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: 6
Curriculum
- Episode 1 – Overview and Design Philosophy
- Episode 2 – Build Guide
- Episode 3 – Desert Ruins Basing
- Episode 4 – Greenwing Dark Angel 1
- Episode 5 – Greenwing Dark Angel 2
- Episode 6 – Interrogator Chaplain
When will the rest of these be out?
Dropping 2 videos per month. So the next video will be out near the end of April.
Hi, I’m a member but I can’t see episode 2 on your site. It just prompts me to buy it when I should already be able to see it with my membership I assume? Any ideas? Cheers in advance.
I paid for this, but i cant complete the download. Attempted on multiple devices and networks. Im logged in but only have the option to DL. Please help.
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!
Tried it out. Liked it.
Thanks for the response and for sharing your knowledge! Awesome Dark Angels build/tutorial. Looking forward to the villainy ink drop!
01 Aug 2023.
Loving the series. Is there an update to when parts 5 – 8 will be released?
Many thanks,
Jon
I just finished by contribution to the Tyranids Course and now I will get back to work on the Dark Angels
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
Dreadnought Leg Guards!
What kit are those Dark Angel torsos/chest pieces from?
Never mind, found them! Deathwing Knights, right?
The build guides are thoroughly explained in parts 1 and 2. Make sure to check them out.
Hi! What kind of a round base have you used in this video? Is it 80mm round base?
P.S.
Big thanks for sharing your knowledge!
80mm correct! And thank you!!
Hi, what is the bit with chainmail on mini painted in episode 3?
Mortarion
I think you could have used faked leather specially for the hair, don’t see the point of using real animal hair. You should have thought it through before recording.
When I’m not working, I hunt and fish. I try to use every part of the animal. Feel free to use what you like.
Hi can you explain why super thin super glue has been used over something like AK Gauzy, like in the Night Lords tutorial? Thanks.
No particular reason. Just preference. The outcome is the same.