Armour
Aged Metal
Uses Vallejo Real Metallic Metals range
Steps4
1
basecoat
Vallejo Aged Metal Base (77.139)
Base metalVallejo Detail 2
2
highlight
Vallejo Aged Metal Shade (77.159)
Shade smoothlyVallejo Detail 2
3
highlight
Vallejo Aged Metal Air Brush (77.179)
Bring up the centersVallejo Detail 2
4
glaze
Vallejo Aged Metal Light (77.119)
Brightest highlightsVallejo Detail
Fire
Mandrakes
Balefire
The erie green blue glow of my Mandrakes
Steps4
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Coal Black
Base the flame in a dark colourArtis Opus Series S 3
2
blend
Citadel Sotek Green
Everywhere but the deepest recessesArtis Opus Series S 3
3
blend
Citadel Baharroth Blue
Brighten 20% of surfaceArtis Opus Series S 1
4
shade
Daler-Rowney FW White Ink
Actually used to shade into the recesses to make the glow POPArtis Opus Series S 1
All subtle blends - the effect is really sold when also used as OSL on surrounding items (minus the ink)
Flesh
Humans
Basic White Flesh
Standard Vallejo mix for tanned skins
Steps4
1
basecoat
Vallejo Elf Skin Tone (72.004)
Base all skinArtis Opus Series S 3
2
layer
Vallejo Barbarian Skin (72.071)
Deep shadowsArtis Opus Series S 3
3
highlight
Vallejo Sunny Skin Tone (70.845)
Blend in highlightsArtis Opus Series S 3
4
layer
Vallejo Elfic Flesh (72.098)
Final bright highlightsArtis Opus Series S 3
Armour
Black Armour
Used for armour and black vehicles, titans, etc
Steps4
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Coal Black
Base all that jazzHarder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
2
stipple
Vallejo Ice Yellow (70.858) + Pro Acryl Coal Black1:2
Stipple with torn spongeBeaky Make-up Sponge Medium
3
edge
Vallejo Ice Yellow (70.858) + Pro Acryl Coal Black1:1
Add more yellow to the black for scratches and chipped in edgesArtis Opus Series S 1
4
highlight
Vallejo Ice Yellow (70.858) + Pro Acryl Coal Black2:1
If you want to dot highlight the corners (optional)Artis Opus Series S 1
Weapon
Black Weapons
Goto scheme for simple black weapons
Steps5
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Coal Black
Base weaponArtis Opus Series S 3
2
edge
Citadel Mechanicus Standard Grey
Edge all panelsArtis Opus Series S 1
3
highlight
Vallejo Wolf Grey (72.047)
Dot highlightsArtis Opus Series S 1
4
basecoat
Citadel Leadbelcher
Barrels, clipsVallejo Detail 2
5
wash
Citadel Nuln Oil
Barrels, clipsVallejo Detail 2
Base
Blood Bowl Bases
All my bases for Blood Bowl are done exactly the same.
Steps5
1
basecoat
Vallejo Black
Primer over sandHarder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
2
highlight
Vallejo Goblin Green (72.030)
Light touchArtis Opus Series D Medium
3
highlight
Vallejo Moon Yellow (72.005)
Even lighter touchArtis Opus Series D Medium
4
basecoat
Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White
White stripe
5
layer
Scale75 SC00
Rim the base
First, using PVA Glue and beach sand, cover tops of bases. Then primer black. Dry brush the base with Goblin green then light touch of Moon yellow. Freehand (lightly) the white stripe so it looks like it was done by hand
Blood
Blood Splatter
Best way to blood-up a unit
Steps1
1
wash
Citadel Blood for the Blood God + Citadel Lahmian Medium2:1
Mix with mediumArtis Opus Series S 5
Heavily soak the brush with this mixture - then, using a drinking straw, blow HARD to spray the blood everywhere. Makes a great splatter pattern.
