Need to add some contrast medium to basilicanum grey to tone it down. ("this was supposed to be hard!"). A very unique colour that would look super cool on Shadow Aelves, or on Slaanesh or Drukhari armour. Other than minor color differences that can be fine-tuned, the properties of the paint can be seen, and they are almost identical in that respect! Rob thinks he got the best flow using theregularold matte medium(right) that can be purchased in bulk (above). ( only used it on Magnus' armour so far). Still, the way I paint black, I get my definition purely from highlights. } My previous metallic ones are tamyia metallic light blue with tamiya clear blue over the top (same as my Heresy thousand sons only with the red replaced with blue),but again, I felt it came out a little too dark/deep for what I was looking for (still looks good though ;-) ): I might give the Talassar blue a try though, the Akhellion worked really well on Magnus (I've nearly finished him) so will try it a Rubric for comparison soon. this gives you a how it turned out (until I get a Rubric done): I was trying to find a blue close to the "thousand sons" blue and not too "Alpha legion". I mix this by sight and look for a shade that is roughly halfway between the two. I wish GW had a lighter silver spray! You could also look at the towering Redemptor or dip into Forge Worlds range of Dreadnoughts. All rights reserved. Better safe than sorry. Let us know in the comments of ourFacebook Hobby Group,or ournew Discord server, and make sure youenter the latest monthly giveaway for FREE today! "acceptedAnswer": { Then why not support Tale of Painters by using our links for your next purchases: Chronicle Cards / ebay / Amazon. Other than the color, the pop-iness and general characteristics of the paints are very similar, as we can see! They complete the base and shading with one or two thick coats, and as they dry they form a natural highlight. The Army Painters Warpaints retail at 2,75 Euro / 2.49 for single paints, which is on par with Vallejo Game and Model Color, which come in 18 ml dropper bottles as well, and are priced at 2,99 Euro / 2.55 RRP. For this small old boi I mostly followed the, A brief word on Tamiya paints. New Citadel 5. (In a good way, BUT STILL). They apply well with a paintbrush or, thinned with airbrush thinner, with an airbrush, too. Maybe you want to field some regular, tiny box Dreadnoughts, or their Venerable brothers? This isnt the most powerful tactic in Kill Team, but its still something it can already be hard to put wounds on Marines, and cancelling 1/6th of them with the FNP is a little extra bonus to keep your guys around longer. That's why this makes me righteously mad since I've never strived for top quality painting, yet Contrast paints appear to enable people to get decent results in no time. As the rest of the models is unpainted, it makes the black stand out differently from how it would normally. Leaving the helmet separate i undercoated the model with chaos black spray then went over that with retributor armour spray. INSTAR 6. Please note, hex codes are all approximate - double check before you get a batch of paint made up to match that colour! The Mortal Realms and 41st Millennium boast countless creatures with a touch of the dark, as well as warriors clad in weathered armour and solemn robes. 25 new Contrast paints are expanding the range into a whole new realm of vibrant colours. "name": "How Much Does Contrast Paint Cost? People had been petitioning GW (literally, there was a petition going around) to transfer their paints to dropper bottles. I use Gore-Grunta Fur over Leadbelcher on my Goliaths, makes a great looking dark copper. In particular, they were known as armour-breakers, sent into battle to destroy enemy war machines wherever they massed. Evil Chrome: This is a light warm coppery metallic paint. These new paints unlock wilder colour palettes for your armies, meaning theyll stand out even more on the battlefieldpainting mind-blowing models will be easier than ever! Washes are typically used to shade a base colour, such as Agrax Earthshade over a Khorne Red base coat, or Nuln Oil over Leadbelcher.While I certainly do that as well, depending on the colour scheme, I also use the shade as my primary colour, essentially . Bosh, one evenings work for something that wont win you prizes but hopefully your opponent is happy theyre not grey. The Talassar is a very good paint though, not all the contrasts work as well but everything I've put Talassar on looks good so far. Perditius 4 yr. ago It may be a good idea to grab a few bottles of the same color if you plan on painting your little rank-and-file guys in your army. Elven Armour: Another very vibrant metallic colour, this is a bright blue that leans slightly more towards the violet side. Contrast VS Airbrush - Contrast paint update! The consistency of the contrast paint causes it to pool in recesses to create shading and pull away from high spots, allowing the light base colour to show through a bit more, to create highlights. Tutorial here:https://redemptionminiatures.com/painting-metallic-blue-with-contrast/. Wait, BT has a blue/green tint? I haven't tried it, but I've seen it. So is the contrast paint the paint that is applied first, or is it applied after you first paint a lighter color underneath? I'm in a similar bind. Ania RedfangJuly 8, 2019 in + THOUSAND SONS +. Can I get an example of a single coat of Black Templar over Grey Seer??? