Dipping into modelling here but any advice for space marine chapter symbols?
Not sold on transfers but if there's a method to make your own it could work.
Mainly looking for a physical object to interact with the paint.
I found etched brass which is fairly cheap and UK based, but like transfers is only for existing chapters:
www.mallistone.com
I found some kind of plastic with lots of choice of existing and custom chapters, but has very expensive shipping:
This insignia pack is designed to fit on any shoulder pad or rounded area of your favorite model kits, including many pre-assembled, snap-fit, or mono-pose sculpts. They are intended to personalize your army by providing a raised emblem that makes painting easier and helps create a consistent...
popgoesthemonkey.com
I guess I could freehand paint but I'm not confident with that, a stencil seems too unreliable?
So yeah... anyone have any experience with any of these 4 methods and painting under/over them?