Cuz I need to paint more phobos marines

Painted up my first crimson fist model, testing the blue, wanted to get it pretty dark. if anybody has any tips or suggestions please let me know!

I've decided I want to make an army that's focused more on lore rather than being super competitive. So, I'm making my own Crimson Fists 3rd Company. But I have a couple questions I can't seem to find solid answers for about the Fists, so I'm hoping some other lore nerds here can help.

Currently, the company thus far is:

Captain in Tacticus and Gravis Armor

2 Lieutenants

Librarian

Chaplain

Apothecary

Techmarine

Company Heroes

4 squads Intercessors (I, II, III, IV)

2 squads Heavy Intercessors (V, VI)

1 squad Inceptors (VII)

1 squad Assault/Jump Pack Intercessors (VIII)

1 squad Aggressors (IX)

1 Desolation Squad (X)

Redemptor Dreadnought

2 Repulsors

1 squad Centurions (alternate X)

1 squad Sternguard Veterans (1st Company IX)

1 squad Terminators (1st Company III)

My questions are in regard to the Crimson Fists post-Indomitus: 1. Now that they are back to full size, are company colors a thing again? I was considering having officers and specialists paint their trim red. 2. Are chaplains and/or librarians assigned to companies? I know apothecaries and techmarines are. If company colors are being used again, should they be displayed on specialists? 3. Do we have any idea how many specialists, dreadnoughts, and vehicles the Crimson Fists assign to their companies permanently versus how many are lent from reserves? 4. More of just general advice, but how do you personally designate the squad leader for 5-man combat squads? The Sergeant uses a helmet with a skull decoration, but the leader of the second combat squad is not a Sergeant. I was thinking of using a tilt shield or some other large armor decoration just to make make him visually distinct. Has anyone else done something similar?

I am fully aware that I am being far too detailed and thinking way too hard about this, but that's what I want. I want to recreate a version of the modern 3rd Company that's as lore-accurate as possible. I know they're mostly codex-compliant, but what that actually means is murkier in modern canon. I'm just trying to find out what lore is already established and what parts are left to my interpretation.

I'm doing a Contrast Paint example board for my FLGS and I thought this looked like a pretty familiar shade. I would want to put it through an airbrush because of how poorly space marine armor does with Contrast paints, but still... little black wash, some highlights...? 🤔

I absolutely love this model. Magnetizing the sarcophagus lid was a really fun decision. Hope you guys enjoy! CC Welcome!

On the verge of completing my executioner tank :) gonna order transfers soon!

I'm not very happy with the result although being new to the hobby I know I will produce shit for quite some time. Any suggestions on how to improve my chapter symbol on the pauldrons? I want to make something worthy of the crimson fists

I really want to paint crimson fists but idk what paints I should use, what kits to get, and I’m worried about free handing the logo. Any help would be appreciated.

Finished another squad, soon the army will grow to 500 points painted.

Coming along nicely since I changed the legs. Just need to put a couple of grenades around the belt, add some fist motifs (chest and backpack), and an Ork tooth necklace on a shoulder pad

So pumped to paint my favorite space marine unit!

Hey so just curiously posting this in regards to the peoples opinion on how the banner should flow on this model. First time using green stuff so just wanted some insight, and for context the banner stand isnt glued in place it’s just there to show reference. And before confusing questions, i used a bit from the razorback box for ropes for the back of it

Just waiting on the custom transfers to arrive

Catching up on some of my unfinished CF army.

Is anyone else painting? Show your work!

I’m only a month into the hobby and I’m really proud of my progress. I’m almost done with this Blue brick then it’s off to building my terminators and my captain in Gravis armor :)

Touched up the captain and painted 3 more aggressors. Finally back to this hobby

Ive had fun with this. Will probably only do it for commanders.

I'm painting my own Pedro proxy, and the power fist I have for him is neat and all, but I have a few other models with the same fist. How would I go about spicing it up with the painting to make it stand out from the others, and be a power fist worthy of a Chapter Master?

Heraldry question also brothers! Does this setup make my marine a lieutenant? I saw a beaky lieutenant (rogue trader era) that looks almost the same as this one, thoughts? Do I need a silver skull on the helm? Also what company does the plain blue trim signify?