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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 405

Space Marine Markings and Details

September 2013·p. 114

THE SHORT VERSION

Company trim colours provide a compact reference from the First to Ninth Companies. Red and white helmets identify Sergeants and veterans. Pencil outlines help establish Tactical arrows and campaign symbols before filling them with paint. The guide treats those markings as an optional next step after a confident basic finish.

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Ulthuan GreyWhite ScarBalthasar GoldGehenna’s GoldMephiston RedEvil Sunz ScarletWarpstone GlowMoot GreenAbaddon BlackEshin GreyTroll Slayer OrangeFire Dragon BrightXereus PurpleGenestealer PurpleDawnstoneKantor BlueAlaitoc BlueKhorne RedRuss GreyLahmian MediumCeramite White

Printed Xereus Purple is retained as the established Citadel product name. All nine company pairs and the helmet and freehand recipes are included.

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Jes introduces a broad Space Marine release with a new codex and a wealth of interchangeable plastic parts. The expanded choices offer opportunities for both new collectors and existing Chapter armies. Matt’s Black Templars bring several additions into the battle report. Painting guides and armour history explore the same release from different hobby perspectives.

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Centurion Assault Squad

The alternate Centurion build replaces heavy guns with siege drills for breaking into strongholds. Flamers or meltaguns beneath the drills provide short-range support. Visible power-armoured legs reinforce the idea of a Marine piloting the surrounding suit. The shared details spread identifies honour badges, armour mechanisms and weapon options for both versions.

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