I've been hoping to come across the IF Combat Patrol but thought it unlikely. A couple of different friends recommended an new LGS only 10 minutes away, a small independent place. During a nice chinwag I spotted it on the corner of my eye, literally jumped in excitement!
After some great advice from this reddit and 11 test models, I've come close to an IF colour scheme (also I will never use chalky white citadel spray ever again!). I have also done some test schemes for BT and CF, so time to plan my Last Wall Army split. This is where I need my brothers input, I have a ton of models, how should I split these into a Last Wall based on lore, creativity and your opinions.
The model list below:
Sons of Dorn Box: 2 X Repulsors and 2x Dreadnoughts
Armageddon Box Space Marines x 2: Captain with Relic Shield, Librarian, Chaplain, Ancient, Intercessors, Vanguards, eradicators and Land Speeder
Black Templar Old Combat Patrol and a New Cobat Patrol: Main thing to mention here is the Impulsor
Where you do you all get your Imperial fist pauldrons from? I have bought the GW upgrade pack and do not fancy buying this 8-10 times for both IF and CF armies.
There has to be a more cost effective option?
I have wholly embraced the concept of a last wall protocol army. I have just started painting again after a long break - I am struggling with getting a good base yellow which is deep enough.
Image 1 - Dark Seer undercoat and Vallejo Xpress Imperial Fist wash (one coat). The image makes it look bettet than it is, it feels thin and almost shows a undertone of green.
Image 2 - Dark Seer undercoat, 1 x coat of moon yellow followed by a coat of sun yellow.
Neither method feels like they have good coverage, feeling patchy and I'm not creating that deep yellow I have been seeing here by fellow painters. What advice do you fellow sons of Dorn have?