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Galactic War Hosts: 121st Steel Legion Armoured Division

December 2025·pp. 100–101

THE SHORT VERSION

Damien’s armoured collection began as defenders of Helsreach before expanding to the wider war for Armageddon. Khaki-and-grey camouflage unifies the tanks, while oils and weathering powders add soot, rust and grime suited to a prolonged mechanised conflict. The article supplies modern paint equivalents for his older palette and explains masking the grey areas before airbrushing khaki, alongside recipes for metal, plasma glow and squadron markings.

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Chaos BlackMechanicus Standard GreyAbaddon BlackDawnstoneAdministratum GreyDeath Korps DrabDeathworld ForestNurgling GreenLeadbelcherRunefang SteelWyldwoodTemple Guard BlueSotek GreenWhite ScarMephiston RedAverland SunsetYriel Yellow

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