The first unit I finished in 2022 was the Mk.4 Blood Angels Tactical Squad. This was the 2nd squad finished in my 'new' Blood Angels army following the Primaris Assault Squad.
I think they came out great!
My BA infantry scheme is as follows:
RATTLE CAN/AIRBRUSH
Stage 1 - Prime
Prime black and heavy zenithal highlight with Grey Seer.
BASE LAYERS
• Apply Mephiston Red thinned with Flow Improver and Thinner. Apply all over in thin 2/3 coats.
• Midtone - Wild Rider Red.
• Upper Midtone- Fire Dragon Bright.
• Highlight 1 - Ungor Flesh.
• Highlight 2 - Flayed One Flesh.
• Highlight 3 - Wraithbone.
• Shadow - Violet Ink thinly applied to shadows.
• Blood Angels Red contract thinned with water/flow improver/thinner - applied all over.
• Paint in all metallic with 1 flat colour. Gold - Dwarven Gold. Silver - Steel.
• Paint in any other details - Purity Seals/Pouches etc.
○ Pouches - Thondia Brown
• Gloss Varnish.
DECALS AND WASHES
• Decals with Micro Sol and Micro Set.
• Gloss Varnish
• Oil washes
○ Pin wash - black. Pin wash is thinner than below. Apply to armour panels.
○ Stain wash of Umber. Apply to gold areas.
○ Stain wash of black. Apply to silver areas.
○ Let dry for x hours. Then use a clean cotton bud to remove excess.
• Gloss then Matte Varnish.
TIDY UP AND HIGHLIGHTING
• Armour - edge highlight with Fire Dragon Bright then Ungor Flesh. Tidy up mistakes /refine shading with other base colours.
• Highlight black with an edge highlight of Dawnstone/Administratum Grey.
• Gold - reapply gold- leaving shadow areas alone! Add silver to the gold to highlight
• Steel - reapply Steel and highlight with Silver.
• Dab silver across weapons and very lightly on armour areas which would scuff easily
• Eyes. Basecoat the lens White then paint it green.
• Do all other details.
○ Pouches - highlight with Doombull Brown > Tuskgor Fur
○ Black - Eshin Grey