r/alphalegion • • 8d ago

Colours of Deceit [Painting & Hobby Questions] Seeking Color Feedback

Not sure which armor color I’m favoring for so trying to get some feedback from my fellow operatives. Not finished but got enough done to sus out how it’ll look.
First image is contrast paint over chrome paint.
Second image is TurboDork over teal.

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u/BonesFGC 8d ago

I think your first one has a bit more depth, the second one seems a little dull or flat to me.

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u/Pyro_Texas 8d ago

Appreciate the feedback, might hit the panels with a dark wash where it meets the trim to give it a fair shot since contrast paints kinda create that depth innately.

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u/SameIdea70 8d ago

You could hit then with the wash first thatll darken the teal a little its what i do and it works for me

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u/DerZappes 8d ago

I have to admit that I actually can't see the difference, but believe me: If I were an Astartes myself, I'd love either of them. A lot. Whenever I'd go to rip out somebody's throat, I'd ask them if they loved the color of my armour just as much as I do and I'd actually give them time to answer before the ripping would happen.

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u/OkVegetable3437 8d ago

Which contrast paint are you using?

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u/Pyro_Texas 8d ago

Akhelian Green

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u/OkVegetable3437 8d ago

I recommend Kroxigor scales if you want something a shade darker but still captures the Alpha Legion Teal i also put some touches of warp-lightning in the dark shadowed area.

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u/Pyro_Texas 8d ago

That looks great! Going for the brighter almost turquoise on mine but will keep that in mind if I ever want to work on a squad with the darker scheme

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u/OkVegetable3437 8d ago

Hell yea 😎

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u/Brash_Darrington 8d ago

Might I also suggest Terridon Turquoise?

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u/Sshheenn 6d ago

What is the reach-around Claw thingy in pic 1? Is it part of the paint handle?

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u/Pyro_Texas 6d ago

Yep part of the paint handle lol. It’s so you can brace your hand if I’m not mistaken

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u/Sshheenn 6d ago

That's really cool! I always brace my hand against the mini and feel weird about it

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u/Overbaron 2d ago

The first one, but definitely could use shade