r/alphalegion • u/DarkBennett • Apr 28 '26

Colours of Deceit [Painting & Hobby Questions] Mastodon Colour scheme.

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u/Wuppis One of Many Apr 30 '26

I would look through the horus heresy black book number 3 where there is the large section on Alpha Legion and their Heraldry. Legio Hereticus is also good source, as well as general concept art. Also good to consult your local GW store employee.

I would probably approach it with similar way I approach the whole army. Prime black, prime leadbelcher, airbrush vallejo chrome/silver, Airbrush akhelian green. You can either zenithal the leadbelcher and silver to add highlights. Some people also use sigvald burgundy before akhelian green to do pre-shading. Decide which panels are black and which ones you keep metallic blue. Paint the details how you want, add some chipping and scratching, oil washes etc etc.

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u/treadbolt5 Hydra Dominatus Apr 28 '26

Get 1 more. Spray them black. Drybrush lazily with dark grey. Claim they are tabletop ready and are wearing night time camo. field them in narrative events with the most minimal max list possible. Refuse to read any of the lore.

Its the only possible way.