Howdy Y'all,
Was looking through P&M and I couldn't find a thread asking this question (there is a showcase, but not what I was looking for), so the newbie's gotten up the courage to ask.
I got the Dark Imperium box set recently, and I've already set to painting the Death Guard as the Pallid Hand, seen below:
So I'm painting the Primaris Marines in a darker or more vibrant color for contrast, and am currently looking at painting my dudes in the scheme of the United States Marine Corps Dress Blues, pictured here:
My goal isn't to keep the exact ensemble, just maintain the color scheme: dark blue (yes, modern pictures have the blouse look black, but the official listing is midnight blue, and the official is the official), red, gold white, and (possibly) light blue. Current idea is to have the darker blue as the main component of the power armor, with white hand/gauntlets, gold aquila and pauldron trims, red pauldrons, and a white helmet w/ the face itself a darker blue (or vice-versa).
Basically, I'm asking how I should go about this. The Crimson Fists have a similar color to the Dress Blue pants and could work as a base, but I'm looking for a darker color first. I'm open to suggestions/critiques as to choices on the color scheme, my proposed scheme, and paints I'll need.
Thanks if anyone replies, y'all.