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Saturday, 29 July 2017

Emperor's Children: Update 3

Hello!

Progress continues with the Emperor's Children! I decided to stick with my original plan of a 10 man Volkite support squad. I was going to arm the squad sergeant with a Power Spear, however none of the weapons had the hands the right way around! I was going to do some hand swapping but in the end figured a bit of a variety would be good!


You may have seen in update 2 I had 5 Lascannon heavy support squad done and had another 5 to build but I was debating what to arm them with. In the end, again, I stuck to my original plan and added another 5 man Lascannon squad to the growing army. 


I have also finally sat down and tested out my colour scheme plan. I used a Leadblecher base, which a brushed on. Then a zenith though the airbrush with a vallejo silver, followed by a nuln oil wash and then airbrushed Eidolon purple from Forge World. I am happy with the purple, the nuln oil wash needs some work, I need to thin it down more either with medium or pledge.





I do need to try a varnish on the purple. I am thinking of trying purity seal but I know this could lead to problems. 

Next up I am planning to get the legion specifics built. I have 10 Phoenix Guard and 20 Palatine Blades to build. I do need to get my hands on 20 Mk4 jump packs for the Palatines though! 

Darien 

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7 comments:

  1. Siph_Horridus29 July 2017 at 18:01

    Try Army Painter Aegis Suit, spray Varnish, no frosting and a Satin finish so won't dull down your metals.

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    1. Darien Vasco29 July 2017 at 18:44

      Thanks Siph will take a look at that one!

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  2. Col. Hertford29 July 2017 at 22:48

    Darien, ditch nuln oil and used army painter dark Tone (water based). And Always add some flow medium to washes... I find 50:50 generally seems to work.

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    1. Darien Vasco30 July 2017 at 00:21

      Thanks Col. That might be a good solution! Whatever makes the job easier!

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    2. WestRider1 August 2017 at 09:26

      The Army Painter inks are so much better than the GW Shades. I'm not a fan of the Quickshade in a can, but their water-based inks are wonderful.

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  3. Qlippot30 July 2017 at 01:03

    Testor's Model Masters has worked really well for me for clear coats. Their lusterless matte/flat is godly.

    They're lacquer based.

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    1. Darien Vasco31 July 2017 at 00:01

      Thanks Qlippot, I will take a look at them!

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