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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 325

Painting Workshop: Getting Started

January 2007·pp. 64–67

THE SHORT VERSION

The opening instalment of a new painting series begins before the first coloured layer: selecting tools, cleaning mould lines, fitting parts and filling joints. It explains brush choice and care, the purpose of acrylic paints and inks, and the different opportunities offered by black and white undercoats. A spray stick provides a practical way to prime multiple figures while retaining access to awkward surfaces.

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PaintingWD 325 · p. 65

The Citadel Colour Paint Range

A dated colour chart lists the contemporary Citadel Colour acrylics, metallics, inks and varnishes beside the brush guide. The accompanying explanation presents related lighter and darker colours as a convenient basis for highlighting and shading, using a green progression as its example. This is a reference to the available historical range, useful for identifying period paint names rather than a single miniature’s complete recipe.

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PaintingWD 325 · p. 67

Spraying: White versus Black

A wooden baton and double-sided tape hold a row of models for spraying, leaving a handle and enough space to reach each figure from different angles. The guide compares a black undercoat’s ready-made shadows and suitability for drybrushing with white’s brighter colours and usefulness for washes. Brushing thinned black paint into missed recesses completes coverage, and alternative mounting methods suit smaller jobs.

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PaintingWD 325 · pp. 88–93

Painting Masterclass: Master Engineer

Neil Green paints the Master Engineer and Mechanical Steed in a sequence that begins with the large metallic surfaces and works outward to cloth and fine details. A matte grey armour wash, subtly purple-shaded gold and differentiated brass preserve the machinery’s character, while red cloth, green laurels and warm flesh add contrast. Complete colour progressions accompany the stages, with advice on eyes, wood grain, scroll lettering and leaving detachable weapon arms accessible during painting.

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