Painting the best space marine chapter : 1st Company

[@corneredknight368]

Your paining is just insane mate. Incredibly impressive technique and wonderful colour choices. It's all I can do to get a colour for the eye lenses, I'd never dream of attempting multiple highlights and details for them. I am a lore nerd, and I like your idea for an unofficial robin hood like chapter. I particularly like the idea of small team or solo operator intervention missions. It feels like you should be playing a lot of Killteam with them. I think there are a couple of questions that your lore raises, that need some thought, and since you asked for ideas to flesh them out I would like to posit some ways to fill these gaps. Their need to beg/steal/scavenge equipment, and the relative lack of personnel and particularly of more significant hardware is one thing, but the question remains of how they have recruited new space marines over the last 10 000 years, with all of the genetic engineering and enhancement that this recruitment entails. Even more difficult to explain is how they have come by Primaris marines. These new space marines were developed in secret at the heart of the imperium on behalf of the official chapters, and distributed to them under the new imperial governance of big Robute G. How would the Spectral Wolves have received any Primaris recruits, and the technology to develop more? My suggestion would be to flesh out the originator of the chapter, the individual or group who pulled the strings to create the chapter, and who direct it's efforts in service of humanity. This organisation would need to be quite high up in the imperium, to be able to organise and support a space marine chapter outside of normal channels. The most obvious candidates would be a cabal of inquisitors, perhaps forming an unofficial Ordo (The Ordo Humanis?) and maintaining the Spectral Wolves as their Chamber Militant. On the other hand, if the Inquisition is too obvious a candidate, there are other powerful groups that might be behind them. Maybe a particularly benevolent High Lord of terra and their descendants, or even a noble family in service to a High Lord who can quietly alter the records and make the odd edict 'on their behalf'. Perhaps a Sector or Segmentum governer. Whomever it was would be surreptitiously altering the official records so the Spectral Wolves appear to be just one of the hundreds of chapters on the books, albeit one with limited record of their activities, and limited resource support to keep them from significant scrutiny, but a chapter that would be on the list to receive at least the minimum resources needed to persist, and a contingent of Primaris as well once the Ultima founding came along. Another major question is how they get around. Deploying even small teams or solo operators to planets across the imperium, or even across just a small part of it would require a significant fleet of ships. Where most chapter's fleets are centred around a Battle Barge, or a few of them, the nature of the Spectral Wolves would suggest to me that they lack any ship so large, and maybe maintain a Strike cruiser or two at most as their base of operations, and mostly use a wide array of escort sized frigates and rapid strike vessels to deliver their intervention teams across the galaxy. Finally there is the question of the ancestry of their gene-seed. I like that they use wolves imagery without being descended from the Space Wolves. It makes sense that this symbol would be chosen independently by several groups. After all the Lunar Wolves (later renamed Sons of Horus) were another of the original legions, as distinct from the Space Wolves as any other. One option would be to say the Spectral Wolves secretly come from the Lunar Wolves, from the few of them that did not follow Horus into heresy, and reclaimed the Wolf identity when it became clear that association with Horus was a bad idea, and who would have been desperate for a benefactor who would allow them to continue to serve the people of humanity, even if their connection to the arch traitor would have left them somewhat sceptical of the institution of the imperium. I think that idea fits really well, but secretive chapters of loyalist holdouts from traitor legions has been done before, so I think I prefer the most basic take instead: that the Spectral Wolves are, like the majority of chapters, taken from Ultramarine gene-seed, and it is their circumstances and operations that makes the interesting and distinct, not their heritage. I hope you don't mind this small essay, and I hope it gives you some ideas. Such an incredible looking army deserves a well thought out place in the lore of the world. Should you have any questions about the setting or how else they might fit into it, please don't hesitate to ask.

[@rgbminiatures]

This is amazing mate! Thanks so much for taking the time to write this. I do like your idea about a cabal of inquisitors “funding” them in secret. I hadn’t really considered that. I was always aware of the glaring Primaris issue so this would help to explain that.

[@corneredknight368]

​@@rgbminiatures My pleasure. I think it's very 40k for the alleviation of human suffering to be a petty concern in the grand scheme of things, worth only of a minor inquisitorial Ordo. I wonder if the Inquisitors are truly altruistic, or if is a means to and end for them, and the appeal to humanity is a way of manipulating their underlings and their pet space marine chapter. Probably a bit of both depending on the specific inquisitor. I don't know if you are familiar, but it is traditional for each Ordo to maintain a military arm, or 'chamber militant', which is often an especially secret space marine chapter, so it fits really well. Are you planning to expand your collection of spectral wolves very much? I'm interested to see how the other company's livery and colours differ from the second company.

