Would this WW2 Paint Scheme Work on Imperial Knights?

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**Lathe Biosas**

I thought it might be fun to make a desert themed Imperial Knights force, and what better Crusaders, than the 8th Army in North Africa?

I know camouflage is the antithesis of Knights, but I thought this might work... or it could be a horrible, horrible idea.

What do you, the viewers at home, think?

**skeleton**

You could do it but dont know of it would look even decend on a knight. If you do place a picture here.

**El Torro**

I just did a very quick search for Imperial Knights with camo paint and found nothing. All the more reason to go ahead and do it!

Rather than going to the trouble of painting up a 40K Knight to see if it works maybe one option would be to try it out on an Adeptus Titanicus / Legion Imperialis Knight as a test.

**Geifer**

Thinking back to my Battletech days, I don't see why camouflage should be an issue on mechs and similarly sized walkers. Per se. GW's style is a little less modern military and you won't get around making up your mind what to do with all the armor trims.

Knights will likely lose some definition if you extend the camo pattern to the trims. If you don't, you run the risk of making the camouflage look silly because of all the bits that outline the Knight's shape. Me, I think I'd lean in the former direction simply because a walker has a lot more moving parts than a tank and therefore less of its overall surface is covered in armor panels. I'd maximize the surface area covered in the camo pattern for that reason alone.

I'll second the suggestion that Epic scale is probably the best place to test such a color scheme.

**Flinty**

Here is something quite close from Camo Spec on a mech. The tones are a bit different, but its a form of green/blue/sand.

**Lathe Biosas**

Huh. This design might be a little too busy for an Imperial Knight.

Maybe if I used the blue and sand as a color scheme, dropped the camouflage, and went for a more traditional look.

This way I could keep the theme of desert crusaders.

I've been reading Bernard Montgomery's book about the North African campaign while hunting for a way to paint my Knights.

**Geifer**

Do consider that the three camouflage tones on the tank in your example are all muted whereas the mech uses bright tones especially for the orange and blue, and throws on black and white checkers for added noise. In terms of colors I don't think the mech is all that representative of what a faithful adaptation of the tank would look like. You can clearly see how the pattern breaks up the shape, though.

I doubt it'll be a problem to just use the associated colors for a traditional bold, knightly color scheme. Blue, green and beige go together just fine.

**Flinty**

Following the two-tone example in the pages above, then camospecs has lots of examples where the legs follow a ground-like colour and another colour for the torso upward. Just need to avoid a brown trousers look for the honour of the pilot if nothing else

**Lathe Biosas**

Let's say the color scheme works, how far down the 7th Armoured Division can I take this?

Can I give the Knights the White-Red-White Recognition badge on one shoulder, give them the Desert Rats emblem as the family Crest, and.... something else... for the individual units.

Then give them Desert bases.

All I will need is a suitable name and planet for my future Desert Rats.

**Mr Nobody**

There's a 3d artist who goes by 'NFEYMA' who likes using that paint scheme. They even have an STL for an off-brand knight and armiger. I think they look pretty cool.

**Lathe Biosas**

Wow. That looks pretty good.

**Flinty**

I use UK military markings for my guard and my Clan mechs. Go for it

**Lathe Biosas**

Flinty wrote:
I use UK military markings for my guard and my Clan mechs. Go for it

What's a good scale of water transfers to use, as there are a lot of different sizes online.

The name and family Crest is still being fanangled... but here's a bit of backstory:

House Aeternum, an Imperial Knight House forged in the fires of loss and resilience, has been on a relentless crusade for over 5,000 years. Once hailing from a verdant homeworld, their existence was shattered by cataclysmic events that left their planet a mere memory. In the face of such devastation, the Knights of Aeternum have adopted a doctrine inspired by the ancient military strategies of Field Marshal Montgomery of Terra, emphasizing unity and collective strength in battle.

In stark contrast to the fragmented tactics of other Knight Houses, Aeternum's warriors fight as a singular force, understanding that each Knight is irreplaceable. They eschew small skirmishes, knowing that every engagement could be their last, and that the loss of even a single Knight could spell doom for their dwindling numbers. Their armor, adorned in the muted beiges and deep blues reminiscent of the British 8th Army from the North African campaigns of World War II, reflects their identity as desert fighters, adept at navigating the harshest environments.

In the unforgiving sands of war, House Aeternum carries no banners or pennants, as the relentless elements would soon erode such symbols of pride. Instead, they bear the "Banner of Montgomery Triumphant," a sacred relic that has withstood the ravages of time and the galaxy's myriad horrors. This banner serves as a beacon of hope and unity, inspiring the Knights to march ever forward, undeterred by the challenges that lie ahead. As they traverse the stars, House Aeternum embodies the spirit of endurance, a testament to their unyielding resolve to reclaim their lost legacy and honor the memory of their fallen home.

**korbenn**

Lathe Biosas wrote:
Flinty wrote:
I use UK military markings for my guard and my Clan mechs. Go for it

What's a good scale of water transfers to use, as there are a lot of different sizes online.

The name and family Crest is still being fanangled... but here's a bit of backstory:

House Aeternum, an Imperial Knight House forged in the fires of loss and resilience, has been on a relentless crusade for over 5,000 years. Once hailing from a verdant homeworld, their existence was shattered by cataclysmic events that left their planet a mere memory. In the face of such devastation, the Knights of Aeternum have adopted a doctrine inspired by the ancient military strategies of Field Marshal Montgomery of Terra, emphasizing unity and collective strength in battle.

In stark contrast to the fragmented tactics of other Knight Houses, Aeternum's warriors fight as a singular force, understanding that each Knight is irreplaceable. They eschew small skirmishes, knowing that every engagement could be their last, and that the loss of even a single Knight could spell doom for their dwindling numbers. Their armor, adorned in the muted beiges and deep blues reminiscent of the British 8th Army from the North African campaigns of World War II, reflects their identity as desert fighters, adept at navigating the harshest environments.

In the unforgiving sands of war, House Aeternum carries no banners or pennants, as the relentless elements would soon erode such symbols of pride. Instead, they bear the "Banner of Montgomery Triumphant," a sacred relic that has withstood the ravages of time and the galaxy's myriad horrors. This banner serves as a beacon of hope and unity, inspiring the Knights to march ever forward, undeterred by the challenges that lie ahead. As they traverse the stars, House Aeternum embodies the spirit of endurance, a testament to their unyielding resolve to reclaim their lost legacy and honor the memory of their fallen home.

1/35 scale for large 40k vehicles, 1/48 for medium should work fine. Your still going to have to experiment a little due to the fictional nature of the vehicles. Tanks would be easy the curved pads on the knights might be a little more difficult with the trim.