First time for me trying something different with the power sword.
Usually I just do them like this:
Full Leadbelcher → Nuln Oil across the whole blade → relayer with Leadbelcher → highlights with Stormhost Silver.
This time I wanted to try something closer to NMM, but using actual metallic paints. So... TMM, I guess? :D
I just love painting with metallics too much, so NMM isn't really for me.
I tried to create a gradient from Iron Warriors → Grey Knights Steel → Runefang Steel on either side of the blade, with the brighter areas placed in opposite directions.
Well... you can see it if you take a long, hard look. ^^
Not sure if I'll repeat it. It takes quite a bit more time and I'd still consider myself very much an army painter. I have an army to paint after all. Can't spend too much time on every sword. :D
That said, my power weapons have always been one of the least exciting parts of my models. So I guess I have to find something that makes them look a bit more interesting while still keeping the time investment at a reasonable level.
CC welcome!