Operative Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hey Everyone I plan to paint either 1 or 2 Leman Russes for the ETL but I still can't decide on a colour scheme for my Solar Auxilia force. So I was wondering either: if you have any suggestions, or how do you lot decide on your colour schemes? Thanks, by the way my main force is a contingent of Alpha Legion marines Operative Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOcaster Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I've been doing a WWI and WWII inspired army, work has been slow but I have some stuff I can share that may inspire you. http://i.imgur.com/dyvfpPEm.jpg?1http://i.imgur.com/FNluUw6m.jpg?1 My tanks I'm taking inspiration form the WWI MK1-9 tanks that the Brits employed. http://i.imgur.com/iD5bDd5m.jpg Hope this has helped with the brain storming. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4039767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 ROBO Do you have any other pictures of those solar auxiliary? They look ace Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4040385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOcaster Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Not at this current time, I have another Vet that is a WIP but no others that are finished yet. WIth the ETL ive put most of my work back into the Iron Hands, but the SA are next on the list after my first Vow is complete. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4040663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Operative Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks for the reply, does anyone know any colours that would go well with alpha legion blue? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4040749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Honestly I think a lot works well with blue...what blue are you using Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4041400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Cadmium orange armor with dark grey cloth for the SA would complement the metallic blue of the Alphas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4041824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevindar Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Colour suggestions based on lore for Alpha Legion addons: Alpha Legion World Eater Armour? Alpha Legion Raven Guard Armour? Alpha Legion Sons of Horus Armour? Alpha Legion Sligthly Larger than Regular Human Auxilia Trooper Armour? Yeah I'm not really helping am I? :( Hm, on a more historic note. Looked at the Geno FiveTwo for inspiration for a fitting complement to the Alpha Legion? They have a fairly neutral colour scheme. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4041830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Operative Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Honestly I think a lot works well with blue...what blue are you using My Alpha Legion have a mix between Persian Indigo units and the classic Alpha Legion Azure Blue. Cadmium orange armor with dark grey cloth for the SA would complement the metallic blue of the Alphas. I actually really like this idea so I might try and compose a test on the Imperial Guard Painter. My only concern would be that it would be too striking, I'll play around with the amount of orange and post up some results. Hm, on a more historic note. Looked at the Geno FiveTwo for inspiration for a fitting complement to the Alpha Legion? They have a fairly neutral colour scheme. The Purple Colours would go well but I think that its too similar to the Alpha Legion colour scheme, so I don't think I'll be using them but all the same I'll still have a look around for documented Imperial Army colour schemes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4042621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 What is cadmium orange? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4042639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 What is cadmium orange? It's a particular colour of paint, iirc, which is made from Cadmium, among other things. http://images.utrechtart.com/products/optionRegular/Gamblin/Cadmium-Orange-Deep_X.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4042642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That might work, or at least perhaps make the orange darker and dirtier than the picture that Olis posted Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4042651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Operative Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'm painting up a test scheme for my tank (I'm using a template of a Leman Russ on my computer) but I've realised I need a third colour to balance the whole thing, any suggestions? I was thinking maybe something metallic like Brass but I'm still trying to find something that really fits. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4043263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 What are your other two colors? If they're allied with Alpha Legion, I'd actually compliment them by using either cool or neutral colors. Warm and bright colors may clash too much and make everything look gaudy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4043343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Operative Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 What are your other two colors? If they're allied with Alpha Legion, I'd actually compliment them by using either cool or neutral colors. Warm and bright colors may clash too much and make everything look gaudy. As stated above I am using orange and dark grey for a test scheme. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307498-help-with-colour-scheme/#findComment-4043406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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