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Paint Splatter: Firewing Strain Vespid Stingwing

December 2024·pp. 88–89

THE SHORT VERSION

Emily builds the Firewing Strain’s saturated orange exoskeleton over Wraithbone with Tau Light Ochre and a vivid orange wash. Pale wing membranes carry individual teal markings, while mottled red areas enrich the body. The guide separates Battle Ready basecoats and shades from Parade Ready highlights, covering claws, neutron crystals, metal, optics, weapon panels and wear as well as the insectile flesh.

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WraithboneTau Light OchreIonrach SkinCorax WhiteAbaddon BlackLeadbelcherSycorax BronzeDawnstoneTemple Guard BlueMechanicus Standard GreyFuegan OrangeLahmian MediumGorthor BrownNuln OilAgrax EarthshadeKhorne RedScreaming SkullSons of Horus GreenWhite ScarKabalite GreenMoot GreenCastellan GreenEshin GreyAdministratum GreyStormhost Silver

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