[@richardellis4583]

The cream is just gorgeous and looks so clean! It's amazing with the silver 💕

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you! Glad you like them

[@timothymartin5538]

Right, firstly I have to put down my exact reaction to this scheme 'fleshshade!, ballsy'. I was a commission painter for a few years and have done death wing projects in three different paint ranges from citadel, this is not one of them but is exactly how I did the bone half of my own angels of redemption so I know exactly how this goes, again I have to commend your execution it's gorgeous. For anyone wondering, rakharth flesh over black is approximately 7 layers for a solid coat so can be difficult by brush, I too resorted to an airbrush for the bulk of the army. You don't need an expensive one either as it's base coating, it will easily pay itself off against time investment. Again a great video, well done.

[@rgbminiatures]

Thanks very much! Yes an airbrush is definitely recommended for that colour I think

[@officialwebbox]

Love the lore idea's, love the paint job, excellent overall!

[@rgbminiatures]

Thanks very much! Glad you like them

[@mikkel6938]

Ambience music is great in this one! As always, it's a pleasure to see your custom chapter!

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@anthonyzee6578]

I absolutely love this heraldry, I've tried to recreate this in the Space Marine 2 game and it looks so unique!

[@rgbminiatures]

Oh amazing! I’ve not seen it in the game yet

[@GretaThanos]

That battle standard is immaculate. This channel is going to be as big as Miniac and Squidmar once word gets around. Seriously though man that battle standard is making all of us look bad 😮

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you, that’s quite a compliment. I really hope you’re right, if I could do this for a living I’d be very happy!

[@backroomgenie5401]

I love the color scheme. It’s almost exactly like mine!

[@rgbminiatures]

Really?! Thanks for watching!

[@mitchcameron]

Honestly this has inspired me in a whole other level. 3d printing and prepping paints as we speak. Super keen to see the lore so I can pay homage when I play these bois on the table.

[@rgbminiatures]

That’s so good to hear! I’m genuinely happy this has inspired you

[@dominicbenson3246]

Brave man using Pallid Wych Flesh! Used it for the skin highlight on my Leviathan Nids. Mine was always so lumpy when I came to use it. The Duncan Rhodes equivalent is decent if a bit thin

[@rgbminiatures]

Yeah it’s not a great paint. I’ve been recommended Duncan’s version by a few people, will give it a go soon and see how it is. Thanks for watching, really appreciated 👍

[@contaminateur]

Hey guys ! Do you have the Duncan’s one color name please ? 😄

[@GarthIvers]

@@contaminateurivory tusk

[@contaminateur]

@@GarthIvers thanks ! 🙏🏻

[@JeffEvans-l1y]

I can’t get enough of this scheme, they are so nice!

[@rgbminiatures]

Glad you like it!

[@andydunn3835]

Lovely original clean crisp, well done

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@mikespaintedminis5100]

Thank you for sharing all of this, very impressive looking army! 🔥

[@rgbminiatures]

Thanks very much. Glad it’s been useful

[@Dragen182]

Wow, such a clean striking scheme, awesome painting!

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you very much!

[@dr.motte1]

Really nice colour scheme. Bone, deep teal, dark iron and all the detail colours works perfectly together. 👌

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@isaiahkolb3801]

Your channel has really inspired me to re paint all my marines! Got the juices flowing

[@rgbminiatures]

Great to hear mate! If you have an instagram account make sure to tag me

[@kickzoetbrood9576]

When you first started talking about the chapter I got real Salamander vibes with them being more protective over the people of the Imperium and defending them. Real nice work, lore and paint wise! Love to see it :)

[@rgbminiatures]

Yes I’ve definitely taken some influence from the Salamanders. I want my guys to be seen as the good guys, the ones you’d actually want to turn up to help! I’m really glad you like them and enjoyed the video

[@zanguinius]

Really striking colour scheme, love it. Awesome work

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@tuskarthetauren]

Beautiful color scheme. Nice videography too - I really appreciate that your're able to keep the miniature in such clear detail right in the middle of the lense. So it is easy to follow every brushstroke. Brilliant!

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you! You’re the first person that’s mentioned that! It is not easy to do. Painting, keeping it focused and centred is really tricky. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@sc0ttishjimy650]

Fantastic mate!

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@Sawarynk]

That's a very pleasant colour scheme.

