thymidine Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I got a set of the new doors for my Spartan and couldn't find pics anywhere to use as inspiration on how to paint them. I repainted mine 2 or 3 times before settling on this scheme: http://i.imgur.com/pNIpcklm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ptGPWXem.jpg http://i.imgur.com/mZWYoI2m.jpg I figured others out there might be in the same boat so, if you've painted these new doors share some pics too? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Very nice! It’s funny I’ve kind of sort of recently done a similar gray and red flourish paint scheme. I think it adds a little bit of color and certainly looks good on those doors. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thymidine Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Thanks! I tried a bunch of different combinations but didn't get enough contrast so you could see the wolf head clearly at tabletop height. I eventually realized that painting the knotwork yellow gave a light enough background for the wolf head to pop. It wasn't hard to paint at all, either. The knots are all recessed so it was just a matter of liberally applying thinned yellow everywhere and then cleaning up the raised areas with Russ Grey. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 That looks glorious. Is the tank, or the Great Company it serves, named after the Sunwolf? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thymidine Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Oh, thanks. I didn't decide to dedicate it to any particular Great Company. I just figured that a relic from the Horus Heresy would have earned quite a few saga markings and other 'bling'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Firewalker Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Krom Dragongaze uses the Sunwolf (also spelled "Sun Wolf") as his and his Great Company's emblem. According to his Warhammer 40K Wiki article: Krom's sigil is that of the Sun Wolf, who makes the belly of the sun his lair, and attacks Fenris anew with every dawn. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thymidine Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Oh yeah, i know who Krom is and his Great Company. I have a lot of the Sun Wolf decals as well, just didn't decide to use them on this vehicle. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnby71 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I'm liking the overall colour scheme, but not 100% sure on the red nose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I'm liking the overall colour scheme, but not 100% sure on the red nose. This was my take, looks cool but then i noticed the red nose and all i can see now is an angry rudolf :D Great looking tank tho! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thymidine Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Guess it matches Logan Claus on his sleigh then? :) I thought the same thing at first but i like how the red from the nose visually balances the red mane. I understand what you're saying though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuEru Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Guess it matches Logan Claus on his sleigh then? :) I thought the same thing at first but i like how the red from the nose visually balances the red mane. I understand what you're saying though. How about making the nose just a sloghtly darker grey but instead splatter some red around his mouth and on his teeth? Less drunk Rudolph the Wolf, more bloodied Greatwolf? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5191906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thymidine Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Guess it matches Logan Claus on his sleigh then? I thought the same thing at first but i like how the red from the nose visually balances the red mane. I understand what you're saying though. How about making the nose just a sloghtly darker grey but instead splatter some red around his mouth and on his teeth? Less drunk Rudolph the Wolf, more bloodied Greatwolf? Nah, I like it the way I did it. Like I said, I tried it 3 or 4 other ways and ended up liking the balance the red gives the piece. I didn't start this thread because I didn't like what I ended up with, I just didn't see these doors painted anywhere online and wanted to help the next guy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5192002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuEru Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Nah, I like it the way I did it. Like I said, I tried it 3 or 4 other ways and ended up liking the balance the red gives the piece. I didn't start this thread because I didn't like what I ended up with, I just didn't see these doors painted anywhere online and wanted to help the next guy. Perfectly valid, Brother! Was just another idea thrown into the room for you or others to use. Generally I like the idea of these bright colored decorations on venerable Relics of the Chapter. Reminds me of the brightly colored depictions in old tomes or colourful ornamentation in (properly restored) old Castles! (Also it fits the "We can't give a rat's ass about your opinion" our Chapter has) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5192006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psykoman Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I painted the knots in thin layers of white. It looks awesome and brings out the wolf head. I got those doors and front plate for my razorbacks. I really like the legion symbol in yellow and black in the front. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/351190-new-forge-world-sw-doors-paint-scheme/#findComment-5194419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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