil and Lahmian Medium. It took 3 minutes to paint! If I was more patient with the dry brushing, I'm confident I could get a nice polished stone effect on the armour.
The far right is one I reeaaally like too. It's the same as the previous, with a more blended highlight from Thousand Son to Ahriman Blue. The gold was done first, dry brushed with Skullcrusher Brass making it really sparkle!
I'll be keeping the far left and right ones for future projects. The Thousand Sons looks like it will be coming up, but I still want to do Space Wolves at some point.
Until next time!
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However, I did have a go at testing out paint schemes for both the Wolves and Sons:
The first model is the standard Russ Grey Space Wolf (center left). It took me about 30 seconds to realise I hated it. Which is weird, because I really like Space Wolf blue in theory. I just don't like painting it.
The second one I painted was the center right Thousand Son blue marine. When I showed this to Tabletop Engineer, he simply said "I don't like it, but that just because I'm biased against Ultramarine colours." Wardian scars run deep my friends. Either way, I somewhat agree... the usual painting guides always look a little too dark for my tastes.
The far left is one I reaaally like. Mechanicus Grey, dry brushed with Fenrisian Grey and a little Ulthuan Grey, washed down with a 50/50 mix of Nuln Oil and Lahmian Medium. It took 3 minutes to paint! If I was more patient with the dry brushing, I'm confident I could get a nice polished stone effect on the armour.
The far right is one I reeaaally like too. It's the same as the previous, with a more blended highlight from Thousand Son to Ahriman Blue. The gold was done first, dry brushed with Skullcrusher Brass making it really sparkle!
I'll be keeping the far left and right ones for future projects. The Thousand Sons looks like it will be coming up, but I still want to do Space Wolves at some point.
Until next time!
Thanks for reading.
If you liked what you saw, and you want to help out, please leave a comment. Sharing this with your friends, and following me on Twitter, Facebook or Google+ would also be hugely appreciated.
If you have anything you want me to look at, let me know in the comments below. I'll probably be able to write an article about that topic within a day!
If you really love what I do here, you can make a one off donation at my PayPal, or become a true hero to table top education and make a regular donation to my Patreon. Every Little helps!
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