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2013/05/21 08:15:55
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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My friend is not big on painting, so he asked me to work on his army. His colors of choice happen to be purple, ornate bronze and jet black.
So i sat down and started to brain storm on how to pull off a purple stone for this, and what scales would contrast with purple without appearing to loud. How to make the weapons look like obsidian. Now painting lizardmen is not in my list of things done and i was looking for any tips on how to achieve what i have mentioned.
The work will be shown in stages like some legs being the test to get the color right and so on (if i remember that is to post progress reports).
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/21 08:20:31
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Avatar of the Bloody-Handed God
Inside your mind, corrupting the pathways
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You mean purple stone for the bases? A dark blue would go with the purple and also tie in with the black.
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2013/05/21 16:42:57
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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for the armor
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/21 17:08:07
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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What came to mind when you said the colors was black scaled saurus with grey/tan underbellies and a purple stripe of scales running down either side of the spine as well as purple on the crests. The weapons and armour in the ancient bronze, for obsidian I usually just paint the section black then paint a clear gloss over it to give it the glassy look though I'm sure there is a more in depth tutorial somewhere that can be found with a little searching.
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2013/05/21 18:33:14
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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i will be trying it on some SM parts i have lying around and go from there.
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my thought was like they stained stone with a touch of purple
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/05/21 18:39:48
Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/22 05:07:44
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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stone can't really be "stained"
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2013/05/22 08:01:10
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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There is no other way to describe what I though
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/25 17:23:03
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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 Warboss Imbad Ironskull wrote:What came to mind when you said the colors was black scaled saurus with grey/tan underbellies and a purple stripe of scales running down either side of the spine as well as purple on the crests. The weapons and armour in the ancient bronze, for obsidian I usually just paint the section black then paint a clear gloss over it to give it the glassy look though I'm sure there is a more in depth tutorial somewhere that can be found with a little searching.
I like your idea man, and i will be using it except for one minor change, the scales along the back will be yellow, or orange to show danger.
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/25 17:46:56
Subject: Re:I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Noone asks a friend to paint a horde army for him in his free time. 
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2013/05/25 22:03:25
Subject: Re:I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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 Kroothawk wrote:Noone asks a friend to paint a horde army for him in his free time.
He did, and i said sure. Like when i painted his SW for him, plus i have ran out of stuff to paint. Automatically Appended Next Post: i don't got the money to finish my VC so i paint friends models for them.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/05/25 23:08:58
Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/26 00:51:36
Subject: Re:I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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 Gabrial Seth wrote: Kroothawk wrote:Noone asks a friend to paint a horde army for him in his free time.
He did, and i said sure. Like when i painted his SW for him, plus i have ran out of stuff to paint.
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i don't got the money to finish my VC so i paint friends models for them.
he's paying you right?
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2013/05/26 05:37:02
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Technically 50, he is selling his SW army
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he is like family, if he had an actual job besides student I would charge 75-100.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/05/26 05:37:52
Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/26 08:52:47
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Hoary Long Fang with Lascannon
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I had a Lizardmen army about 15 years ago. I just looked at the new models, quite a bit different. Thinking back on how I painted mine (different colors but nevermind that) combined with how I painted the few DA I collected would work, and is similar to what I believe Warboss Ironskull said.
Base black, then a light-medium drybrush of dark purple, followed by a medium purple and a brighter purple. Scales could be painted tan or a weathered bone color. Thinking somewhat like a gila monster, just dark purple instead of black, and bone plates instead of orange scales.
I also agree on the method for obsidian. Black, with grey or slightly blue/grey highlights gloss coated, or even a gloss black.
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Skinks, I'd base purple, and go up to quite bright. Or something like the tongue of a blue tonged skink.
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2013/05/26 09:09:40
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Disguised Speculo
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I am watching this thread intently.
Someone gave me Lizardmen in order to get me into the hobby, and I'm stumped as to how I'm gonna paint them. Sure as hell isn't going to be the standard blue scheme thats for sure.
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2013/05/26 20:38:03
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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I feel that i have issues with stock color schemes, i have WoC and they are coming together. Hope this thread helps you out, i love seeing peoples views on here and the tips they give. Automatically Appended Next Post:  Badger_Bhoy wrote:I had a Lizardmen army about 15 years ago. I just looked at the new models, quite a bit different. Thinking back on how I painted mine (different colors but nevermind that) combined with how I painted the few DA I collected would work, and is similar to what I believe Warboss Ironskull said.
Base black, then a light-medium drybrush of dark purple, followed by a medium purple and a brighter purple. Scales could be painted tan or a weathered bone color. Thinking somewhat like a gila monster, just dark purple instead of black, and bone plates instead of orange scales.
I also agree on the method for obsidian. Black, with grey or slightly blue/grey highlights gloss coated, or even a gloss black.
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Skinks, I'd base purple, and go up to quite bright. Or something like the tongue of a blue tonged skink.
So a mix of desert yellow and bleached bone is how i am seeing that come together, i will test it on models i have lying around. Still it wont look the same without the scales, sadly i ran out of black P3 primer going to get a can tomorrow and paint off and on during the week.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/05/26 20:41:14
Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/26 21:00:19
Subject: Re:I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Gabrial Seth wrote: Kroothawk wrote:Noone asks a friend to paint a horde army for him in his free time.
