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Citadel Toolbox: Citadel Spray Paints

October 2006·p. 50

THE SHORT VERSION

The spray-paint guide turns undercoating a batch of models into a repeatable process. Clean, assembled figures are secured to a tray, the can is thoroughly shaken and paint is applied with a sweeping motion at the recommended distance. Finishing by clearing the nozzle, allowing the coat to become touch-dry and storing the can appropriately helps preserve both the models’ surface detail and the reliability of the equipment.

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PaintingWD 322 · pp. 86–89

’Eavy Metal: Necrons

The Necron showcase ranges from weathered Lords to the strikingly different appearances of the two C’tan and the large Monolith. Inks age metal, coloured cloth gives characters contrast and alternative Warrior schemes demonstrate that blue-tinted silver, ancient bronze or even white can replace a uniform steel finish. Carefully painted glyphs and bright green details add focus without requiring every large surface to receive an elaborate treatment.

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PaintingWD 322 · pp. 90–93

’Eavy Metal: The Two Towers

Close details of Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli show how restrained clothing can still support fine weapon, bow and jewellery decoration. Ents introduce several woodland palettes, while Morgul Stalkers and Vraskû use different skin and equipment finishes to distinguish the armies of Evil. The feature culminates in an Orthanc diorama where the Palantír’s fiery light connects the characters and the marble setting into one atmospheric scene.

Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameThe Fellowship30 paint colours
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PaintingWD 322 · p. 91

Colours of the Forest: Ents

The Ent recipes separate ordinary bark, living foliage and pale birch surfaces rather than treating the whole creature as one brown shape. Dark bark progresses through warmer browns, the leaves brighten from deep to yellowish green, and the birch begins with an earthy tone before grey and white highlights. The photographed details show how those related but distinct finishes make the sculpted plant textures readable.

Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameFangorn9 paint colours
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