How to Paint Adeptus Custodes Armour like Forge World | Warhammer 40k

[@karllippner6766]

I've been searching the internet for schemes that aren't just the retributor basecoat, and this is perfect. Time to lock myself in my room for a few weeks, and work through my Custodes force

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Glad you like it and I'd love to see what your self imposed isolation produces!

[@Supraman145]

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[@eli-pe6dj]

The only way I actually paint my models

[@cheap3577]

This color scheme is awesome, really glad to see a more unique take on custodies, can’t wait to try this for a friend of mines kill team.

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Thank you! I've found ive been using this scheme for a ton of my yellow metals lately. Works really well for marines shoulder pads and trim as well.

[@Therealblacktux]

I love that it looks like the forge world colour scheme

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Huh. I didn't even realize that when I was doing this video. But your right!

[@Therealblacktux]

@@AmnioticlyTanked haha, yeah you nailed it either way lol

[@Tracke09]

Love it ! What color have you used for hands and the weapon ? 🔥

[@qsminis]

Superb and succinct tips! Looking forward to that part 2 you mentioned about the textured cloth.

[@XarfaiEngel]

I really like this scheme - I might have to try this out if I ever get to the few Custodes I have lying around.

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Thanks!

[@colouredIncognito]

'im careful it doesnt pool' Fucking floods the model 😂

[@Matt-md5yt]

I'm glad you did this, my friend.

[@jeffreywelch9360]

You can speed paint ancient gold by dry brushing retributor armor over black. It tones the yellow way down.

[@_walruseater]

Excellent tutorial and result

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Many thanks

[@RAINBOWBEARMAN]

I seen this video and the one for the robes / capes. - great stuff. do you have more in the works for the rest of the model. the weapons? the gloves / boots? gems? eyes? other stuff?

[@valerycharles6007]

Thank you. I ´ m building a black légion to fight the SM of my nefew…I têt your method for gold trim (and the black , I took the black templar video of trovarion : great match !! )

[@leesaggers6509]

Could I use nhilak oxide instead of the glazing or would the effect be to different

[@jayroth699]

Any opinions on how this scheme would potentially look on Commander Dante and some Sanguinary Guard?

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

I would think it would looks pretty good. the pale metal with some splashes of red and white would awesome

[@jordanthebeast3143]

do you know any citadel equivalents to these metals you used?

[@Rohadjakmeg1]

Awesome video, it looks much much cooler than the boring shiny golden scheme! I wonder why I cant save this video to my painting playlist though

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Appreciate it! Not sure why you cant save it though?

[@Rohadjakmeg1]

@@AmnioticlyTanked hm my bad, now it's saved for my future custodes army :)

[@djfjf213]

Which citadel colours get Close to this Scheme? Can't find something on the Internet

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Probably something like runelord brass basecoat and screaming bell for the mid tones and then canoptek alloy for the highlight. The turquoise can really be any turquoise paint.

[@KinkBaron]

Never used Scale 75 paints, but I've heard they need thinned considerably more than GW paints, is that true? Also can they be thinned with lahmian medium?

[@Birbinator2008]

I gotta find my own second-hand custodes so I can try this

[@IDHC_CBSickles]

has anyone else found it really hard to find scale 75 paints but more so decayed metal? anyone have any alternatives?

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

It seems like they have stopped selling their paints in the US. Not sure what's going on with them, but I'm wondering if their US distributor is having issues or something? As far as alternatives, I'll start searching for some, but if anyone else has some suggestions I'd love to hear them!

[@DeBia.]

which metallics from gw did you suggest?

[@OtakuGenetics]

So prime black then decayed metal? Over the black primer? Or just prime in decayed metal

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Prime black and then decayed metal!

[@jensskautrup640]

This is how i want my custodes to look. One day :)

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Thats high praise! Hopefully this video allows you to get similar results

[@howelx]

Loved the video! Got my combat patrol box today and want to paint them this scheme. I was just wondering if you (or anyone in the comments) know of the comparable colors used in this scheme from vallejo? I know a lot of people swear by vallejo and my brother recommended I get them so I'd like to take his advice. Again, great video!

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

I can try to get you a list tomorrow! I must say though that scale 75 metallics are amazing and I'd highly recommend checking them out!

[@howelx]

@@AmnioticlyTanked Thanks! I did do a little research on them and some people said they can be a bit fussy when you first start using them because of the consistency and viscosity and that kind of intimidates me as a brand new painter but they still do look great!

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

@@howelx so the normal scale 75 paints are a right pain to use* and 100% not beginner friendly. Their metallics though are a whole different story. They're super smooth and not chunky like others, but their coverage is fantastic as well. For vallejo game color though, Id use tinny tin bright bronze and their verdigris effect instead of turquoise. They don't have anything quite like peridot alchemy though... so maybe mixing some of their brightest silver with bright bronze? *they are my go to paint now, but it took me 6 months to get used to them...

[@howelx]

@@AmnioticlyTanked Awesome thanks so much!!! As much as I think your channel should blow up, I love that your community is small enough for you to still respond to almost every comment! Still, good luck with the channel! Subscribed!

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

@@howelx Thanks and I try! There are certainly some messages that still fall though the cracks though...

[@Tracke09]

how do you use Scale 75 paint as a base coat? do you put a lot? do you dilute it? Because the only time I applied it was too thin on the armor... do you recommend a black primer rather than gold then? 🙏🏼

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

did you try with the metallics or with their normal paints? Asking as I have never really had a problem applying their metallics over a black basecoat, their normal paints on the other hand I would not try to basecoat except though an airbrush. I love 'em but their coverage is not great. Yeah, for doing this scheme though, I would recommend a black primer. I would not dilute the decayed metal and I would use enough to get a good coverage, but not enough to obscure the details.

[@Tracke09]

@@AmnioticlyTanked yes it was necro gold, but I put a little of water, on the wet palette. I will try again with your color schema. Did you put the decayed on a wet palette or normal ? Just one couch ? Thanks man 🙏🏼 Maybe I use a too small brush … I will try to use a shade brush maybe.

[@rh8445]

Maybe instead of the turquoise acrylic wash, a similar color in oils would be better.

[@darthkek1953]

The first Custode not to look like custard.

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

Lmao, what can I say, I like colors in my metals other than "custard yellow"

[@PijamasGagarin]

Gold doesn't decay as brass or copper does, it doesn't get green. Instead, it gets dull and more like a brown, because of the dirt.

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

But what if its a space gold brass copper adamantium alloy?

[@PijamasGagarin]

@@AmnioticlyTanked oh, well, when we speak about fantasy, then anything is possible. Sorry, it wasn't meant to be a salty critic.

[@AmnioticlyTanked]

@@PijamasGagarin Sorry if I was a bit sharp as well!