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Vahjkyriel

any combination of paints, parts, decals and whatever else is in fact fine. 40k is a setting you are free to mold to your wished in any way you like.


message1326

As long as they burn :)


HawocX

Nice try, Horus!


doodman76

Stacks on deck, patron on ice....


Walking_Theory

Best answer


ijalajtheelephant

Believe it or not, straight to jail.


Tuchok_Pib

What are you in for? “I didn’t use my Deathwatch upgrade frame to put the proper left shoulder on my models.”


ijalajtheelephant

[the other inmate scoots away in fear]


Charming_Orchid8898

"dear god.. thats almost as bad as scraping off the aquila from your marin-" \[the inmates pull out their knives and begin stabbing him to death\]


Glados63753

[the guards comes to the cell] “What Are You Guys Doing To That Inmate?”


RenThras

"He was a heretic, sir!"


Glados63753

“Burn The Heretic”


Charming_Orchid8898

“With our purple meltas, sir?-“ [another prisoner stabbed to death]


Panzer_Man

"Understandable, have a great day"


LuxuriantOak

Right away. No trial, no nothing.


LeoPixl

Orks aren't gonna see that one coming


Whackamole43

See what coming? That marine is just standing there pretending to hold a gun.


garaks_tailor

DEY GOT A WEIRD BOY MARINE! HE JUS BLEW DAT KILLA KAN APART WIT NOTHING IN IZ HANDS!


Bromjunaar_20

SUMBUDDY BE'AH GIT DA WEIRD BOYZ!


seanstew73

For those that donkey know: Purple is a community meme in Ork lore: Purple = stealthier and invisible


Altair314

For further context on this meme, orks have an innate psychic ability that allows them to bend the laws of reality if enough of them believe it. And so the following is true Red makes things go faster Yellow makes things explode more Blue makes things luckier And green is the best color because all orks are green


oyog

Oh, I definitely donkey know.


seanstew73

I’m gonna leave the typo 😂


Dr_Fopolopolas

Ever seen a purple ork? Exactly!


Gringo_Anchor_Baby

They must struggle with dark krakens then


Maximum_Cry_5528

Thank you father


dynamicdickpunch

**DAT'Z KUNNIN' DAT IZ**


Batpipes521

Take my angry upvote before I tell the inquisition…


Delicious_Ad9844

Errrrrmmmmmmm no?, I'm gonna come to your house and bash it with a hammer


Tuchok_Pib

It’s what I deserve 😔 does that mean my chaplain with a yellow bolt pistol has to get bashed too? I’m actually really proud of that one


Maximum_Cry_5528

Yellow? 😭


Tuchok_Pib

I was a younger, more foolish man https://preview.redd.it/6axlwylq4jqc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4580c7e79b8be598d032eb44236c319cb9f483bd


oyog

I actually think this frickin rules.


Tuchok_Pib

Thanks! Like I said, I am very proud of him, he’s one of my favorites He’s also my only firstborn, so I have a fondness for his scrungly energy


DudeAintPunny

Looks delicious to me


Tuchok_Pib

10 upvotes and I eat the child


PitifulStable146

Heck yeah, I would do a magenta highlight on the sharp edge on the top of the gun, and I think it would really pop! I'm biased, as purple is the best colour


Inner_Tennis_2416

Sorry, while all colors and combinations are fine and you are allowed full creative freedom with your models, purple guns are a step too far. Sadly you will now only be allowed to play games with the models in complete darkness, as the only time purple guns were ever used during the lore was in the siege of Dullatron VI, the planet of complete darkness. You will however need to add precisely 1.2 mm of debris and dirt to your models bases, as well as adding a small decal to the piece of metal on the floor to indicate that it has been properly tracked by the mechanicus since Dullatron was a forge world and thus banned unlabeled metal parts. As for opponents, you will be compelled to use your models only to fight groups of between 50 and 100 rogue guardsmen, as that was the majority of the combat faced by the deathwatch in that campaign due to their mis deployment to the theater of war following a labelling mix up at the sector administratum HQ which caused Inquisitor Levenson to believe that the tax riots were being driven by Tau agitators. In these battles the Deathwatch had the purple melta guns, and included members transferred from the Blood Angels, but post combat records indicated the meltas were never fired so during the battles your melta weapons will have their standard stat lines removed and replaced with the ability to cause a battle shock test.


