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Post by Sister Galatea(M.I.A) on Jun 22, 2009 16:55:24 GMT -5
Presently, my paint scheme for my army is rather simple. All black fatigues with mithril silver armor, helm and some silver detail. Very simple, very easy. But I am noticing that it looks a tad bland on the table and the black scheme takes away from the presence of Commissars. So I am looking for a simple way to apply a color to the black to give it a dark, murky, metal blue color. Midnight metal blue. It doesn't have to change the black, maybe just add highlights or detail so that it doesn't look so bland.
Any suggestions on a color to use or a simple technique to transform the Chaos Black into what I am looking for?
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Post by Ymmot (M.I.A) on Jun 22, 2009 16:57:46 GMT -5
dry brush a little bit of blue on the raised edges of the fatigues?
hm...
We'll just wait till a painting expert comes along with some better advice...
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Post by The Envoy (AWOL) on Jun 22, 2009 16:57:53 GMT -5
You could do something with Regal Blue and Black.
The only problem with mixing in black in that it gives the new shade a sort of dusty tone.
Or you could try Regal Blue mixed with Boltgun Metal or Chainmail. Then "dulling" it down a tiny bit with black.
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Post by Sister Galatea(M.I.A) on Jun 22, 2009 17:20:14 GMT -5
I'm not good with mixing.
Is drybrushing Regal Blue look like my best bet?
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Post by The Envoy (AWOL) on Jun 22, 2009 17:21:04 GMT -5
I don't know. I'll give it a shot, I think I have an unpainted mini around here somewhere...
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Post by Sister Galatea(M.I.A) on Jun 22, 2009 17:31:44 GMT -5
TY so much for the research! I think I have Regal blue here at the house too!
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Post by Ymmot (M.I.A) on Jun 22, 2009 17:36:56 GMT -5
if you have it that is probably the easiest and least expensive way, but I am sure there are probably better techniques you could use to get better results...I just can't think of any.
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Post by The Envoy (AWOL) on Jun 22, 2009 17:38:51 GMT -5
I did a quick test run and personally, I like the drybrush of Enchanted Blue. It's simple and effective.
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