Leather
Brown Leather
Quick n easy leathers
Steps6
1
basecoat
Citadel Rhinox Hide
Base all leatherArtis Opus Series S 1
2
basecoat
Citadel Abaddon Black + Citadel Lahmian Medium1:2
Shade all leather recessesArtis Opus Series S 1
3
highlight
Citadel Doombull Brown
ChunkyArtis Opus Series S 1
4
highlight
Citadel Skrag Brown
Scratchy damage highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
5
edge
Citadel XV-88
Shakey - edge and scratchArtis Opus Series S 00
6
highlight
Citadel Ushabti Bone
Dot highlight sparinglyArtis Opus Series S 00
Modifying: Saw this new recipe on WarhammerTV - new Armageddon Ork Boyz video - June 2026 Release (updated photo to come)
Leather
Brown Leather - Alternate Version
A deeper rustic brown to work in unison with my standard brown. Think leather vest vs leather belt
Steps3
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Black Brown
Artis Opus Series S 3
2
edge
Pro Acryl Dark Golden Brown
Artis Opus Series S 1
3
highlight
Pro Acryl Light Umber
Artis Opus Series S 1
Flesh
Humans
Dark Skin
A darker skin tone recipe used across factions
Steps4
1
basecoat
Vallejo Dark Flesh Tone (72.044)
Base all felshArtis Opus Series S 3
2
layer
Vallejo Charred Brown (72.045)
Deepen the shadowsArtis Opus Series S 1
3
highlight
Vallejo Tan (72.066)
Lighten the highlightsArtis Opus Series S 1
4
highlight
Citadel Bugman’s Glow
Brightest highlights into the pink tonesArtis Opus Series S 1
Blend 50:50 mixes of all between layers - closer to a glaze
Wood
Dark Wood
Quick and easy wood
Steps3
1
basecoat
Citadel Dryad Bark
Base all woodArtis Opus Series S 3
2
edge
Citadel Doombull Brown
Ragged edgeArtis Opus Series S 1
3
shade
Citadel Agrax Earthshade
One or two coats depending how you want to ageVallejo Detail 2
Armour
Death Guard
Death Guard Armour
The base armour - for that worn, muted green flavor.
Steps10
1
basecoat
Citadel Death Guard Green
Make your life easy - start with thisHarder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
2
basecoat
Citadel Death Guard Green
Cover primerArtis Opus Series S 5
3
shade
Citadel Athonian Camoshade
Get it on everything - watch for poolingArtis Opus Series S 5
4
layer
Citadel Death Guard Green
Reestablish base coloursArtis Opus Series S 3
5
edge
Citadel Nurgling Green
Edge everythingArtis Opus Series S 1
6
highlight
Citadel Krieg Khaki
Spot highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
7
basecoat
Citadel Screaming Bell
All copper bitsVallejo Detail 2
8
wash
Citadel Agrax Earthshade
All copper bitsVallejo Detail 2
9
special
Citadel Nihilakh Oxide
For some patina weatheringVallejo Detail
10
special
Vallejo Rust Streaking Effect
As neededVallejo Detail
Armour
Death Korps of Krieg
Death Korps Vehicle Armour
Quick and easy grey formula for all my Death Korps weapons, vehicles, armour, etc
Steps5
1
basecoat
Vallejo German Grey (70.995)
Base armour sectionsArtis Opus Series D Large
2
layer
Vallejo Dark Sea Green (70.868)
Torn sponge weatheringBeaky Make-up Sponge Medium
3
layer
Vallejo Black Grey (70.862)
Torn sponge weatheringBeaky Make-up Sponge Medium
4
shade
Gamblin Artist Oils Burnt Umber
Pin line entire vehicle and work into lower half for wear and tearVallejo Detail
5
highlight
Vallejo Earth (72.062)
Used for mud splash like great coatArtis Opus Series S 3
Use the sponge (torn) to work in chips and worn areas across the armour to make the grey interesting. Wash of oil only used on tanks so far
Flesh
Death Korps of Krieg
Death Riders' Horses
This one is heavily wash based.