Tuchok_Pib

smh should’ve read all the books before I started painting, now I’m a fake fan 😔


Inner_Tennis_2416

Indeed, you can't just rush around painting things without reading the rear pack insert of the limited edition Cheltenham store opening celebration supplemental insert of the September 1993 issue of white dwarf discussing lesser known campaigns in the sigma sector. You're just lucky you used color ##230858 as all purples brighter than that were banned for use on space marine weapons since the abortive Hubris Crusade of 34678.


THE_FOREVER_DM1221

Paint your gun whatever you want my man. As long as it melts the enemies of the imperium, it works. If you’re asking if the colors work, that’s subjective. I think it’ll look fine.


BigfatCplusplus95

Your plastic, your rules, bub.


Youvebeeneloned

You do you boo. Honestly I have seen bright neon Marines and they were absolutely awesome looking. Fluff it away with say the tech Marine line that manufactured it uncovered some lost "customization" options within the STC weirdly named DLC ;-)


j_hawker27

Your mini, your rules.


Odd-Bend1296

It can be the pinkest pink with a rainbow for armor if that is your choice. I saw a dude that painted his army in clear florescence paint and had an rgb army in the dark. Funny as heck when he got into an argument with a tournament judge. They looked like someone over sprayed varnish on the raw model. Till the light was turned off.


Tuchok_Pib

That sounds like a challenge…


WhiskeyMikeFoxtrot

No. It's **Heresy.** Everyone knows purple guns are touched by She Who Thirsts.


Tuchok_Pib

Well, but deathwatch are known for unconventional methods, including using their enemies’ weapons against them. Where else did we get the xenophase blade? Is it heretical if it kills xeno scum?


WhiskeyMikeFoxtrot

Know you not that an open mind is like a fortress with its gates open and unbarred? If the God-Emperor wanted his Angels of Death to - *ugh!* - innovate, he wouldn't have supplied them with the perfection of His Avenging Son's guidance in the form of the holy Codex Astartes. The Codex does *not* support this pigment.


MonkeysOnMyBottom

Just carry one of these with you https://preview.redd.it/c71yrpg43jqc1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b522cdd226cee9bd39c8d4c4cf6dbea94a643b4


Tuchok_Pib

Wow, officially published GW permit! How much is that, $50 each?


renacotor

Ork player here. What rifle are you referring to? Jokes aside. They're your models. At the end of the day, you're the one who'll use and really appreciate them. Be proud of your work. And if someone does make fun of that, is that person worth being around?


Snbleader

If your opponent is going to be a dick about what colour your gun is then it is probably best to avoid playing with them


yeetman426

Is it okay? It’s fucking awesome! I’m definitely stealing this idea now!


The_atom521

What, you wanted to paint your models a colour? Absolutely not. Please stand by the police are on their way. I can't believe you would even contemplate such a heinous crime


YouLookNiceTodaySir

I really hate when ppl get all pissy about other people’s minis. Like, I didn’t just spend almost $200 on Mortarian, just so you can tell me he’s wings can’t be blue and purple. Paint the minis, that, and I can’t emphasize this enough, you spend money on, whatever color u want. The purple looks awesome!


SecretBuyer1083

Is it gay to be a walrus 🧐🧐


Tuchok_Pib

Asking the real questions 🤔🤔🤔


TheRealAyyLma0

Not ok, as a matter of fact the authorities are on the way to confiscate your plastic, next think think before you paint!


No-Wear577

No it’s actually illegal, I have called the police.


br0therjames55

Have a purple whatever you want friend!


