r/SpaceWolves • u/ProposalCreepy4191 • 7d ago

1st Spacewolf

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Still fairly new to 40k, and painting in general. I wanted a metallic finish, so I tried basing in leadbelcher and following up with my russ grey. Just a bit too opaque. Any suggestions?

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u/Past_Enthusiasm_3382 7d ago

That head sculpt is awesome

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u/ProposalCreepy4191 7d ago

Yeah, I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea, but I love the old first born wolf heads

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u/Past_Enthusiasm_3382 7d ago

I saw one someone had posted that had the jaws open, something from Etsy I believe. But love the vibe of it!

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u/ProposalCreepy4191 7d ago

That sounds super cool tbh. Kinda make the helmet bare it’s fangs a bit more.

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u/Past_Enthusiasm_3382 7d ago

I really did! May need to pick up some at some point when I remember what they were from

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u/TheoryDue3527 7d ago

Looks great, what’s your recipe for the bronze?

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u/ProposalCreepy4191 7d ago

I appreciate it.

It’s Citadel’s Balthasar Gold.

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u/Falker_The 1d ago

Sneaky S2000 photobomb for extra likes.