Lemartes Continued

Ok, so it's been a while since I've done a proper post, but I've not been entirely idle. I'm far too much of a perfectionist with the painting, however, so it takes a very long time.
At first glance, perhaps nothing much has changed since the last time, but it's the details that matter. A few edges have been sharpened up with some Dawnstone highlights, purity seals have been finished, knee and shin decorations have been painted, and some pseudo-metallic areas have been done.

Lemartes asks if you are loyal to the Imperium.

The decision to not use any metallic paint has meant that metallic areas should look like metal, but I also didn't want to go overboard on "shine". Lemartes is really a character that's grim and dark, and I wanted that overall impression to stand, even with golden chalices, gem decorations, and so forth. Taking a queue from the helmet, the grenades and bolt pistol were given a similar approach to that used on the terminator thunder hammers:

• Celestra Grey (Base).
• Nuln Oil (Wash). This step was applied rather heavily.
• Fenrisian Grey (Layer). Highlights along edges as appropriate.

That's really it. I could have used a very thin edging of white to give it a shine, but did not feel it to be necessary (and again, it might have made things too shiny).

Another unusual step I took was with the shoulder pad edges. Normally I would highlight with very thin lines of Dawnstone, however this time I wanted the studs to stand out a bit more. So instead, between the studs was built up with Eshin Grey and Dawnstone, and pulled back with Nuln Oil where appropriate. The studs themselves are highlighted with Dawnstone. This really makes the studs stand out, and gives the armour more appearance of being old (using more ancient manufacturing techniques), but still fits in with the highlighting elsewhere on the model.

Despite the camera, Lemartes is still photogenic.

The insignia on the left shoulder was given a purple appearance to make it stand out from the red background. It's a little small in my opinion, but relative to the bolt pistol icon it's actually proportionate.

With the purity seals, I finally settled on a scheme that makes them stand out just a little against red armour.

• Khorne Red (Base).
• Drakenhof Nightshade (Wash).
• Mephiston Red (Base). Thin layers are used to highlight the very edges.

It's the shade that gives them an ever so slight colour offset. Druchii Violet might also be used as a wash, however I prefer the blue of Drakenhof. The effect is very subtle though, so care should be taken to not be too heavy with the last highlight - a very, very thin layer is all that's needed, and it should be almost drybrushed on.

Aside from adding some script to the scrolls, the main model is pretty much well done now. The base is still to go of course, and the jump pack needs finishing, but it won't be much longer before this model is done.
Before that, however, there will probably be an update on tactical squad marines, who are also nearing being done.

-- silly painter.