MithrilForge Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Whilst we are all posting our 'Test' Skitarii models, here is my first completed (minus backpack) Dark Skitarii: As I wasn't sure if Dark Mechanicum were to be posted in here or the Lost and the Damned at the time my thread is over there, but please do feel free to check it out for more if you did not realise it was over there! http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306524-from-the-forges-of-ghalmek/ Apart from him being on the other side of the Table booo...hisss. he is really great! i love the painting you have done on the head Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4026171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apostle of the 30th Host Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 @Rashbold - Probably should have put that thread in here then. Know thy enemy and all... ;) @Charlo - Thanks man! :) @Mithril - Thank you so much!! It's always nice to hear stuff like that (even if it is from the 'less enlightened' half of the Mechanicus ;p ) There are some really amazing models in here already guys! I'm looking forward to seeing more as the ETL progresses. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4027174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I wonder if the Ad Mech Codex proper will have the same color schemes as Skitarii, and / or if they will have schemes of yet other Forge Worlds? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4027283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusktiger Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looking at the fold out poster that's in a catch em all Pokemon style with checkboxes under everything to track what you have, it looks like the schemes will stay the same. It would be stellar if they expand on the existing palette examples however and show them to us on physically painted models instead of the cheap index astartes style diagrams from back in 4th edition. They're nice for showing what paint to put where, but they poorly showcase how it looks on tabletop which is what makes people really jump on those schemes Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4027374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 The "How to Paint [insert Faction Here]" books (as there is one for Skitarii and Cult) should show off some kind of alternate colour schemes. The Blood Angels' book did that very thing with the Flesh Tearers as an alternative and the Space Wolves' book gave alternate painting tips on the Wolf Lords. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4027453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusktiger Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 sadly, the only alternate it's apparently being released with is the Metalica forge world's scheme, which already has been showcased. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4027591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 sadly, the only alternate it's apparently being released with is the Metalica forge world's scheme, which already has been showcased. Boo! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4028618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battybattybats Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 sadly, the only alternate it's apparently being released with is the Metalica forge world's scheme, which already has been showcased. So we have separate How To Paint books coming, one for Skitarii and one for the Cult and the Skitarii will only cover 2 schemes in a How to Paint book? How reliable is the source of that intel? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4028823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 sadly, the only alternate it's apparently being released with is the Metalica forge world's scheme, which already has been showcased. So we have separate How To Paint books coming, one for Skitarii and one for the Cult and the Skitarii will only cover 2 schemes in a How to Paint book? How reliable is the source of that intel? i'm not sure you need a paint book, honestly...the codex has some decent pics and also i've seen the new large sized "Visions" book has some good & detailed pic's you don't get in the codex...a lot cheaper than buying a paint guide that may or may not have new stuff in it.. mithril. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4029266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battybattybats Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I don't need one (i have my own established scheme, though i might grab them for completeness and any tricks and tips i might still find useful or interesting), some may need them though and we know 2 are coming from the poster that leaked the images of the Cult Mechanicus units. And a whole book on Skitarii painting in just 2 schemes sounds unlikely to me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4029439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedMoon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 there is a how to paint metalica coming out??????? i was just about to ask how do you think they painted it? im about to go to the shop and get rolling on some paint lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4029920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Also, the White Dwarfs have decent "how to paint" guides. Though they are of the standard colour scheme, the techniques can be easily transferred to other schemes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4030075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I've found a scheme I really like that works for my Skitarii, but my problem now is coming up with a Forgeworld to match to it. I was thinking Triplex Phall, but I can't seem to find a clean version of their symbol anywhere online so I can make my transfers. Anyone found a good resource for AdMech Forgeworld icons? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4031043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I crawl Lexicanum and the Warhammer Wiki almost exclusively. There might be more information in the various Imperial Armour books, but I'm pretty sure that the Skitarii/Forge World symbols are relatively new to the Skitarii Codex. At least, I hadn't seen them anywhere else before. Triplex Phall is the home of Legio Victorum, whose symbol is a gauntlet fist. Perhaps a combination of Imperial/Crimson Fist and Mechanicus symbols would work? http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/2/2c/Foe_Slayers_Banner.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4031062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Callidan Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Need some help. This is the Scheme I'm going to go with but was looking for some insight from others. It's not the completed version yet, still highlighting that needs to be applied. I was working on the gun when I started to feel that it wasn't looking right. I don't know if I should just scrap the brown for black as I was think the gold is getting lost in the Skrag Brown highlight. All I did for the gun was a Base of Rhinox Hide, Wash of Nuln Oil, then Skrag Brown highlight. What are some thoughts? And not just about the gun, I'm interested to heir any other comments out there as well. Thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4031517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Looks great to me - I like the brown as-is. Switching the gun to black might make it blend in with the black undersuit, while the brown stands out just enough to be noticed. EDIT: I do see what you're saying about the gold and Skrag Brown, though. Perhaps a darker color for the highlight - Baneblade or even Gorthor Brown? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4031609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I think it looks good. You could try highlighting the gold with a bit of silver. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4031750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looks great to me - I like the brown as-is. Switching the gun to black might make it blend in with the black undersuit, while the brown stands out just enough to be noticed. EDIT: I do see what you're saying about the gold and Skrag Brown, though. Perhaps a darker color for the highlight - Baneblade or even Gorthor Brown? No, because Baneblade Brown is my highlight ! The Skrag Brown, in my opinion, does seem to make the gun look like it has a leather cover on it. Also, it does blend in with the gold. I assume you're going all the way up to Auric Gold (very cool, by the way)? Baneblade Brown would really make it look like it was wooden. Skrag Brown and Steel Legion Drab highlights make dark brown look like leather- there, I said it. In the end, it's your model but changing it to Baneblade Brown would make it look pockets. Are people still using that term? Oh well, I'm bringing it back ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4031807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Callidan Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Thank you all for your help. I'm going to give baneblade a go Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4031876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 @ Brother Callidan- i just saw this one and must say im liking your scheme i see the rifle stock issue...perhaps a first try of slightly watered down agrax wash on the wood stock "only" no other parts to see if it tones down the Skrag highlight..?? and if that doesn't work then yes, baneblade would be my next port of call Good luck with it and do let us see the new pics asap! cheers Mithril P.S. whats the plasma colour you have used on the arc pistol? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4032019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battybattybats Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 there is a how to paint metalica coming out??????? i was just about to ask how do you think they painted it? im about to go to the shop and get rolling on some paint lol I got the latest Warhammer Visions (in the new knight-sized format) and it's how to paint is Metallica. It's simple basic stuff but if you can't wait for these books the Visions issue may help you out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4032239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsovitt Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Still awaiting my first box of skitarii from LGS was wondering if any of you with the figures have considered a halved colour scheme on the longcoats and if it would work? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4032282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 In the end, it's your model but changing it to Baneblade Brown would make it look pockets. Are people still using that term? Oh well, I'm bringing it back ! Is that a good thing or a bad thing? While you're at it, could you bring back boss, pants and wizard too? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4032313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I think that scheme is excellent, Brother Callidan! Keep pushing forward and posting those updates! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4032335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Egregorius Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Still awaiting my first box of skitarii from LGS was wondering if any of you with the figures have considered a halved colour scheme on the longcoats and if it would work? I don't see why not if you do it diagonally. Lateral or vertical separation would look wierd on the robes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306073-skitarii-colourschemes/page/7/#findComment-4032448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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