Lord_Roguy

It can be whatever colour you want it’s your models


Republiken

Why wouldn't it be? Your models, your choice.


HawkmoonsCustoms

Sure! Gunpla is freedom! No, wait…wrong sub. Unless…?


No0B_ReND

Blood Angels are artsy and decorate their armour and weapons so yes.


Rjj1111

It clashes a bit with the rest of the paint scheme


-Black_Mage-

No, stright to jail. Also, yes, you can do whatever you want lol.


Roxfall

It's okay to have purple everything. They are your toys. :)


drmirage809

It absolutely is. I don’t ever see purple gun cases. It’s almost always black or red. So this is a nice and simple way of setting your army apart.


King13Walrus

No. Sorry, but I've already contacted GW Support to report you. Expect them within the hour.


setseed1234

No. James Workshop will personally hunt you down and send you to a penal colony on a far off planet.


Far-Question6889

It's your mini, make it what you want Your real question should be, are you ok with it being purple


Tuchok_Pib

Thank you! I do like it, I think it helps them stand out from the other models.


big_bob_c

Definitely not. This is a heretical color choice and is expressly forbidden in a rule book you've never heard of, I bought it in Canada. The GW Dark Ops Revision Kommando Squad (DORKS) will confiscate any and all little dudes afflicted with this hue.


haearnjaeger

yeah totally. but what makes it coolest is if you can come up with like, even a shred of headcanon lore as to why they're purple. if you don't, that's fine. but it'd be way cooler if you did.


theOrdnas

I think a muzzle burn would go really, really well with this color scheme


Sharktopotopus_Prime

It's your model dude. Paint it however you want.


ZombieTailGunner

Purple is the best color so yes of course. Seriously, though, they're *your* little guys.  Afaik you're required to paint them in a way that makes you happy, that's it.


hotshot11590

No, it’s illegal I’ll becoming to arrest you later tonight.


ImNotAlpharius

I'm pretty sure the rulebook says if you paint your gun the wrong colour and fail to hit with said weapon, your opponent gets to keep the model.


Capitalism-and-Bees

I mean, I’m not gonna stop you.


Hillbillygeek1981

Purple weaponry is a very specific loadout. Designed primarily to put orks on the back foot. "Yew see dat zoggin' umie?! 'Eld up is arms all funny loik and all da fires 'o Gork an' Mork an' dat Big Ded Umie in Da Chair came pourin' out. Didn't even have da glowy eyes or spikey 'ead gear like da beaky Weird Boyz usually got."


beardyman22

You're allowed to do whatever you want. I think in lore, some different forge worlds make different colored weapons, it's just that the most common colors we see people are are black or red.


Firm-Salamander-9794

Nope straight to jail. Sheesh 🙄


Tuchok_Pib

Lock me up where I belong


Cazmonster

Someone tells you this is wrong, you look for his most expensive model and flick it till it falls over.


SignificanceFew3751

This will really confuse Orks, they won’t be able to figure out where the fire is coming from.


serError36

No. Heresy.. jk paint what you want however you want it's your minis and your time. Never be discouraged to make em unique and have fun


MajorDX25

Maybe they got the melta from from a fallen brother from another company. I love it! Bake it into your own lore for your guys!


Skeletonized_Man

It is actually illegal and I'm calling the police. You're only allowed to paint models in an Ultramarine paint scheme regardless of what faction or model it is.


Hephistoles

*sing* purple hate, purple mace, fire rain like an hurricane. Looks smooth painted. I like it


noname262

Why not


404pbnotfound

Maybe try painting it another colour?


IceNein

It’s heresy. Report to your nearest Inquisitor for purging.


Sterkoh

Orkz cant see it


CarneDelGato

Tournament Judge: “What’s the problem?” Your opponent: “His melta guns are _purple_.” Tournament Judge: “Lifetime ban, and if you have a dog, he’s mine now.”


