LupoLoopy Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Hi all! I've decided to make a Xeno Hunting inquisitor to ally with my Dark Angels, and to act as the centrepiece of an Elysian drop troop regiment. I'm saving an old model from my youth that used to look like this... http://www.tvxc.org/minis/inq.jpg He has been stripped, a decorative 40mm basse has been made, and he has been pre-primed grey, like this... http://www.tvxc.org/minis/inq_wip.jpg Now, for my Dark Angel army, I'm painting an army badge on certain squads like this.... http://www.tvxc.org/minis/green_I_3.jpg This badge represents the 'Purge of Paramar V' campaign (a canon planet, and inquisitorial action no-less!). I intend to use the army badge on my guard, but somehow I'd like to tie it into my inquisitor models colour scheme itself. I have some ideas, and would love some feedback. Do I?.. A) Paint the inquisitor bone white, and do the 'I's in green? Or will this be too Deathwing (given that I will eventually have Deathwing in my list) B] Just paint the belt buckle in my army badge colours, and do the rest in reds, golds and blacks? (OR will this look too messy?) C) Paint the shoulder in bone and green , and do the rest in reds, golds and blacks? (OR will this look too messy?) D) Forget the army badge on the inq himself? Also, if I dont go bone, anybody seen inquistorial terminators in a particular nice colour? I'm torn between gold or red, if I dont go for bone.... Thanks all! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmato Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I'd personnaly go for C, as that way it doesn't look too much like a DW Terminator, but still looks tied in with the rest of the force :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1006876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callas Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I'd go for C) as well - I think that would be all that would be needed - anything more might overwhelm the difference between Deathwing and the =I= Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1006881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 http://www.tvxc.org/minis/inq_wip_2.jpg http://www.tvxc.org/minis/inq_wip_3.jpg Just an update. Decided to paint the bulk of his armour purple. I'm pretty happy with the face, although the camera makes the lower half look darker thatn it actually is! I'm also pleased with the base. Any c&c appreciated... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1009349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtrAxX Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Looks nice Lupo. I was wondering what did you use for the base? Cork? and the Bolter shells? Face looks nice. Keep on trucking and finish him! Vtraxx out Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1009354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 The base is just cork sheet. It is cut up, ripped and stabbed, the glued together in two tiers. The bolter shells are size one tubular crimp beads (gold plated). I've also got a pack of size 2 ones for heavier calibre stuff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1009358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 UPDATE! PICTURE REMOVED, updated below... The outside of the pistol arm still to be done, but I'm trying to work on the bits I cant access before I stick it together. Then I can stick it together and work on the arms whilst they're insitu, thus try and make a consistent light source. Any thoughts, C&C etc appreciated... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1014725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
undead marine Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Wow.. Its good to see your work again. Still remember your awesome DA's before B&C went down. ;) To tie him with the DA's paint one of his shoulder pads bone and paint the =I= on it. Cant think of a better method, oh well, give him a DW dagger, or would it be unfluffy? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1014731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmato Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 That purple is simply gorgeous! ^_^ I may be missing something here, but whats that phone-pad like thing on his leg? ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1014734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
undead marine Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Thats his cellphone, so he always can call his mother back home. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1014738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 That's an awesome skintone and I really dig the base (and the casings) ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1014744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 I may be missing something here, but whats that phone-pad like thing on his leg? :) It's old skool GW sculpting craziness! At least it beats the 'bling' details present GW sculpts are covered with. Mystery tech panels might have a purpose methinks, more than yards of gold chain anyway :ph34r: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1014827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
refuse Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Love the purple, What color is it? Great mini Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1015031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Love the purple,What color is it? Undercoat Citadel Dark Flesh Basecoat Citadel Liche Purple Purple ink glaze Foundry 'Royal Purple Shade' edge highlights Blend down to Citadel Lich Purple http://www.tvxc.org/minis/inq_pre.jpg Just a WIP update, so you can get an idea of how the final colour scheme is going to look :devil: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1015454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 Update... http://www.tvxc.org/minis/inq_wip_montage.jpg I'm entering him in a local painting comp tommorow, just to see how he fares (my Xeno stuff is better, but I'd like to improve my power armour benchmark). I need to get the powerfist arm finished by Saturday afternoon. Motivate me/c&c me etc etc. Thanks guys... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1015753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
