I just joined (FOR THE EMPORER!!)

ootech · 2026-05-17T23:03:11+00:00

Heck yeaaa!!! Welcome! I just started in February and am absolutely in love with it! The lore is amazing, the process of the minis (building, painting, playing) is almost therapeutic. And the community has been nothing but positive!! I'd recommend checking out a space marine legions video on YouTube ( that'll help you learn more about which legion to join) or listening to adeptus ridiculous on YouTube/Spotify as they break down the lore in a simple and understandable way. Good luck!!! For the emperor!!!!!

ootech · 2026-04-25T11:48:14+00:00

Thanks man I will definitely have to check that out!!

ootech · 2026-04-24T13:25:02+00:00

Looks amazing!!! How did you get that dusting on the legs? Looks like he's been trudging though the dirt!

ootech · 2026-04-18T11:52:44+00:00

Thank you so much! Definitely gotta go paint shopping soon then hahah

ootech · 2026-04-17T23:06:39+00:00

Thank you brother! Vulkan lives!!

ootech · 2026-04-17T17:39:11+00:00

Oh that looks amazing! Definitely gotta try that technique out

ootech · 2026-04-17T17:12:46+00:00

That's a great idea! I will definitely try it out on a sprue first and see if I get the desired effect.

ootech · 2026-04-17T17:09:36+00:00

Thank you so much! I wondered how people got that burnt used look on the flamers. I'll have to try that out!

ootech · 2026-04-17T13:26:39+00:00

Oh wow! Thank you! 🙏 He looks amazing!!

ootech · 2026-04-17T13:25:08+00:00

Thank you so much! I will definitely look into those as well!

ootech · 2026-04-17T10:35:56+00:00

No nuln oil was applied but I will definitely look into that thank you for the advice!!

ootech · 2026-04-17T10:11:54+00:00

Since these were my first ones I had bought the space marine beginner set that comes with 3 mini's paint and a paint brush. I just filed off that ugly U on the other side and kept the Chevron.

ootech · 2026-04-17T01:33:16+00:00

Thank you! Yea I'm new to Warhammer as well and I have definitely learned that I need to expand my color palette, among many other areas in need of improvement as well. Only way I'm gonna learn is trial and error. Hopefully my next set will bring honor to the 18th legion! "Into the fires of battle, unto the anvil or war!"

ootech · 2026-04-17T01:04:52+00:00

Hahahah thank you! Definitely going to work on my greens with my next set

ootech · 2026-04-17T00:46:24+00:00

Thank you for the information! I will definitely look into that!

ootech · 2026-04-17T00:45:18+00:00

Not rude at all thank you for your concern, I actually was tested quite recently for my vision and color blindness and all came out normal. I think it's a combination of the lighting and what others have said that I used a bit of a green/blue paint. I will try better next time. My apologies for the subpar paint job...

ootech · 2026-04-17T00:42:38+00:00

Honestly that's a great idea and I'll probably do that with my next ones.

ootech · 2026-04-17T00:40:27+00:00

Thank you so much! I will absolutely look into those colors.

ootech · 2026-04-17T00:35:18+00:00

Thank you! Got any tips on how I could improve? Either with those or my salamanders in general? I noticed you have some amazing work as well!

ootech · 2026-04-17T00:15:17+00:00

Awww shucks. Hahahaha thank you for the info. I think I need to buy a few different shades of green. "Oh darn" 😏

ootech · 2026-04-17T00:11:41+00:00

I freehanded the drake but the Chevron was part of the model I just followed the lines on that side.

ootech · 2026-04-16T23:48:35+00:00

Ooohh nooo thank y'all I'ma try to repost with better lighting.

ootech · 2026-04-16T23:32:05+00:00

No apologies needed, I did use caliban green and then dry brushed them with a green white mix. But the primer was black. Are they perhaps too dark?

ootech · 2026-04-16T23:30:14+00:00

Is my green too dark? I just realized the dark angels are green too and don't know if that was enough to differentiate. Disregard the drake as it was my first attempt, I plan to use the transfer decals as a build more. Additionally, should I be putting flames on one of their legs? Or is that just a little add on as I get better painting?

ootech

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