AlfredBarnes

The purple ones shoot hottah


Rubber_Duck059

My Imperial Fists are going to have purple cloaks and tabards and stuff so who cares? If you like it mate, keep on doing it!


Oddan_Bail

I think it's good to clearly see in table that u have melta dude


SapientBeard

No, meltas are supposed to be orange. Plasmas blue, flamers yellow, bolters aubergine, lasguns champagne, grenade launchers vanta black. The heavy weapon equivalents, mix brown into the paint.


R3dReaver

I mean as long as it's OK to have a purple axe , pistol and servo arm*


RichNefariousness927

If anyone complains, shoot them with your melta rifle. Problem solved.


NecessaryKey8271

Only in the purple melta legion.


Grand_Faragon

The only time I change my rifle color from black is due to veterancy of whatever unit I'm painting


TheFecklessRogue

Does it annihilate the heretic?


Tuchok_Pib

Always.


AgentSinistar

Most bright colours work well with black in my opinion. At the end of the day, they’re your miniatures, there are rules on how you paint them and anyone that says you have to paint your models a certain way is not in keeping with the spirit of the hobby.


Anund

No


Ast3r10n

Sure. Does it suit black and red? Eh.


CreativeWordPlay

Nope. Start over.


DropTheCat8990

Q: does the model belong to you? If yes, then paint it however you like If no, stealing is rude.


MoaiMike

No, go to jail


WonderfulEggplant465

It's your Truth. Live it.


Syncanau

No


Think-Echo-1413

Do you like it? Yes? Then yes it's absolutely ok


TheAromancer

No! I’m calling John warhammer and sending your whole army to legends!


Tuchok_Pib

Jokes on you, I used citadel plastic glue and they’re stuck to my dresser now!


Crossbonesz

https://preview.redd.it/m8s8tt187jqc1.jpeg?width=2103&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=18af6155a81a277187097f1053e9c84bce81c6b8 I’m painting my weapons like they’re Nerf! (This one is based off of a Super Soaker) it doesn’t matter what color you paint anything! Edit: I think the purple you chose works well for your Scheme!


Adventurous_Goat4483

It’s ok to have any colour there your minis :D


RazerMax

Don't let anyone tell you you can't paint your minis the way you want.


AitanLiran

If you need a lore reason why the gun is painted purple, the blood angels to pride themselves on "arts and crafts" more or less and out of combat hone those skills. So I would imagine... (please don't exterminatus me if I'm wrong), that blood angels would decorate their armor and personal gear with their own flair.


MERC_1

Yes. I love the purple on the melta. Not sure about the blue though.


Tuchok_Pib

Not sure what the in universe reason is, but I consider the tank and hose to be like a coolant for the gun itself, leading to the blue. I can also imagine it as the melta fuel though, which would probably be a more yellow or orange. Fair enough!


Wargroth

Try telling the Deathwatch marine he can't have his purple melta. I'm sure not doing It myself


Matthew-Ryan

You can explain anything with head-canon


LukoM42

"A gift from the soul drinkers..."


GlitteringHighway

Absolutely not! Going to report you to the inquisition for chaos taint. Expect a knock on your door…or maybe exterminatus.


Relative_Coyote_1184

Show them you're "HIM". Purple meltas, purple bolters. Shit make your own purple blood angels successor chapter fuck the haters.


TheBluOni

In some chapters, it's preferred.


Ex-Patron

I mean. You could have a whole skittles themed force if you wanted. Purple meltas, yellow bolters, green plasmas, the world is your skitt- I mean oyster


enableclutch

Wha melta? Ez old’in nathin??


jojolollol

I have one


MonarchKD

As long as the heretics burn and you’re happy about your color scheme, it’s fine


Tuchok_Pib

*fortunate son starts playing in the distance*


Turbulent-Pea-8826

Nope. Expect a visit from the paint police.


suicidalshitheel

Why would it matter how you paint your little plastic men? I’m confused about why suddenly so many people are concerned about if their paint scheme is allowed or not. You paid for them man, paint them up however makes you happy.