undead marine Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 :( That is sick! I have something to learn.. Let us hear the results of the painting competition when you know them. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1015770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop_DH Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 thats a beutiful model...the purple it so smoothe and the skin tone is very bright...and i love the bionic conversion...my only thing that might be a little disparing is that...dont you know that Dark Angels cant take inquisitors of any kind or any aid from Deamon Hunters? If you got the ok from your local gaming pals its ok but it breaks fluff for DA. Awsome model though and i hope you win that competition Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1015801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 thats a beutiful model...the purple it so smoothe and the skin tone is very bright...and i love the bionic conversion...my only thing that might be a little disparing is that...dont you know that Dark Angels cant take inquisitors of any kind or any aid from Deamon Hunters? If you got the ok from your local gaming pals its ok but it breaks fluff for DA. Awsome model though and i hope you win that competition Firstly, thanks guys :). I think the trick to the purple is to keep the tonal range quite small, as it's a striking enough colour without super 'pinging' highlights! However... According to the old DA codex, it's true that you can't take Inq allies. However, If I recall correctly, the Daemon hunter & Witch Hunter codices both state that you can, but the 'Hunt the Fallen' rule is suspended. As these two codexes are most recent, they supercede the rules presented in the DA codex I believe. The DA codex is old & sucky enough compared to 'traits' marines & newer codices, without being further hamstrung by additional troop selection restrictions. I'll try and get additional clarification on this though. Model-wise, I've only got to finish the bone shoulder pad and & touch up the green I for tommorow (2pm). 8am start should see it done inside an hour, I hope! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1015858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebooter Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 It looks incredible. One itty bitty problem though... As a Son of Russ I follow the less trustworthy chapters pretty closely and i don't have it here, but i'm pretty certain that the 4th ed FAQ for the DA said they couldn't take allies in any way shape or form. Someone want to back me up here? Part from that it looks amazing, it'd fit in with Guard really easily me thinks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1015905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night-Stalker Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 ...DA said they couldn't take allies in any way shape or form... I back you up on that one. My best friend play DA and what I can remember is that they cant use allies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1015938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop_DH Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 yes saddly that is correct...cant take deamon hunters, inq, or anyone else...were just bad ***es like that :-P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1015979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 I hate it when the FAQ's contradict various codexes. Have a look at the Daemonhunters codex, page 21, grey box (the Dark Angel's bit is even asterixed). Then you can see where I got the idea that it was OK to ally DA with INQ. That being said, I'll stick with FAQ interpretation as it's probably the most recent document. That being said, I can always use the DA models as allies to my inq force, I'd just have to use vanilla marine rules. :) Fluff-wise, it's not that bad, as I'm sure even the Dark Angels can be co-opted by the inquisition when required, irrespective of the whole 'hunt-for the-Fallen thing'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1016090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebooter Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 It doesn't matter about it being contradictory... It's the newest version of the rules that applies, in this case the FAQ. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1016136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 It doesn't matter about it being contradictory...It's the newest version of the rules that applies, in this case the FAQ. Yes, I know. What I'm saying is that the DH codex is really poor! This isn't just an implied contradiction, or a little one, it's a blatant one! Thus ultra annoying... i.e Codex A says you can ally with Codex B Codex B says it CANT ally with Codex A Codex A is newer so it takes precedent... but then... FAQ C says Codex A is wrong! I just wish GW had thought it through properly when they wrote the DH codex. I'm not disputing that you cant take Inq allies with DA, but just stating that it's incredibly bad writing, that causes needless confusion Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1016182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 Before... http://www.tvxc.org/minis/inq.jpg AFTER! http://www.tvxc.org/minis/inq_fin.jpg Finished mini :P C&C, as always, appreciated. I'm not 100% happy with the bone, but given the time constraint I'm happy with how it turned out. I can always come back later, if I feel like it :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/86948-inquisitors-colour-scheme/#findComment-1016206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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