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. My killteam is ready for paint. Contrast is an incredibly powerful paint range. So yes, no trouble at all with using Leadbelcher as a primer. So it goes. Announcing The Goonhammer 2023 Global 40k Campaign. That way, you can decide if spending those hobby dollars on the paint is worthwhile. By that are all connected in the 40k universe. "name": "Is Contrast Paint Worth it? 20 stainless steel mixing balls are included, as well as a variety of painting guides. The set is available directly fromthearmypainter.com,or at our partner storesWayland GamesandElement Gamesat a10% discount. Should be mixed with Fairy Dust for highlights. that are all connected in the 40k universe. Damn you GW for introducing innovation after I've committed to something else!! Just note that painting over leadbelcher with certain coloured contrast paints leaves a metallic/pearlescent finish (look at shiny Blue/green Alpha Legion armour or red 30k Thousand Sons armour) 12 SpacetimeTwitch 2 yr. ago Thanks for the reply, it does feel like it would be a time saver. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. Get the Supplies to Transfer Your Contrast Paints: Contrast paints retail for $7.80 per 18 ml pot, and because these are between a layer and a wash in consistency, the paint will probably go fairly quickly. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Warhammer 40k is a franchise created by Games Workshop, detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. Contrast paint is designed to be applied over light base colours. Its a pearl, almost white metallic paint, similar to Scale 75s White Alchemy, but a tiny nuance more yellowish. "acceptedAnswer": { My question is: How? In the glowing green above, we see the GW Contrast on the top coils, with Robs mix on the bottom ones. White Scar is designed specifically for use with Contrast paints, to sit alongside the cool Grey Seer and the warmer Wraithbone sprays. The label suggests its a dark brown metallic paint such as Citadels Warplock Bronze or Rough Iron Warpaint, but in fact, its a very dark blue metallic paint with a hint of violet. "name": "What Should You Know About Contrast Paint? Powered by Invision Community. Over the years, the Iron Hands gained a great deal more depth to their background. For a nice red-ish gold, try painting it over a gold metallic. It applies shading through gravity pulling dark pigments down through a thick medium is a longer version. Orbecome a patronon Patreon for exclusive tutorials, guides, and behind the scenes content. We'll see. Needs a warmer tone I think. Also currently painting white saps my will to live. Check out Vallejo Model Air Black Metallic. Glitter Green: An bright metallic green, very intense and vibrant. Damn you GW for introducing innovation after I've committed to something else!! The Army Painters Warpaints Metallic Colours paint set comes with nine new and exclusive metallic colours and Fairy Dust metallic effect paint, all in 18 ml dropper bottles. Painting black can be hard, and this offers a really good solution to getting something black but then showing you where to highlight. Fingers crossed that all the colours will be available separately soon. My main concern is the large amount of troops I'm most likely going to want to paint and also the fact that the majority of units in the Admech army have a large amount of metal on them so the leadbelcher spray could be put to good use across the whole army. Pre-heresy Alpha Legion with contrast paints - the closest I've ever gotten to FW colors without an airbrush 737 45 Grey Seer base spray Runefang Steel base coat* - This is very important, as leadbelcher is just too dark and the bright blue doesn't come out as a result, could probably use Stormhost Silver as a replacement, but I didn't try. "@type": "Answer", Not sure I'm a fan how strong the contrast paints sit in the recesses compared to the Nuln Oil with this example; they'll probably do better on texture such as chainmail, scales and fur. Painting white is hard; this makes it so much easier. If youd like next time I delve into the wardrobe to get my stuff out Ill take a couple of photos for you. I also read that some are using varnish over undercoat first, before applying contrast paints - can someone explain why? I had this issue with three out of ten paints in this set. Get ad-free access to our hobby videos, a monthly crate of miniatures, and support some of the best creators out there for as little as, If you buy something from a link on our site, we may earn a commision. https://i.imgur.com/AETmoN7.jpg - the one on the right is Blood Angels Red & Black Templar over Grey Seer, the one on the left is over Wraithbone. Tidy up the right arm and weapon with some silver because youre a ham fisted chump with a brush and then hit the chest eagle and belt buckle too because you were a little sloppy. I particularly like how the Black Templar looks, though many people (even our liege Duncan) are using Basilicanum Grey. A little bit of shaking is required to prevent separating. Another very vibrant metallic colour, a must-have paint for painting Slaanesh that would also make a sweet base colour for metallic Emperors Children armour. Yeah, I almost went with that (I'm mostly using Heresy models and saying they're time lost) but I don't want to start my beasties over to match. We are hobbyists like you and do all of this in our spare time. The spray primers that are designed to work Contrast are going for $22 per can, but in theory, you can use any lighter-colored primer, and it will be fine. As you can see, the metallic effect will be more subdued, creating a subtle shimmering effect. "acceptedAnswer": { The Hands bitterness at the death of their Primarch, and their consideration that emotional weakness was partly to blame, only entrenched their attitudes. Additionally, theres a number of different ways you an approach black, and we have a variety of different approaches demonstrated below. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'spikeybits_com-leader-2','ezslot_18',634,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-spikeybits_com-leader-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'spikeybits_com-leader-2','ezslot_19',634,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-spikeybits_com-leader-2-0_1');.leader-2-multi-634{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}Mix Your Paint In Seconds! Warhammer 40k is a franchise created by Games Workshop, detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. With all those bionic hands, extra sensors, and angry bald guys with bionic skulls, you can see the throughline from the ancient Tactical Squad upgrade kit. Personally, I like it over Wrathbone white, then shaded using Agrax earth shade to make it really pop. of the three I tried (Terradon turquiose, Aethermatic blue and Akhellion green(! I grabbed some of my collection of warmer brown-green greys, and set about playing with using them for my highlights. Do about 50/50 contrast medium with basilicanum grey and you'll be about equal to one layer nuln oil. I wanted to use different techniques to call out the difference between the 10,000 year old armor and the fresh- off-the-line Mk X, while still having the oily-sheen-on-black-metal look that shows they are clearly part of the same larger force. Applies very nicely by brush, too. Black Primer https://i.imgur.com/MUzg365.jpg, Corvus Black, airbrushed on to leave a little bit of pure black in the recesses https://i.imgur.com/SUUerQa.jpg, Edge Skavenblight Dinge https://i.imgur.com/Rnq7IPR.jpg, Edge Stormvermin Fur https://i.imgur.com/DyxqorE.jpg, Edge Administratum Grey https://i.imgur.com/udOZYlz.jpg, Basecoat anything that will get washed with Nuln Oil: pouches in Rhinox Hide, armor joints in VMC Black Grey followed by Contrast Black Templar, metals in Scale75 Thrash Metal. Also it smells like it would be delicious. Alchemy metallic paints from Scale 75 are more pastel in comparison, and even Green Stuff World cant beat the vibrancy of the new metallic Warpaints. Opinions are our own. Rob suspects that the Contrast uses super high pigments (like inks) to make those vibrant colors, so try experimenting with some of those for similar color pops! Can be mixed with Zephyr Pink to create warmer, more pinkish highlights, or Fairy Dust for more pastel highlights. They appeared in the original spread of Space Marine Chapters in the Rogue Trader rulebook, but with little other detail, and they missed out on the 2nd edition run of codexes which fleshed out the Ultramarines, Blood Angels, Dark Angels, and Space Wolves. In the Moirae Schism, a large number of Iron Hands Marines came to believe in the Moirae Tech-creed, officially a tech-heresy which split the Adeptus Mechanicus. Your support will help us cover our monthly costs and fund future projects so we can bring you more and better content. Oh, man. It's a great dark metal color and one of my favorites. =]. Its great for creating punchier colours from a brighter undercoat you can even try using our reformulated Shades on it for bold new results. Having tested a few of them in store, I felt that Talassar was too close to a deeper/darker Ultramarines type blue and not quite the Azure blue of the "traditional" thousand sons. These paints look like an amazing product which I won't/can't use since I've already painted a third of my Marines to a certain standard in an old-school aesthetic. A number of Chapters trace their origins to the Iron Hands, including the Brazen Claws, the Iron Fists, the Iron Lords, and the Red Talons. If you have a hard time with your pour, try using a funnel used for pouring booze into those tiny metal flasks. I'll have to try the Necron Compound. ), the Akhellion was closest) but if you want to do a hermetic blades warband the aethermatic blue is perfect. For use with death armies or those with lots of skulls and bones, this is a lifesaver in terms of time and how good it looks. For more information, please see our And I wonder if a gold base would look green ? This would all end in disaster, as the Iron Hands role as one of the loyalist Legions on the wrong end of the Istvaan Massacre, and their Primarchs death at the hands of Fulgrim, became a cornerstone of Heresy lore and the pivotal moment of the Fulgrim novel exploring the fall from grace of the Phoenician. I love the richness of this blue and first tested it out on a lot of the blue horrors I painted. That makes each paint 2,75 Euro / 2.49, and you get 20 mixing balls for free. There are a lot of new Citadel colors; however, we think a lot of folks were looking for something a bit different. The wraithbone base covers really well if you spill over and all colours apply really easily. Having said that, I'm fully intent on testing them on one model to see if there's a lot of difference side by side. Use this as your excuse for the Dread mob of your dreams, though. For my example above, I used Citadels Mephiston Red. Can be mixed with Citadels Grey Knights Steel or Fairy Dust for highlights. Once the Leadbelcher was dry, I added a couple drops of Tamiya Clear Yellow to Tamiya Smoke, about 1:4. Contrast paint is designed to be applied over light base colours. I have been doing the same. I wanted to darken the metal more, especially in the recesses, but leave a bit of the Leadbelcher showing through on the raised spots. Grabbing a set of 50 wont set you back much hobby dollars-wise, and it can save you big on paint! The autocannnon was done in Vallejo Model Air Steel, washed with Nuln Oil and highlighted with Vallejo Model Air Silver. They became known for direct, head-on combat, always seeking out the most intense area of a conflict and directing their efforts to destroying it utterly.