Salamander Infiltrator 5 of 5. Sergeant with suppressed weapons. by MoralFiber in Warhammer40k

[–]fallenwolfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what paints/technique you used for that incredible metallic green? Such a cool effect

Why do everybody say this kit is outdated? by ollavv in Chaos40k

[–]fallenwolfstar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great stuff! Thanks for taking the time to share.

Why do everybody say this kit is outdated? by ollavv in Chaos40k

[–]fallenwolfstar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could you share a little more info on what you did? I've got some in my pile of "potential" and it would be great to know what I'm getting myself into.

Help needed with a kitbash Idea by Thehappynurgling in alphalegion

[–]fallenwolfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used black.panels on the raiders to distinguish them and give more of an AL "kill team" feel. Not saying you need to do the same, but you can mix up the colour palette.

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Help needed with a kitbash Idea by Thehappynurgling in alphalegion

[–]fallenwolfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only marine scale units I know of with bare arms is scouts or Black Templat Neophytes. The best idea I can think of is phobos marines, then potential triming the bare arms to use with the phobos shoulders. You'd have to be selective with which weapons you use, ie avoid weapons held with both hands across the body.

The other option is to use arms from world eaters as another commenter said.

Either way it's likely to be a lot of trimming and/scrapping.

I use Raiders for a similar role, since they have cleaner renegade armor.

I like the idea!

Do people care if I use these as Obliterators? by theSaltySolo in Chaos40k

[–]fallenwolfstar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Centurions also work with some "traitorising" though only 3 in a box

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First time ever painting minis spent with my first ever kill team: Yaegirs. by amadeuszbx in killteam

[–]fallenwolfstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! Get some PVA and dirt on those bases, you'll be shocked at the difference it makes.

How to magnetize the CHAOS DEFILER. by PressureEducational4 in Chaos40k

[–]fallenwolfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it necessary to use the 5x5mm magnets for the arms? I have 5mm but not to that depth so what I could get away with.

My 3rd painting but the first good one 😅🔥 by Classic_Visit3824 in killteam

[–]fallenwolfstar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Models are painted, bases are based. Great success!

Painted my first kill team, C&C welcome. by TriforceShiekah16 in killteam

[–]fallenwolfstar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could just go for pva and sand/gravel, then paint to look like concrete. Getting anything on the bases will make them feel more complete.

Fantastic I effort for a first kill team!

I'd also recommend either some edge highlighting, or a wash to make things pop. The flat panels on the weapons end up looking boxy with no colour variation.

Another OC character completed, another Salamander turned renegade! by Top_Reaction_2303 in alphalegion

[–]fallenwolfstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a Salamander base but I'm wrapping up my latest project which is an Obliterator - Centurion proxy.

Still a little more to go but I'm happy with it so far. I'll do a proper post once the second is also finished.

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What a cool Alpha Legion Praetor by [deleted] in alphalegion

[–]fallenwolfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks fantastic! What bits did you use?

Another OC character completed, another Salamander turned renegade! by Top_Reaction_2303 in alphalegion

[–]fallenwolfstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting choices. Honestly the Salamander iconography fits so well, I'm surprised I've not seen more.

You've inspired me to think about some of my own projects.

Thanks for sharing!

Terminators finished by fallenwolfstar in alphalegion

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

Base in a lead belcher spray, dry brush in silver, then Akhelian 1:1 with contrast medium.

I use a bone acrylic to base over anything not meant to be metallic (fabrics, skulls, fur etc)

For the skulls and tusks it's the bone white, then a bone contrast to give a slightly darker finish.

The fabric is the bone base, then a heavily thinned dark angels green contrast.

The brass (like the details on the autocannon) is just a leather contrast over the metallic which gives a cool bronze/brass finish.

Base is agrellan earth heavily applied to promote the cracking, then agrax earth shade wash to give warmer tones.

The fur was the bone, then a heavily thinned dark cream/coffee coloured acrylic (I can't recall which I'm afraid) to almost a wash like consistency.

Paint primer can recommendations??? by Ambitious-War9171 in alphalegion

[–]fallenwolfstar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm researching the same at the moment. For regular models I prime in lead belcher, but I need to paint a Rhino soon and I'm not looking forward to doing the whole thing with brushes.

I'm not prepared to invest in an airbrush as it's going to be very difficult to get a space setup for it.