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I'm in the process of assembling some Deathwatch figures to paint up. I've buit up a large bits box over the years with plenty of bits from various SM chapters.

I plan to assemble some of the Deathwatch using robes from the Dark Angel and Black Templars kits, so I was wondering what colour to paint them?

As an example, should I paint the Black Templar tabard black or keep it a more BT-focused white?

I don't know too much about the fluff to be honest, but I'd like to stick to any "rules" (in terms of colour scheme) if I can.

I'd consider the tabard a part of the originating chapter iconography and paint it white with the cross in black.

Of course, conversely, if you wanted it more Inquisition-styled, you'd go Black with a Red cross, as often Red is used as an accent in some of the Inquisition stuff.

The only heraldry members of the Deathwatch keep is on their right shoulder pad; Red would be the ideal colour taking that into account

True.. red tabard with black cross could look neat too.

Thanks for your suggestions!