chosonofchaos Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hello all. I've finally got around to start painting my marines after a few months. These are my first 2 test models. The first one didn't turn out as good as the second, I took a more streamlined approach to the yellow and also painted the trim black instead of red which I think makes the yellow stand out better. I think i might also redo the eyes, Maybe a bright red? Tell me what you think. Also a question. Do you think the red or black shoulder trim works best with these marines? First go. Second go. Edit. Changed Title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I really like both of those, I like the red, but that's just personal preference. Try something for me, put the two side by side on a table and then walk around the other side and view them at gaming distance, I bet the first one looks way better at that distance. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I actually prefer the first, with the red trim. Both look smashing though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 The red reminds far too much of a darker more colorful part of GWs painting history known as The Red Period (I think Era would be a better choice in that phrasing), so I'm going to have to vote for the black trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleBrotherJohn Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 They both look good IMO ( not much help I know ). As you will need to paint the trim colour on each shoulder pad ( and depending on your plans you may be looking at panting x number of marines ) it might come down to which you enjoy / find easiest / hate doing the least . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I have to vote for the red. You already have a strong black element on the model (the bolter) and the red trim gives the figure some visual interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I vote red. The red trim frames the head and torso much better :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Red!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Newton Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I like red but I may be biased as I have a full third company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Sgt. Steine Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Black! Real nice man. Clean, solid test pieces. BSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chosonofchaos Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks for all the responses. I think I'll paint the trim red, it makes it a bit more interesting to paint. Here is my first batch of marines with the base yellow done. The yellow really takes a lot of coats to actually look good. If I get the time, I might make a tutorial on how to paint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chosonofchaos Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Ok so after getting about half way through the 5 marines i realized how tedious and frustrating painting yellow can be. Ive decided to no longer paint my marines as imperial fists and paint my own scheme which is much easier (and less frustrating) to paint. Its basically just red with a white chest eagle and black bolters. Shoulder trim is gold to show 2nd company although i might change to black? What do you guys think? Also just ignore the abomination on the shoulder pad, I was trying some freehand but I'm just gonna stick to transfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Nice looking Red, stay 2nd co. Also name of Chapter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chosonofchaos Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Nice looking Red, stay 2nd co. Also name of Chapter? I think I'll probably stick with the gold trim. I was thinking of the name 'Black skulls' and they were going to be an imperial fists successor chapter. I'm still not 100% sure ill paint it this way. I might paint up an ultramarine and see how that turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Matt Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Whatever scheme you go with you're doing a nice job painting it. Very bold, clean paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I like the red with gold scheme you have going on there. The one thing I would do differently is a different color for the Purity seals. Either a much darker red or some other color entirely such as blue or green. Something to add the point of interest, maybe a dark green. If you're going to do an IF successor chapter, I would go with a name like "Scions of Pollux" or "The Sons of Sigismund" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khrangar Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 If you change the chapter icon to a fleur-de-lys, you could make them the Red Templars. Lovely looking red. Khrangar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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