Customer briefing

Building the First Legion

The client had a very clear vision from the start: he wanted a Dark Angels army that faithfully reflected the identity of each wing. He asked us to retain the three classic color schemes—Ravenwing, Deathwing, and green—without any drastic reinterpretations.
The commission was focused on the Ornate level, with one clear exception: Lion El’Jonson had to stand out as a centerpiece in the Premium tier. Additionally, he requested bases inspired by the forests of Caliban, seeking to reinforce the chapter’s lore.
There were no major experiments in terms of color schemes, but there was freedom to work with techniques that would help bring the whole set together.

General picture of the project Ornate and Premium

Three Legions, One Army: Building a Cohesive Dark Angels Force

The process began with a light airbrush phase to establish the foundations of each design. This allowed us to quickly work out the main volumes before going into detail with a brush.
Each wing was worked on independently, respecting its own timeline and requirements, but incorporating common elements such as oil glazes to create a shared atmosphere. Subsequently, we adjusted the tones with inks to refine the overall composition.
The project was reviewed as a whole to ensure cohesion, especially in the final stage where we harmonized finishes and contrasts between units.