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.

I'm planning on painting my ravenwing in very dark-but-not-black colours.

So far I've experimented on some old models with a dark blue scheme:

- 50-50 mix of Kantor Blue and Abaddon Black basecoat
- edge highlight of The Fang, followed by Russ Grey
- 1-2 washes of Nuln Oil (not decided on which looks better so far, one or two.

I found the wash(es) left some tide marks that looked a bit patchy but a coat of matt varnish seemed to flatten it back out.

Just wondering if anyone has experimented with similar methods when painting black, I just don't want to do the usual black undercoat and highlighted with grey as I think it's done a lot.

The colours I've used above give a very dark look with a hint of blue, almost like a Crow's feathers...

Thanks for any help!