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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 460

Paint Splatter: Emperor’s Spears – Classic Style

January 2021·pp. 48–49

THE SHORT VERSION

Drew Palies establishes pale blue armour and white helmets over a black undercoat, balancing them with warm gold weapon casings. The classic recipe still uses a precisely chosen Contrast blue as a glaze, and separate Battle Ready and Parade Ready stages show where additional highlights improve the finish.

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Abaddon BlackAdministratum GreyAgrax EarthshadeBaneblade BrownBlue HorrorCaledor SkyChaos BlackCorax WhiteDorn YellowDrakenhof NightshadeFenrisian GreyGal Vorbak RedHoeth BlueIncubi DarknessKantor BlueLahmian MediumLeadbelcherLiberator GoldLugganath OrangeNuln OilRhinox HideScreamer PinkScreaming SkullStormhost SilverTalassar BlueThunderhawk BlueWhite Scar

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