Grim Dog Studios Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 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 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/363087-bright-blue-for-ultramarines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axineton Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 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 Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/363087-bright-blue-for-ultramarines/#findComment-5503336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspecti Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 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. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/363087-bright-blue-for-ultramarines/#findComment-5503530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Dog Studios Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 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! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/363087-bright-blue-for-ultramarines/#findComment-5505603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 I recommend a light primer such as grey. It will make the blue pop more. Grim Dog Studios and Redrandy93 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/363087-bright-blue-for-ultramarines/#findComment-5509007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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