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PAINTING·WHITE DWARF 482

Da Choppas: Classic Style

November 2022·pp. 100–101

THE SHORT VERSION

A blue spray provides the foundation for a darker traditional Ironjawz scheme, followed by coordinated basecoats and shared washes to save time. Separate recipes cover green skin, cloth, leather, worn metal and teeth, while progressive blue and pale highlights lift the armour without losing its deliberately dingy appearance.

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Abaddon BlackAdministratum GreyAgrax EarthshadeBaneblade BrownBiel-Tan GreenCalgar BlueCelestra GreyCorax WhiteDawnstoneFenrisian GreyGorthor BrownIronbreakerKrieg KhakiLeadbelcherMacragge BlueNuln OilOgryn CamoOrruk FleshPallid Wych FleshRakarth FleshRhinox HideSeraphim SepiaStormhost SilverStormvermin FurUshabti BoneWhite ScarMechanicus Standard GreySkavenblight Dinge

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Max Faleij explains how the studio developed a new visual identity that acknowledges the Kin’s predecessors while distinguishing their utilitarian technology from the Imperium. Teal variations, warm equipment and individual markings unify the Greater Thurian League, while restrained weathering, diverse cloned skin tones and identifiable weapon effects turn background concepts into painting decisions.

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