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Aged Metal

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Armour
Uses Vallejo Real Metallic Metals range
Paints Used
Aged Metal Base (77.139)Aged Metal Shade (77.159)Aged Metal Air Brush (77.179)Aged Metal Light (77.119)
Steps
  1. 1
    basecoatAged Metal Base (77.139)
    Base metal·Vallejo Detail 2
  2. 2
    highlightAged Metal Shade (77.159)
    Shade smoothly·Vallejo Detail 2
  3. 3
    highlightAged Metal Air Brush (77.179)
    Bring up the centers·Vallejo Detail 2
  4. 4
    glazeAged Metal Light (77.119)
    Brightest highlights·Vallejo Detail
Used in: Ganger, Maulers

Balefire

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MandrakesFire
The erie green blue glow of my Mandrakes
Paints Used
Coal BlackSotek GreenBaharroth BlueWhite Ink
Steps
  1. 1
    basecoatCoal Black
    Base the flame in a dark colour·Artis Opus Series S 3
  2. 2
    blendSotek Green
    Everywhere but the deepest recesses·Artis Opus Series S 3
  3. 3
    blendBaharroth Blue
    Brighten 20% of surface·Artis Opus Series S 1
  4. 4
    shadeWhite Ink
    Actually used to shade into the recesses to make the glow POP·Artis Opus Series S 1
Used in: Drukhari Mandrake

Basic White Flesh

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Flesh
Standard Vallejo mix for tanned skins
Paints Used
Elf Skin Tone (72.004)Barbarian Skin (72.071)Sunny Skin Tone (70.845)Elfic Flesh (72.098)
Steps
  1. 1
    basecoatElf Skin Tone (72.004)
    Base all skin·Artis Opus Series S 3
  2. 2
    layerBarbarian Skin (72.071)
    Deep shadows·Artis Opus Series S 3
  3. 3
    highlightSunny Skin Tone (70.845)
    Blend in highlights·Artis Opus Series S 3
  4. 4
    layerElfic Flesh (72.098)
    Final bright highlights·Artis Opus Series S 3
Used in: Infantry + Command Squad, Ultramarines 4th Company, Kronus Hegemony Black Scheme, Ironhead Squat Prospectors, Commissar, Death Korps Artillery, Commissar Yarrick, Cadien Shock Troops

Black Armour

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Armour
Used for armour and black vehicles, titans, etc
Paints Used
Coal BlackIce Yellow (70.858)
Steps
  1. 1
    basecoatCoal Black
    Base all that jazz·Harder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
  2. 2
    stippleIce Yellow (70.858) + Coal Black (1:2)
    Stipple with torn sponge·Beaky Make-up Sponge Medium
  3. 3
    edgeIce Yellow (70.858) + Coal Black (1:1)
    Add more yellow to the black for scratches and chipped in edges·Artis Opus Series S 1
  4. 4
    highlightIce Yellow (70.858) + Coal Black (2:1)
    If you want to dot highlight the corners (optional)·Artis Opus Series S 1
Used in: Ghazghkull Thraka, Dreadnought, Noise Marines, Jump Pack Intercessors, Orruk Warclans Megaboss, Imperial Knights - Knight Questoris

Black Weapons

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Weapon
Goto scheme for simple black weapons
Paints Used
Coal BlackMechanicus Standard GreyWolf Grey (72.047)LeadbelcherNuln Oil
Steps
  1. 1
    basecoatCoal Black
    Base weapon·Artis Opus Series S 3
  2. 2
    edgeMechanicus Standard Grey
    Edge all panels·Artis Opus Series S 1
  3. 3
    highlightWolf Grey (72.047)
    Dot highlights·Artis Opus Series S 1
  4. 4
    basecoatLeadbelcher
    Barrels, clips·Vallejo Detail 2
  5. 5
    washNuln Oil
    Barrels, clips·Vallejo Detail 2
Used in: Ultramarines 4th Company, Ghazghkull Thraka, Maulers, Kommandos, Dreadnought, Commissar, Death Riders, Beast Snagga Boyz, Death Korps Artillery, Commissar Yarrick, Cadien Shock Troops, Imperial Knights - Knight Questoris

