TZ20 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I'm currently in the process of planning a Raven Guard army and one of the things that came to mind were the markings on the helm. How rigid are the Raven Guard when it comes to statuses such as Lieutenants, Captains, Veterans etc? I know that Sergeants have white helms, but is that the same across the bored or is there some variation amongst the ranks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Very few chapters outside the Ultramarines follow that marking system as far as I'm aware. Blood Angels actually change the color of the entire helmet. But other than that I don't recall seeing helmet markings on other chapters for reasons of fluff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 The white helmet is actually optional. Yet, it is certainly a popular option to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TZ20 Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Ah fair enough. I appreciate the advice and I think I'll keep the white helmets for those above the line troops, and find a way of differentiating between the Lieutenants, Captains and the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Red stripe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellstrike Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 for my Black Guard I'm using the pre-heresy markings for units and command. Makes sense for me as its a Primaris Army and according to the fluff it would be the last markings they where familiar with. So for Vet Sgt, its a white face plate with a black helm. Capt are all white with normally a detail (skull or other) ornament. Lt I'm doing the Talon Leader scheme of all white with a simple black stripe down the middle. http://warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Raven_Guard?file=RG_Legion_Tact_Markings.jpg There's the link for the reference material I use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TZ20 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Race - Unfortunately I haven't got the most steadiest of hands for a red stripe, might be one for practice though but I just can't see myself doing it. Hellstrike - That's not a bad way of doing it. I took a look through the page and it did give me some ideas. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriade Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Take into account also that ravenguard tend to use sleeve markings also so you can work that in also to supplement how ever you plan to paint the helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amayasu Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Race - Unfortunately I haven't got the most steadiest of hands for a red stripe, might be one for practice though but I just can't see myself doing it. A cheeky hack; find any old transfer sheet with the larger red Blood Angel's Droplet icon, and cut a stripe from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 SPLOIT! Actually, that's a pretty good idea :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Race - Unfortunately I haven't got the most steadiest of hands for a red stripe, might be one for practice though but I just can't see myself doing it. Hellstrike - That's not a bad way of doing it. I took a look through the page and it did give me some ideas. Thanks for the link. Another option is to use painter's tape to line it up. It is the blue tape. Works really really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Race - Unfortunately I haven't got the most steadiest of hands for a red stripe, might be one for practice though but I just can't see myself doing it. Hellstrike - That's not a bad way of doing it. I took a look through the page and it did give me some ideas. Thanks for the link. Me either. Most of my detail work involves several touch ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Tamiya actually makes very small masking tape for mini painting. In terms of $/length its more expensive than the regular stuff but then again its only 6mm wide I just bought the cheapest stuff I could find in the store and it seems to work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfdeltafoxtrot Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 On the theme of tape, do I need specific modelling masking tape or will regular masking tape suffice? It’s nearly time to do my bases and I want to be able to mask off nice precise lines for road markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Mine was literally the $2 painting masking tape from the local hardware store. Worked pretty well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danarc Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 for my Black Guard I'm using the pre-heresy markings for units and command. Makes sense for me as its a Primaris Army and according to the fluff it would be the last markings they where familiar with. So for Vet Sgt, its a white face plate with a black helm. Capt are all white with normally a detail (skull or other) ornament. Lt I'm doing the Talon Leader scheme of all white with a simple black stripe down the middle. http://warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Raven_Guard?file=RG_Legion_Tact_Markings.jpg There's the link for the reference material I use I use the same form my RG. Moreover the red stripes on the helmets mean that the bearers are specialist of some kind. It is explained in book 6 (I guess) of HH.Talon leader for lieutenant it's a good idea. Still don't understand what Section leader should mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellstrike Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 for my Black Guard I'm using the pre-heresy markings for units and command. Makes sense for me as its a Primaris Army and according to the fluff it would be the last markings they where familiar with. So for Vet Sgt, its a white face plate with a black helm. Capt are all white with normally a detail (skull or other) ornament. Lt I'm doing the Talon Leader scheme of all white with a simple black stripe down the middle. http://warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Raven_Guard?file=RG_Legion_Tact_Markings.jpg There's the link for the reference material I use I use the same form my RG. Moreover the red stripes on the helmets mean that the bearers are specialist of some kind. It is explained in book 6 (I guess) of HH.Talon leader for lieutenant it's a good idea. Still don't understand what Section leader should mean. I use section leader on whoever I decide will lead the demi squad when I combat squad a unit. For instance, my Intercessors: Sgt has the white face plate and a power sword, section leader has the 2 stripes and the arm with a scanner. More for flavor than any practical use imo but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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