Steps8
1
basecoat
Vallejo Panzer Grey
Harder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
2
basecoat
Citadel Rakarth Flesh
3-4 thin coats - want some of the sickly grey to shine through in recessesArtis Opus Series S 3
3
wash
Citadel Reikland Fleshshade
Thin wash over all fleshArtis Opus Series S 5
4
highlight
Citadel Rakarth Flesh
Bring back subtle highlightsArtis Opus Series D Medium
5
shade
Citadel Druchii Violet
Thinned, into muscle shadowsArtis Opus Series S 5
6
wash
Citadel Flesh Tearers Red
Wash into hooves and blend up into lower legs for blood hoovesArtis Opus Series S 3
7
basecoat
Pro Acryl Coal Black
ClawsArtis Opus Series S 1
8
highlight
Citadel Mechanicus Standard Grey
Edge highlight claws
Armour
Flesh Tearers
Flesh Tearers Armour (Red Bits)
Punchy, dark with bright highlights
Steps6
1
basecoat
Citadel Khorne Red + Pro Acryl Coal Black60:40
Artis Opus Series S 3
2
highlight
Citadel Khorne Red
High points on light facing bitsArtis Opus Series S 1
3
glaze
Citadel Mephiston Red
40% of areaArtis Opus Series S 3
4
glaze
Citadel Evil Sunz Scarlet
40% of new areaArtis Opus Series S 3
5
highlight
Pro Acryl Orange Red
10% of new area, few dots, scratchesArtis Opus Series S 1
6
highlight
Pro Acryl Orange Red + Vallejo Ice Yellow (70.858)60:40
Dot highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
Idea is extreme contrast - dark moody armour with a shaft of light just hitting the high bits
Armour
Flesh Tearers
Flesh Tearers Armour - Pro Acryl Version
Same as the other, but swapped out paints
Steps6
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Burnt Red + Pro Acryl Coal Black2:3
Deep baseArtis Opus Series S 3
2
layer
Pro Acryl Burnt Red
Blend upwardsArtis Opus Series S 3
3
glaze
Pro Acryl Burnt Red + Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red1:1
Glaze layersArtis Opus Series S 1
4
layer
Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red
Blend up with previous mixArtis Opus Series S 1
5
glaze
Pro Acryl Orange Red + Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red1:1
Glaze layersArtis Opus Series S 1
6
highlight
Pro Acryl Orange Red
Blend up with previous mixArtis Opus Series S 1
Keep blending / glazing layers for smooth transitions
Flesh
Nurgle
Flesh Tubes
Gross-ass tubes
Steps6
1
basecoat
Citadel Wraithbone
Base tubeArtis Opus Series S 00
2
wash
Citadel Shyish Purple
Give it a bruised look on half tubeArtis Opus Series S 1
3
wash
Citadel Carroburg Crimson
Other half of tube - blend in middleArtis Opus Series S 1
4
highlight
Vallejo Bloody Red (72.010)
Around the open soresArtis Opus Series S 1
5
glaze
Vallejo Gloss Varnish (70.510)
Wet makes it look extra grossVallejo Detail 2
6
special
Citadel Nurgle’s Rot
Optional - few slime bitsVallejo Detail
Want to go for a rotting, bruised, wet look.
Metal
Gold
Simple gold recipe - think Ultramarine Aquila
Steps4
1
basecoat
Citadel Retributor Armour
Base goldArtis Opus Series S 3
2
wash
Citadel Reikland Fleshshade
Light washArtis Opus Series S 3
3
highlight
Citadel Retributor Armour
Bring back the edgesArtis Opus Series S 1
4
basecoat
Vallejo Silver (72.052)
Dot highlightsArtis Opus Series S 1
Cloth
Death Korps of Krieg
Greatcoat
Muddied greatcoat for my Death Korps of Krieg
Steps4
1
basecoat
Vallejo German Field Grey (70.830)
Based with two thin coatsArtis Opus Series S 3
2
highlight
Vallejo German Field Grey (70.830) + Vallejo Sunny Skin Tone (70.845)2:1
Nice light highlight on just the upwards facing creasesArtis Opus Series S 1
3
wash
Citadel Agrax Earthshade1:1
Mix with water - bottoms of coat to show wet / dampArtis Opus Series S 3
4
highlight
Vallejo Brown Earth (26.219)
Stipple in mud splashArtis Opus Series S 3
Very quick and simple scheme - mud splash is quite effective.
