Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 10/10/2026This is as far as I got with #Warhammer40K painting tonight. The Bladeguard are from the Onslaught board game and the plastic is definitely harder to clean and work with. I am not looking forward to putting four boxes worth of them. 030
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Almost choose violence again this morning when loading this paint marker with my favourite @thearmypainter.bsky.social Slaughter Red. The threads are reversed on this Green Stuff pen—which is different from the other ones they produce. How inane. Obligatory #Warhammer40K mini, #IronHands this time. 010
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026#Warhammer40K Outriders done and off the WIP shelf. Finally. I played my friend in my second game of 11th edition today and won #SpaceMarines vs. #DeathGuard. There are some modifications needed to my Incursion list, though his army represented unique challenges. 050
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 04/10/2026These #Warhammer40K Outriders have sat unfinished for over two and a half months. Every time I take them out, it feels like a chore to paint them. I finally pushed through a bit of that tonight. I need to get them done and move on, so hopefully I can finish up tomorrow night. 0161
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Just a touch too much blue undertone for these #Warhammer40K Eradicators. A tiny bit less and the models could read as black instead of desaturated blue. I was hoping to have these as part of a Deathwatch Kill Team, but also stand alone as #Ultramarines 3rd Company units. 0351
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 01/10/2026With the launch of the new codex, going to be diving a bit into #Warhammer40K Deathwatch units—still Gravis mind you. This one will see play as I build and paint the rest of them. 071
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Working with Kaleido acrylic lacquers saves me the gloss varnish step—which I usually forget before applying enamel or oil wash. 010
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Converting a #Warhammer40K Bladeguard Ancient. I have avoided this model for years because I do not want to paint a banner. I may need it for my game on Sunday. 151
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026They are pretty cool, I just struggled a lot with this paint. They will “count as” Inceptors when the codex goes live, so they still have some life left! 011
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A bit of game visualization and #Warhammer40K deployment practice. Setup using our new #VxT neoprene mat. Really pleased to get some of the newly painted minis onto the table. 030
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I. HATE. Super. Glue. Guaranteed to stick anything together BUT the two pieces you need glued. These #Warhammer40K Suppressors caused so many little headaches. Super glue fail, one dropped from the flight stand and dented the paint job—right before calling them done. 261
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026#Warhammer40K Suppressors are the new Inceptors. (Not really, just “counts as”.) Nothing really different here, but the Suppressors were sitting in a box for months now and I need Inceptors for a game this weekend. Still lots of work to go, but going to call an early stop tonight. 0131
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 27/09/2026In case anyone is wondering, all models are #BattleReady (includes basing), but I do not always take a photo at the final step. I use this social media as a reminder of the journey not a showcase. 010
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The new meta (not). #Warhammer40K Firestrike Turret has updated rules in the new codex and I think they will be fun. 21st model finished and it does not equal 1000 points yet… how do horde players do it? 181
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Quick comparison between the two recent painting styles of #Warhammer40K #Ultramarines. Magenta and purple undertone creates a lot of visual interest for the shadows, some tricks for the eyes. White highlighting really pushes that light and contrast. Not sure which one I prefer… 060
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I have a particular disdain for this model. I repainted the #Warhammer40K Teminator Librarian model and I do not think it looks ANY DIFFERENT from what it was before. Might even be worse because of the thicker primer. I just wanted it DONE. Next time I will kit bash something as a Librarian. 0201
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026#Warhammer40K Redemptor Dreadnought all done for now. I cheated the plasma arm using all metallics, so I’ll leave the plasma glow in case I want to change things. 835 points in 15 days, counting down towards codex release! 0282
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Thank you! I feel it is a bit too vibrant for the model, making it look more like a toy, rather than a scale down of a real walking tank. I do not paint as many vehicles as Marines, so less practice. 010
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026What works on a Space Marine does not always work on a Dreadnought. I am not proficient in painting #Warhammer40K Dreadnoughts or vehicles in general. I have struggled every time… I may need to try a different colour or technique. (I also screwed up gluing the base, sigh…) 1122
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Finished TWO #Warhammer40K models today! Technically one and a half as the Chaplain was half finished already, but still counts! 18 models and 640 points since I got back from vacation—worth more points next month! Well over 3,000 points of #Ultramarines now. 061
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026It was a long day of rearranging my home workspace, but I still wanted to use it a bit. After last week’s miniature spread, I wanted to repaint the old #Warhammer40K Captain, but someone convinced me to just continue and paint a new one. 030
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026...so deciding on the next painting scheme for the army now. 011
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Terminator: - The Army Painter Alien Purple (undertone) - TAP Crystal Blue Air Slightly darker than the Magecast Magenta undertone. There is a mix of both in the army. Easier one-stop paint and volumetric. 110
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Assault Terminator: - Colour Forge Rogue Pink (undertone) - The Army Painter Crystal Blue Air - TAP Iconic Blue Air The pink is very bright, not just under lamps. It honestly might be too distracting, but spraying the undertone was incredibly quick. 110
