Black Metal is just too black, 'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents. I then brushed on some Seraphim Sepia, Druchi Violet, and Biel-Tan Green in places to get the shimmery oil effect, and then washed . Iron Hands are pretty much just Space Marines in Apocalypse. }. Sometimes, The Army Painters Warpaints arrive not properly mixed. Really liking what Ive seen with contrasts over Metallics. What do you recommend? White Scar is designed specifically for use with Contrast paints, to sit alongside the cool Grey Seer and the warmer Wraithbone sprays. But it doesnt look like it will happen after ther recent announcement, so its time to take matters into your own hands! 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. "text": "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" This item was kindly provided by The Army Painter. He lives in Craftworld Hamburg, located in the north of Germany, where he walks the Path of the Graphic Designer. I started with a thin coat of Black Templar Contrast paint over the Leadbelcher. Another Round of New Horus Heresy Upgrade Kits Revealed! 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. Does this mean the Black Tide can be painted quicker than ever before? So it goes. 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. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Dont miss how all the new Citadel Contrast paints really look on miniatures with each of the new model primers from Games Workshop! New Citadel 5. Dont worry, contrast and viewing the model from 3 feet away will hide your sins. Pre-thinned for airbrush use but they go on beautifully with a brush too. Space Marines are great in Kill Team, and Iron Hands gain one of the parts of their Chapter tactic the 6+ Feel No Pain save. @tyriks I like the Flesh Tearer Red one for Heresy! Expect to see them back on tableseverywhere, although how many of those armies will actually be painted as Iron Hands is an open question. First, I want to say that this looks amazing. 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. Old Citadel. But before we get into the process of switching your Citadel paints over to easy-to-use dropper bottles, heres what you need: A bag of 50 dropper bottles from Amazon is perfect for getting started. Combine whichever medium you prefer in a half-and-half mix with Vallejo Flow improverto create your own Contrast thinner.. Or far more likely, buy more Intercessors and start again from scratch because I need Stalker Pattern Bolters. https://i.imgur.com/A1d5rxV.jpg The gun on this one is Apothecary white over wraithbone. Bosh, one evenings work for something that wont win you prizes but hopefully your opponent is happy theyre not grey. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. Well be covering how miniatures actually look with Contrast paint because they are often used with tons of other layers, making it hard to tell exactly what models look like on their own. Heres a table from GW Clemsford of the most used Citadel Spray Primers used with the same Contrast Paint: Obviously, Grey Seer is the more grey primer, Wraithbone is a bright tan, and Corax White is the purest white youll find among the paints. Can be mixed with Citadels Grey Knights Steel or Fairy Dust for highlights. Looking for a metallic paint quite a bit darker than leadbelcher, a neutral metallic very dark, or almost black. 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. Powered by Invision Community. 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. If there isn't, I might use it for some units. If you put it on straight out of the pot then you will get a darker tone that equates to about two layers of nuln oil. I use Gore-Grunta Fur over Leadbelcher on my Goliaths, makes a great looking dark copper. Goonhammer and Stat Check are Teaming Up! Chip the decals slightly with Corvus Black to blend them into the surrounding area. Sticking with the same theme of warmer colors, I used Scale 75 Thrash Metal as the base of all my silvers, knowing it has a ton of brown in its tones, and a tiny bit of red for my spot colors. Slap that on over the silver icons, ammo and eagles and youre golden. I've been using a grey base with Eshin Grey coated with 2-3 washes of Nuln Oil Now that I need to paint my primaris units I'm excited to use the new paint- especially with the white base primer. Youre a strong independent gamer who doesnt need to buy Games Workshop-produced dropper bottles! All rights reserved. Since I already started painting my Mutalith and some Tzaangors blue, I'm leaning towards Talassar or Leviadon, but I am not sure which one I like more. I always struggled painting leather and so when I picked up this paint, I was hoping for a miracle, and it provided one. Maybe I will start using that one for tubes, a light red for eyes and the green for screens as shown in that video. Check out those bionic hands, bionic legs, and enhanced helmet sensors amazingly, you can still buy it. Last update was at 2019/08/07 05:32:36. Over leadbelcher the contrast paints achieve a nice coloured metallic look, but they didnt do the whole shade and highlight thing they are supposed to do iirc. Contrast paints essentially allow you to accomplish a few steps at once. },{ The always busy hobby company The Army Painter just released a new set of metallic colour paints to fill this gap. Or just read this Hammer of Math. The differences are subtle, but the contrast paints build up better in the edges/corners, whereas youd have to do a second coat of wash to achieve the same effect (I shouldve done one with two coats, but forgot). are! Rob thinks he got the best flow using theregularold matte medium(right) that can be purchased in bulk (above). Gemstone: A deep metallic red, mix it with Fairy Dust or light golden paints like Citadels Liberator Gold to create highlights. 