This video tutorial and step-by-step guide shows how to paint a Desolation Dark Angel, one of the new Desolation Marines from the Strike Force Agastus, which was sent to me by Games Workshop. Read on for a full video, lots of tips and full materials and paints list.
Video Tutorial – Desolation Dark Angel
Materials:
- Vallejo Model Colour (New): Angel Green, Charcoal, Toxic Yellow, Black, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Grunge Brown, Orange Fire, Nocturnal Red, Scarlet Blood
- Games Workshop: Darkoath Flesh (Contrast), Contrast Medium
- Two Thin Coats: Plate Armour, Dragon’s Gold
- P3: Morrow White
Steps:
Base Coat:
Mix Angel Green and Charcoal (50:50 ratio).
Apply this mix over the entire model using a large dry brush or makeup brush.
Water the paint down slightly for a smoother application, aiming for a 50:50 water-to-paint ratio.
Layering:
Apply straight Angel Green on top, using a kitchen roll to dab off excess paint for a thin layer.
Focus on light volumes, covering flat surfaces more than edges.
Metallics:
Paint metallic areas using Two Thin Coats’ Plate Armour and Dragon’s Gold.
Thin these slightly for better flow and coverage.
Red Details:
Use Nocturnal Red and Scarlet Blood for red areas, like the gun.
Mix them for a base layer, then use Scarlet Blood mixed with a bit of white for highlights.
Adding Depth:
Use Vallejo Black for shading and defining darker areas.
Highlighting Armour:
Create three mixes on your palette: pure Angel Green, a 50:50 mix of Angel Green and Toxic Yellow, and a majority Toxic Yellow with a small amount of Angel Green.
Apply these mixes progressively, starting with the darkest and moving to the lightest for highlights. Use a brush control technique similar to edge highlighting.
Contrast and Washes:
Apply Darkoath Flesh (Contrast) selectively, followed by Contrast Medium for dilution in specific areas.
Use Nuln Oil for metallic parts to create depth.
Detailing Metallics:
Add highlights to metallic areas using a mix of Plate Armour and white.
Eyes and Lenses:
Paint eyes with a base of Nocturnal Red, adding highlights with a mix of Scarlet Blood and white.
Use a small white dot for reflection. For lenses, use Turquoise mixed with Charcoal, then highlight with Aquamarine and pure white.
Final Touches:
Add fine scratches and details using lighter shades of the base colours.
For the belt, use Grunge Brown base and Orange Fire for highlights.
Basing:
Apply PVA glue and sand.
Once dry, wash with Agrax Earthshade and apply weathering powder.
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