Vivster Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hey guys, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee is coming up in England and so I decided to paint one of my space marines in that sort of colour scheme. I want to go with a colour scheme of the UK flag. Blue, White and Red. So far I have come up with this So i am still confused what to go with NB: I still have not painted the aquilla yet. Thanks, Vivster Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Doesn't exactly scream "UK" to me … if it's just going to be one figure, I would suggest painting the whole figure like a Union flag (it's only a "Union jack" if flown on a specific place on a ship :)). You might want to overlay an image of that flag onto a "bare" space marine illustration to see how it would more or less fit, and try to replicate that on a model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Doesn't exactly scream "UK" to me … Agreed, I don't get Rule Britania from your marine at all! Just paint the flag over the enture body, tactical symbols on shoudlers should be Georges Cross for Tactical marines, Welsh Dragon for Assault, Scottish white cross for Devs and a Guiness for Veterans... :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Now this is a British Marine :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Doesn't exactly scream "UK" to me … Agreed, I don't get Rule Britania from your marine at all! Just paint the flag over the enture body, tactical symbols on shoudlers should be Georges Cross for Tactical marines, Welsh Dragon for Assault, Scottish white cross for Devs and a Guiness for Veterans... :D Why not just come up with a simple, neutral, colour scheme and then paint in the Union Jack as either a Chapter symbol, or where unit designation goes? Much more simple and just as effective at displaying the Union Jack. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplaincliff Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 that could just as easily be some member of team america world police..... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 just do a deathwatch marine with the union flag as the chapter symbol.. wont look like an eyesore that way and the deathwatch are like the sas.. sortve Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Firstly, kudos for the patriotism! I'd suggest a Black Templar, but paint the cross red on a blue background, with some white lines on the diagonal? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I would go with replicating this: Marvels Union Jack *Edit* and oh I missed this (it's only a "Union jack" if flown on a specific place on a ship ) That's not strictly true, the UK flag institute (vexillological organisation) the national flag of the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories is the Union Flag, which may also be called the Union Jack. The Royal Navy (going back to 1908) dispensed with designating the flag the Jack at specific mastings. So you can call it the Union Flag or the Union Jack with impunity :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hajime Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 why you don'y use the Queen's Cipher for shoulder pads. http://sacredmonkeysofthevatican.files.wor...pher-e-ii-r.gif Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 just do a deathwatch marine with the union flag as the chapter symbol.. wont look like an eyesore that way and the deathwatch are like the sas.. sortve This. It's the way I would do it (if I wasn't so apathetic about the whole thing). ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tyler Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 If you want the comic book appearance and the Union Jack character linked above isn't quite what you want, you might also consider Captain Britain. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 +1 Captain Britain is awesome ^_^ and currently so super powered it hurts! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 If you want the comic book appearance and the Union Jack character linked above isn't quite what you want, you might also consider Captain Britain. The Captain Britain I remember did not look like that. Also, Marvel FTW. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 So you can call it the Union Flag or the Union Jack with impunity :P I have a feeling this is a retroactive ruling due to people calling the flag a "Union Jack" regardless of where it's flown :devil: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr tough guy Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'd get rid of the aquilla and go with the (Marvel) Union Jack scheme. Though if you don't want to do that much freehand I'd go for red scheme rather than a blue scheme, nothing sais British military more than a Redcoat, right? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivster Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Wow so many replies so quickly. I feel that there has been some misunderstanding with my first post. I mean to say this is what i have painted so far and wanted opinions of what colour to paint next. God i hate my white paint - it is so bad and lumpy and dry! Anyway, i have Painted my marIne - i am not the best painter in the world but anyway. I am going to put the uk flag on a banner that i will attach to his backpack and on the back of the banner i will paint the queen's mottto. Pics will be coming soon. I have taken your guys opinions and put them into us however since i am not the best pai ter and since i have an ultramarines army, i am not going to be able to paint the union flag pattern on his entire body. After all this is a aobr marine Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Now this is a British Marine :whistling: It's Captain Britain. Or Marshall LAWW! Don't you mess with the red, white and blue. Doesn't get much more britisher than that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Doesn't get much more britisher than that. No bulldog, nor tea and scones. Plus, I bet he has perfect teeth! /stereotype Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3075940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivster Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Completed Finally - Except a bit of the base Hope you guys enjoy. I am not the best painter so don't be harsh :tu: http://i.imgur.com/2gFUsh.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/PDOoHh.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/UOMnnh.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/HJIQfh.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/7hfGqh.jpg?1 For Her Majesty! Any Comments Appreciated Vivster Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3078441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Nice work fella, kudos to you for the effort he looks great! E-II-R would be proud of the latest addition to her armed forces! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/253447-union-jack-space-marines-help-quick-please/#findComment-3078451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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