ak1508 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I agree I am not a fan of the AL shoulder pads. I like the look of the Raven Guard ones, they look like they are just raised off the surface and not sticking out. Makes sense for a legion who excel in recognisance. The AL ones just stick out far too much.Don't forget that on getting an etched brass and transfer sheet will probably save you more money to equip two squads of 15 (the FW bundle) and make them more individual as well. I do love their Rhino and LR plates though. Would look sick on those and other tanks where you can fit them in. Edited April 29, 2015 by ak1508 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I like the rhino and LR plates, they are the symbols I would like to see on etched brass or transfers. ak1508 and Aias 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak1508 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I like the rhino and LR plates, they are the symbols I would like to see on etched brass or transfers. Some tanks dont actually have the parts where you can fit the plate in, which is where etched brass, trasfer sheet or a glyph might go in handy. And let's be honest - variety does add more art to the collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 It certinally does. Although sculpting a chained A isn't that difficult. Hydra's on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak1508 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 It certinally does. Although sculpting a chained A isn't that difficult. Hydra's on the other hand... If it's a one off thing and the A with a chain - probably aint too hard, but doing them as a lot might be a bit tricky if you want to keep to the same shape and size. And hydra is definitely gonna be too difficult to do properly, so it matches the exact style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 A chained A just takes time, waiting for the different parts to dry before the next. The problem I had with the hydra was the complex nature, the scales on the body, and getting the heads to look right. I tried it a few times and was never happy. ak1508 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Chains ain't too hard, you just need to steady your hand while painting. My hands shake like a chihuahua in -20 below, but with a brace to rest my hand on.... Hardly perfect, but possible, at least. :) recon0321, Son of Carnelian, A D-B and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hivey Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 i was thinking about chains and such, that getting a fine tip sharpie of a certain color would work. like how i use a fine tip black one for scripture and such on purity seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Wow they look great.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Submarine Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Interested to know why some people are painting they're marines with a greeny blue colour. This is how they look on forgeworld as well. Except in the books they are a blue colour. Nowhere can I find them as a metallic green/blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 A bit like how some people have light grey or dark grey Space Wolves or Neon Green or Military drab Salamanders, or even Gold Imperial Fists, Black Imperial Fists, yellow, or a combination thereof. jimbo13 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krikey Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Interested to know why some people are painting they're marines with a greeny blue colour. This is how they look on forgeworld as well. Except in the books they are a blue colour. Nowhere can I find them as a metallic green/blue. "... the Alpha Legion has been witnessed in liveries of pale grey, gleaming steel, veridian, dull bronze, sable, indigo, amaranth and azure blue -- both in main and in combination." HH3, p. 91 The Alpha Legion uses just about any color and insignia that suits their purposes. Greens, blues, metallics, even red. ~K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebulon Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Temple Guard Blue with a simple wash of asurmen blue. Has anyone tried this? It's what I am considering doing with my "traitors" models from the BaC box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Threw together a couple of rough test models; I brushed the roughest coat ever of Tamiya Clear Green & Blue over a Runefang Steel base. I've never used Tamiya paints before so they applied differently to how I'd expected; will need to work with them a bit more to refine the mix. http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q797/halandaar/Warhammer/30k%20-%20Alpha%20Legion/DSC_0115_zpsjxjvlbwh.jpg http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q797/halandaar/Warhammer/30k%20-%20Alpha%20Legion/DSC_0117_zps0z625u5y.jpg http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q797/halandaar/Warhammer/30k%20-%20Alpha%20Legion/DSC_0114_zpscaraf3se.