arcticcanadian Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 So I decided to paint using the Flesh Tearers palette but then I thought that perhaps having shoulder pads, eagle, helmet, and backpack all black that it might be too much black and I thought that instead I should follow the Blood Angel squad coherency with the different helmet colors to categorize what type of marine. So I painted up an assault marine with all the colors of a flesh tearer but with a yellow helmet. I'm just wondering what you all think of this. I'm torn because I think it looks good but not when compared to the fluff of the chapter. Any insights, thoughts, etc would be appreciated. Thanks, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Devil Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 It is your army, do as you like. To hell with the fluff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2767467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Uriah Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I've considered painting the helmets black, and adding a stripe of the appropriate color to them. I differentiate my veterans by edging their pauldrons in gold, but I haven't finished my assault squad yet. Only my jump pack assault squad is going to wear helmets (I just can't think it's a good idea to jump out of a Thunderhawk without proper headgear, no matter how crazy or bloodthirsty you are), the ground-pounders are all going to be helmetless, so they can rip enemy throats out with their teeth. The MK VI helms would have a yellow stripe all the way down the front, while MK VII or otherwise will likely have a stripe kind of off-center. I'm going to test it first, and I won't be able to finish them until my move back to the States is complete (everything shipped away on Thursday last week <_< ), but I'll post up some photos when I'm finished with them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2767508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGPO Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I think a helmet stripe would look better than the whole helmet. Give some stuff a try on army painter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2767544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefireinferno Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I myself go "all Black errydae Black helms" Because that is just how the Flesh Tearers roll. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2767548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticcanadian Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 I can underatand all of your points. I will post up a picture of a test model with the 'yellow' designating him as a assault marine. Frater I hope the move goes all well with no misshapes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2768225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skawolf Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 You can also paint the upper portion of the helmet yellow whilst keeping the lower face guard portion black. Like this. http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy43/Skawolf/PIC_1178.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2768266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodunius Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 There's something to be said for a helmet stripe (I'd just do the mohawk vent on Mk5/7/8) since it would make the Assault marines something of a homage to the days of olde: http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/image...s_RT_Colors.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2768291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticcanadian Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Interesting find, not sure how to paint that and actually make it look good to me. But definitely something to think about. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2769294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cartel Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Interesting find, not sure how to paint that and actually make it look good to me. But definitely something to think about. ^ Just making the mohawk-esque crest on the helmets yellow would suffice (and probably look good,) or you could try a hazard stripe or hazard arrow idea... -CC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2769350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticcanadian Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Here is the link to the pictures of the test model, I like it when I see it but when reminded of the fluff/background I have my doubts. What do you all think of it so far? Its just on my facebook and anyone can view it so it should work for you all. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...mp;l=a32dccfe9a Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2770922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadLift Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I still think a stripe would be the way to go personally. I am a Knights of Blood player so I have quite a bit or artistic licence when it comes to my painting. With my Terminators I did a couple with yellow and red helmets. you could do something similar with black and yellow :) http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww200/joeygoldcoast/Knights%20of%20Blood/IMG_0008.jpg http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww200/joeygoldcoast/Knights%20of%20Blood/IMG_0009.jpg Please ignore the flash on the 2nd hammer (oops) its now gone :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/230370-flesh-tearer-helmet-color-predicament/#findComment-2770974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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