nurglespuss Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Hi guys, I've started a mini project to paint up one of each pre heresy founding legion, and next up is a Space Wolf... I'm going by this pic: http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120215192736/warhammer40k/images/d/da/06SWSmall.png However, my google fu has been weak (along with my eyes it would seem ;p ) and I cannot decide what colour the armour is? It doesn't look like a space wolf grey, and in fact looks more like a dull gun metal (rather than the almost aluminium of the bolter). But what do you guys think? (or does anyone have an answer? Thanks in advance! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
montegue Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Looks like Leadbelcher with an Agrax Earthshade wash. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3433340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I used to use the old and much lamented Codex Grey so if I was painting it, I'd use the new equivalent Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3433341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglespuss Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Ah, I have Codex Grey still ;p - thats what my Space Wolves army is painted in! ;p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3433346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denison512 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Look up the cover for prospero burns. The colour there is a dark grey colour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3433385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 stick some card to your monitor and try your paints out on the card until it matches. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3440514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanfield Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 there grey of some shade pick one and happy painting Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3440525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urauloth Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 It does look like a dull gunmetal but I'm pretty sure that isn't intentional, just a result of the way the grey has been highlighted. The general concensus on heresy-era wolves is that they're a flat dark grey and I'm pretty sure that's what the image there is intended to depict. I'd look at mechanicus standard grey and dawnstone from the current citadel line, personally. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3440966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn33r Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Codex grey or very near equivalent army painter uniform grey. That's what I've used Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3441528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Volsung- Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 That's the 13th company color, Codex Grey with Fortress grey highlining, with black pads and red wolf badge. The current equivalent is dawnstone and adminitsratum grey (i think). I use codex grey for my wolves too (see my avatar) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3442288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 If you look at the bolter it's a metal colour (blue/grey) and the body is meant to be much darker. I personally like to use the Base colour "Mechanicus Standard Grey" with a black wash then highlight back up to the same grey. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278862-a-question-of-colour-help/#findComment-3445315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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