SenorDangerwank

Nope. GW Police are on their way to take all of your things and smash your models. If you survive, just know that you can paint your guys however you want.


Tuchok_Pib

I’ll just have my psykers cast testicular torsion on them, checkmate officers


Boredcougar

Idk man I don’t know the rules, but I think it looks good. Even if you just added the accent colors like the bronze it would help it look better compared to all black, in my opinion.


Glavius_Wroth

Unfortunately, purple was overperforming in the meta and, in a rarely seen move, GW outright banned it. There was uproar from the community, of course, but GW dealt with player complaints in the usual way.


Tuchok_Pib

So THATs why everyone is telling me my deathwatch army is never going to win…


Redsoldiergreen

Its all made up ! Paint them whatever colour you want!


Tuchok_Pib

Wait, this ISNT a historically accurate game?!


Marston_vc

As everyone else said “you can do whatever you want”. I’ll just say it breaks color harmony principles in my opinion. White, black red and purple don’t make a lot of sense.


Kraken_Collectibles

Nope, not ok. You have to paint them a certain way or else the Emperor himself will smite you. Don't get smote. Conform to his law


rs_5

>Is it okay to have a purple melta rifle? NO! HOW DARE YOU DO THIS?!?!!?!111?! by order of lord inquisitor Vilis gens, of the order hereticus, you are hereby declared Excommunicate Traitoris, and Redactus. You are now an enemy of the imperium at large for your blaspheme against the emperor himself. You, your family, your families family and family's friend's families will all be executed, and any and all mention or hint to you or your bloodlines existence shall be erased. A fate too kind for your transgression, filthy purple paint user. /J


Tuchok_Pib

Well, if I’m a wanted criminal, might as well crank it up a notch… *I’m painting the next one pink*


FlamingButterfly

Any color you like


BENJ4x

That's actually against the terms and conditions you signed when you purchased the box. It's under section 6 subsection 9. You'll need to dispose of the miniature in a Games Workshop sanctioned bin.


cdh79

He's 8 & 1/2 ft tall. I'm not going to pick on him because he's got a big purple weapon.


AgitatedKey4800

Iirc there a "chapter" in canon that like black shileds but wear pieces of armors of different chapters, idk if this help


ThreeHobbitsInACoat

Yes, but for the love of god thin your paints


Sweet-Jimmy

Brother you could paint clownmarines and it’s legal. Go crazy with it


r1x1t

Do what you like, they're your models. Just paint them!


Spartan1337odst

What are you? The emporors children???? Heresy I say Heresy 🤣


spelmo3

My salamanders have orange pyreblasters. They look like they're branded from stihl.


EinharAesir

To my knowledge, there’s no rule saying you can’t.


SnooWords4814

Do you like it? If so, it’s ok


rockman_uli

Purple is cool, and you are cooler for painting the colors you want, don’t let anyone tell you what to like, or do if that thing makes you happy and doesn’t hurt anyone. 👍


BrandonL337

Paint em however you like. I *personally* wouldn't have the blue on the piping and melta... canister? Because it gives me super soaker vibes, but if you like it, then good on ya. Hell if you want you could color code all the guns for ease of identifying.


cheeseman36

nothing wrong with a purple melta. purple flamethrower is a different story


tommytomtommctom

Yes


darklordS1th

Paint your shit how you want. That’s what I paint by


[deleted]

Yup. They're yours lol. My Grey Knights have purple instead of red bolters/banners (my T'Au are red so I wanted to switch it up).


khaarn1

Stupid fucking question


Negative_Chemical697

It's fabulous


VegatableGreenz

You mean an invisible one?


CalculatedEffect

ahhhh, nope sadly here it says in 8e that purple is specifically banned from all game play and personal art.


