he_plays_guitar Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 So I have a large army of Alpha Legion marines painted and assembled, and I used the metal Alpha Legion shoulder pads for their left shoulder pad...but what to put on the right one? I used blank shoulder pads with no chaos star, and none of the heads have horns or spikes, and there are no mutations. I went for a very clean, very non-obviously chaos Alpha Legion. So do I paint the tactical symbol arrow on their right shoulder pad like loyalist marines? Should I make it look a little more chaosy but keep the tac symbol? Or do I leave it blank? I'm unsure what to do with the blank, smooth shoulder pads...they are screaming for some freehand. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Scales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 mix it up and have different stuff on them to futher confuse the enemy? or corrupt versions of the loyalist symbols? ofcourse you can never go wrong with skulls.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_giles Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'd suggest using the loyalist stand-by of squad numbers painted over a large white arrow decal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushrong Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'd suggest using the loyalist stand-by of squad numbers painted over a large white arrow decal. I'd agree with this, but add the coiled hydra symbol in it as if it was 'cut out'. So the arrow would be white and in the rectangular part of the symbol the hydra would be painted in the armor color. I think it would be a cool touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshowscott Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hi I used the alpha legion pads on my salamanders. They worked quit well, but on the other hand, Im new to chaos and love the normal kits too. Good luck with the legion. http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/261/016de.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Scalesare what I'd paint there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he_plays_guitar Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 @ sideshowscott - I always thought that the Alpha Legion pads would work great for Salamanders, they look great! I think I'll either go for scales or the tactical symbol...I made them look very non chaosy, just using the chaos armor and no demons, horns, or mutations, so I'd think they might still have their tactical symbols on their armor. Maybe I'll do both? I'll post up pics and you all can let me know which ones look best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brother heckengar Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I`m using the green triangle on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he_plays_guitar Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 What exactly is the green triangle? Can you post pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliGn Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Paint the tactical symbol over a scale background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphariusomegon20 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Scales Seconded. Just work with the scales alone. You're already going minimalist, so the scales would be seem to be part of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Rawl Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I would develop a symbol for each squad so you know which one goes where and does what while your oponent wonders what they are, knowledge is power and all that jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he_plays_guitar Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Ooh I like the idea of painting the squads something different...maybe use several different geometric shapes, or variations of the tactical arrow, on a scale background. That way I can have the scales, but still have squad markings. I like the idea of marking squads for tank hunting, close combat, suicide squads, support, etc. That way I can keep track, AND confuse the enemy :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Seconded. Third-ed. Ludovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpWhisper Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 A little late, I know, but can I ask what kind of bodies you used for the Legionnaites? The tactical symbol route would be a good one to go down if you're using loyalist bodies, but if you've got more chaosy parts, then I'd say do different ones for each squad; a hydra, scales, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vissah Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 You can always paint a triangle like apparently some Alhpa's had Pre Heresy. I did the same on my Alpha Legion squad nad it looks pretty good. http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/image...ha_LegionPH.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aarhus Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 A good friend of mine has his Chosen painted up as Ultramarines (with a salvaged Ultra rhino), with the right shoulder pauldron painted with the Alpha Legion hydra head. For normal guys? I'll fourth the scales. Cheers, Lawrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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