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So, All white scars have honor scars(some more then others)
But i never figure out how to paint them. All i do is add a scar in the model with a knife.
So how can i paint them?

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Ollanius Pius - Savior of the Emperor






Gathering the Informations.

I don't know if you have any scars on your own body to use as an example, but...

Generally, what you will do is have to decide how recent the scar is.
If it's a fresh scar it will have a rather 'raw' look, with the area around it being tinged red as it will be inflamed.

If it's an older scar which has healed over, it will be flesh toned but a bit darker(or rarely, a bit more pale. I have a shoulder scar which is a shade or two lighter than the surrounding skin) compared to the surrounding skin.

Disclaimer!

I shouldn't have to say this, but being the internet and all...
Please do not cut yourself (or anyone else!) with a hobby knife in an attempt to get a scar to use as an example.
Wikipedia or Google could probably provide some photographic examples of scars.

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I would just mix a tiny amount of red in with some flesh tone, thin it quite heavily and paint in a very line where you want the scar. You dont want something bright red, less is more in this case or it will look like a scratch or open wound.

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Pretty good advice here.
Some things to consider:
1) Scars are rarely smooth in colorization. It would be great if skin just healed at an even rate to produce an even color, but this generally isn't the case. Some parts of the cut might be deeper, more jagged, etc. Splotch the color on to get a more realistic effect. Areas that damage went deeper into the tissue will be darker than other scar tissue.
2) Skin heals by knitting together. The two halves of healthy skin are pulled together by new tissue that forms in the wound. This is muscle tissue, and again, does not just pop into existence. Using your smallest bush, put as many brush strokes connecting the two halves of healthy skin together.
3) Not all scars are a straight line. People flinch and pull away which can turn the blade, and puncture wounds are different altogether. A bayonet is star shaped because it makes it harder for the skin to pull together evenly, and this takes longer to heal. A claw weapon opens several gashes close together, impeding healing because one wound pulling shut will actually pull the ones near it back apart.
   
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Well im going with ritual scars, So they tend to be straight.

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Well then if it runs up and down, make the knotting marks from side to side.
A good technique would be to take thin paint and a fine detail brush and just bounce the side of the brush along the scar. Wipe off the extra paint, then paint the rest of the face. Painting up to the scar line instead of putting the scar on after will help with the effect of it being sunk into the skin.
   
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If they have a helm just use a red line on the model to show the scar. White scars show their scars on their helmets fluff wise. If they arn't wearing helmets use a dull pink. I find a mix of bleached bone and blood red works out well. Then use a very thin brush to apply it to the already finished face of the model.



I accidently spelled model as bodel...... how sad.

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