grand_master85 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I could do them as a white Fists army. Or I could Do them as World Eaters or Death Guard, already have Typhon and some Geave Wardens. Or I could just re-spray them black and do them as a different one entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Instead of yellow, did you try a golden orange with yellow highlights as an IF scheme? Might be easier to achieve and I've seen some pictures online of orange-ier Imperial Fists that looked pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hmm. I dunno. Perhaps bright schemes aren't for me. Couldn't ever do Blood Angels either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I am not really feeling the colour scheme either. I've seen some amazing IF armies out there. But so by people at a much better painting level than I'm at and with much more patience. I also have found, as I'm such a huge fan of mk III armour, that painting the black trim on the armour was soul-destroying. Think it's best I just change and accept defeat on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Well for ur templar bretherin at least couldnt you try a more black and yellow colour scheme? Dont actually own the FW books so not sure if they've been given a definite scheme in there. Would cut down on the amount of yellow you have to deal with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I am not really feeling the colour scheme either. I've seen some amazing IF armies out there. But so by people at a much better painting level than I'm at and with much more patience. I also have found, as I'm such a huge fan of mk III armour, that painting the black trim on the armour was soul-destroying. Think it's best I just change and accept defeat on this one Just treat the yellow as your own pain glove do our father proud triumph over adversity n all that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Doing a 'Night Lords' and retreating asap seems more appealing :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Doing a 'Night Lords' and retreating asap seems more appealing :D That a hint as to what legion you're changing too? ;) Have you seen the schemes for the IF in Extermination with all the black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedmeister Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 A technique I found useful for painting yellow, is to start with a base of dwarf flesh. 2nd coat should then be elf flesh. Finally, a golden yellow wash should set it off. You'll end up with a rich yellow colour and you can edge highlight as normal (golden yellow mixed with white). I use this all he time and the best thing about it is that you can start off from a black base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyvern Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 A technique I found useful for painting yellow, is to start with a base of dwarf flesh. 2nd coat should then be elf flesh. Finally, a golden yellow wash should set it off. You'll end up with a rich yellow colour and you can edge highlight as normal (golden yellow mixed with white). I use this all he time and the best thing about it is that you can start off from a black base. I fully may be stealing that once FW release Sigi n Dorn n drag me back to the VIIth cheers bud :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedmeister Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 No worries bud. I can't emphasise this enough but make sure the paint is thin to give you those even coats - this will give you a nice finish. Best bit is if you make a mistake, you start from the base again, build it up back up and it looks good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Also, there's also this neat resource in the Imperial Fists sub forum : http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/279955-imperial-fists-resources/?p=3456440 Lots of guides (some are pretty old, but are quite good) on how to paint yellow. I know this because I too had/have problems painting yellow and am currently trying as many of these as I can :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I think what I might do is paint the 'mk II under armour' a dark iron if I'm going to persevere with the Fists and then do just the mk III top plates in yellow. I think I'm just gonna stop for a mo, have a looksie through the books and see how I feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Well, the under armor in dark and only having the overplates yellow, to me at least, looks a lot nicer and provides more contrast than YEEEEELLLLOOOOWWWW. Which is why, after seeing some variant schemes, enjoy the 40k scheme a bit less. But yeah, theres always the "all black with yellow helm and shoulders" schemes in extermination which might prove to be your salvation if you truly want to do IF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I think that'll look really cool if you do that :) What other legion would you change to if you change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Which wouldn't i do is the question :D I'd be eyeing up the Death Guard, Night Lords, Alpha Legion or Raven Guard. Or White Scars, but I think I'd prefer a Legion that doesn't seen to be reviled by Forge World ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I said before, your Alpha Legion looked good when you put them up on TFE. I wouldn't force yourself to paint something you dont want to. You will take short cuts and not be happy. How about some Death Guard, will oppose your Salamanders nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 And the Death Guard are awesome ;) try some tests for each maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yeah I'm leaning towards Alphas again or Death Guard. I didn't like the route I was taking them (Jetbikes and speeders), I'd be tempted to do them in all mk III, heavy amour etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've got an almost painted up Typhon mini and a random Alpha Legionnaire upstairs...here's the AL sergeant I tried out. Can't link my Typhon off my phone, annoyingly. Well, more I'm unsure how to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Wow that AL looks awesome! Nice shade of blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 See that's a nice colour. Why couldn't I ever get that colour. Grumble grumble. You don't often see mark III Alpha Legion. They could be a heavy breacher force. For when you just need to murder every living soul on a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 *raises hand* Frostmourne, Frostmourne! Can I change me Legion please?! :) I'm gonna keep the IF heads and chests on, but I'll scrape off any IF symbols. Like the shapes of the helmets as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Seems like everyone's changing at the moment haha, hope I haven't started something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplain mortis Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hang on a minute...my "legion changing" senses are tingling! Lol its grand_masters turn today... Well, you gave em a shot..and that alpha legionaire does look rather nice... But those templars wers so cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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