<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ??"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ?? Managed to paint the Nephilim Fighter I assembled when it was new.....poor thing was grey for a while.

Didn't follow the "all is black and some white markings" mantra the 'official' Ravenwing has. Like the rest of the army, they interprete the given colors of the unforgiven very flexibly, but as a successor of the Legion they keep the wings and swords n stuff.


My bird:





It is currently a 'colorful' model, black , white, green and grey plus metal parts. I've seen lots of single color, or twin color models. Am I going too far with 4 ?
Is there a limit of main colors, a "point of no return" a "make or brake" ??]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6395242.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6395242.page GMT A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ?? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6395338.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6395338.page GMT A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ??
Having said that, your one looks really good, and you should paint it however you want. One criticism I have is that it looks a little flat, some washes on the bright colours and highlights on the black would go a long way.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6395342.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6395342.page GMT Re:A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ??
Also, when counting colors you generally don't count detail bits like bare metal on the engines, black and yellow warning stripes (as long as they're small), etc.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6396035.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6396035.page GMT A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ??
 Sledgio wrote:
I tend to stick with about three (not including the metal), two main colours and then one for some spots, which isn't seen on any of the large flat areas or such.

Having said that, your one looks really good, and you should paint it however you want. One criticism I have is that it looks a little flat, some washes on the bright colours and highlights on the black would go a long way.


This. In general, I think marines should stick with one or two main colors, and then one accent color. Metal/lenses/highlights/etc. excluded.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6396673.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6396673.page GMT A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ?? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6396811.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6396811.page GMT Re:A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ??
On the bright side, you people seem to favor 2 or 3 main colors in the Poll. And markings and gear doesn't count it seems.

Another question: the big aquila wings, used by many imperial vehicles, don't count for main colors, yes?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6398431.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6398431.page GMT A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ??
I am not sure what the question about the "main colors' on the wings?

I have my own homemade chapter (well, and a few others) with my own scheme....as long as its consistent across my army, it looks great.

So, I guess what ever color the "wings" or other flags/banners/heraldry are in your other parts of your army match these wings, it should be good.

thanks for sharing, looks cool.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6398485.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6398485.page GMT A space marine flyer - where is the point of no return - a limit on colors ?? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6398605.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/571221/6398605.page GMT