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Infiltrator: - The Army Painter Fanatic Terrestrial Titan (undertone) - TAP Crystal Blue Air Going for a darker colour for Phobos units, but still visual interest of a purple undertone. 111
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Aggressor: - The Army Painter Sapphire Blue Air - TAP Crystal Blue Air A darker rendition of the blue on blue scheme to keep more of the midtone. 110
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Lieutenant (Volkite Pistol and Shield): - Tamiya XF-2 Flat White (preshade) - Kaleido Clear Blue - Tamiya Flat White (highlights) This was a technique adapted from Jose DaVinci. It has a lot of contrast, but the blue tone changes significantly from Crystal Blue used previously. 110
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Intercessor (Power Fist): - The Army Painter Magecast Magenta (undertone) - TAP Crystal Blue Air - TAP Ionic Blue Air (highlights) This was to be the new standard (compared to no Iconic Blue highlights). Changes the tone of the Crystal Blue significantly as well. 110
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Bladeguard Lieutenant (Sword and Storm Shield): - The Army Painter Omega Blue Air - TAP Crystal Blue Air - TAP Fanatic Aegis Aqua (edge hightlights) The Omega Blue changed the tone of the model significantly, even though it is the same midtone. Maybe too desaturated? 110
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Captain (Power Fist and Plasma): - The Army Painter Fanatic Magecast Magenta (undertone) - TAP Crystal Blue Air - TAP Ionic Blue Air (edge highlights) Much older, early work using a magenta undertone. I do not edge highlight as much, except on character models. 110
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Captain in Gravis Armour: - Tamiya XF-2 Flat White (preshade) - Kaleido Clear Blue - @thearmypainter.bsky.social Fanatic (edge highlights) This is relative new (to this post) test of Kaleido colours. It feel like it lacks volume and definition. 110
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Over the past year, I’ve painted nearly 100 #Warhammer40K #Ultramarines models in 9 different styles and techniques. I have improved and refined, but have not landed on THE technique(s) for the army. What follows is an explanation and paint breakdown, trying to isolate going forward… 181
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026“One of these things is not like the others…” Bolter envy of the #Warhammer40K Eradicators, painted using the preshade technique I adapted from watching Jose DaVinci. Starting to lose steam for painting, getting through details feels like a slog right now. Time for something different…? 081
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026That’s LIEUTENANT Thanatar to you! #Warhammer40K inside joke that makes no sense. Also another Lieutenant painted different than the rest of my #Ultramarines, trying another technique. 0142
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I’ve been digging into #Warhammer40K #Deathwatch lore recently and considering adding some into my army. However, I am not proficient at painting black armour. I have not found a tutorial online that I can copy and practice effectively, so it is all improvisation at the moment… 050
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Another #Warhammer40K unit done. This also came from a pile of rescue minis: mould lines and gates not cleaned, thick primer, and models were not assembled properly. The goal was speed and to not obsess over perfection. 2 hours to finish painting, too many details on the models. 0223
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Badly primed #Warhammer40K #Ultramarines Lieutenant stripped and repainted—but leftover paint and other small errors made the process a struggle. Took longer than anticipated and no time to finish the base tonight. I need a Lieutenant for my #KotC force, which changes when the new codex arrives. 0141
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Something a bit different. Preshade with #Tamiya and colour with #Kaleido Clear, I quickly finished #Warhammer40K #Ultramarines Captain in Gravis Armour. Seeing the theme? Was not as careful as I should have been, error on the cloak and just did not paint as much detail. Done for now! 0202
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Seeing the #Warhammer40K #SpaceMarines codex previews gave me the motivation boost and plan to get models finished. Not intentionally alphabetical, Apothecary Biologis first. Done for now, but will probably repaint the base green later on. Did this in about two and a half hours. 092
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The start of my #Warhammer40K Alpha Legion proxy army (non-Chaos). Raptors, Rhinos, Venomcrawlers, Legionaries, and Alpharius (Daemon Prince). I am considering painting #BloodRavens as a #ThousandSons proxy army. But that is several armies down the road. 071
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Back from family vacation and back into painting #Warhammer40K #Ultramarines. A lot of small and careless errors with these, colour is not quite correct, but now there is a full unit ready for the #SpaceMarine codex coming soon. Basic work, just #BattleReady for the table. 0141
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Apparently they just launched 210 colours for brush and airbrush (the paint line was just air up until now). The Clear paints really go down like lacquer though. 110
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Back to #Ultramarines for a little! The upcoming changes to #Warhammer40K Space Marines seem very cool and just getting ahead on completing my Intercessors unit. Had some rattle can primer issues, but at least I remembered to stop and let the paint cure. 0101
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Trying out new #Gaahleri Kaleido paints for my #Warhammer40K Alpha Legion Defiler proxy model. The Clear Teal is pretty good… I am slow at painting larger vehicles, so I hope this doesn’t take forever. 1111
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Working on a new Eberron project and needed to make sure our references were correct! 020
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 28/08/2026One more #Warhammer40K Alpha Legion Raptor to go because the head I painted won’t fit on the model. Remember to dry fit your subassembly! 191
Palladion @palladion.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Finally getting close to #BattleReady for these #Warhammmer40K Alpha Legion Legionaries. Had to strip and clean a bunch of these minis. Also, the Caribbean Ocean Speedpaint did not work for this and requires some gloss varnish. Still pondering a basing material or paste… 0133
