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Easiest Way To Getting a Perfect Black Shade

By Drago | September 18th, 2018 | Categories: Airbrushing, How To Tutorial, Iron Hands, Raven Guard, Videos

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Black armor is easy, right? Well, it can be! Don’t miss Jack of Clubs’ latest tutorial on how to make your Raven Guard look fantastic in black!

Jack of Clubs Painting has some great tutorials on YouTube on how to get your miniatures looking fantastic with the airbrush. The best part is you can use this tutorial for painting both Raven Guard and Iron Hands.

Yep both these chapters have similar workups, so this tutorial is a fun two-for-one, just add your trim and go. Take a look at this quick overview and be sure to watch the entire video tutorial below!

Easiest Way To Getting a Perfect Black Shade

Easiest Way To Getting a Perfect Black Shade

Start by priming the model using Stynlrez Black Primer. Stynlrez sprays very easily through an airbrush and leaves a great coat on the model. Once the model is completely primed and dry, spray Somber Grey by Vallejo Game Air over the model to give the black a slightly bluish hue.

This does not need to be sprayed over the entire model, just areas where the light will hit the armor.

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Next, spray Dark Pale Blue by Vallejo Model Color onto the brightest points of the armor as spot highlights. Be careful with this as it is much brighter than the Somber Grey was. Once dry, use the Dark Pale Blue to edge highlight the armor pieces, picking out details on the hard edges of the armor.

ravenguard done

Now make the black joints pop against the black armor, using Scale 75 Black Metal instead of a straight black.

The metallic paint will allow the joints to stand out a bit against the armor. and allows for color separation. Use Scale 75 Black Gold to get the chest gold vibrant. Finally, wash the entire model with Army Painter Dark Tone plus Quickshade Mixing Medium, but don’t let the wash pool to prevent “coffee staining”. Once it’s dry, the Raven Guard is done!

To see how the helmet is done in Raven Guard colors, and to see the finished model, be sure to watch the entire video below! For more Jack of Clubs tutorials, check out his channel on Youtube.

You can also catch Jack of Clubs on Twitch four nights a week.

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About the Author: Drago