Bone
Orks
Horns & Ork Teeth
Dirty, tartar and gingivitis laced mouth
Steps6
1
basecoat
Vallejo Leather Brown (72.040)
Base horns / teethArtis Opus Series S 1
2
shade
Vallejo Earth (72.062) + Citadel Lahmian Medium1:2
Wash into basesArtis Opus Series S 1
3
shade
Citadel Rhinox Hide
Recess shade, lines base of horn / base + edges of teethArtis Opus Series S 1
4
highlight
Citadel Ushabti Bone
Thin lines to tipArtis Opus Series S 00
5
highlight
Pro Acryl Ivory
Tip highlight - thinnest lineArtis Opus Series S 00
6
highlight
Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White
Tiniest tip (optional)Artis Opus Series S 00
Another new idea seen on the Armageddon Ork Boyz video on WarhammerTV - released June 2026
Armour
Iron Warriors
Iron Warrior Armour
Basic armour recipe for IW
Steps9
1
basecoat
Citadel Leadbelcher
Base all armourGolden Maple WC32 Arrow Point 2
2
glaze
Citadel Wyldwood1:3
Thinned and concentrated to base of platesGolden Maple WC32 Arrow Point 2
3
shade
Citadel Shyish Purple
In the deepest recesses for that oily lookArtis Opus Series S 1
4
shade
Citadel Doombull Brown1:3
Dirty up some deep recessesArtis Opus Series S 1
5
basecoat
Citadel Runelord Brass
Base all trimArtis Opus Series S 1
6
wash
Citadel Agrax Earthshade1:2
Wash all brassArtis Opus Series S 1
7
highlight
Citadel Mechanicus Standard Grey
Inside all black platesArtis Opus Series S 1
8
shade
Citadel Doombull Brown
Run into armour seemsArtis Opus Series S 00
9
special
Citadel Nihilakh Oxide
Few oxide spots on brassArtis Opus Series S 00
Use photos of finished models for reference on armour
Armour
Iron Warriors
Iron Warrior Hazard Stripes
New hazard stripe formula
Steps6
1
basecoat
Scale75 SC00
Base plateArtis Opus Series S 3
2
basecoat
Vallejo Deck Tan (70.986)
Freehand in stripesArtis Opus Series S 1
3
shade
Citadel Imperial Fist
Use as a wash over Deck TanArtis Opus Series S 1
4
layer
Scale75 SC00
Touch up if necessary, weather into yellowArtis Opus Series S 00
5
edge
Vallejo Ice Yellow (70.858)
Edge all stripes, around weathering tooArtis Opus Series S 00
6
wash
Citadel Fuegan Orange1:1
Mix with medium, fade up to middle from bottom of stripeArtis Opus Series S 1
Cloth
Iron Warriors
Iron Warrior Helmet Brush Thingy
This is my overly bright IW head brush
Steps3
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red
Entire brushArtis Opus Series S 3
2
basecoat
Pro Acryl Orange Red
Top half blended inArtis Opus Series S 3
3
basecoat
Pro Acryl Warm Yellow
TipsArtis Opus Series S 3
Wet blending is easiest for this. Really pops.
Wood
Light Wood
Lighter wood recipe
Steps3
1
basecoat
Citadel Doombull Brown
Base layerArtis Opus Series S 1
2
edge
Citadel XV-88
Very light edgeArtis Opus Series S 1
3
shade
Citadel Agrax Earthshade
Shade to weatherVallejo Detail 2
Flesh
Lips
This is my basic go-to for most lips
Steps3
1
basecoat
Citadel Bugman’s Glow
Base with this colourArtis Opus Series S 1
2
highlight
Citadel Tuskgor Fur
20% of lips in this colourArtis Opus Series S 1
3
highlight
Vallejo Ice Yellow (70.858) + Citadel Tuskgor Fur1:2
Blend to lip cracksArtis Opus Series S 00
I try to make the lips have a cracked look on orks, using downward strokes.