25 new paints is a lot of colour to cover, so weve split the range into four simple categories to help you get an idea of what they look like. =]. For a quick comparison, the left model was made with thenormal Contrast Paints,and the right model was made with the samples Rob mixed together. It looks similar to using glazes over Metallics but simpler to use. If you have a hard time with your pour, try using a funnel used for pouring booze into those tiny metal flasks. The 15ml is the standard Vallejo and Army Painter dropper bottle size, so if you dont feel like doing this, just go grab some of their paints! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Or is a contrast paint one of the final paints I apply? 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. Rob says there are aboutseven must-have Contrast paintsfor his hobby toolbox. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. The main attraction of 40k is the miniatures, but there are also many video games, board games, books, ect. If you want a full-fat rundown of everything in the new Codex Supplement and how it interacts with the base book and the 8th edition metagame, check out our review here. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. . 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. Perditius 4 yr. ago Games Workshop Contrast Paint is too inconsistent and unpredictable to use across the whole range. With this DIY Contrast thinner, you can make any other color you want by mixing it with washes, acrylics, and even inks. These Shade paints are designed to provide instant depth and easily create stronger shadows, speeding up the process of creating great-looking models. Contrast VS Airbrush - Contrast paint update! That way, you can decide if spending those hobby dollars on the paint is worthwhile. Either check out the video above or our steps below. Apothecary White is designed to provide subtle, blue-tinted shading thatll help bring out white models without overpowering them.". Thank You, Patrons. "acceptedAnswer": { In case you haven't seen it, here are some reference photos. I guess I could do both, and have the shoulders or backpacks one color and the bulk of the model the other. Better safe than sorry. This stage you might switch out the red for the white, let me know how that goes for you. 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. That said, Ferrus is not as cold of a figure as his Legion, and their descendant Chapter, would later become. "text": "The first question is, do they help you paint faster and get decent results? The new Codex Supplement is all well and good, but what about if you want to know more about the Logical Boys? 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. Might as well know what each paint is if youre going through the trouble Or you can just guess and make painting all the more fun! Try to pay attention to how the light would play on the surface. The wraithbone base covers really well if you spill over and all colours apply really easily. "text": "Honestly, no, at least not all of them, not with other alternatives for half the price out there that work better, like the Army Painter Speedpaint." I'm using akellion green ( or whatever it's called) over leadbelcher, will post pics once I get one done. "@type": "Question", Last but not least, Fairy Dust can be used on its own, for example for pearl white Lumineth armour, but it will require quite a few coats for solid coverage, so I recommend switching to an airbrush for a more even finish. Paint this mix on the surface, leaving black in the recesses and any shadowed areas. I wanted to darken the metal more, especially in the recesses, but leave a bit of the Leadbelcher showing through on the raised spots. Revealed on June 13th, 2022, new Citadel Contrast and colors paints are here! If youd like next time I delve into the wardrobe to get my stuff out Ill take a couple of photos for you. It's easy! Opinions are our own. Personally I stay away from anything that isnt the standard acrylic based paint, but you can also get great results with Contrast Paints over Leadbelcher primer. So far, Ive tried a lot of coloured metallic paints, from brands like Vallejo Mecha Color, Greenstuff World, and Scale75. "@context": "https://schema.org", Heavy use of Dreadnoughts and Techmarines has been encouraged in their lore, and 8th edition offers a wealth of options for just that. that are all connected in the 40k universe. Snakebite brown for the pouches. They apply well with a paintbrush or, thinned with airbrush thinner, with an airbrush, too. Vallejo also has a lighter silver spray paint from their new Hobby Spray series that would make a nice base colour for brighter metallic paints. Still, the way I paint black, I get my definition purely from highlights. I don't really see a lot on my crappy laptop screen. Much of this mentality is owed to their Primarch, Ferrus Manus. PS - Was out of the loop for a long while, learned about that paint from you just now and just heard about contrast paints today lol. I had this issue with three out of ten paints in this set. "name": "Is Contrast Paint Worth it? As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. He is known for bold colour schemes and sharp edge highlights, which he paints with typical German perfectionism (one of the reason he is such a notoriously slow painter). Dont rush here and take your time; it should go smoothly with the flow improver and metal balls. Vallejo Model Color. I painted up a few to see which colors I liked best, using some red if I want Heresy colors and some blue if I want more modern colors. I may try to utilize this on my second vow for ETL. Once the Leadbelcher