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Borg Inspired Colour Scheme


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Hey all,

 

With the release of the new codex I have been inspired to go back and work on some mechanicus models that I hadn't gotten around to painting yet. I've had a hard time settling on a colour scheme for these models, as there's so much going on with every sculpt. However, I do think I want to do something inspired by the borg from Star Trek. I was thinking about trying to experiment by doing green OSL for weapon glows and occular implants. 

 

However, there is a LOT of black on Star Trek borg, and I think the scheme would fall flat with too much black. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion of what I can toss in to add some variety while still remaining true to the idea. So far I can only really see greys and silvers mixing well, but again that seems a bit dull.

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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The trick to black colored armies is highlighting with grey or maybe even a dark blue for the highlights. going flat black isn't going to look too good. maybe even something like stormhost silver might be good. It doesn't have to be too complicated, a simple dry brush. you could even use a really dark green. that might also look good.

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For a good Borg Black:

Start with a Corax White base (No, really!)

Wash with Contrast Black Templar

Wash again with Nuln Oil (Regular or Gloss, your choice)

 

This way you get a black that's dark enough for purpose but you can still see the edges, drybrushing is an optional extra if you want the edges brought out more sharply.

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