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@mickw0235]

Been looking forward to this 🙌

[@rgbminiatures]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@hirstyboy97]

Great tutorial,just getting into warhammer painting ,although I don’t play the game I just like painting and collecting different factions and displaying them,I have been building model kits for about 6 years now but always struggled with the figure painting so having watch your video tutorials I have learnt a lot and they have helped me with my painting techniques so thank you ,I have also subscribed to your channel so I can get future videos thanks again 👍🏼

[@rgbminiatures]

Great to hear! So glad it was useful. I’ll be adding a discord server for channel members soon so if you join up for that I can give advice there too if that would be helpful, I know it can be tricky when you first start out. Always happy to help

[@hirstyboy97]

@@rgbminiatures that’s great thanks

[@rgbminiatures]

You’re welcome

[@HazzR8]

Great colour scheme and painting.

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@musicmad4415]

Commenting for the algorithm love your channel and have been painting some of my own space marines in a similar style :)

[@rgbminiatures]

That’s great to hear! Glad the videos have been helpful. Thanks for watching

[@strawberrypuddin8919]

These Marines look so clean!

[@rgbminiatures]

Thanks very much! As always, thanks as I much did the support

[@marcmyers3034]

they look so sick.

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@BadgerLovingFluffster]

I love the colour scheme and the painting is very impressive. Top job! From a lore perspective I'm not sure a Space Marine would be able operate "Robin Hood" style without being hunted down... BUT I am huge fan of playing my toys the way I want so go for it.

[@rgbminiatures]

Thanks glad you like the scheme. I’ve had a few suggestions on how to flesh out the lore which take into account a few holes like that. I’ll update it all at some point. Thanks for watching

[@Stioffain]

Nice lines, great clean work!

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@gamingnumptiesxd9032]

damn these look good, stumbled across your channel through the dreadnougt vid and now i am a proud sub

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you! Great to have you here!

[@ApeArson259]

these look amazing!!

[@rgbminiatures]

Thanks! Thank you for watching, really appreciated

[@CandellieStudio]

This one didnt dissapoint. I really like the idea of these being solo operators or small teams. That's always been something I've liked the idea of for space marines. I'll have to try this version to go along with the other one I've done.

[@rgbminiatures]

I look forward to seeing it!

[@CandellieStudio]

@@rgbminiatures thank you.

[@isaiahkolb3801]

@@CandellieStudio the iron snakes operate like that just fyi

[@CandellieStudio]

@isaiahkolb3801 thanks for the tip. I've had a little look, and they do look interesting.

[@isaiahkolb3801]

@CandellieStudio no problem! Not sure if they have a lot of lore, I only know them from the book "brothers of the snake"

[@kiskebear]

I love this.

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@leroyowers9946]

Very cool chapter

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@acertainredpanda1115]

Amazing!! Space marines are not my cup of tea (I am a guard collector through and through) but your painting techniques and color scheme inspires me to paint some marines in the future!

[@rgbminiatures]

Go for it! Thanks for watching

[@mrkapowski8507]

In terms of a Rakarth Flesh spray can, "Dead Animal Bits" from the recent Colour Forge Kickstarter claims to be colour-matched to it. It's starting to pop up in some retailers now (Hobby Workshop in the UK had some), so hopefully is going to be easier to get hold of.

[@rgbminiatures]

Yes I’ve been told that’s a good option and a good match for rakarth flesh. I’ll have to give it a go

[@eieruhren]

lovely

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you!

[@GretaThanos]

Really impressive.

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you as always!

[@zawarudo58]

That white cream is so nice.

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you! I do like that colour.

[@WanderingOwl1010]

Fantastic tutorial 🔥

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you! Glad it was useful

[@spasmaticrerol6590]

i freaking love your choices in color for these AND how smooooooooooooooooooooooooth the paint is may i use your scheme in space marine 2?

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you! Go for it, I’d love to see it used in the game. Unfortunately I don’t have any way of playing space marine 2 so I’ve not tried it myself

[@spasmaticrerol6590]

@@rgbminiatures thank you, im sorry you cant play its very fun

[@GordonMcLachlan]

Looks great! What matte varnish do you use at the end?

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you! It’s a Vallejo Matt varnish through the airbrush

[@leejames8399]

I think the colour forge - dead animal bits spray can is a match.

[@rgbminiatures]

Yes a few people have sent me pictures of marines they’ve sprayed using that and the colour match looks perfect

[@Spamsandwich90]

Such a nice scheme that you have stopped me from painting DA to this! Currently working on my infernus squad to practice!

