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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 322

Shield of the Emperor: Painting Guide

October 2006·p. 102

THE SHORT VERSION

The gold armour is built through a sequence of bronze and gold paints towards a restrained silver highlight, aiming for richness without relying on ink shading. Red and white robes provide clear contrast, while blue-glazed blades and warm brown cloaks distinguish other materials. The printed list is an approximate account of the colours used on the heavily converted forces, supporting the display’s coherent palette rather than claiming one universal recipe for every model.

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Tin BitzBrazen BrassDwarf BronzeShining GoldBurnished GoldMithril SilverScab RedRed GoreBlood RedShadow GreySpace Wolves GreySkull WhiteBoltgun MetalChainmailBlue InkScorched BrownDark FleshBestial BrownSnakebite Leather

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