# \[Archive\] FW Chaos Dwarf colour scheme opinions please! \[Picture included\]
**URL:** https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222
**Category:** \[Archive\] Modeling Ideas and Advice
**Created:** [31 August 2011 06:50 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222 "2011-08-31T06:50:06Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [3 September 2011 11:10 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222/21 "2011-09-03T11:10:23Z")
**minamoto** :
> they look great both of them but i definitely prefer the verdigris/patina style, even though dwarfs would absolutely never! let their armour rust....
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> **rabotak**
Verdigis is no rust, it's just some kind of weathering. I think a mix of both styles would be looking great so I am with you anyways rabotak :cheers
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [3 September 2011 12:52 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222/22 "2011-09-03T12:52:25Z")
**G.2** :
> **Definition:** Verdigris is a thin layer of corrosion that appears on copper, bronze and similar metals due to exposure to weather or aging. Patina is typically made up of oxides or carbonates.
> Also Known As: patina
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> also
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> **Definition:** Rust is a general term for oxides of iron.
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> **chemistry.about.com**
[Link for Verdigris](http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryglossary/g/Verdigris-Definition.htm)
[Link for Rust](http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryglossary/g/Rust-Definition.htm)
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [5 September 2011 03:42 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222/23 "2011-09-05T03:42:29Z")
**spikedog** :
Again I want to thank everyone for their comments, regardless of which one you prefer I am happy you took the time to leave me a comment.
So I decided I didn’t like the silver as it was, it was too bright and the drybrush left some nasty blotching effects which showed up even stronger on the pictures than IRL, so I went back and gave it a think wash of black followed by some selective washes of Delvan Mud and I think it makes it much nicer.
IRL it is pretty smooth and has a dull, hammered metal look to it. Not sure it really comes across in the pictures but hopefully you can see the difference between this picture and the last:
As much as I like the copper look I think maybe it would be better reserved for either characters or the warmachines, it may look too mundane if I do a whole army like that. I am still not 100% sure though which is driving me nuts as I have a whole unit of these awesome guys to paint and I can’t really start until I nail down the scheme. :mad
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### Author:  [@Grimstonefire](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/Grimstonefire)
#### Post date: [5 September 2011 04:16 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222/24 "2011-09-05T04:16:33Z")
**Grimstonefire** :
I really like this one.
Why don’t you use the scheme above but mix in a few bits of copper here and there on other models for variety? Best of both worlds.
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [5 September 2011 05:37 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222/25 "2011-09-05T05:37:58Z")
**Borador** :
I agree with Grim and I must say that I really loke this one! (:
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [5 September 2011 05:55 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222/26 "2011-09-05T05:55:22Z")
**rabotak** :
> Verdigis is no rust, it's just some kind of weathering. I think a mix of both styles would be looking great so I am with you anyways rabotak :cheers
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> **minamoto**
you're absolutely right of course, i just wanted to use a cheap, vulgar term for corroding to get my point across! :)
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [6 September 2011 01:24 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222/27 "2011-09-06T01:24:01Z")
**ChungEssence** :
Looks great!!
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [6 September 2011 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222/28 "2011-09-06T10:11:33Z")
**G.2** :
This is now looking really nice. I don’t think you need to add anything to the figure. Just touch up the base and the whole thing will look great. I think a whole unit of these guys will look fantastic.
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### Author:  [@PyroStick](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/u/PyroStick)
#### Post date: [6 September 2011 10:37 UTC](https://discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/archive-fw-chaos-dwarf-colour-scheme-opinions-please-picture-included/15222/29 "2011-09-06T10:37:47Z")
**Pyro Stick** :
Why arent you painting the beards and fireglives as well? Having the whole model painted might change the whole appearance of the model and help you decide on a final colour scheme.
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