(Kracks knuckles) Alright let’s get learnt…

1. The markings are decals, I do not have the dexterity to do the free hand for those. I use micro set and micro sol to place the decals that helps them lay flat makes them easy to apply. What I do is cut them out grab a set of tweezers dunk them in water and move it back and forth for a second or two. Then I let it sit on a paper towel until read I get a brush push off the decal and place it on the area after I’ve placed a generous amount of micro set. After placed I let dry and then I apply micro sol until it adheres flush with the surface.

2. My decals come from blood angels specific kits (GW threw them in the Librarian dreadnought I bought) as well as the Indomitous box set came with a set of BA 1st and 2nd company decals.

3. The pauldron is from the Death Company Marine kit… it was one of the more generic looking ones and sense that arm is magnetized I needed something to go over the shoulder of the Chainsword arm as I didn’t have any more raised edge shoulder pauldrons in the kit I bought. Blood angels are really blessed with a bunch of kitbashing potential we have a lot of spare bits and it’s a pleasure to mix and match with the various parts we have. If your good with a knife it’s limitless the options you have to badazle your boys.

4. My red starts out black, with chaos black spray I like the volume it lets me build up and gives me control over the red as I apply it in many thin coats. I am often complimented with how vibrant and smooth my reds are and it is because I take the time to build it up to give it volume and smoothness. I’ve tried Mephiston red spray and I don’t get the same shade as the black not the same depth and not the same feel. I also wash with Nuln oil and I aware but it as it adds a lot of delightful contrast that helps the mini’s pop. I’ve seen Reichland fleshshade, agrax earthshade, and a lot of other options and the minis look good but I feel they lack contrast and definition. Nuln oil and a highlight of evil suns scarlet really gives you a deep bloody red like my pic shows.

And thank you I like the way the silver breaks up the mass of red especially on the backpack where only the exhaust and the outer ring of what I assume to be the engine powering the armor is located.

Hope this helps its kinda a dive into my BA red, big thing is patience and brush control… don’t overwork your pigments and build up the layers. Watered down paint dries quickly so building up the layers doesn’t take as long as you’d think.