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Paintin’ Da Ironsunz: Contrast Style

February 2020·pp. 28–29

THE SHORT VERSION

A second Brute demonstrates the Contrast approach over a light undercoat, followed by selected highlights to sharpen the finish. James adds small dark marks to suggest damaged yellow armour and finishes the model with textured Ghurish wasteland ground, keeping the stages useful for both quick armies and more polished figures.

AT THE PAINTING DESK

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Administratum GreyAggaros DunesBalor BrownBaneblade BrownBlack TemplarBlood Angels RedDark ReaperDawnstoneDryad BarkEvil Sunz ScarletFenrisian GreyFire Dragon BrightIyanden YellowKrieg KhakiLeadbelcherNuln OilOrk FleshPallid Wych FleshScreaming SkullSkarsnik GreenSkeleton HordeSteel Legion DrabStirland MudStormhost SilverUshabti BoneWraithboneWyldwood

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