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Dark Angels – Secrets of the First Legion

Welcome to the Grimdark Compendium’s Dark Angels Course, Secrets of the First Legion! This deep dive into the legendary Dark Angels faction of Warhammer 40k will cover every aspect of the modeling and painting of the secretive Space Marines Chapter. From a reimagined building/kit-bashing philosophy, insights into the grimdark aspects, basing design, immersive narrative for each character, to painting tutorials for several custom models from the Inner Circle of the most dangerous hunters in the galaxy, this series will leave you with a deep knowledge of how to build and paint your own custom Dark Angels!

In this course, I explain everything you need to know to set up your miniatures up for a unique kit-bashing approach that truly captures the grim aesthetic that the Dark Angels should have and how to paint the First Legion in the grimdark style. This will get you ready for what’s to come, and explain why and how to build and paint fantastically grim miniatures.

Number of Videos: TBD


Zatcaskagoon Miniatures

Courses | How to Paint | Intermediate

Dark Angels | Grimdark | Space Marine | Warhammer 40k

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Curriculum

  1. Design Philosophy
  2. Building/Kit-bashing Guides 1
  3. Desert Basing Guide
  4. Greenwing Painting Guide 1
  1. Greenwing Painting Guide 2
  2. Interrogator Chaplin Build Guide
  3. Interrogator Chaplin Painting Guide
  4. Lion El’ Johnson

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Comments

  1. Mark Sephton

    April 11, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    When will the rest of these be out?

    Reply
    • Zatcaskagoon Miniatures

      April 12, 2023 at 10:26 am

      Dropping 2 videos per month. So the next video will be out near the end of April.

      Reply
  2. Wayne Beal

    July 1, 2023 at 1:23 am

    Are you now using GSW chrome metallics instead of all other metallic paints like true metals or is it a just a preference over regular acrylic metallics on this build? First time I’ve seen you use it. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Zatcaskagoon Miniatures

      July 1, 2023 at 11:15 am

      Tried it out. Liked it.

      Reply
  3. Wayne Beal

    July 1, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    Thanks for the response and for sharing your knowledge! Awesome Dark Angels build/tutorial. Looking forward to the villainy ink drop!

    Reply
  4. Jon Leeper

    August 1, 2023 at 2:33 pm

    01 Aug 2023.

    Loving the series. Is there an update to when parts 5 – 8 will be released?

    Many thanks,

    Jon

    Reply
    • Zatcaskagoon Miniatures

      August 5, 2023 at 4:38 pm

      I just finished by contribution to the Tyranids Course and now I will get back to work on the Dark Angels

      Reply
  5. WitchDoctor

    August 12, 2023 at 5:13 am

    Im wracking my brain but cant pick where those pieces you used for the shoulder pads have come from? with the DA heraldry as well… they almost look dreadnaught-ish. I need to know! haha

    Reply
    • Zatcaskagoon Miniatures

      August 13, 2023 at 4:31 pm

      Dreadnought Leg Guards!

      Reply
  6. demarkil

    August 17, 2023 at 3:21 pm

    What kit are those Dark Angel torsos/chest pieces from?

    Reply
    • demarkil

      August 17, 2023 at 3:24 pm

      Never mind, found them! Deathwing Knights, right?

      Reply
    • Zatcaskagoon Miniatures

      August 17, 2023 at 4:50 pm

      The build guides are thoroughly explained in parts 1 and 2. Make sure to check them out.

      Reply

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