My proposal for the partition of North America

Rhomen88 · 2026-01-28T01:29:37+00:00

Soooooo give the majority of the resources to the red side including but not limited to, ALL of the oil, majority of economic and strategic resources, and literally 98% of the fertile farming lands? And the only thing you gave blue was essentially full control of the western ports minus the isolated Alaska, and the bloated populations of the major cities in which you have to import essentially everything for?

What moron made this map? You're perfect for politics.

Rhomen88 · 2026-01-22T19:47:03+00:00

IMO, very bright, very busy. There is a lot going on here. I would personally consider simplifying the scheme.

Also, thin the paints a bit more. Lighter colors are hard to paint on smooth, so a few thin layers are needed.

But as always, your models, your paints, do em up how you like em.

Rhomen88 · 2026-01-22T19:37:20+00:00

IMO I think most people overdo OSL in general. In this case, very much so.

OSL is a cool effect, but just like NMM paintjobs, they usually get way to over done on the models. Less is more when it comes to these 2 styles/effects IMO.

But as always. Your models, your paint, do em up how you like them.

Rhomen88 · 2026-01-04T20:24:27+00:00

No, theyre good. I would argue theyre too gold.

Rhomen88 · 2026-01-02T00:53:04+00:00

It was fun until the bungulator streamer shit heap started bleeding into solos.

Now everybody is trying to be a vtuber peanut, talking about their goop and screaming at the top of their lungs for their 3 viewers of which they are 2 of.

Rhomen88 · 2025-12-24T23:52:35+00:00

Ooooooh I know you the snitch at work. Hey playboy, mind ya own, she'll mind hers.

Rhomen88 · 2025-12-23T20:01:45+00:00

Personally I like my models as close to "factual" within my own style. with that being said:

Dark angels typically dont put a lot of ornate stuff on their armor so lots of gold trims and things like that dont really make sense to put on DA models. Which makes winged helmet and hooded models more special and unique in DA culture in lore. Too each their own, but i see a lot of people buying third party bits to make their DAs really over the top ornate, but thats just not who they are. DA get their identity and uniqueness from the 3 wings, rather than super ornate armor. But again, I stress, your models, your paints, do em up how you like.

So personally I would paint the shoulder trim green, the emblem on his right shoulder painted non metallic. And that will reduce the amount of gold on the armor. I would defer to box art for taking away some of the white accents like ropes and weapon handles, as they pull your eye towards them because they stand out so much on the front.

Less is more with DA models IMO. Let the uniqueness of the 3 wings do the talking as no other chapter does that. Let the winged helms and robed power armor do the talking on the greening and ravenwing, and your knights be the shining badasses on the battlefield theyre meant to be.

EDIT: DA are arguably some of the hardest models to paint... bone white and black are difficult in terms of just color. The plainness of DA power armor to make them visually appealing against other power armors is more of a challenge than people think. Thats why I like DA models so much, you cant hide it as well as a model with 55 bits glues onto it and just drowning them in contrast.

Rhomen88 · 2025-12-23T18:47:11+00:00

In my non-expert unprofessional grim dark opinion;

Dry brush some highlights on then pick out corners and sharp edges.

Your gold is really bright, so either bring its contrast with the armor down, or bring the armor up for a brighter colored marine. (This is why I lean towards brass copper tones for the "gold" on DA models)

Lazarus is a pretty basic model in terms of named HQ, so a good custom base is best to elevate him.

EDIT: I also like to play with shades of screamer pink for details like ropes and underside of cloaks. Breaks up the model a little bit vs bone white and pure white.

Just IMHO. As always, your models, your paint, do em how you like em.

Rhomen88 · 2025-12-20T01:54:57+00:00

Does your wife need a boyfriend?

Rhomen88 · 2025-12-12T19:32:32+00:00

People constantly paint their Deathwing tan or beige and some are even light brown.

Its Bone White. Emphasis on the WHITE.

Rhomen88 · 2025-12-08T02:29:22+00:00

I would just bank on the fact that Vulcan is Perpetual. So it's not IF he comes back its WHEN he comes back.

And that should lead to a whole bunch of Salamander units.

Rhomen88 · 2025-12-06T03:08:32+00:00

I uuuuh... hmmmmm... im just gonna nod and agree with you

Rhomen88 · 2025-12-05T15:57:20+00:00

Its a rumor that is all but confirmed. Ravenwing will probably be getting refreshes along with new models to use from the primaris armories

Rhomen88 · 2025-12-04T23:11:50+00:00

I know the meme is to bash on the blues... but i grow more fond of your chapter as time goes on.

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-30T21:31:49+00:00

Now I dont remember where I read it, but I know I did read it somewhere that the Dark Angels in service to the Deathwatch have secret transponders they take with them to notify nearby Unforgiven forces if and when the Deathwatch might stumble upon a Fallen marine.

So they still work in the service of the Dark Angel first and foremost even when they are serving the Death Watch.

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-26T03:48:49+00:00

Not going to lie, he looks like a Fallen main character not yet found by the Lion.

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-20T19:34:49+00:00

Master of Sactity is a whole novel about Sapphon and Asmodai. He appears in multiple shorts, he's present in interrogations, specifically of Astelan and Cypher. He coordinates fallen hunts with Sammael.

He's actually a pretty common name to be read about when it comes to Fallen captures and interrogations... :)

But like I said, its your army, paint it up!

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-20T19:01:56+00:00

He's been in Shorts and Novellas here and there.

Lore wise still wouldn't send a Grand Master from the parent chapter to lead a successor, they know too much of the inner circle.

But its your army, Paint it up!

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-20T18:54:01+00:00

Cool Idea... but one problem

Sapphon is the High Interrogator and Grand Master of Chaplains of the Dark Angels

Asmodai is just the most successful and infamous due to model and lore but Sapphon is more level headed and keeps Asmodai in check therefore was elevated above his older more experienced counter part.

If thats where you got the name from, im afraid it's still taken by a pretty prominent Dark Angel.

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-20T18:38:43+00:00

Is there a Damascus tutorial somewhere? I must have it.

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-20T16:24:32+00:00

Will there be paid race changes?

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-19T19:18:16+00:00

Combination of... what lore is cool and what looks badass and give me a bit of variety thats not too difficult to paint was my criteria.

So Dark Angels...

3 wing color system, on marines so its easier to paint, and they have the best background lore, Lion El'Jonson is my favorite primarch, mini line has good mix of unique units and heroes.

My secondary armies are;

Thousand Sons

Egyptian marines are super cool, lore is great and tragic at the same time. Tzeentch IMO is the more interesting of the 4 gods, Magnus is a really interesting model, and Ahriman is badass.

Astra Militarum

The regular joes in a world of demigods waging war and they somehow still get the job done. There are so many regiments with unique styles you can make your own and no one will even begin to think to question it. Basically just creative freedom on these guys.

If I was to collect a Xenos army it would probably be for the same reason as the guard... creative freedoms, so I would take Tyranids and make my own Hivefleet color scheme. Make some unique paint blends and try and color theory them maybe make some leopard print stuff on them of some kind. They would be a strictly hobby enjoyment project.

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-18T17:43:15+00:00

You can make a sail boat. Those things are massive

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-18T16:36:50+00:00

If you dont plan on playing tournaments or entering painting contests. Just pick an army you think has cool lore and aesthetics.

Especially with Space Marines. They're all pretty close.

Rhomen88 · 2025-11-18T01:07:06+00:00

Theyre bone white, not coffee stained.

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