Bigdog Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Hi guys, After checking out the GW articles on how to paint Ultramarines, I've noticed that Ultramarine Blue is far lighter than the finish the Ultramarines get in the books. I'd prefer a darker finish and was wondering if anyone uses a different recipe for darker ultramarines? Would Ultramarine / Regal blue do the job? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Valerius Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I believe the current GW method is regal blue w/ Ultramarine blue highlights. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2921906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptiMAT Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Mordian Blue (foundation paint) might be a decent paint to use as a base? I paint my Crimson Fists and the Mordian blue is very similar to the Regal Blue but just a tiny bit lighter, and being a foundation paint would work well over any under-coat colour. What about using the painter to suggest a paint colour? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2921907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdOfEntity Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Great point. A lot of people use Ultramarine Blue as the basecoat and try to highlight it. You end up getting a very light colored armor. Instead do a basecoat of regal blue with Ultramarine blue highlights. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2921908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Valerius Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Myself, I far prefer the look of Ultramarines Blue, highlighted up. I think GW's current look is too dark, but it's a matter of taste I suppose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2921945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdfox Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Captain Titus and the other two in the Space Marine game seem to have used a lighter shade of Ultramarine Blue on their armor. The blue is so light that it seems just a couple of shades up from Enchanted Blue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2922107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazychib Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I've just started painting Ultramarines and I'm using the following method- Undercoat - Black Basecoat - 1:1 mix Chaos Black/Regal Blue 1st layer - 1:1 mix Regal Blue/Ultramarine Blue Highlight (around edges/raised areas) - Ultramarine Blue Edge Highlight - 1:1 mix Ultramarine Blue/Space Wolves Grey I've only painted one Ultramarine so far, which can been seen here Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2922338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbringer Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I like the lighter blue so i use this really simple method Spray White Basecoat UM Blue Badab Black Wash Paint UM Blue 50:50 UM and Space Wolves Grey first highlight Add a small amount of white if you want to highlight more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2922409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thanks guys that's been really helpful. Crazychib - that's exactly what I was looking for!! Have you managed to get any more Ultras done yet? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2922526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazychib Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thanks guys that's been really helpful. Crazychib - that's exactly what I was looking for!! Have you managed to get any more Ultras done yet? Glad I could help. I have started on my Black Reach Terminators. I'll post some pictures as I complete them, but progress will be slow as I can only paint a couple of nights a week. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2922828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 I wish I had a couple of nights a week free to paint. Lucky if I get 1 and I have a truescale marine army to build and paint!! Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2922843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadhead Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 here's my method chaos black undercoat/primer layered ultramarines blue until happy or sick of painting blue comes out like this http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/treadhead2/th_mastersofthechapter2.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/treadhead2/th_3rd.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/treadhead2/th_3rdcaptain.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2923285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sly Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I might be a bit late to the party, but here's my take on the blue, small step-by-step in the thread. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.p...howtopic=241668 I know the paints aren't GW (except for highlight of ice blue and leviathan purple wash) but it should give you an idea. - Dan - Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2923911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Dan Sly its never too late to join the party!!! I saw your WIP thread a couple of days ago and I'm really impressed so far! I'm planning a darker finish than yours but I love your technique. Hope you don't mind if I try it out for my marines when I finally get the chance. It could be a while before I get around to it however. I'm building a true scale army and hit a snag with replicating shoulder pads. I've just got some instant mold though so with a bit of luck I'll have it sorted and get some piccies posted soon. Keep up the good work Dan Sly and I'm looking forward to see more of your work. Please post it up soon. Dan Sly its never too late to join the party!!! I saw your WIP thread a couple of days ago and I'm really impressed so far! I'm planning a darker finish than yours but I love your technique. Hope you don't mind if I try it out for my marines when I finally get the chance. It could be a while before I get around to it however. I'm building a true scale army and hit a snag with replicating shoulder pads. I've just got some instant mold though so with a bit of luck I'll have it sorted and get some piccies posted soon. Keep up the good work Dan Sly and I'm looking forward to see more of your work. Please post it up soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2924015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Sorry for the double post. Posting on a mobile at work isn't the easiest. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2924025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sly Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 haha, that's good to hear! Ah thanks mate, only just getting back into the hobby and really glad to be back, sure go for it! If you want a more detailed idea of how it's done feel free to ask! The last image I posted is closest to how they are in real life, the others are a tad light, but ah well. I want a fairly high contrast look to them but with "realistic" shading if that makes sense? So I pushed the colours lighter to help show that. I'll be interested in seeing that! truescale always tempts me. Good luck with it. I'll try and get some more up tomorrow, fingers crossed. - Dan - Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2924030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Im still painting in an old school way so heres my recepie Undercoat matt black (Halfords matt black primer) Spray Mordian blue as a base coat Spray from above with pure ultramarine blue Wash with thinned Azurman blue wash Highlight with Ultramarine blue Edge highlight with Ultramarine blue/white mix's Ive also started to wet blend using a wet pallet. This is an example of how they come out http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/Untitled-2copy-3.jpg Heres my part complete champion. Ive spent a bit more time on him http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/Untitled-2copy-4.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2926817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Git jimmy Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I use mordian blue mixed with skull white. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2927828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_mix Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I've just started painting Ultramarines and I'm using the following method- Undercoat - Black Basecoat - 1:1 mix Chaos Black/Regal Blue 1st layer - 1:1 mix Regal Blue/Ultramarine Blue Highlight (around edges/raised areas) - Ultramarine Blue Edge Highlight - 1:1 mix Ultramarine Blue/Space Wolves Grey I've only painted one Ultramarine so far, which can been seen here Ok, now I'm really late joining the party... I really like your colour scheme crazychib. I've bought Black Reach (merry christmas!) and I wuold like to paint ultramarines. It's like...10 years that I don't paint anything (gulp!), and I've always painted with colors-straight-from-the-pot (no diluted colors...heresy!). So crazychib...some hints about water percentage? Like 1:1:1 chaos black/ultramarine blue/water. I know that it's not a "math" thing, but some hints will be really appreciated! ...of course not only from crazychib. Thanks to everyone! ...and a happy new year! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2953523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazychib Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I've just started painting Ultramarines and I'm using the following method- Undercoat - Black Basecoat - 1:1 mix Chaos Black/Regal Blue 1st layer - 1:1 mix Regal Blue/Ultramarine Blue Highlight (around edges/raised areas) - Ultramarine Blue Edge Highlight - 1:1 mix Ultramarine Blue/Space Wolves Grey I've only painted one Ultramarine so far, which can been seen here Ok, now I'm really late joining the party... I really like your colour scheme crazychib. I've bought Black Reach (merry christmas!) and I wuold like to paint ultramarines. It's like...10 years that I don't paint anything (gulp!), and I've always painted with colors-straight-from-the-pot (no diluted colors...heresy!). So crazychib...some hints about water percentage? Like 1:1:1 chaos black/ultramarine blue/water. I know that it's not a "math" thing, but some hints will be really appreciated! ...of course not only from crazychib. Thanks to everyone! ...and a happy new year! Hi I rarely use paint straight from the pot, I only add water if the paint looks too thick. Too thick, and it will obscure small details. Too thin, and it will run into the crevices. Saying that, there are alot of good painters that paint straight from the pot. It's not an exact science, just what I feel is the right consistency. Most of the time I would say it is 1:1:1 (paint/paint/water), but it depends on the paint. It is something you will learn, the more you paint. Have a look through the tutorial section and check YouTube for some great painting tips. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2953558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_mix Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hi! I know that at most it's a matter of practice, but a good starting point hint it's always appreciated! I've found a couple of tutorials on youtube as you suggested. I'll watch 'em this evening. And then start various tests. Sooo... did you do some new minis since November? Any photos? I'm courios... Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2953578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazychib Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi! I know that at most it's a matter of practice, but a good starting point hint it's always appreciated! I've found a couple of tutorials on youtube as you suggested. I'll watch 'em this evening. And then start various tests. Sooo... did you do some new minis since November? Any photos? I'm courios... Thanks! There is a completed Terminator (from Black Reach) in my gallery and I am about half way through a second Terminator. Painting progress has been slow due to work - Working in retail during the festive season sucks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/241826-ultramarine-blue-how-do-you-do-it/#findComment-2954254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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