Armour
Emperor’s Children
Noise Marine Pink
Going with a deeper, moodier pink. This recipe is a WIP
Steps3
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Dark Hot Pink
Base right over blackArtis Opus Series S 3
2
edge
Citadel Screamers Pink
Chunky edgesArtis Opus Series S 1
3
highlight
Citadel Fulgrim Pink
Bright highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
Flesh
Orks
Ork Flesh
My 2025 Scheme for all orks
Steps9
1
basecoat
Vallejo Dark Green (72.028)
Base all skinArtis Opus Series S 3
2
layer
Vallejo Cayman Green (72.067)
80% of upward facing fleshArtis Opus Series S 3
3
layer
Vallejo Lime Green (70.827)
40% of Cayman layerArtis Opus Series S 3
4
highlight
Vallejo Yellow Green (70.954)
10% of Lime layerArtis Opus Series S 3
5
glaze
Citadel Tuskgor Fur1:4
1 part paint to 4 parts thinnerArtis Opus Series S 3
6
basecoat
Citadel Incubi Darkness
Fingernails BaseArtis Opus Series S 00
7
highlight
Two Thin Coats Wolf Grey + Citadel Incubi Darkness1:2
Fingernail highlightsArtis Opus Series S 00
8
highlight
Two Thin Coats Wolf Grey + Citadel Incubi Darkness2:1
Fingernail bright highlightArtis Opus Series S 00
9
highlight
Two Thin Coats Wolf Grey
Fingernail dot highlightArtis Opus Series S 00
Once all these rough steps are in - use 50-50 glazes of each layer to blend. Final glaze of Tuskgor us used on knuckles, elbows, and parts of the face to bring some pinks to the surface.
Flesh
Orks
Ork Flesh - ProAcryl Version
Alternate ork skin using ProAcryl rather than Vallejo - a more "realistic"- if you will - flesh.
Steps8
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Black Green
Artis Opus Series S 3
2
layer
Pro Acryl Yellow Green
80% upward facing fleshArtis Opus Series S 1
3
layer
Pro Acryl Bright Yellow Green
40% of Yellow Green layerArtis Opus Series S 1
4
glaze
Citadel Tuskgor Fur + Citadel Lahmian Medium1:4
Elbows and knucklesArtis Opus Series S 1
5
basecoat
Citadel Incubi Darkness
FingernailsArtis Opus Series S 00
6
highlight
Citadel Incubi Darkness + Vallejo Wolf Grey (72.047)2:1
Fingernail highlightsArtis Opus Series S 00
7
highlight
Citadel Incubi Darkness + Vallejo Wolf Grey (72.047)1:2
Fingernail highlightsArtis Opus Series S 00
8
highlight
Vallejo Wolf Grey (72.047)
Dot highlightArtis Opus Series S 00
Once all these rough steps are in - use 50-50 glazes of each layer to blend. Final glaze of Tuskgor us used on knuckles, elbows, and parts of the face to bring some pinks to the surface.
Weapon
Plasma Glow
Green plasma glow
Steps4
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White
Base weapon areaArtis Opus Series S 1
2
drybrush
Citadel Baharroth Blue
Brush top of glow - spreading onto metalArtis Opus Series D Small
3
drybrush
Citadel Temple Guard Blue
Very light, very topArtis Opus Series D Small
4
highlight
Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White
Reestablish highlight glowArtis Opus Series S 00
Seal
Purity Seal
Quick and easy
Steps5
1
basecoat
Citadel Wraithbone
Base all of seal parchmentArtis Opus Series S 3
2
basecoat
Citadel Screamers Pink
Base sealArtis Opus Series S 3
3
highlight
Citadel Pink Horror
Subtle highlight on sealArtis Opus Series S 1
4
wash
Citadel Reikland Fleshshade
Wash seal and parchmentVallejo Pro Modeler 2
5
edge
Citadel Wraithbone
Re-establish some highlights
Armour
Red Armour
Pretty much the red weapon recipe
Steps5
1
basecoat
Citadel Mephiston Red
Base armourArtis Opus Series S 3
2
highlight
Citadel Evil Sunz Scarlet
1st chunky highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
3
highlight
Citadel Wild Rider Red
2nd thin highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
4
highlight
AK Interactive Deep Orange Intense
3rd highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
5
highlight
Vallejo Ice Yellow (70.858)
Dot highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
Leather
Red Leather
Usually used on battle axe grips, etc.
