tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634818198563696389.post5067447157714341991..comments2024-03-13T03:38:30.258-05:00Comments on Team Snake Eyes: New Recruits: Black Templarschosen1http://www.blogger.com/profile/12673690662576005920noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634818198563696389.post-26049073388017476422012-05-15T23:21:08.094-05:002012-05-15T23:21:08.094-05:00These are some beautiful minis, super crisp detail...These are some beautiful minis, super crisp details and the marbling is spot on. Well done!Matthew Ochshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663207243054736532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634818198563696389.post-91360991738219923172012-05-15T11:54:50.232-05:002012-05-15T11:54:50.232-05:00I've been shying away from washes lately. They...I've been shying away from washes lately. They're great shortcuts but they tend to dull the colors they are covering (that, obviously, wouldn't be an issue with black or grey). I wanted to have more control when painting the black armor which is why I based in dark grey and applied the shadows/highlights by hand. For squads or other non-showcase models I'll give your method a try, though. Sounds easy. Thanks!chaplainaerionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204823268026732867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5634818198563696389.post-40912847575092811892012-05-15T04:59:31.515-05:002012-05-15T04:59:31.515-05:00Have you tried a grey primer and then triple coats...Have you tried a grey primer and then triple coats of Chaos black wash? I find they give a rich black color with enough softer black highlights that make painting black armor totally unessessary and they have a vivid look that you can't get with black primer.40K + T&Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058918571922538449noreply@blogger.com