[@rgbminiatures]

Make sure you tag me on instagram if you have one, I’d love to see them 👍

[@anotheryoutubeuser5379]

I wanna see you paint the vehicles or show how your markings system works throughout the companies

[@rgbminiatures]

Definitely something I need to do a video on at some point

[@anotheryoutubeuser5379]

@@rgbminiatures LETS GOOOOOO

[@kilovolt88]

What kind of marines were these sold as? Were they ultramarines? Looks cool

[@rgbminiatures]

These are sternguard, they can be painted as any chapter

[@LordNerfherder]

Really nice quality paintjobs. I just struggle with looking at the creamy whites. I dont think it is very flattering of a colour combination for space marines. I would love darker colour accompanying the dark teal, so there isnt a brighter body overshadowing dark torqoise colours.

[@rgbminiatures]

If you check out the previous video it goes over the other company colours. The blue/teal is the main colour on them

[@Kenneth-k3b]

A good Founding for your chapter would be the 13th 'Dark' Founding, as almost nothing is known about this Founding, and the chapters created during it are shrouded in mystery. The most famous example being the Exorcists.

[@rgbminiatures]

I’ll look into that, thanks!

[@dankvu]

PeteTheWargamer released his (plus other WH youtubers) "paint" Dead Animal Bits - which is a spray version of Rakarth Flesh. I haven't tried it, but it looks pretty decent.

[@rgbminiatures]

Oh really? I’ll have to give that a go. Thanks!

[@DaffodyI]

How much more difficult would it be to use a brush as opposed to an airbrush for the Rakarth Flesh? I only ask as after having a look online the only alternative I can see seems to be an old post on Reddit referencing a Khaki spray from Halfords. Seems like they don’t stock this specific can anymore or it’s changed names. Don’t really want to stray too far from your recipe so contemplating wether to just use a brush instead? Thoughts? Thanks in advance 👍🏼

[@rgbminiatures]

You could do it but it would need quite a few things coats. I have been told though that colour forge have a spray called dead animal bits that is from the new signature series. It’s Pete the wargamers colour and is the same as rakarth flesh. I’ve not tried it myself but I’m pretty confident it’ll be a perfect match.

[@DaffodyI]

@@rgbminiatures brilliant, thanks so much, what is your IG? rgbminiatures?

[@rgbminiatures]

Yes. There’s a link on here for it

[@UmiDgaf]

Hello! is there a way to get this as a set? I want to get this for a friend as a gift

[@rgbminiatures]

Hi! These are Sternguard. These particular ones are monopose ones that come in a bigger box with lots of other models as part of a starter set. You can however buy a box of five multipart Sternguard that will give you five models and loads of options for them. If you just want these guys that’s your best bet. Hope that helps

[@matt123miller]

I'd be keen to know of a Rakarth Flesh substitute in any other range, that paint is so lumpy. Comment for the algorithm.

[@rgbminiatures]

Dead animal bits spray from colour forge. Apparently it’s a perfect match but I’ve not tried it myself.

[@seiferrocks]

What do you use for the basing? Also do you keep the model on or remove it before you base?

[@rgbminiatures]

I have another video on the channel that shows how I do this particular basing. I use this same base method for all my imperial armies

[@seiferrocks]

I’ll hunt it down, thanks

[@Brissebrajan]

Love it, and the lore is cool... but if they are starved of equipment etc, and were created shortly after the HH, how are they all primaris? I am not trying to put you on the spot, i feel like the backbone of your lore is interesting, but i also think you should think about these things. Maybe tie them closer to the whole "primaris" part, some high up made sure they got access to Cawls creations, but how and why, or maybe even ties to the Ultramarines and Guilliman. Or both, we know the highlords are not super stoked about Guilliman being back and taking over. Guilliman saw the potential of a small but higly trained SM chapter, their role and history, that no one really knows about, and decided to fast track the primaris process? =) Or just make it blurry to add to the mystic about them, not every custom chapter need a full backstory. I have been trying to make my own since 2006, and still have no clue what to make them.

[@rgbminiatures]

Thank you! Have a read of the pinned comment on this video, I was given some suggestions for the issue you’ve pointed out. I quite like the idea he came up with about them being “funded” by a rouge group of inquisitors.

[@UltimateHansford]

Zandri Dust is a nice spray can that is pretty similar.

[@rgbminiatures]

Yes it’s a good colour, I think it’s a little too dark though unfortunately