In Part 1 of Project Phantom, the focus was structural. Repairs, reinforcement, and careful preparation brought the 1989 Eldar Phantom Titan back from the brink.
In Part 2, it finally starts to look like a war machine again.
With the restoration complete, attention turns to colour. This is the stage where the project shifts from technical repair to creative intent. The chosen scheme is locked in, the armour panels begin to take on identity, and the Titan moves from “rescued relic” to something that feels ready for the battlefield once more.
Establishing the core palette
The first step is blocking in the primary colours. Large armour plates demand confidence , smooth coverage, controlled transitions, and a clear understanding of how the tones will balance across such a towering model.
At this scale, every decision matters. A colour that works on infantry can overwhelm a Titan. Contrast needs to be deliberate. Panels must feel cohesive without becoming flat.
As the main colours settle into place, the Phantom’s silhouette becomes unmistakable. The scheme begins to define its personality.
Defining the armour
With the base colours established, the focus shifts to panel definition and shading. Subtle gradients add curvature to the armour. Controlled highlights sharpen the edges. Recess shading deepens the mechanical detail without overpowering the elegance that makes the Phantom Titan so iconic.
This stage is about balance. Eldar design is sleek and refined; too much contrast too early and it risks losing that character. Too little, and the model lacks impact. The sweet spot lies in creating depth while preserving the clean lines of the original sculpt.
The transformation at this point is dramatic. What was once stripped, repaired resin now carries weight and intent.
The first signs of battle
Weathering begins carefully.
Rather than diving straight into heavy damage, Part 2 introduces early-stage wear: subtle tonal shifts, controlled edge marks, and the first hints of environmental exposure. These initial layers act as a foundation for what’s coming next.
It’s a restrained approach, but a deliberate one. Heavy weathering only works when the base scheme underneath is strong and coherent. This episode is about building that foundation properly.
Setting up for Part 3
By the end of Part 2, the Phantom Titan stands transformed. The scheme is cemented. The colours are unified. The armour has depth and definition. Early battle wear suggests history without overwhelming the model.
Now it’s ready for the next stage.
In Part 3, we’ll push the grimdark elements further – deepening the weathering, adding more pronounced battle damage, and building a scenic base worthy of displaying this restored giant in-store.
