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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 420

Hobby Supply Drop

July 2017·pp. 10–11

THE SHORT VERSION

The hobby news presents compact paint and miniature sets for the new starter forces, with an essentials selection supporting both sides. Brushes, modelling supplies and faction-specific starter colours are positioned as a practical route from assembled plastic to a painted collection.

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Death Guard GreenArmageddon DustRakarth FleshBalthasar GoldMacragge BlueMephiston RedAverland SunsetAgrax EarthshadeMournfang BrownImperial PrimerLeadbelcherBugman’s GlowCeramite White

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PaintingWD 420 · pp. 38–39

Dan’s Gangrenous Vanguard and Iron Warriors

Dan’s Plague Marines form a separate corrupted contingent rather than receiving his Iron Warriors’ silver scheme. Bright green growths stand out against grey and gold, while his detailed Iron Warriors method uses a metallic spray, dark wash and selective highlights before the yellow chevrons, black panels and leather.

Warhammer 40,000Iron Warriors14 paint colours
July 2017Read summary
PaintingWD 420 · p. 41

Painting Chris’s Iybraesil

Different starting undercoats prepare the bike and rider for turquoise armour, pale details and black components. The guide sets out the mask, lenses, white panels, spirit stones and wraithbone separately, then connects the finished models through cracked earth bases and transfers.

Warhammer 40,000Aeldari23 paint colours
July 2017Read summary
PaintingWD 420 · pp. 97–98

Get the Look: Astral Templars

James shares his maroon armour mixture and the supporting gold, silver, cream, black and red recipes that unify the Astral Templars. Grouping similar painting stages keeps the method efficient; successive brown and bone drybrushes add stripes and texture to the Vanguard troops’ fur.

Age of SigmarAstral Templars25 paint colours
July 2017Read summary