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Sons of Horus Contemptor

May 2013·p. 89

THE SHORT VERSION

Duncan Rhodes develops subdued green armour by glazing a grey foundation. The restrained colour distinguishes the Legion without overwhelming its markings. A half-bead eye and transferred insignia add character and scale. The short guide shows how a small set of paints and a medium can create the larger model’s distinctive finish.

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Mechanicus Standard GreyDawnstoneBiel-Tan GreenLahmian Medium

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