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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 340

Batch Painting: Space Marines

April 2008·pp. 85–90

THE SHORT VERSION

Neil aligns the Marine’s arms while their glue is still workable and uses the loose bolter to check the pose before finishing assembly. Dark blue armour and muted metallic bases gain a controlled shade and progressively finer edges. Red lenses and wax provide small points of contrast, while gold trim distinguishes the armour. Sand bases, transfers and optional freehand squad markings turn the repeated method into a cohesive identifiable unit.

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