Darth Vader

First Two Stormtroopers

Ohh how did you shade the armor?

12 hours ago, JBar said:

Ohh how did you shade the armor?

I just used Games Workshop Nuln Oil but as lightly as possible.

Edit: I should also note it is only applied to the recesses with a thin brush.

2 hours ago, JBar said:

Ohh how did you shade the armor?

You can also use a really thinned gray which is what I do as Nuln Oil can be a bit runny and sticky which gives you less control.

Um, something happened to ur links

Yeah can you update the links to the pics so I can see please.

Hopefully they work now. For some reason Photobucket just plain stopped working.

Ok, I now have a battle ready unit of five basic troopers!

How do you differentiate squads?

2 minutes ago, Jabby said:

How do you differentiate squads?

Each leader model will have a different set of blue markings. The idea is that Vader shows up to take command with his elite 501st troopers and they take command of the regular troopers. So each unit leader will be unique.

5 minutes ago, ImhotepMagi said:

Each leader model will have a different set of blue markings. The idea is that Vader shows up to take command with his elite 501st troopers and they take command of the regular troopers. So each unit leader will be unique.

And the regular troopers?

Just now, Jabby said:

And the regular troopers?

They won't be different. Just regular dudes in white armor. It won't be necessary to differentiate them 99% of the time. I don't really plan on mashing units together on the battlefield.

25 minutes ago, ImhotepMagi said:

They won't be different. Just regular dudes in white armor. It won't be necessary to differentiate them 99% of the time. I don't really plan on mashing units together on the battlefield.

Non-Commanders in the Empire's 501st had 1 blue stripe on their armour.

This stripe was often down their leg, but sometimes shifted to match a preferred stripe on their commanders armour.

5 minutes ago, Indy_com said:

Non-Commanders in the Empire's 501st had 1 blue stripe on their armour.

This stripe was often down their leg, but sometimes shifted to match a preferred stripe on their commanders armour.

Thanks. The regular troopers aren't 501st, just under the command of Vader's retinue of elites.

If we get elite stormtrooper squads as special forces, those units will be pure 501st.

I've made no headway on stormtroopers. but a friend commissioned me to paint his Vader like mine. Apparently, lightning can strike twice:

I've been away doing things and haven't posted in a bit but I did manage to get an AT-ST done.

Ok, I've had a chance to paint up my snowtroopers! They still need proper bases, but I'm happy with how they came out:

After the stormtroopers, I was sick of painting white so I went with something a little bit different.

Also, it occurs to me that I haven't posted a photo of all three of my 501st Legion stormtrooper leaders with full designs yet:

4 hours ago, ImhotepMagi said:

Ok, I've had a chance to paint up my snowtroopers! They still need proper bases, but I'm happy with how they came out:

After the stormtroopers, I was sick of painting white so I went with something a little bit different.

11 hours ago, ImhotepMagi said:

Ok, I've had a chance to paint up my snowtroopers! They still need proper bases, but I'm happy with how they came out:

After the stormtroopers, I was sick of painting white so I went with something a little bit different.

Go Cobra!

On 3/28/2018 at 11:12 AM, JBar said:

Ohh how did you shade the armor?

4:1 Nuln oil will get you there, two coats.

Hey folks, it's been a while since I have posted anything but I had a tournament coming up and 4 Stormtroopers left to paint. So I painted Veers instead.

….nice max!...

Really like the Snowtroopers. Nice shade of blue and the contasting colors on the armor. I like the designs you have on your 501 troopers.

That Veers is crazy good. Well done!