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Alright, so I am converting 30 tactical marines to veteran marines, I had them all with black helmets and white laurels, but I tried one with a white helmet and blue laurel. I kinda like the white helmets better, but this may be a case of me being accustomed to the black.

So which do you prefer for looks, AND which do you think would be better for the Space Marine Sterngaurd Veterans.

Sorry for poor image quality, my home camera sucks. And I know I can't paint to save my life lol.

I prefer the white helmet with blue laurel, especially for Sternguard, which you'll likely want looking more distinct.

Hm, that's a tough one. I like the look of the black helmet better, but I imagine the white one would be better for veterans.

Can you post a picture of your regular Tac Marines?

I think the white looks better, has a Veteran look to it with that paint scheme.

Yup, the white definitely stands out better. I'd go with that.

Thanks everyone! I will be painting the rest of my 29 vets with white helmets!