Started working on my Adeptus Custodes, and I have just three words to say: so... much... gold!
I mean, I knew going into this that I would be doing them up with the traditional golden armour, but holy amphetamine parrot! These guys stand taller than a Terminator, and just as broad! Hit them with a was of Caliban Green (watered down), and that helped tone down the glare.
First, if you haven't seen this yet, a proper idea of the size comparison between the Custodes and the Astartes.
And now, what my guys look like so far:
I am torn how I want to do the wings on the standard and the shields. After finishing the wash on these guys, I like the look of the toned down gold that I would highlight back up. On the other hand, I was thinking of doing what I usually do for my Ravenwing which is to paint the "feathers" white. It would break up the monotony of the gold and give more colour to the model, but I wonder if it might be too much.