Scheme Reference
The Dragoons prefer bold color schemes that emphasize their presence on the battlefield. Unit aerospace fighters are commonly painted bright “canary” yellow or fiery orange, though the classic red-on-black scheme is still prevalent. BattleMechs are typically painted solid colors; red, gold or black are favored hues.
Beta Regiment paints all its machines emerald green.
Camo Specs Online, Field Manual: Mercenaries
Artist Notes
The base coat was a mix of primarily Golden SoFlat Matte Acrylic Permanent Green with a small amount of Golden SoFlat Cobalt Teal. I then applied a fairly heavy wash of Citadel Drakenhof Nightshade. I very lightly drybrushed most of the miniature with the base color, before painting the well-lit panels with the base color. I highlighted the uppermost panels with a mix of the base color with a bit more Cobalt Teal, before applying very thin edge highlights of Vallejo Model Color White. The grey metal parts were based in a mix of Vallejo MC Black and Vallejo MC Dark Sea Green. I added some Vallejo MC Light Grey to that for the next layer, then highlighted in Vallejo MC White. The canopy was painted in multiple layers starting with a mix of Vallejo MC Black and SoFlat Cadmium Orange, to pure Cadmium Orange, then White highlights.
