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2012/09/29 12:40:00
Subject: Too dark for an Ultramarine?
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Raging-on-the-Inside Blood Angel Sergeant
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Just started painting some Pre-Heresy Ultramarines, Would you say it's too dark?
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d-usa wrote:Orks are the GW version of R2D2. No matter how advanced the defenses may be, there is always an open serial port somewhere that can be pluged into and a firewall that was never configured.
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2012/09/29 13:06:47
Subject: Re:Too dark for an Ultramarine?
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I don't think so, but I use the 3 foot rule when I paint my figures. That is, a little brighter than normal so they are identifiable at three feet. Small figures look darker at this range.
That said, if we're being picky, your figure looks ok for an Ultramarine, a shade darker though and you're in Crimson Fist territory imho.
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2012/09/29 13:10:26
Subject: Too dark for an Ultramarine?
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Stealthy Warhound Titan Princeps
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As long as the ultramarines logo appears on tanks in your army, nobody will confuse them with fists.
I like em darker.
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2012/09/29 13:22:49
Subject: Re:Too dark for an Ultramarine?
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Knight of the Inner Circle
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I like it, When I did UM I always painted them darker, the characters in Regal Blue etc..
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2012/09/29 13:25:47
Subject: Too dark for an Ultramarine?
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Aspirant Tech-Adept
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I think it looks pretty good. And I wouldn't worry about getting mistaken for anything else. Stick a logo or two on to be safe. I like the darker look though, much better than the classic 2nd edition era ultramarines.
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2012/09/29 13:33:55
Subject: Re:Too dark for an Ultramarine?
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Raging-on-the-Inside Blood Angel Sergeant
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Cheers guys, Still have to finish the highlights, the decal and the gold, I'll post another picture once thats done.
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d-usa wrote:Orks are the GW version of R2D2. No matter how advanced the defenses may be, there is always an open serial port somewhere that can be pluged into and a firewall that was never configured.
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2012/09/29 13:40:58
Subject: Too dark for an Ultramarine?
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Aspirant Tech-Adept
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Just be careful with the decals. I don't know if you're experienced with them but I just recently nearly ruined a good squad of Ultramarines with poorly done decals. (see gallery)
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/478425.page
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2012/09/29 15:47:47
Subject: Too dark for an Ultramarine?
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Crazed Savage Orc
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Yes, i would say you have more of the Crimson Fists going.
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2012/09/29 16:07:33
Subject: Too dark for an Ultramarine?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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I am a big fan of the darker Ultramarines.
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