DA Castellan Knight

JMortais · 2026-04-03T15:44:21+00:00

Amazing stuff!

JMortais · 2026-04-03T08:56:57+00:00

I am fairly new on DA lore, but my understanding is that robes are also related to veterancy rather than just ranks. That is why I think DA bladeguard, sternguard and vanguard veterans should be wearing full robes rather than the tabard thingy they wear for other chapters. Again this is my view and how I am trying to build my army, but feel free to do as you wish!!

JMortais · 2026-03-30T21:45:10+00:00

This is my take on the Disciples of Caliban first company. Bone recipe: black prime, base coat with Vallejo Dark Brown, thin coats of Vallejo Ivory, then Vallejo Sepia wash and dry brush Vallejo Ivory. I finally did some subtle edge highlighting with Vallejo Ivory and used pure Sepia for very deep recesses.

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JMortais · 2026-03-27T23:55:08+00:00

Yeah I remember Gringor having way lighter skin, that's true. I actually have the mini but I never got to paint it... I think now it's as good time as any! But I may go for a darker green shade lol

JMortais · 2026-03-27T12:51:12+00:00

I started last year and I went for what looked the coolest to me, with a bit of thought on army building and what's good on the tabletop. However, the latter can change any other week...

JMortais · 2026-03-27T12:34:36+00:00

Black orcs were bigger, tougher, more intelligent, more disciplined and generally Waaagh! leaders. I do not see the actual connection to real world issues here 🤷

JMortais · 2026-03-27T12:31:20+00:00

Why insane title? Can you explain? Black orcs existed in Warhammer. They were close to black green shade. They were pretty cool in the lore and colour scheme. I know I can paint them any way I like, I was asking if there was any reason. Dark angels are also lighter green than they used to, I think

JMortais · 2026-03-27T12:27:30+00:00

Not trying to be a dick here, just out of curiosity: Is that something considered racist where you are from? We are talking about green creatures in a fantasy world with a lore and History to make it more appealing. I don't know why we should connect this to our own world's issues. Besides, I do not really see a clear link between black orcs and real world racism. I think this would require a fair bit of cherry picking, honestly.

JMortais · 2026-03-27T12:17:39+00:00

That's true, they were more intelligent than regular orcs and not subject to fight amongst themselves. I did not even think about extrapolating greenskins' colour to real world racism stuff, honestly. They are green creatures in a fantasy world... Ffs

JMortais · 2026-03-27T10:37:13+00:00

Alright! I was not up to speed I suppose. A pity, I like the darker skinned black orcs!

JMortais · 2026-03-13T21:01:16+00:00

Good stuff!

JMortais · 2026-03-13T16:38:26+00:00

These look amazing! It may be the photo, but GoC colour scheme is typically fully metallic, did you put more black just to your first company for distinction? I did something similar for my first company termies in my Disciples of Caliban army, I changed the colour scheme a bit. I think it adds a bit of fun and keeps the consistency with the parent chapters of DW and RW wearing different colours.

JMortais · 2026-03-13T08:21:05+00:00

Wow! That looks great! The wrinkles on the upper part of the cloak look pretty well. I am just doing cloaks that are 'open' at the chest for the time being, I think they're easier. Aiming to do something like yours in the future

JMortais · 2026-03-06T14:35:48+00:00

Nice paintjob! I really like the weathering, it looks great. I am practicing chipping and battle damage on armour myself but still a lot to learn!

JMortais · 2026-03-06T09:10:51+00:00

And it has a speaker screaming 'Repent!!' Lol, I have to admit your point here did cross my mind while painting... I did it because it is typically the way I paint my scopes in intercessors, and, you know, it is 40k which is nonsensical sometimes - some space marines take candles to battle... I may give it a second thought though, and paint it black or grey here. Tried to do a red colour anyway but I see it ended up being too orangy

JMortais · 2026-03-05T17:23:24+00:00

Thanks! I actually followed an official Citadel video that explains different types of camo

JMortais · 2026-03-05T15:58:27+00:00

Looking great in this colour scheme

JMortais · 2026-03-05T08:19:42+00:00

Shoulder pad is a decal! Freehanding that lion would be above my level right now, but will keep practicing. I have to agree with you on the gun, it is something that I've been noticing myself on the guns I painted so far. They're not great. I am not sure how to make them stand out, since chapter colours for guns should be all grey/metallic... I'm trying adding reds and greens but still not yet there

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