Bright Blue for Ultramarines?

[Grim Dog Studios]

Hi all,

 

I'm wanting to achieve a bright blue for my 30K ultras but not sure how to go about it. My previous 30k ultras were rather dark, which I liked, but it sort of obscured the detail a bit and made them look "less interesting" in a way, especially when on the table. After seeing quite a few armies out there with a lighter blue I've decided to go a similar route with my new force.

 

I recently found this article of some HH Ultras on Warhammer Community https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/09/12/adams-xiii-legionfw-homepage-post-4/ , and instantly fell in love with the blue that the painter has achieved and would love to try and get something close (or close enough because I am far from being as skilled).

 

 

Does anyone have any thoughts on how I could possibly replicate this?

 

Cheers

James

[Axineton]

Vallejo game air ultramarine blue looks similar to that colour they’ve got going on there mate. 
 

I used it for this dude although never finished him but you get the idea. 
 

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347437-white-consuls-3rd-company-the-2020-reboot/?p=5180157

[Aspecti]

Vallejo Model Color Ultramarine 70.839 is the one I use as I also like bright blue Ultramarines. Compared to the Vallejo Air Ultramarine, the Model Color one is slightly brighter and less purpleish.

[Grim Dog Studios]

Many thanks to the both of you, I will have to try them both out on some testers. Hopefully I can source some in the current times.

Looks like I shall be busting out my airbrush that I haven’t used in a long time as well, as basecoating 50/60 marines and accompanying vehicles with a brush doesn’t sound all that fun!

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

I recommend a light primer such as grey. It will make the blue pop more.