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Claws and Effects

July 2005·pp. 86–87

THE SHORT VERSION

Graveyard Earth and generous Brown Ink establish the Carnifex’s chitin, followed by pale drybrushing and fine carapace stripes that resemble horn. The underside is warmer and lighter, while black claws and spines provide contrast. Red ink and gloss emphasize the soft vents, the tongue receives Tentacle Pink and Purple Ink, and toxin blisters are tinted green and purple. The guide recommends painting separate parts and removing mould lines before washes expose them.

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Chaos BlackGraveyard EarthBrown InkKommando KhakiBleached BoneBubonic BrownSkull WhiteCodex GreyRed InkBlack InkGloss VarnishTentacle PinkPurple InkGreen Ink

All named tutorial colours are included. The blister base is described only as white, so no additional specific white paint is inferred.

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