The classic, eye-scalding red of the Blood Angels graced the cover artwork for Warhammer 40,000 Second Edition - for a good while they were the poster boys of 40k in the same way as the Ultramarines of today. Painting a rich, bright red armour doesn't need to take forever, though!
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Painting Time!
12:30 - The Finished Marine
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THE BASE: Underhive Ash, Seraphim Sepia, drybrush Tyrant Skull. Base rim painted in XV-88 with tufts to taste.
PAINTS USED:
PRIMERS:
Wraithbone (Citadel)
Pure Red (Army Painter)
CITADEL:
Retributor Armour (Base)
Gal Vorbak Red (Base)
Iron Hands Steel (Base)
White Scar (Layer)
Marine Juice - equal parts Nuln Oil, Reikland Fleshshade, Lahmian Medium
Dawnstone (Dry)
Fire Dragon Bright (Layer)
Liberator Gold (Layer)
Wazzdakka Red (Layer)
Warp Lightning (Contrast)
VALLEJO:
Black Grey (Citadel: Eshin Grey)
Black (Citadel: Abaddon Black)
ARMY PAINTER:
Pure Red
Skeleton Bone
Goblin Green
VARNISHES:
Vallejo Matt Varnish Spray