Steps3
1
basecoat
Citadel Khorne Red
Base gripArtis Opus Series S 1
2
shade
Citadel Carroburg Crimson
Recess shadeArtis Opus Series S 1
3
edge
Citadel Screamers Pink
Edge all raised bitsArtis Opus Series S 00
Weapon
Red Weapons
My goto colours for bolters and whatnot
Steps6
1
basecoat
Citadel Mephiston Red
Base weaponArtis Opus Series S 3
2
edge
Citadel Evil Sunz Scarlet
1st edge (long edges)Artis Opus Series S 1
3
edge
Citadel Wild Rider Red
2nd edge (corners)Artis Opus Series S 1
4
highlight
AK Interactive Deep Orange Intense
Dot highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
5
basecoat
Citadel Leadbelcher
Metal bitsVallejo Detail
6
wash
Citadel Nuln Oil
Wash metal bitsVallejo Detail 2
I'll sometimes make the orange dot highlight a little longer along the edges and come in with a pale yellow for the dot instead - but that's rare.
Flesh
Nurgle
Rotting Flesh
Just plain gross
Steps7
1
basecoat
Citadel Rakarth Flesh
Base all skinArtis Opus Series S 3
2
wash
Citadel Athonian Camoshade1:1
Wash all skin - thinned with water or mediumArtis Opus Series S 3
3
layer
Citadel Rakarth Flesh
Bring back the highlightsArtis Opus Series S 1
4
wash
Citadel Druchii Violet
Wash into recessesArtis Opus Series S 1
5
wash
Citadel Carroburg Crimson
Into some of the more irritated looking bits - but use sparinglyArtis Opus Series S 00
6
basecoat
Citadel Nurgle’s Rot
Optional: in open sores, oozing outArtis Opus Series S 00
7
edge
Vallejo Bloody Red (72.010)
Optional: edge a couple soresArtis Opus Series S 1
Metal
Rust
Quicky, nasty ass rust
Steps3
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Dark Umber
Artis Opus Series S 3
2
stipple
Citadel Typhus Corrosion
Vallejo Detail 2
3
drybrush
Citadel Ryza Rust
As light as possibleArtis Opus Series D Small
The trick is to lay down good but not necessarily even coating of the dark umber over a black primer. Then a sporadic placement of Typhus. The final touch is using the lightest amount (almost none) of the Ryza Rust. Just for that hint of rust.
Flesh
Skaven
Skaven Flesh
Ratty looking pinkish-brown
Steps3
1
basecoat
Citadel Skrag Brown
Evenly coat the fleshArtis Opus Series S 3
2
basecoat
Citadel Skrag Brown + Vallejo Elf Skin Tone (72.004)3:1
Create a highlight mixArtis Opus Series S 3
3
highlight
Vallejo Elfic Flesh (72.098)
Blend into brightest pinkish highlightsArtis Opus Series S 3
Use 1:1 mixes for blending the layers - pure Elfic Flesh for brightest highlights
Armour
Squats
Squat Helmets
Yellow helmets with blue visors
Steps6
1
basecoat
Vallejo Surface White
PrimeHarder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
2
basecoat
Citadel Imperial Fist
Evenly coatArtis Opus Series S 3
3
edge
Vallejo Ice Yellow (70.858)
Edge helmetsArtis Opus Series S 1
4
layer
Citadel Mephiston Red
Red stripesArtis Opus Series S 1
5
stipple
Vallejo Moon Yellow (72.005)
Weather stripeBeaky Make-up Sponge Medium
6
layer
Vallejo Electric Blue (72.023) + Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White
Visors - slight reflectionArtis Opus Series S 1
Weapon
Squats
Squat Weapons
All my squat weapons follow this one scheme
Steps7
1
basecoat
Vallejo Black
Primer blackHarder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
2
basecoat
Vallejo Field Blue (70.964)
Base weaponArtis Opus Series S 3
3
edge
Vallejo Turquoise (72.024)
Edge highlight weaponsArtis Opus Series S 1
