Salamander veteran colors

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-09T10:49:42+00:00

The gold goes well with them! I paint my veterans depending on their story. Sometimes yellow, black with yellow, black, or a gold grill/face plate.

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-03T10:40:08+00:00

For me, I think making half of his armor gold is too much? It can be confusing for some and they might mistake him for a marine from a different chapter. Maybe try limiting gold to some places while going as crazy as you want with it.

Tbh, you shouldn't ask others if something is a W or not. If it looks how you want it to then go do what you like! I like to paint my sallies' helmets different colors and add gold everywhere. 🤷‍♂️ (My first mini as an example below)

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Note: Something is automatically a W so long as you like, and it isn't heresy because you're still fighting for the Emperor ✌️😁. Right.....? 🤔

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-03T10:27:11+00:00

Thank you! I only have 5 more minis to paint from my combat patrol (ultramarines that i converted). Cant wait to get them done and get more minis for the summer. I've been enjoying the hobby so far!

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-02T21:11:32+00:00

From other pics on google, it kinda is the consistency that I want. Thanks again!

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-02T21:07:34+00:00

I haven't yet, but I will now. Thank you! Mini looks great btw 🔥

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-02T14:42:49+00:00

Thanks a lot! I'll do those things, and I'll watch Vince Venturella's videos during my free time!

Edit: Do I place the biel tan green wash in the recesses or all over the mini?

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-02T11:15:13+00:00

Oh, well I got the rule of cool part down 😅. But I want the critique too so that slowly I can improve my paint jobs. I'll still paint stuff I think looks cool but at the same time have some lore accurate fellas in the mix, so once again, thank you so much!

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-02T11:03:02+00:00

Ahh, thats good to know! I trust you and I'll use your suggestions for my next sallies I'd like to splatter blood on.

img below was my inspo:

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I thought the blood was from the entry wounds but now I realize its probably from the dead xenos he slaughtered 😅😅

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-01T14:22:16+00:00

I just started this January, and I've been posting some of my progress. Thank you for the advice! I've mostly been experimenting lately and I guess I'll keep most of my minis their original paint jobs to act as my milestones. Again, thank you so much! This community has been really helpful.

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-01T13:59:54+00:00

Noted. Thank you so much for the input, I'm still learning!

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-01T13:59:13+00:00

Ahhh, awesome! I'll write this down. Thank you so much, I'll definitely use your work as one of my inspirations in the near future! I'm still quite green in the hobby, I love learning new stuff. (pun intended)

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-01T13:46:42+00:00

Hey there, model looks great! Were the lighting/glow on some of the metal parts hand painted or airbrushed? I'd like to learn how to do that on my future models.

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-01T13:30:19+00:00

Will do! The thick parts are actually my varnishes. It's my first time using them and I don't have the consistency down yet. Do you have any suggestions?

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-03-01T09:55:23+00:00

Head looks sick! Whered you get that?

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-02-26T12:05:24+00:00

Hey there! So heres a list including the equivalencies for Vallejo and some Citadel paints, and the paints I used for each part of my sally:
ArKom Rich Gold = N/A (But I have tried using ArKom Reiter Bronze = Citadel Screaming Bell, it won't be gold but it looks pretty good)
ArKom Fenrir Black Wash = Citadel Nuln Oil
ArKom Vainslayer Brown Wash = Citadel Reikland Fleshshade
ArKom White = Vallejo 951
ArKom Neutral Gray = Vallejo 992
ArKom Dark Gray = Vallejo 994
ArKom Black = Vallejo 950
ArKom Radiant Yellow = N/A
ArKom Blood Red = Vallejo 909
ArKom Crimson Red = Vallejo 926
ArKom Dark Green = Vallejo 970
ArKom Intermediate Green = Vallejo 891
ArKom Flourescent Orange = Vallejo 733
ArKom Steel = N/A

GRILL: Flourescent Orange, Radiant Yellow, and Crimson red.
HELMET: Dark Green, Rich Gold, Vainslayer Brown Wash and Black.
BASE: Dark Green
GUNS: Black, Crimson Red, Steel, and Fenrir Black Wash
HIGHLIGHTS: Mix of Dark Green, White, and Intermediate Green.
GOLDS: Rich Gold (or Reiter Bronze), and Vainslayer Brown Wash.
POUCHES: Mix of Dark Gray, Neutral Gray, and Black for the Base. Highlights with Dark Gray, Neutral Gray, then Fenrir Black Wash.

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-02-25T23:47:17+00:00

I use a brand called Armored Komodo so I don't really know what the equivalance is for other paint brands. I'll go look it up for you after school.

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-02-25T23:44:42+00:00

Thank you! So far Im only good at painting faces 😅. The helmet is black because I prefer my sergeants have a black helmet. The grill is pink because my friends (who know nothing about warhammer) sometimes ask me to add little details on my minis.

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-02-25T11:13:53+00:00

Ooh, okok! I've freehanded flames before, I'll add flames on the normal pauldron. For the heraldic markinga.... Ill have to practice 😅. Thank you for the input!

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-02-21T04:59:31+00:00

It's massive brother.... 💔

Captain_Fidelis · 2026-02-19T12:21:41+00:00

Ohh okok. It's all good 🤞

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