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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 410

Paint Splatter: The Citadel Painting System

September 2016·pp. 128–129

THE SHORT VERSION

An introductory guide distinguishes basecoating, washing, drybrushing and layering and connects each technique to the appropriate paint and brush. Sidebars explain glazes, textured basing and technical effects, providing the vocabulary needed to follow the Slaughterpriest and Grombrindal recipes that follow.

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Paint Splatter: Slaughterpriest

The Slaughterpriest receives a complete recipe for red armour, beaten brass, sun-bronzed flesh, bruised mutations, rusted steel, robes, leather and an ash base. Painting the trim before the panels allows rough drybrushing, while irritated piercings and differently applied blood effects reinforce the model’s brutal character.

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Paint Splatter: Grombrindal

A white undercoat supports Grombrindal’s pale beard and weathered skin, with purple trousers and a fallen grey statue providing contrast. The staged recipe also covers a ruddy nose, silver axe blades and gold details, stressing thin paint and careful recess washes to preserve smooth light surfaces.

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