4
basecoat
Citadel Leadbelcher
Barrels / clipsVallejo Detail
5
wash
Citadel Nuln Oil
Barrels / clipsVallejo Detail
6
basecoat
Vallejo Brassy Brass (72.058)
Brassy bitsVallejo Detail
7
wash
Citadel Agrax Earthshade
Brassy bitsVallejo Detail
Armour
Squats
Squat White Armour
Recipe for the white version of my armour (as well as the arms, pants, etc)
Steps8
1
basecoat
Vallejo Surface White
Make life easy, primer them whiteHarder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
2
basecoat
Vallejo Wolf Grey (72.047)
Cover all armour bitsArtis Opus Series S 3
3
shade
Citadel Apothecary White
Recess shadeArtis Opus Series S 00
4
edge
Pro Acryl Bold Titanium White
Edges to popArtis Opus Series S 1
5
basecoat
Vallejo Yellow Olive (72.064)
Arms, pantsArtis Opus Series S 3
6
highlight
Vallejo Desert Yellow (72.063)
Highlight aboveArtis Opus Series S 00
7
basecoat
Pro Acryl Coal Black
BootsArtis Opus Series S 1
8
highlight
Citadel Mechanicus Standard Grey
Highlight bootsArtis Opus Series S 00
Flesh
Orks
Squig Flesh
2026 recipe for my squigs
Steps4
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Purple
Base entire squigBeaky Make-up Sponge Medium
2
basecoat
Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red
All light source facing surfaces- leaving purples inside of foldsBeaky Make-up Sponge Medium
3
basecoat
Pro Acryl Orange Red
Wet blend into previous layer at about 50% coverageBeaky Make-up Sponge Medium
4
basecoat
Pro Acryl Warm Yellow
Wet blend into previous, very small areaBeaky Make-up Sponge Medium
Begin with black primer.
Metal
Astra Militarum
Tank Tracks
Latest recipe for doing my tank tracks
Steps4
1
basecoat
Citadel Rhinox Hide + Vallejo Dark Steel Pigment3:1
Mix a touch in to give a slight reflection of pigments in basecoatVallejo Detail 2
2
wash
AK Interactive Track Wash
Apply evenly across tracksVallejo Detail 2
3
special
Mig Gun Metal
Apply with finger, lightly over all tracks
4
stipple
Vallejo Earth (72.062)
Add some dried mud on tracksArtis Opus Series S 3
Flesh
Trolls
Troll Flesh
This is from memory of how I did this
Steps9
1
basecoat
Pro Acryl Matte Black
Basic primer
2
basecoat
Pro Acryl Wizard's Butt #1
Belly / under arms - darkest versionArtis Opus Series S 3
3
layer
Pro Acryl Wizard's Butt #2
Belly / under arms - brighterArtis Opus Series S 3
4
layer
Pro Acryl Wizard's Butt #3
Belly / under arms - brightest versionArtis Opus Series S 3
5
layer
Pro Acryl Pale Yellow
Belly / under arms - blend in towards this colourArtis Opus Series S 3
6
highlight
Pro Acryl Pale Yellow
Brightest bits, pureArtis Opus Series S 3
7
basecoat
Pro Acryl Purple
Back, legs, top of armsArtis Opus Series S 3
8
layer
Pro Acryl Pale Yellow
Blend with purple for highlightsArtis Opus Series S 3
9
highlight
Pro Acryl Sky Blue
Back spike tips, subtle highlightArtis Opus Series S 1
Colours need a 50-50 blend between layers - glaze is best.
Armour
Ultramarines
Ultramarine Armour
This is the recipe I used for all 60+ Ultramarines for Walter's 4th
Steps4
1
basecoat
Citadel Macragge Blue (Air)
The whole damned thingHarder & Steenbeck Airbrush ULTRA 2024 Medium
2
shade
Citadel Kantor Blue + Citadel Black Templar1:1
Panel line. Mix with Citadel Black Templar ContrastArtis Opus Series S 00
3
edge
Citadel Calgar Blue
1st edgeArtis Opus Series S 1
4
highlight
Citadel Blue Horror
Dot highlightArtis Opus Series S 1