He did, and i said sure. Like when i painted his SW for him, plus i have ran out of stuff to paint.
Gabrial Seth wrote:Technically 50, he is selling his SW army
... and noone asks a friend to paint a Space Wolf army for him and then sell it for a profit
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2013/05/26 21:40:51
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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haha i know, his father got it for him because he wanted someone to play against, the father in question plays orks.
Shortly after he realized he does not like SW, and i dont want SW if i wanted SM i would go with DA. So his dad got him Lizardmen, i pray he does not realize he doesn't like them when i am finished painting them.
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I just enjoy painting, more than i enjoy playing
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/26 23:22:02
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Hoary Long Fang with Lascannon
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Gabrial Seth wrote:I feel that i have issues with stock color schemes, i have WoC and they are coming together. Hope this thread helps you out, i love seeing peoples views on here and the tips they give.
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Badger_Bhoy wrote:I had a Lizardmen army about 15 years ago. I just looked at the new models, quite a bit different. Thinking back on how I painted mine (different colors but nevermind that) combined with how I painted the few DA I collected would work, and is similar to what I believe Warboss Ironskull said.
Base black, then a light-medium drybrush of dark purple, followed by a medium purple and a brighter purple. Scales could be painted tan or a weathered bone color. Thinking somewhat like a gila monster, just dark purple instead of black, and bone plates instead of orange scales.
I also agree on the method for obsidian. Black, with grey or slightly blue/grey highlights gloss coated, or even a gloss black.
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Skinks, I'd base purple, and go up to quite bright. Or something like the tongue of a blue tonged skink.
So a mix of desert yellow and bleached bone is how i am seeing that come together, i will test it on models i have lying around. Still it wont look the same without the scales, sadly i ran out of black P3 primer going to get a can tomorrow and paint off and on during the week.
That sounds pretty good. Maybe a wash in the scales and dry brush of bleached bone too. Either way I look forward to seeing it.
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2013/05/27 00:18:36
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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It will be a nice change of pace from GK and DE
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/27 01:25:33
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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Gabrial Seth wrote: Warboss Imbad Ironskull wrote:What came to mind when you said the colors was black scaled saurus with grey/tan underbellies and a purple stripe of scales running down either side of the spine as well as purple on the crests. The weapons and armour in the ancient bronze, for obsidian I usually just paint the section black then paint a clear gloss over it to give it the glassy look though I'm sure there is a more in depth tutorial somewhere that can be found with a little searching.
I like your idea man, and i will be using it except for one minor change, the scales along the back will be yellow, or orange to show danger.
Feel free man alls fair in miniature war
When I started Lizardmen (first fantasy army) I didn't really plan a scheme ahead of time, when it came time to paint I just looked at the colors I had and went from there. My Lizardmen have cream under bellies, green scales/skin with a thin band of red scales running down their back with a broader band of blue bordering the red. Natural schemes work great but I do think Lizardmen need to have a little flair to them.
After thinking about it a bit more you could look at various stones such as amethyst and tanzanite but paint the metal to have a marbled effect then give it a gloss coat to make it reflective/shiny.
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2013/05/27 01:28:23
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Disguised Speculo
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You got any pics of that list man?
I'm considering trading in my Lizards simply because they seem so dull, and a big part of that is that the only scheme I've ever seen them in is that boring blue one.
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2013/05/27 01:44:22
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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 Dakkamite wrote:You got any pics of that list man?
I'm considering trading in my Lizards simply because they seem so dull, and a big part of that is that the only scheme I've ever seen them in is that boring blue one.
Currently the few pics I have are horrible because cellphone cameras suck. I'm gonna try and get some decent pics soon though, the army is about 14 years old and I want to re-do it as I've got new fluff, some home made units/character conversion plans and there is a rumor floating around that Lizards will be getting a new codex soon (Bretts deserve one first but that's a different thread).
As far as alternative paint schemes just look at real reptiles as inspiration/referance. Few years back I knew a guy who had desert themed Lizardmen his units where based off of actual desert lizards including a gilla monster for his Old Blood. Also look into the significant of various colors in pre-collumbian cultures and apply those to your army.
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2013/05/27 03:49:40
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Yea, all armies need some flair once i get the cash i will be getting some more kabalites then i need to figure out how to give them Victorian coats..
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/28 23:59:02
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Friday i will post a picture of one of the guys painted up for you to enjoy. Now my painting is not the best, but i do have a lot of fun with it.
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/29 00:57:37
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Hoary Long Fang with Lascannon
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FINALLY!
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2013/05/30 07:10:32
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Hey i have been out of primer and i am restarting school monday. Still tomorrow i will get started on them and post results.
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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2013/05/31 06:21:00
Subject: I was asked to paint up a Lizardmen battleforce
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Regular Dakkanaut
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So i painted up some skins, a light purple, with teal scales and stone shields, they are not based yet and i hope to have the unit done tomorrow.
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Wherever and whenever they appear they leave only destruction in their wake; they are the Lords of Death, Bringers of War. The Dark Angels.
Oh, you think the darkness is your ally, but you merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already a man; by then, it was nothing to me but blinding!- Helen Keller |
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