Love Imperial Fists but hate painting yellow? Take a look at this quick and easy yellow workup to make those Imperial Fists look fantastic!
Jack of Clubs Painting has some great tutorials on YouTube on how to get your miniatures looking fantastic with the airbrush. Take a look at this quick tutorial to painting Imperial Fists and making them look fantastic! Be sure to watch the video below for the entire tutorial!
Getting that Perfect Yellow For Imperial Fists: Tutorial
First, the model is based using Stynlrez Red Brown to give a good base for the yellow armor. Next, Yellow Ochre by Vallejo Model Color is sprayed over the primer, sprayed at an angle to maintain the brown shadow.
Next, Golden Yellow from Vallejo Model Color is sprayed over the yellows to build up a highlight. Spray this in thin coats. Be sure all the yellows are mixed with flow improver, as yellows can be tricky.
Flash Gitz Yellow by Games Workshop is used as a targeted highlight, aiming for the top areas that light will hit and cause the yellows to be brightest. Mix some Ivory by Vallejo Model Color with the Flash Gitz and touch up the very tops of the armor to pop out those yellows.
Using a brush, block in the trim using black or red, depending on which Imperial Fist company you wish. Go slowly and be careful not to get any black on the yellow workup!
Edge highlight the armor with some Vallejo Model Color Buff, bringing all the edges of the armor higher. Use the edge highlight where the armor edge would be the brightest to bring out the contrast.
Finally, brush a wash over the model made with Soft Tone and Quickshade Mixing Medium by the Army Painter. Soft Tone is a nice sepia color and works well to enhance yellows. Be sure to clean up the wash so there is no pooling to prevent staining.
Once the wash is dry, use Neutral Grey by Vallejo Model Color to highlight the black trim and bring out details on the chest piece. Touch up any other highlights as desired. Once that is complete, you have a fantastic Imperial Fist model that is ready for action!
To see how to paint up the veteran helmet, be sure to watch the entire video below! For more Jack of Clubs tutorials, check out his channel on Youtube.
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