Rangaman Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I have been going back and forth on this subject for a few weeks and I still can't make up my mind, so I've come to my Brothers for suggestions. I am sitting on a pair of Dreadclaws and a Kharybdis destined for use with the IIIrd...but I could also make great use of them for the XVIth.... My question is; Would the Clawpods and standard drop pods typically be painted to match their Legion or would they follow a more utilitarian scheme to match their ships they are deployed from? I was thinking of painting all pods dark grey or black with very little unique iconography, maybe just some unit numbers...do you think they would look out of place fielded with an Emperors Children army? The Sons of Horus could almost get away with having black pods. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noserenda Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I was faced with this exact question, mostly because i never want to build more drop pods again after these 12 but eventually decided against it for display reasons really. Though if i was to do it again id stick to Legion colours and generic markings. Red Drop pods for example could be used with Word Bearers or even late Crusade World Eaters and look good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I like a mix of black and red for my BA.... But If I were to do a second legion, I'd probably respray them black/ silver/ damaged. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Loken Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I painted mine black for use with my different legions as, just like Noserenda I didn't fancy building anymore of the Godforsaken things. However, I think the truth is they would have been painted in legion colours. I also did the same thing with my rhinos. I blame budget cuts within the Munitorum personally. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Rob the IV Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I feel SoH wouldnt care about "generic" black pods but lets be serious, our legion lives for its display! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandwen Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Well, once they enter the atmosphere they all are black. I think one of the first HH books even jokes about the serfs "damaging the paint" on a droppod when loading it into a shoot. They mention the paint is all burned off in entry. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 The EC do paint all of their vehicles black by the Siege of Terra, so I don't think there would be a problem painting your drop pods black. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangaman Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Thanks for the feedback fellas! I think standard pods will be very basic, simple dark grey with some black-outs and metal bits with heavy weathering and some serious scorch markings. Dreadclaws on the other hand...would they be launched like normal pods or "piloted" from a flight deck? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 The EC do paint all of their vehicles black by the Siege of Terra, so I don't think there would be a problem painting your drop pods black. Interesting. Where does this information come from? I've seen the old pics from back in the day which had some EC vehicles in black, but is there any more recent and relevant info on this? http://www.corehammer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/wd.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangaman Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 The EC do paint all of their vehicles black by the Siege of Terra, so I don't think there would be a problem painting your drop pods black. Interesting. Where does this information come from? I've seen the old pics from back in the day which had some EC vehicles in black, but is there any more recent and relevant info on this? http://www.corehammer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/wd.jpg That and the Stormblade from Book Two are the only examples I've been able to find on that as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Yeah, I've been considering painting my Alpha Legion Dreadclaws in a generic black/burnt/atmospheric reentry scheme. I don't think it will look as good as the actual Legion colours... but Dreadclaws are a pain to build and paint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangaman Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Feel my pain... :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Kravin Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I think scorched and generic colour schemes make sense for pods. Transports like Rhinos are painted legion colours because squads use ghem for extended periods and take pride in their livery. I see pods as more like ammunition. By the time they've completed atmospheric entry, potentially hostile atmospheric conditions and defence fire and then touchdown they're pretty banged up. A standard pod then ejects its hatches with explosive bolts anyway. A Dreadclaw and Kharybdis are a bit more special but I still see them as something a squad uses for a specific operation and then abandons and the techmarines come along and cannibalize some for parts to fix up others. I was considering a generic matt blue-grey as a colour that would be less conspicuous to AAA gunners and using magnets to have a couple of interchangeable legion specific insignia panels. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4705997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Every official depiction of pods has used legion colors. For detailing, carbon scoring from atmospheric re-entry overtop legion color scheme is the way to go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332748-drop-pod-colours-amongst-the-legions/#findComment-4706099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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