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Boomer · July 23rd, 2008, 08:48

Hi,
I need some painting tips (there’s a first time for everything I guess)
I would like to know the best way to highlight hawk turquoise.
I was thinking of using the new blue or maybe even the black wash.
Any other ideas?

Thedeadmonky · July 23rd, 2008, 09:33

well u can get a highlight by adding a little bit of white or bleached bone to a little bit of turquoise...

Boomer · July 23rd, 2008, 09:56

Thanks, i will try that.

Dwayne · July 23rd, 2008, 11:56

Maybe not BleachedBone because it is far to 'yellow-ish dirty-ness colour' but white sounds good. Have you got any Vallejo pale greyblue? it is a sought of off-white colour with a hint of blue (not as strong as skull white) maybe it's worth a go

.

-Dwayne

xbanditsx · July 23rd, 2008, 14:08

I actually really like adding Bleached Bone to colors to lighten them up. I also know that a lot of people like doing the same thing with Commando Khaki. I usually avoid straight white after I ended up turning my red into pink.

King Ulrik Flamebeard · July 23rd, 2008, 17:05

Washes are generally for shading, rather than highlighting. But as said, colours like white, bleached bone or kommando khaki (the latter being a personal favourite) will give you a highlight colour to use. The latter two will give you a more muted tone, white can be quite harsh so you will not need much.

Kuffy

slorak · July 23rd, 2008, 21:55

A very light gray would work as well. Something like a ghost or wolf gray...

Cheers,

-Mike

Boomer · July 23rd, 2008, 22:20

Thanks for the help guys.
I got one more, what would be the best colour base coat?
I have tied it on black and it's not bad. But would it be bright
on a white base coat?

- Boomer.

slorak · July 23rd, 2008, 23:05

White will give you a brighter look. Black tends to dull colors down....

Cheers,

-Mike

eiglepulper · July 23rd, 2008, 23:21

It depends on what model you're planning on using the Hawk Turquoise on. If it's a model like an Eldar Swooping Hawk, then a white undercoat would be good, as these guys tend to be very "in your face" with bright colours. If it's on a Space Marine, then black is better as they are not really renowned for gaudy colours (unless they're Slaaneshi Noise Marines!)

As for highlighting the colour itself, those colours already mentioned will give you different results, so it would be worth your while to check out each one to find which you are happiest with for what you want for your model.

E.

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Boomer Aliens make my willy cry. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I hobby till I bleed. Age: 28 Posts: 668 Rep Power: 36	Thanks, i will try that. __________________ Hive Fleet Wraith. W-2 L-2 D-3 Hive Fleet Humanid. W-0 L-2 D-1 Current project : The Barghesi ! (LatD)

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Dwayne I killed Alpharius Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Age: 15 Posts: 308 Rep Power: 12	Maybe not BleachedBone because it is far to 'yellow-ish dirty-ness colour' but white sounds good. Have you got any Vallejo pale greyblue? it is a sought of off-white colour with a hint of blue (not as strong as skull white) maybe it's worth a go. -Dwayne __________________ LO's local 2 headed, 6 fingered banjo player Member of -THE ANZAC CLAN-

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xbanditsx running Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston Age: 24 Posts: 405 Rep Power: 36 Total Awards: 1	I actually really like adding Bleached Bone to colors to lighten them up. I also know that a lot of people like doing the same thing with Commando Khaki. I usually avoid straight white after I ended up turning my red into pink. __________________ Crimson Fist project log WIP - Wood Elf project log WIP

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King Ulrik Flamebeard Ma choppa iz biggezt!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sheffield, England Age: 24 Posts: 5,166 Rep Power: 114 Total Awards: 1	Washes are generally for shading, rather than highlighting. But as said, colours like white, bleached bone or kommando khaki (the latter being a personal favourite) will give you a highlight colour to use. The latter two will give you a more muted tone, white can be quite harsh so you will not need much. Kuffy __________________ Currently Painting: Orks\| Random Minis \| http://wellofpaints.blogspot.com/

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slorak Thread Killer! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,370 Rep Power: 76	A very light gray would work as well. Something like a ghost or wolf gray... Cheers, -Mike __________________ Now offering an affordable Tournament Legal Quality Commission pricing. Find out more here!

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Boomer Aliens make my willy cry. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I hobby till I bleed. Age: 28 Posts: 668 Rep Power: 36	Thanks for the help guys. I got one more, what would be the best colour base coat? I have tied it on black and it's not bad. But would it be bright on a white base coat? - Boomer. __________________ Hive Fleet Wraith. W-2 L-2 D-3 Hive Fleet Humanid. W-0 L-2 D-1 Current project : The Barghesi ! (LatD)

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slorak Thread Killer! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,370 Rep Power: 76	White will give you a brighter look. Black tends to dull colors down.... Cheers, -Mike __________________ Now offering an affordable Tournament Legal Quality Commission pricing. Find out more here!

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eiglepulper Beware the Sniper Puss Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 49 Posts: 867 Rep Power: 52	It depends on what model you're planning on using the Hawk Turquoise on. If it's a model like an Eldar Swooping Hawk, then a white undercoat would be good, as these guys tend to be very "in your face" with bright colours. If it's on a Space Marine, then black is better as they are not really renowned for gaudy colours (unless they're Slaaneshi Noise Marines!) As for highlighting the colour itself, those colours already mentioned will give you different results, so it would be worth your while to check out each one to find which you are happiest with for what you want for your model. E. __________________ My other car is a Hammerhead with a Railgun. Anyone for Road Rage? If you rep me, please leave your name so I can thank you.

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