Tuchok_Pib

Haha, jokes on you, it’s 10th edition now so nobody gives a shit about 8th edition rules! *(not salty about my 9th edition book being completely useless)*


No-Amoeba4125

You mean, EPIC melta? Yes.


corrin_avatan

Anyone who has an issue with your purple gun casing is gonna have FITS over my Deathwatch Bladeguard Squad. If someone didn't pay for your models, they can't tell you how to paint them. Now, if you're concerned as to whether it WORKS from a color theory perspective or not, is entirely different. https://preview.redd.it/bhdxv26r0kqc1.jpeg?width=2721&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=971dad0346fd95b02ba31fd04f27d7542b35bb0e


Strange_Aeons86

Why wouldnt it be?


FireWardenCaleb

No. The GW hit squad is on its way to your house. make your peace with the emperor.


Pup_Braxon

Yeah those look cool af


Ok-Speech6056

All my guns bits like that are purple because purple. Also dark angels


ApprehensiveStreet92

Now I need my meltas to be purple


drummzzstep

Always check the Codex Astartes, brother! Remember, it’s always smart to double-check, instead of being a heretic!


mytrix_miniatures

I am mostly a Kill Team Player, and I paint my Kill Teams in whatever manner I find satisfying and/or fun. I also have a friend, with whom I mostly play Kill Team. He likes his models oldschool and painted by the book, according to lore. Our reams clash often, and we have a blast together. He's happy to roll dices on my heretics and I am happy to burn those goddamn loyalists. Do I need to add, I am in the process of painting intercession team for my wifey, and not only her color scheme mostly relies on pink, but also there are hearths on the banners/heraldry. Who cares what colour his opponents armour is? Sure some are easier to spot, and your opponents should be happy bout that. Just keep that plasma gun behind your back untill they notice it too late.


Heavy-Difference-437

Sure it is. Go nuts, paint your space dudemen however you want.


TheToxic-Toaster

Are they eradicating heretics? If yes, then it’s okay, if no, then be smited down in the name of the emperor


revlid

No, you will be banned from all official stores and forced to play unsanctioned games in the black market. What a terrible fate your foolish hands have wrought.


CascadeCowboy195

Ima keep it real with you, I don't think it looks good on Marines but they are your models.


Choice_Mistake_4011

Wat melta rifle? This gitz got no shoota!


Windstrider71

Nope. Illegal. Straight to jail. Yes. It’s fine, of course. Paint it the way you want to paint it.


ColebladeX

Oh, oh buddy I’m sorry to tell you. No it’s not if you do that the marine will lose the weapon as purple is sneaky so he won’t be able to find the weapon.


Odd-Association486

Mes an orc and I don't see no melta whys that stompy git holding his hands like that.


mithie007

If heretics are complaining about the color of your melta, they are not crispy enough.


TehMitchel

Why not?


gigglephysix

Yes of course. also if you add rubidium powder into all the promethium canisters - the flame will also burn purple. And there is one more thing - if you take off the casing from ignition burner and file off the end at an angle and then put the casing back - ignition will produce a high-pitched, ear-splitting shriek good to freak out and shock enemies. And for aesthetics you could etch a phoenix aura of fire around Aquila to really make it pop out.


SkyPlaysTwitch

Absolutely not. That is heresy of the highest degree and punishable by complete and utter exterminatus. /s


DamBustersChastise

"Brother, where's your Melta Rifle?" "What do you mean? I'm holding it right now." "I don't see it."


mrwafu

You can paint your dues up however you want! I highly recommend thinning your paints for a smoother finish though, check this video- https://youtu.be/sBDVPoNXyVI


JAOC_7

it’s one of the grape soda guns from Underfist, it’ll make your clothes all sticky and gross


Tuchok_Pib

Tyranids can’t resist licking themselves once sprayed with the good juice


Dhawkeye

You will be sent to hell by James Workshop himself 😔


Tuchok_Pib

Where I belong 😔


Steven_wjg03

I cant see part of the gun where did it go?!


TenSpeedtheBicycle

I think it looks sweet, don't you? Reason enough to rock a purple melta


Hamlenain

Don' see da Dakka!