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Deathwatch

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Deathwatch

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Prime Model

  1. 1

    Grey Seer SpraySpray

    Citadel
    Prime

Black Armour

  1. 1

    Black LegionContrast

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Apply over all the models panel armour.

  2. 2

    Drakenhof NightshadeShade

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Apply this on top of all the black power armour.

  3. 3

    Thunderhawk BlueLayer

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Thin this down and edge highlight all the black power armour.

  4. 4

    DawnstoneLayer

    Citadel
    Highlight

    Thin down. Use this to highlight all the under armour of the suit.

  5. 5

    Fenrisian GreyLayer

    Citadel
    Spot highlight

    Be very liberal with this and pick out any rivets and sharp corners.

Leather

  1. 1

    Cygor BrownContrast

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Use this on all the leather areas - pouches, belt, holders, etc.

  2. 2

    Skrag BrownLayer

    Citadel
    Highlight

    Highlight around the edges of the leather. The trick here is to water down the Skrag Brown nicely and highlight very lightly without the need for clean lines.

  3. 3

    Deathclaw BrownLayer

    Citadel
    Edge highlight

Left Arm & Shoulder

  1. 1

    LeadbelcherBase

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Thin this down. Apply this on the left arm and shoulder. And if there is any winged symbols on their chest.

  2. 2

    Coelia GreenshadeShade

    Citadel
    Shade

    Apply this over the Leadbelcher painted areas.

  3. 3

    LeadbelcherBase

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Thin this down, and relayer over the arm. Focus on the raised areas and leave in between joints.

Weapon Casing

  1. 1

    Flesh Tearers RedContrast

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Use this on all the weapon casings.

  2. 2

    Agrax EarthshadeShade

    Citadel
    Shade

    Apply this over the casing on the weapon and any gold on the weapon itself.

  3. 3

    Wazdakka RedLayer

    Citadel
    Highlight

Metal Details

  1. 1

    Iron WarriorsBase

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Thin down and apply this over all the remaining metal details, such as the gun, backpacks, grenades, wiring, etc.

  2. 2

    Nuln OilShade

    Citadel
    Shade

    Apply this over all the metallic parts.

  3. 3

    IronbreakerLayer

    Citadel
    Edge highlight

    Thin down and highlight all the metal details.

Gold Details

  1. 1

    Retributor ArmourBase

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Thin this down and add to all the remaining metallic details, such as the skull symbols on the left arm, any chest symbols, etc.

  2. 2

    Reikland FleshshadeShade

    Citadel
    Shade
  3. 3

    Liberator GoldLayer

    Citadel
    Highlight

Helmet or Bare Head

Helmet · Bare Head

Lenses

  1. 1

    Mephiston RedBase

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Work down into the lower areas on the lenses. Water this down and apply a few times, purposely reapply heavier further down. Try to leave a small amount of black showing in the corner.

  2. 2

    Wild Rider RedLayer

    Citadel
    Highlight

    Carefully blend this in to the lower ends of the lense.

  3. 3

    Fire Dragon BrightLayer

    Citadel
    Edge highlight

    Highlight into the edge of the area previously highlighted. This focuses around the bottom area of the lense.

  4. 4

    Fire Dragon Bright + White Scar

    2 paints
    Edge highlight
    • Fire Dragon Bright LayerCitadel× 1
    • White Scar LayerCitadel× 1

    Highlight the very edge bottom of the lense. For this step, apply only a small amount of White Scar.

  5. 5

    Khorne Red + Abaddon Black

    2 paints
    Glaze
    • Khorne Red BaseCitadel× 1
    • Abaddon Black BaseCitadel× 1

    Glaze a tiny bit into the top of the lense to deepen the shading. Be sure to water this down so it flows into the edges of the lense.

  6. 6

    White ScarLayer

    Citadel
    Spot highlight

    Add a dot to the very top edge of the lense.

Pick your Chapter

Ultramarines · Salamaders · Red Scorpions · Scythes of the Emperor · White Scars · Iron Hands

Shoulder Pad

  1. 1

    Asurmen BlueContrast

    Citadel
    Basecoat

    Apply this around the chapter icon on the center of the shoulder pad.

  2. 2

    Contrast Medium + Ultramarines Blue

    2 paints
    Shade
    • Contrast Medium TechnicalCitadel× 1
    • Ultramarines Blue ContrastCitadel× 1

    Layer this over the areas that were previously painted Asurmen Blue.

  3. 3

    Nuln OilShade

    Citadel
    Wash

    Apply this over the chapter symbol.

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