Blood Bowl Bases

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Base
All my bases for Blood Bowl are done exactly the same.
Paints Used
BlackGoblin Green (72.030)Moon Yellow (72.005)Bold Titanium WhiteSC00
Steps
  1. 1
    basecoatBlack
    Primer over sand·Harder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
  2. 2
    highlightGoblin Green (72.030)
    Light touch·Artis Opus Series D Medium
  3. 3
    highlightMoon Yellow (72.005)
    Even lighter touch·Artis Opus Series D Medium
  4. 4
    basecoatBold Titanium White
    White stripe
  5. 5
    layerSC00
    Rim the base
Used in: Tomb Kings Blood Bowl, Gouged Eye (Blood Bowl), Underworld Denizens, Rotters Blood Bowl Team, Untamed Troll

Blood Splatter

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Blood
Best way to blood-up a unit
Paints Used
Blood for the Blood GodLahmian Medium
Steps
  1. 1
    washBlood for the Blood God + Lahmian Medium (2:1)
    Mix with medium·Artis Opus Series S 5
Used in: Ganger, Orruk Warclans Megaboss

Brown Leather

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Leather
Quick n easy leathers
Paints Used
Rhinox HideAbaddon BlackLahmian MediumDoombull BrownSkrag BrownXV-88Ushabti Bone
Steps
  1. 1
    basecoatRhinox Hide
    Base all leather·Artis Opus Series S 1
  2. 2
    basecoatAbaddon Black + Lahmian Medium (1:2)
    Shade all leather recesses·Artis Opus Series S 1
  3. 3
    highlightDoombull Brown
    Chunky·Artis Opus Series S 1
  4. 4
    highlightSkrag Brown
    Scratchy damage highlight·Artis Opus Series S 1
  5. 5
    edgeXV-88
    Shakey - edge and scratch·Artis Opus Series S 00
  6. 6
    highlightUshabti Bone
    Dot highlight sparingly·Artis Opus Series S 00
Used in: Ganger, Infantry + Command Squad, Hounds of Morka, Squig Rider, Gouged Eye (Blood Bowl), Kommandos, Kronus Hegemony Black Scheme, Commissar, Untamed Troll, Death Riders, Noise Marines, Wazdakka Gutsmek, Beast Snagga Boyz, Death Korps Artillery, Armageddon - Orks, Commissar Yarrick, Cadien Shock Troops

Brown Leather - Alternate Version

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Leather
A deeper rustic brown to work in unison with my standard brown. Think leather vest vs leather belt
Paints Used
Black BrownDark Golden BrownLight Umber
Steps
  1. 1
    basecoatBlack Brown
    Artis Opus Series S 3
  2. 2
    edgeDark Golden Brown
    Artis Opus Series S 1
  3. 3
    highlightLight Umber
    Artis Opus Series S 1

Dark Skin

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Flesh
A darker skin tone recipe used across factions
Paints Used
Dark Flesh Tone (72.044)Charred Brown (72.045)Tan (72.066)Bugman’s Glow
Steps
  1. 1
    basecoatDark Flesh Tone (72.044)
    Base all felsh·Artis Opus Series S 3
  2. 2
    layerCharred Brown (72.045)
    Deepen the shadows·Artis Opus Series S 1
  3. 3
    highlightTan (72.066)
    Lighten the highlights·Artis Opus Series S 1
  4. 4
    highlightBugman’s Glow
    Brightest highlights into the pink tones·Artis Opus Series S 1
Used in: Infantry + Command Squad, Ironhead Squat Prospectors, Ironhead Squat Exo-Kyn, Cadien Shock Troops

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CitadelVallejoPro AcrylTwo Thin Coats

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