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Here you go 'bama. Pieced this together from early in the blog.
My yellow... original brush method. Please note... KEEP THE INDIVIDUAL LAYERS DILUTE! Can't overstate this enough. Yellow is translucent, let it work for you... don't try to fight it. Use 3 coats of thinned paint rather than just one coat of thick paint. It's fast, easy and gives great results. My edits to the original text in blue...
1. Yellow spray primer. 2. 2 layers of sepia wash. 3. First color-up (golden yellow). You will probably need 3-4 layers of thinned paint to cover the sepia. You want to be thorough here as the sepia will show through as a very unhealthy green otherwise.
4. Next lightest shade (2/3 golden & 1/3 sunburst yellow) Usually two layers will do. 5. Lighter still (reverse above, then all sunburst). Another two layers. 6. Final product after highlighting w/ Bad Moon Yellow (do they even make this color anymore??) One or two layers of BMY depending on how screamingly yellow you want it to look.
And again in a little better light...
It's worth noting that currently I no longer use the yellow Army Painter primer but instead use a white primer with a coat of golden yellow over it to begin with (as I can do both out of the airbrush). If I do this I'll be sure to line with sepia to get that nice warm undertone. When airbrushing, I'll start with a tan or wood colored base and then build up the yellow from that. I'll always line with sepia however once the basics are done with the airbrush. Airbrush paint sequence below.
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Anvildude: "Honestly, it's kinda refreshing to see an Ork vehicle that doesn't look like a rainbow threw up on it."
Troopers - For the Emperor, FOR the Emperor, For the Emperor, For the Emperor, FOR the Emperor, For the Emperor.
Sarge.. will you guys keep it down, were suppose to be hiding in cover.
( silence )
wisper in the back "For the emperor"
Sarge ~sigh~
If you have small kids this is even more funny
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2012/04/03 16:18:15
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (4/3: First-ever Mantis Warrior Caption Contest + my yellow formula!)
Marine 1: Sarge, you said we were hiding right?
Sarge: Yes I did, Hivefleet Thing 2 is out there.
Marine 1: If we're hiding, why do you still have that giant glow stick out?
Sarge: Because I'm afraid of the dark.
Marine 2: Yes, but we're afraid of dying.
DR:80+S++G+M+B+I+Pwmhd11#++D++A++++/sWD-R++++T(S)DM+ Ask me about Brushfire or Endless: Fantasy Tactics
2012/04/03 16:49:39
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (4/3: First-ever Mantis Warrior Caption Contest + my yellow formula!)
Marine 1 & 2 "sarge what are you doin?! get down!!"
sarge "im causing a distraction so you guys can escape"
marines "by dancing??"
sarge "its the last thing they will expect!"
marines ".............."
2400 pt WIP
2738 pt WIP
lizardmen 1313 pt WIP
take a look at my
gallery
2012/04/03 16:53:41
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (4/3: First-ever Mantis Warrior Caption Contest + my yellow formula!)
My Project Blog: Necrons, Orks, Sisters, Blood Angels, and X-Wing "
"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How it got into my pajamas, I'll never know." Groucho Marx
~A grammatically correct sentence can have multiple, valid interpretations.
Arguing over the facts is the lowest form of debate.
2012/04/03 17:35:26
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (4/3: First-ever Mantis Warrior Caption Contest + my yellow formula!)
Wait, wait I can improve mine!
Marine *Not a smidge happier than Mr Dark Angel* :We could have gone and visited the valhallan chicks but NOOO we had to meet up with the sisters of battle, who by the way are as attractive as a squig in lederhosen.
Sarge:Be quiet.
Marine 2 *Well behaved*:What is it sarge? Orks?
Sarge:No, I just realised I didn't bring any money for the taxi. Any of you guys want to chip in?
Marine 1: Fuuuuuuuuu.
Imperial guard - 800 points
Space Marines - 2000 points
2012/04/03 18:10:34
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (4/3: First-ever Mantis Warrior Caption Contest + my yellow formula!)
From what I recall from C: CSM: Cypher is a fallen Dark Angel who spreads lies, rebellion, misinformation, and discontent throughout the 40k universe. He often serves as an informant or advisor in rebellions...but little he says can actually be trusted.
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Imperial guard - 800 points
Space Marines - 2000 points 
2400 pt WIP
2738 pt WIP
OK wyfox... good reference... but I still don't get "Cypher", where did that name come from?
