Gorlak Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hello brothers! I have (finally) decided to add my Primaris Marines to my existing Blood Angels forces. I have been trying out different upgrades, such as the Forge World BA helmets, but I will likely go ahead with the stock heads to help represent the 'new-ness' of the Primaris and armour. However, it raises the question of helmet colour and/or markings for the Lieutenants. I have had a look at the Rogue Trader era art, including Jes Godwyn sketches, but nothing to base it on there. I'd like Sergeants, the Ancient and the Captain to have gold helmets. The Ancient may have a Sanguinary Death Mask, but we'll see. The Lieutenants could also be gold, perhaps with a black or red stripe as per our Codex cousins. Another option is what I have mocked up in Photoshop below: So what do you think brother? Lieutenants helmet colour: Option 1: Red helmet with gold or black or gold&black stripe, as per image above. Option 2: Gold helmet with red or black or red&black stripe. Option 3: Gold helmet only. I thought these Primaris Marines from Den of Imagination looked very good, as do Agis Neugebauer's. They are the primary inspiration here. Gold helmets on Sergeants looked great on neonmole's Grim Dark Blood Angels. Panzer 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman101 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I plan on doing my Lieutenants with silver helmets and silver shoulder pads. New colors for a 'new' rank (as far as Space Marines go). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/#findComment-4816493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangilos Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 What were the rogue trader colors for Lieutenants? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/#findComment-4816544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelus_Raphael Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 What were the rogue trader colors for Lieutenants? I don't think they were ever specified for BA. The only thing I've seen is the classic helmet badge and shoulder markings from the space marine painting guide. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/#findComment-4816711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorre Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I painted my lieutenant helm gold with a black Mohawk thing Silas7 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/#findComment-4816719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangilos Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Based on that image, I'm thinking I'll do white with a red stripe :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/#findComment-4816832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 thats a cool idea!I went with Gold for my Lieutenants, I figure if its good enough for the ancient, its good enough for them. I think shoulder pads is where the distinction should be, same as sergeants. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/#findComment-4816848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorre Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I dont know.... i think white should be reserved for our priests Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/#findComment-4816939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangilos Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 His whole body isn't white, plus white as a color has been on our lieutenants before. Plus I run a successor chapter anyways, so my colors are different (black for veterans, gold for honor guard (command squad), and now white for lieutenants. Though it is still in the air. Blindhamster 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/#findComment-4816941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucumon Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I am going with a solid gold helmet with red armor for the LT, assuming he is a veteran like the 1st company. Further distinguishing characteristics on the armor will be minimal, as, much like how you shouldn't salute officers when outside the wire, he wouldn't want to stand out moreso than the average primaris. I say this in a place where dudes are running around with huge banners and captains paint their armor gold, so, whatever. The way to tell him apart from my other primaris is how I do wound counters: He has 5 skulls attached to the base via magnets. (like they are here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/302126-lucumons-blood-angels-task-force/?p=4632728) I really should update my plog... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/336440-helmet-colour-or-markings-for-lieutenants/#findComment-4817080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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