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PAINTING GUIDE·WHITE DWARF 360

’Eavy Metal Masterclass: Vermin Lord

December 2009·pp. 94–103

THE SHORT VERSION

Joe updates the classic sculpt with a larger scenic base, a replacement weapon blade and an extended tail. Pale flesh, dark fur and weathered metals establish the creature’s contrasting materials. Glowing warpstone then adds a controlled directional-lighting effect. The masterclass explains both the complete painting project and the broader principles behind believable reflected light.

AT THE PAINTING DESK

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Every named colour below is searchable across the archive.

Astronomican GreyAsurmen BlueBadab BlackBlazing OrangeBleached BoneBlood RedBoltgun MetalCalthan BrownChainmailChaos BlackChaos Black SprayCodex GreyDark Angels GreenDevlan MudDheneb StoneDwarf BronzeEnchanted BlueFortress GreyGolden YellowHawk TurquoiseIce BlueLiche PurpleOrkhide ShadeRegal BlueScab RedScorched BrownScorpion GreenSkull WhiteSnot GreenSunburst YellowTallarn FleshTin BitzVomit Brown

All explicitly named paints and finishes are indexed under their historical source names. See the original for mixtures and application order.

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