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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 407

Black Guard and Executioners

November 2013·pp. 112–113

THE SHORT VERSION

Dan and Matt use the same drybrushed silver armour to unite two different elite regiments. Purple cloth and plumes give the Black Guard a regal identity, while red capes and bone masks distinguish the Executioners. Carefully layered cloth contrasts with the rougher metal finish. Gold details complete the shared approach without making every surface look alike.

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LeadbelcherNuln OilIronbreakerBalthasar GoldGehenna’s GoldGolden GriffonNaggaroth NightXereus PurpleGenestealer PurpleScreamer PinkDruchii VioletMephiston RedAgrax EarthshadeWild Rider RedBloodletterZandri DustUshabti BoneWhite Scar

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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