BrightStarNova Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 My Chapter Is An Imperial Fist Descendant Chapter. Been Trying To Decide A Paint Scheme. Originally It Was Imperial Fists Yellow, Then Darker Yellow, Then White, Then Red. I Liked Them All But Red Was Easiest To Paint. I Have No Idea What Scheme I Want For A Paint Scheme. * Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamy248 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 What colours would you prefer? Darker or lighter? Would you rather have brighter/pastel colours or more subdued colours (like navy blue, olive green etc.)? I think it'd be easier to decide on a paint scheme if you gave us a bit more information to work with. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4637158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightStarNova Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 That's the issue. I like them all. The closest I've gotten to deciding is Gold Accents like from a 3rd Company. With the main armor being either Yellow, White, or Red. When I paint them one way I sort of want the other paint scheme and vice versa. * Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4637162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 There are 3 main ways to decide on colour schemes. 1) Visual - Does it look amazing to you? 2) Skill - Does this scheme challenge you to become a better painter? 3) Consistency - can you repeat this scheme across your entire army? My Imperial Fists are a mix of main armour colours, and techniques used. Why? As I've moved on from when I started, I've begun airbrushing for basecoats and vehicles, trialling different shades of yellow, and different ways to shade. Some how, the army ties together quite well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4637163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightStarNova Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 They all seemed cool when complete. Most of the army is red like I was sort of compelled to do that while trying to decide since the red was easiest to paint. When they are red I want white or yellow. When they are white I want yellow or red. When they are yellow I want white or red. I'm not trolling or spamming. It has been tough deciding. * Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4637176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Reaper Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Why not do a reverse of the Fists scheme? Red armour and white trim for rank 'n' file Yellow/gold for for Veterans Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4637206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightStarNova Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Currently They Are Painted Similar To Red Templars, A Fist Successor Chapter. * Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4637213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightStarNova Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Was considering Imperial Fists Yellow, but with Gold accents on some of the armor. * Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4637344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 How about bone white with black trim and yellow accents? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4637532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightStarNova Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 So far the 2 I like most are Imperial Fist yellow and Blood Red. Although I like the white like in the Picture. I really don't know. * Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4637833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudan Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 You could use white on pauldron trim or kneepads for squad identifiers. Or white helms for veterans. One word of caution on red marines: most people you play with will think and remark that they're some flavor of Blood Angels. You can take my word that painting a successor chapter with a different primary color than that of the parent chapter will somehow cause confusion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4638005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightStarNova Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 I was sort of considering red since there is a Fist chapter called Red Tempar, who have a very similar paint scheme to the avatar I added recently On That. Also like the Imperial Fist Yellow. * Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330356-trying-to-decide-a-paint-scheme/#findComment-4638084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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