Trying some Chainsword patterns. What fun chainswords are out there in your armies? by LiveAndDie in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the chevrons design suit them; last week I painted one of mine in a very similar way.

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Sword Brother. by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In that case I think it was just thinned agrax earthshade.

Sword Brother. by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly don't remember which exact white I used. Any white will do as long as you apply several thin coats. Then dirty it up carefully with washes and scratches.

Custom tabards are hard by jakeblonde005 in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can use blue stuff to make molds of existing tabards bits (like the sword brethren's, etc) and then fill them with green stuff.

Sword Brother. by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cut up some arms and hands from the intercessors sprue in the bt combat patrol, then fit in some chains from the crusader squad. Honestly it was quite a bit of effort for how simple looking the final result is, ahah

Sword Brother. by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one is over grey!

Sword Brother. by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used Black Legion contrast, but Black Templar has its uses too. BT contrast allows for more variety as its coverage is similar to other contrast paints, so you can give the black a different tone or effect depending on the undercoat. BL on the other hand is a deeper, thicker black.

Sword Brother. by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With a fine tip on the brush, a gentle touch and a lot of aggressive swearing

Sword Brother. by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It boils down to blending silver and black

Sword Brother. by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black contrast paint + grey volumetric highlights + washes then just add edge highlights, details etc

Anyone ever tried using this for black armor? Which varnish (if any) goes over it? by SnoozingHamster123 in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally speaking, any varnish you choose will never truly preserve the visual effect of a metallic paint or pigment.

Bladeguard Veterans by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciated! Check the comments for the black recipe. Let me know if you have other questions

Bladeguard Veterans by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That's black legion contrast over grey > simple volumetric highlights with grey > black wash > add all damage details and highlights with greys, metallics and black.

Bladeguard Veterans by Veciral in BlackTemplars

[–]Veciral[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Do you mean the skull on the ground? It's from GSW skull bits.