hendybadger Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I was wondering if there were any other colour schemes for the Grey Knights. I know you can paint them how you like but... What looks good on them? Any other fluffy schemes? ARe there any different Brother Captain or Justicar markings? How do you paint yours? Thanks in advance Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okidus Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I've done most of mine standard, but I do have one squad of PAGK that is dark gray, almost black, with red helms. I had started to convert them a few years back into LATD, but switched them back to dark GK's. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2164539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard12 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 crimson is a comman colour but is more related to inquisitors. doing them as "grey" knights has come into fasion witha lot of people going for a very light grey instead of the blue steel Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2164552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 would crimson look good an a GKGM? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2164574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoDoc Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Check page 48 of your codex for the answer to that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2165061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtakuGundam Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 i painted 1 termie white with all of the same trim and it looked pretty good. but they looked to similar to my white and bright gold marines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2165062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 There are no other 'fluffy' alternate schemes. They are gun metal grey. And that's it. But obviously you can paint them however you like, it just won't be in fitting with the established background. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2165077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Had a look in the Codex and the crimson looks very nice Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2166067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozybonza Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I mixed Ice blue + ultramarines blue + boltgun metal for a "blue steel" look. Some blacklining done, and they look pretty good. Weapons are red, trimmings gold. People may complain that it doesn't match the fluff, but at the end of the day, they are saying that my representation of GK doesn't match the REAL not-real army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2166278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Like the way you look at it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2166586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Remiel Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 There are no other 'fluffy' alternate schemes. They are gun metal grey. And that's it. Gun metal grey is not the only fluff colour scheme. In an Index Astartes article some time back in WD (260s??) that featured both the Grey Knights and Deathwatch, the Grey Knights were shown to have Black armour (also armour type was more like standard SM PA & TDA). As well, in tyhe novel 'Killing Fields', their armour was described as "burnished blue-steel silver". Ozybonza's scheme of 'mixed Ice blue + ultramarines blue + boltgun metal for a "blue steel" look' would definitely fit the burnished blue-silver look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2167282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 I may have to give that a try Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2167605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 There are no other 'fluffy' alternate schemes. They are gun metal grey. And that's it. Gun metal grey is not the only fluff colour scheme. In an Index Astartes article some time back in WD (260s??) that featured both the Grey Knights and Deathwatch, the Grey Knights were shown to have Black armour (also armour type was more like standard SM PA & TDA). As well, in a novel (cannot remember which), their armour was described as "burnished blue-silver metal". Ozybonza's scheme of 'mixed Ice blue + ultramarines blue + boltgun metal for a "blue steel" look' would definitely fit the burnished blue-silver look. They are all varying shades of metal. From dull gun metal grey which was the IA article, all the way up to the blue and bright silver polished metal. So to paraphrase Henry Ford 'You can paint them in any colour you like, as long as it's silver' Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2168231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tiger Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 black grey knights with gold details look cool, but white grey knights with gold details look drooltastic if the white is done well Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2168275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Im tempted to go for the blue steel look buy maybe with a different colour tint instead Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2168730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozybonza Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Im tempted to go for the blue steel look buy maybe with a different colour tint instead The only thing I'd reccomend is use Mithril Silver instead of boltgun metal to mix... I find mine look a little bit too dark, but I'd already done half of them so it was too late to change :P The other thing is that you should pre mix a full pot of it. It took me a while to figure this out, because I could never get each individual mix quite the same as the last. Mix a pot up and you will never have that problem :D It's mostly silver so best bet is to pour the blue paints into the silver pot. You can use the foundation blue (can't remember the name) instead of UM blue, means you have to use less. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2168931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterlight Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I've had pretty good results from Chaos Black undercoat -> Mythril -> Badab Black (black wash) -> Myrthil Highlights. I prefer the proper silver/grey to the blue tinged codex style. For a bit of individuality I've left my packs Chaos Black line highlighted with a slightly darkened Fenris Grey. I've also left my Justicars' helmets Black highlighted as above which helps stand them out against the other marines. Right shoulder pads are Blood Red with black squad markings. Toying with the idea of of doing my Grand Master in white, seems fitting he should stand out somehow. Picture of my scheme below, forgive the lack of actual painting ability. http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/26/l_9a5bf09b7c93475bae648b20ca37b0ca.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2168994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungboy Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 There are no other 'fluffy' alternate schemes. They are gun metal grey. And that's it. But obviously you can paint them however you like, it just won't be in fitting with the established background. Doesn't the "established background*" just state that their armour is delivered unadorned and unpainted? If so, doesn't other fluff state that brand new, unpainted armour is grey, not metallic? *ignoring the Counter nonsense. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2169000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Love the dark scheme Winterlight Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2169799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
- 7eAL - Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 There are no other 'fluffy' alternate schemes. They are gun metal grey. And that's it. But obviously you can paint them however you like, it just won't be in fitting with the established background. Doesn't the "established background*" just state that their armour is delivered unadorned and unpainted? If so, doesn't other fluff state that brand new, unpainted armour is grey, not metallic? That depends on the metal-ceramic blend used in the particular piece of power armour, and how it is constructed and layered. A piece with higher metal content would be metallic and a piece with higher ceramic content would be more grey, but in both cases they retain some of the specularity of metal. The "established background" also suggests that Grey Knights oil, wax and polish their armour even bare, which would naturally bring out a metallic shine. Since the armour is metal-ceramic composite however, the ceramic restricts metallic reflection so polishing would probably bring out only the same quality as anodized aluminum or titanium or dark brushed steel, without clear and continuous reflection. In theory, a thin metal-plated outer layer over the composite armour plate should be easier to maintain, and easier to inscribe with the necessary wards, sigils, symbols and runes. The metal-plated outer would then form a more solid and continuous reflective pattern akin to polished steel, silver, or chrome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2177919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenwing Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 some old pictures of white Greyknights I painted ages ago: http://coolminiornot.com/pics/pics5/img3fbb76b7b23b0.jpg http://coolminiornot.com/pics/pics5/img3fbb74a30ea7e.jpg and also a link to some cmon images of the same army: More ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2178797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
- 7eAL - Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 some old pictures of white Greyknights I painted ages ago:http://coolminiornot.com/pics/pics5/img3fbb74a30ea7e.jpg Where did that thunder hammer come from? The picture in the link says "original thunder hammer and power axe" but unless you mean it was scratchbuilt, I don't recognize that thunder hammer head from any old models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2178827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendybadger Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 They look really nice Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2179087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Where did that thunder hammer come from? The picture in the link says "original thunder hammer and power axe" but unless you mean it was scratchbuilt, I don't recognize that thunder hammer head from any old models. It's the thunder hammer from the older lead terminator set, the first proper terminator minis, round second ed(ish) IIRC. Those white Grey Knights are just the thing I was after - crazily good. I'm just bored of the same old silver schemes... :) Mind if I pinch that Ravenwing? MR. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2180388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenwing Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Hehe, thanks :D No, I won't mind at all, quite the contrary, Steal away! I just want to warn you, it's a daunting task to paint so many figures white. It took lots and lots of perserverence and a good scheme.. I used white spray, gray wash (just watered down fortress grey or something) and then I just reapplied two layers of white and left some grey for shading. As you can see on those I used different colours on helmets and heraldry to differentiate between squads (and actually between weapons). The axe squad had red helmets, polearm squad purple and the hammer squad had blue helmets. and yes, it's the REALLY old thunder hammer (pre '95 probably), with the handle from a power axe ... I think :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/182996-grey-knight-alternate-schemes/#findComment-2184321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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