Topic: Unique Black Templars Theme

[Direwolf000]

Hello again.

Some of you might know that I've been collecting Black Templar for a time.  None of you know that I haven't painted a single model.

There is a reason for this, however.  I quite simply want to make my own color scheme for the Templar while keeping their dark and sinister appeal, if not adding to it.  I've given it thought and I've got a pretty good idea about the direction I want to go with them, but there still seems to be something missing, and I just can't put a finger on it.

I like the feel the chains bring to the army, like they're punishing themselves for a past misdeed, and I really like the sharp angles of the crusader-style helmets, something I've already discussed in a different post.  I'm also considering using a massive amount of troop type units with lots of decoration.

All these things considered, my paint scheme settled somthing like
-black armor(obviously)
-very dark metallic for all metal regions
-bone shoulder pads
-scarlet or purplish red tabards/robes/cloth
-green eyes and wax on purity seals
-possibly gold trim?

As you can see, it's not much different.  My inspiration comes from this.
http://www.40konline.com/index.php?topic=191948.0

So, all things considered, any thoughts?  Anything is appreciated.

[Ends_Mouth]

I think it's a good idea, minus the gold trim. It'll look too much on them, i reckon anyway. I think brass MAYBE. The dark metallic is the way to go. Boltgun metal with about 7000 badab washes?

[Direwolf000]

Haha basically really dingy looking metal?  I just don't know about the bone pads.  I think it would look too much like the basic theme without adding to the sinister quality.

[Ends_Mouth]

I dunno, You still want people to know they are templars right?

[Scarecrow4560]

The best way to test a theme would be to paint up a marine and check to see how he looks.  Personally, i like the sound of your scheme (without the gold trim as that might look odd).  Since the original shoulder color is White, a bone color would help people know that they are black templars (of a sort) while not detracting from your idea.