Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

Hello Dakka,

I thought I would start this thread, to get some advice on my painting, so that I can improve.

This is my first space marine I have painted, I also have a Necron army, but it is ok, nothing special. And I would like to do much better with my Marines. Also I feel that this Guy needs a little bit more, especially on his chain sword, so would like some ideas on what I could do.

After taking the photos I have noticed, that I need to sort out his eyes, free hand the Squad iconography on his Shoulder, and touch up the purple on his knee pad. I also think that I could probably do a wash over his chest, but I only have Babadab black, flesh wash and chestnut ink ATM. So I think I should probably get some more. Any suggestions as to which one I should get I was thinking gryphon sepia?

I tend to do my painting on my Citadel workstation that I got for Christmas, sitting in the lounge with my wife and new Son. This way I get to paint more often rather than needing to hide away in another room. (Also I am not fussed with what my Wife watches on TV, so she gets control of the remote which makes her rather happy )

I think he looks pretty good, the chest plate could do with a wash on it to pick out the recesses.

And the chainsword, the handle and casing could perhaps be done in a different colour, and a bit of badab black around the teeth of the sword and a dry brush of a lighter silver.

Just my two pence worth, i am by no means an expert

Thank you niallkissick i will look into getting a new wash for the chest. And use some more babadab black on the chainswords teeth.

I will have a look about for ideas on the chainsword and see what i think i am up to