Leoric Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Greetings! I'm thinking about starting a new army project for the new edition of 40k, and my choice fell on the Executioners Chapter. I read that they main color is metallic grey-blue. Could you recommend me a matching paint for them? I didn't have much experience with paints besides Citadel (no hobby stores other than GW-related in the area). And to make it even harder to choose - I don't have an airbrush Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart_arse Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 If you don't want to go the route of using multiple layers of shades/glazes then I would say Grey Knights Steel from Forge World is almost perfect. It's a metallic blue but it's a tiny bit paler/lighter than you'd expect. Its not cheap though, as it's from FW. If I can find my pot I'll post a pic. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4739913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 A mix of a brighter silver and Gunmetal Blue (darker blue-grey) or Sparkling Blue (pure metallic blue) by Reaper would probably give you a good color for them, if per smart_arse, you don't want to do multiple layers of blue shades and glazes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4740188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart_arse Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Found my pot of Grey Knights Steel. It looks pretty close to the artwork from the Badab Imperial Armour books in real life IMO but it depends how dark you want them. There is also Scale 75 Cobalt Alchemy as well but that is quite pale and bright. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4740271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 If you don't want to go the route of using multiple layers of shades/glazes then I would say Grey Knights Steel from Forge World is almost perfect. It's a metallic blue but it's a tiny bit paler/lighter than you'd expect. Its not cheap though, as it's from FW. If I can find my pot I'll post a pic. Have to second this. Grey Knights Steel was made for the Executioners. It's been hard to resist painting some up. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4740278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 This was painted with what GW paints leadbelcher base drybrush of Ironbreaker and then a drybrush of Runfang Steel and then a bllue wash(shade) . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4740336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Vallejo Model Colour Gunmetal blue and a very thin blue wash. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4740404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoric Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks Guys, you are amazing! I have no experience with airbrush paints - how different are they to normal ones? I'm asking this because to me the Grey Knights Steel dosen't look different from the other paints. That VMC Gunmetal looks also promising! deathspectersgt7 - this looks also good, but it is a bit lo light for my tastes. How many layers of wash did you use on it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4741727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Airbrush paints are typically just thinner, to provide less clogging when being shot through an airbrush. I haven't experienced any pigment separations with GKS either. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4741731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just one .I have some in MKIII they look darker than the Captain. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4741884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoric Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Airbrush paints are typically just thinner, to provide less clogging when being shot through an airbrush. I haven't experienced any pigment separations with GKS either. So using it with a regular brush isn't a problem? (Sorry fo the noob question, I really didn't have any experience with airbrushing.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4743452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Airbrush paints are typically just thinner, to provide less clogging when being shot through an airbrush. I haven't experienced any pigment separations with GKS either. So using it with a regular brush isn't a problem? (Sorry fo the noob question, I really didn't have any experience with airbrushing.) None whatsoever, so long as they're water soluble acrylics like 99% of all 'wargaming' paints. Loads of people buy them specifically to use with hairy brush because it saves time thinning down ordinary paints. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/333620-executioners-armour/#findComment-4743466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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