I wanted each squad to have an heraldic design, like a knightly order, but a complicated design would be too much to freehand on every marine so I have come to a compromise. Each squad will have a geometric design using blue and white, which will be painted on the right shoulder pad. This design will also be used on any banners, shields or other areas.
For my first tactical squad I have chosen a simple diagonal bisection from top left to bottom right, but I could do all sorts of things; vertical bisection, horizontal bisection, quartering, etc...
Shoulder pads done on these two marines.
Shield done on the sergeant.
That's a really cool and different way of doing your squad markings mate, I like it and it adds yet more individuality!
ReplyDeleteThe diagonal lines are SO crisp, what's your secret?
Thanks Ieuan, I'm slightly worried I've made a rod for my own back but there's no going back now!
ReplyDeleteNot sure that there is a secret to the crisp lines, I just used thinned paint on a heavily loaded brush and a quick confident stroke. This tends to mean that there is a thicker covering at the edge which means you can leave it alone when you do second coats etc.