Patchoro Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi folks, let me start by saying that I am very impressed with the skills of fellow painters. After 20 years I re-started this painting thing (my son is to blame), so it's been a while. Water-based paint is entirely new to me, so I am experiencing a steep learning curve. Since 40K figures are new to me, I am not -yet- too knowledgeable about chapters and color schemes. So I thought it best just to create my own scheme. What do you guys think? Is it okay to paint Dark Templars in a custom scheme or schould I stick to "official" guidelines? I just am not too keen on dark paint schemes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathar the great Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hell, you could paint them bright pink, it's your army But story-wise, they aren't Black Templars anymore if you paint them blue, just some other chapter using similar iconography the scheme looks nive and the paint job is really good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1741665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 just call them a successor chapter, that way you can paint them however you like, create your own character names, and give your chapter the sense of personality you want them to have.. and may I say, thats a very clean paint job, well done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1741822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuchinawa Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yeah totally, hot pink Black templers what has the world come too, anyway, No you scheme is good, and as far as I know, you can totally paint them however you want and use BT rules, as long as you don't change anything mid game. How about "Dorn's Templers" or Templers of (your last name) as a chapter name. Just a thought Or you could say that your company had to steal armor off the dead, friend or foe. Kinda like Space Wolves. So that's why they have blue parts Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1741838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alys Dwr Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 And we're missing the obvious "Blue Templars" as a name for your chapter ^_^ Welcome to the B&C! Games workshop encourages us to make the game our own, allowing us to use a set of rules from one army, paint them another colour and call them a successor chapter. Your painting looks darn good for such a long break from painting! I think the lower legs could do with an extra wash over the silver to bring them in line with the shoulder pads, but that's all i can think of right now. Al PS: sorry i have to mention this, but my dad got into the game a little last year after a similar break (used to do D&D, AD&D etc) and he chose black templars, but called them 'Dark Templars' too. That just tickled my funny bone a bit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1741855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhg Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hell, you could paint them bright pink, it's your army Don't knock it... It turned out pretty well for me Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1741903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arutha Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I think they looks great, i like the scheme. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1741907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironloki Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Welcome to the B&C :tu: Water-based paint is entirely new to me, so I am experiencing a steep learning curve Well i'd say you're riding that curve with style. I think you have done a great job and would love to see more! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1742373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Of Sparta Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 those mini's are looking good. don't worry about the learning curve, there's always a new technique to try out, or a different way to do something you already know. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1742651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunchBox Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hi Patch...welcome to the B&C. My first thought was "Iron Templars". You can striclty adhere to the codex, and paint them whatever colors you want. These look good! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1742971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilnar Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 templars royal, as in royal blue::RTBBB: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1743316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoro Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Thanks for all the positive input. Much appreciated! I am happy with my current color scheme and will go for a templar-like motiv. Probably something like Avenging Templars, Quested Templars, Crusading Knights, not sure yet. I like the white helmets on veteran troops but am not to sure on my templar... What do you guys think? Maybe a metal look suits the theme better? The mini is not yet finished and still rough on the edges. So don't let that bother you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1743340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarr Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 *Sigh* Better than I could do. I like it. I agree with the idea of making them a successor chapter and just using the codex. Again, looking good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/149935-unsure-how-to-proceed/#findComment-1743481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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