Betrayal at Calth: Emperor's Children paint test

Today was a painting day: I've finally had time to paint a couple of test models for my pre-heresy Emperor's Children

Inspired from the illustration in the first Horus Heresy book, Betrayal, I wanted to get a metallic purple armor instead of the standard opaque version from Forge World

I'm not 100% sold on the steel helmet: I'll probably go with a metallic purple helmet with a golden mask

What do you guys think?

#quick-update: Betrayal at Calth Veteran Tactical Squads wip

Hi guys,
just a quick update to show the work so far on the tactical side of things

The 20 Emperor's Children marines are almost done, just the heads and backpacks are missing at the moment, along with a couple of options for the two Sergeants

I've replaced most of the standard torsos with the Forge World ones and used a bounce of old metal shoulder pads that I've bought long ago. This, and the fact that the 10 good guys are going to get Blood Angels shoulder pads, have give me access to the whole 12 studded pads of the set so I was able to use a studded pad for every marine with a studded leg

Speaking of the good guys, you can see them in the background awaiting for heads, pads and backpacks

All the models are based with only some minor detailing work left to do on the base themselves

If all goes according to plans, I will paint a test model for the EC this weekend :)