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DIY Chapter possible schemes


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My Brother just moved in with me and we have decided to get back into 40k We wanted to start 

a DIY chapter where we each could create a company each. We are still playing around with schemes 
but wouldnt mind peoples thoughts on what we've come up with so far. 

 

http://i.imgur.com/r9d54Uw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3o8XzQR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/S151PM1.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9dszTjs.jpg

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The dark red/central white stripe scheme is cool as hell. I think you need one or two that aren't red though, otherwise you'll end up with two armies that look exactly the same from a distance, and that could get confusing when removing models in assaults etc.

We based the red with central white stripe off the danish flag. And we're just looking for one look and we both want to work on the chapter together. Something where id make the chapter's 2nd company and he'd make the 3rd. Maybe tweak each company look a bit (like the ultramarines shoulderguard rims, 1rst company: white, 2nd gold, etc.) so that we dont get our models too mixed up. 

Ahhh, I got a little confused, I thought you were each going for a Company's worth of Marines from a different Chapter. The only thing with the Danish Flag Concept (henceforth the DFC) is that I can't see a whole lot you could change for each company and still have the scheme working. Maybe you could just use iconography, such as a company symbol or number on one shoulder or knee, with the squad marking or number on the opposite?

Definitely the 3rd scheme.  Sharp, just changing up the trim should be pretty good at making them contrast enough.  I used to play against a buddy and the only difference between our armies was the belt color.  I went red and he went with black and that was pretty easy to keep track of.

looks like people are digging the 3rd scheme. It's also the one we like best.


Strike Captain Lysimachus, on 24 Aug 2013 - 11:40, said:
Third is a little complicated for me. Love the first one but Ecritter is right, needs pipes and eagle filled in, eyes could pop a bit more too...

How about:

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But damn Lysimachus now I'm now in doubt cause this looks great as well.

As for the concept of the chapter we were thinking of going non-codex and trying to come up with something fun.

  • 7-8 Companys/Clans, each representing a planet in the sector from which they draw their recruits. This has led to rivalries and created competition between brothers on which company/clan has the greatest warriors and feats. Each company has a different areas of expertise.
  • There is no scout company since each company is responsible for recruiting and training eligible candidates that later can be joined to squads in need of new brothers.
  • The 1rst/veteren company is made up of one squad from each company/clan. Each squad is filled with the best warriors of each company and have different skill sets to represent the strength of their company's. When one of these squads loses a member trials will be held to see who is worthy to take the fallen warriors place. Even without a death, a member of the company can challenge a current member of a Elite squad for his spot. Winner takes all.

Definitely scheme three.biggrin.png

You could do company colours on the knees, like white for 2nd and blue or yellow or purple something for 3rd.happy.png

On models with no kneepads (like mk6 armour) you could then just move the company colour to elbows or just paint the whole lower leg.

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I find myself somewhat confused

still getting used to posting in the forum and entered something before it was dont. so just edited it to .. until i could rewrite the post. Sorry for the confusion tongue.png

Hahaha fair one, don't worry about it. I'm still a huuuge fan of Scheme 3.

So, the Chapter concept is kinda based off a combination of Iron Hands (without the craziness) and Salamanders (minus "we're radioactive dragons")?

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I find myself somewhat confused

still getting used to posting in the forum and entered something before it was dont. so just edited it to .. until i could rewrite the post. Sorry for the confusion tongue.png

Hahaha fair one, don't worry about it. I'm still a huuuge fan of Scheme 3.

So, the Chapter concept is kinda based off a combination of Iron Hands (without the craziness) and Salamanders (minus "we're radioactive dragons")?

With a dash of Ironsnakes (cause notable squads are cool.)

We were thinking IF, UM or RG depending on whatever fluff backstory and combat doctrines we decide on. (currently working on it, so might get posted later tonight.)

 

As for painting the white line, yes it's a pain and is the only thing holding me back from choosing 3. Will have to test mini it at

some point. But if its to much of a bother then we might just go with the revised scheme 1. 

 

 

The good thing about the white line in three is that the total surface you are painting is actually quite small on most models.  The torso is largely covered by aquillas, pipes, and whatnot normally, with exception to the one nearly-bare torso.  Of course that's in reference to the current kits.

 

The colors of 4 have potential, but that arrangement is not so good.  I'd move use either more blue or less.  Right now it's at an unhappy middle ground.  For instance, either make the legs and Chapter Icon blue as well, or reduce the blue to simply the hands and head (kind of like an inverted Crimson Fist with a touch of gold trim).  You'll have issues with contrast if you choose a dark tone for both the red and blue, though.

 

Number one is a solid paintjob, but you'll be painting a lot of white, which is never fun.

Painting alot of white is not too much off a problem as I have painted some marines with a quartered blue and white scheme before without too much trouble.
I get the issues with 4 and think i would give it a test mini with your suggestions.

As of now we are leaning towards 3, with the revised 1 as a fallback. We also found a possible chapter symbol. 

http://i.imgur.com/S3y3Ww9.jpg

We like the look but it could be a pain to paint. This, like the white stripe, will have to be tested to see if its too hard or too time consuming.

http://i.imgur.com/eyQONjC.jpg

 

What do you guys think ?  

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