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 How much did you thin them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 How much did you thin them? Err, it was quite inprecise so i'm not sure but i'd say roughly 1:1 just with water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellath Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 This is my take on the XX Legion color scheme. I am mostly using Scale 75's Metal Alchemy paints. Comments and suggestions are very wellcome! rendingon1+, d@n, Excessus and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leoparden Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I like the way the weathering looks on your miniature Hellath, I'm still not 100% convinced by my own attempts with metallic on metallic weathering. I have also refined my method somewhat, still using the basic guide with the Tamiya Colours but slightly darker/bluer/defined compared to before. gizur, Hellath, betrayer41 and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellath Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I like the way the weathering looks on your miniature Hellath, I'm still not 100% convinced by my own attempts with metallic on metallic weathering. Thanks Leoparden! It's funny, because I have been following your work on Instagram for some time, and are a big fan of your painting scheme. In all honesty, your miniatures are the main inspiration for my Alpha Legion :) I use a lot of Tamiya clear glazes too. The pictures I have uploaded are really bad, but there's actually a shade transition between blue-green in the mini. I hope to take proper pictures soon. Arminius_Warbringer 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) I love that Banner thing! i may have to steal that. I am still changing my recipe as well based on unit type. And like leo said metallic and metallic weathering can get very tricky. These guys have my minimal but now they look too clean so I'm kinda stuck. Any suggestions?? http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy123/wareagle411/B93BF696-F489-4141-9EC3-8E793494CEB3_zpsjolptfb0.jpg And here's one up close http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy123/wareagle411/67B6219F-486F-4F5D-B3C4-C44B4C9D4807_zpsy2gq4pnr.jpg Edited November 17, 2015 by betrayer41 Xenith, depthcharge12, Hesh Kadesh and 5 others 8 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellath Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Those are impressive Alpha operatives, Betrayer41! The Dynat conversion actually beats the original model, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I like the way the weathering looks on your miniature Hellath, I'm still not 100% convinced by my own attempts with metallic on metallic weathering. <Image snipped> I have also refined my method somewhat, still using the basic guide with the Tamiya Colours but slightly darker/bluer/defined compared to before. Where is this banner piece from? I love that Banner thing! i may have to steal that. I am still changing my recipe as well based on unit type. And like leo said metallic and metallic weathering can get very tricky. These guys have my minimal but now they look too clean so I'm kinda stuck. Any suggestions?? And here's one up close <Images snipped> That squad looks great! Are the torsos from Sevrin Loth's honour guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayer41 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I like the way the weathering looks on your miniature Hellath, I'm still not 100% convinced by my own attempts with metallic on metallic weathering. <Image snipped> I have also refined my method somewhat, still using the basic guide with the Tamiya Colours but slightly darker/bluer/defined compared to before. Where is this banner piece from? I love that Banner thing! i may have to steal that. I am still changing my recipe as well based on unit type. And like leo said metallic and metallic weathering can get very tricky. These guys have my minimal but now they look too clean so I'm kinda stuck. Any suggestions?? And here's one up close <Images snipped> That squad looks great! Are the torsos from Sevrin Loth's honour guard? Thank you and yes it is with Kromlech legs and eldar blades haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leoparden Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks Leoparden! It's funny, because I have been following your work on Instagram for some time, and are a big fan of your painting scheme. In all honesty, your miniatures are the main inspiration for my Alpha Legion I use a lot of Tamiya clear glazes too. The pictures I have uploaded are really bad, but there's actually a shade transition between blue-green in the mini. I hope to take proper pictures soon. Always gives me angst to hear, I seldom get things done anymore so I have little to upload. Glad to inspire though. It's really hard to take good photos of the Tamiya scheme, a lot of the color shift effect is lost in the photos as well as some of the metallic feel. Makes a big difference which camera I use I've noticed. On my Night Lords I can take pretty accurate pictures with the mobile but the Alphas pretty much require the DSLR to pop. I love that Banner thing! i may have to steal that. I am still changing my recipe as well based on unit type. And like leo said metallic and metallic weathering can get very tricky. These guys have my minimal but now they look too clean so I'm kinda stuck. Any suggestions?? [...] I would most likely just go with snow dust on the lower portions of the leg armour and feet, I think that would seal the deal on those Astartes tbh. Where is this banner piece from? Banner piece is from the Dark Elf Corsair kit, one of their banner tops, slightly modified to fit for my use (ie to be placed on top of a piece of brass rod). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thank you and yes it is with Kromlech legs and eldar blades haha I'm afraid I did notice the giant 3-fingered hands; Wraithguard? betrayer41 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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