was dry, I added a couple drops of Tamiya Clear Yellow to Tamiya Smoke, about 1:4. (Wargames) Foundry miniatures> Blackened barrel 'A' and 'B'. Can I get an example of a single coat of Black Templar over Grey Seer??? Pouches: Rhinox Hide > Gloss Nuln > Baneblade BrownPurity Seal: Mephiston Red > Agrax > Scale75 Aldebaran RedParchment: Zandri Dust > Skeleton Horde > Flayed One FleshSilvers: Scale75 Thrash Metal > Gloss Nuln > Scale 75 Heavy MetalLenses: Mephiston Red > Troll Slayer Orange > Fire Dragon BrightGun Casing: Grey Seer > Apothecary White > Scale 75 White. Trim on the shoulders, practice my silver/grey highlights etc. ", "@type": "Answer", In ourHow to Paint Everything series, we take a look at different armies of the Warhammer universe, examine their history and heraldry, and look at several different methods for painting them. I love the richness of this blue and first tested it out on a lot of the blue horrors I painted. The Iron Hands have fewer dedicated stories than their brother Chapters, but theres still a bunch of stuff out there about them, even if they have to share the spotlight with others. The instructions in the set tell you to squeeze out the extra medium before shaking thoroughly. You Give Goonhammer Writers Serotonin. Should be the two on the lowest right, correct? And this was insanely easy, much easier than trying to airbrush Tamiya glazes on, imo. The contrast paints diluted with medium over metallics work well, also there are clear air paints from gw that work well too. New Warhammer 40k Scented Candles (including Nurgle). While Contrast paints are designed to tint surfaces and give an intense finish, this new formulation ensures that Shade paints will settle more effectively into the recesses of your miniatures while leaving the raised parts of your models relatively untouched. Besides the nine metallic colours, the set also included Fairy Dust, a metallic effect paint. I started with a thin coat of Black Templar Contrast paint over the Leadbelcher. It's the Primaris all over again. Make a mix of Black and Leadbelcher at a ratio of roughly 4:1. 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. Of course, that leaves Wraithbone in the middle of the road. 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. Like many of the other Primarchs, Ferrus Manus has a dedicated novel called, er, The Hands also have a couple of more modern novels about them. Then, well even cover how to make your own, what type of value there is, and more. Smear some Grey Seer or Wraithbone on the pouches and the face of that poor helmetless chump. 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! 4 Accomplished_Ad5945 2 yr. ago Release the excess medium, open the bottle, and give it a good stir, for example with a cocktail stick. My killteam is ready for paint. 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. Fingers crossed that all the colours will be available separately soon. The Legion/Chapter and Clan Company markings on the shoulder pads, the battlefield role on the left knee, and the Squad number on the right knee (Guillimans Codex is really more guidelines than hard and fast rules for these guys) are Leadbelcher highlighted with Model Air Silver. #citadelcolour #contrastpaint #citadelcontrastIn this video I show you several techniques for the Citadel Contrast Paint range from Games Workshop that you can apply to your warhammer miniatures.You can support me for as little as $1 a month over on my Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheWarGamerFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrayPaintbrushLike TWG on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWG-1530796340567018/?fref=tsEquipment Used -Canon EOS M100 - http://amzn.to/2oUwo9USony ICD-PX240 - http://amzn.to/2wukmXtBlue Yeti Microphone - http://amzn.to/2vFmKx7Painting Equipment Used -Iwata C-Plus Airbrush - http://amzn.to/2vPvNMrSmart Jet Pro Compressor - http://amzn.to/2vjPGKbWindsor Newton Series 7 Size 0 - http://amzn.to/2uGDEHnWindsor Newton Series 7 Size 1 - http://amzn.to/2vPzhyAVallejo Black Primer - http://amzn.to/2vFM0TUMasters Brush Cleaner - http://amzn.to/2uG4T4LStudio XL Everlasting Palette:https://www.redgrassgames.com/everlasting-wet-palette/everlasting-wet-palette-studio-xl/ You could also look at the towering Redemptor or dip into Forge Worlds range of Dreadnoughts. Post-Heresy, the Iron Hands were broken up into a number of separate Chapters instead of the singular Legion, much like the other loyalists. I don't like the black Templar I have maybe I got a bad batch I don't know it's just not working right. The BA red is a little too flat, I think. Transfer your Games Workshop Citadel Color, and Contrast Paints to dropper bottles in three quick steps to stop them from spilling, drying out, or taking up too much space in these three steps. It can take three to four hours to fill 50 or so dropper bottles with paint if youre careful not to make a mess. :P It's the Primaris all over again. I remember hearing or seeing something online about Contrast paints out of the airbrush creating a thinner effect. },{ You can get a clearer coat that way. Use this as your excuse for the Dread mob of your dreams, though. enter the latest monthly giveaway for FREE today! Perhaps just skip past this bit and look at the other prettier neater goonhammers Iron Hand? Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Leaving the helmet separate i undercoated the model with chaos black spray then went over that with retributor armour spray. Lets see how they do through the airbrush and what kind of. Can be mixed with Zephyr Pink to create warmer, more pinkish highlights, or Fairy Dust for more pastel highlights. The medium you wish to use solely depends on your desired effect.