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Space WolveS - Intercessor
A multi-stage Space Marine paint scheme featuring zenithal highlights on blue armor, yellow and red shoulder panels with varied techniques, and detailed leather accents. The recipe uses layering and zenith techniques to build depth and contrast across armor, trim, and accessories.
DIFFICULTY
INTERMEDIATE
2 of 3
EST. TIME
120m
per model
PAINTS
12
in palette
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12 PAINTSPAINT PALETTE
Dorn Yellow
layer
citadel
Mephiston Red
base
citadel
The Fang
base
citadel
Khorne Red
base
citadel
Iyanden Yellow
contrast
citadel
Screamer Pink
base
citadel
Russ Grey
layer
citadel
Black (Arte Deco)
base
vallejo
Fenrisian Grey
layer
citadel
Nuln Oil
shade
citadel
Corax White
base
citadel
Mournfang Brown
base
citadel
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15 STAGES — EST. 120 MINSTEP-BY-STEP RECIPE
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Surface Primer
Apply a black surface primer basecoat using Vallejo primer to prepare the miniature surface.
BASE
Blue Armor Base
Apply a full, even coat of The Fang across all armor surfaces.
The Fang
LAYER
Zenith Highlight on Armor
Apply Russ Grey as a zenith highlight at a 45-degree angle across exposed armor plates to establish light source and dimension.
Russ Grey
BASE
Armor Edge Highlights
Apply Fenrisian Grey to the edges of armor plates for final definition and contrast.
Fenrisian Grey
BASE
Pin wash
Coat of Gloss varnish then dark gray oil wash to panels to define gaps, lines and recesses. I use Windsor and newton griffin grey - fast drt
[ Pin-wash ]
BASE
Yellow Shoulder Undercoat
Apply a full coat of Screamer Pink across the yellow shoulder panel as an undercoat.
Screamer Pink
LAYER
Yellow Shoulder Zenith
Apply Corax White as a zenith highlight at 45 degrees over the yellow shoulder panel.
Corax White
LAYER
Yellow Shoulder Color
Apply an all-over coat of Iyanden Yellow to establish the main color on the yellow shoulder panel.
Iyanden Yellow
BASE
Yellow Shoulder Edges
Apply Dorn Yellow as edge highlights on the yellow shoulder panel for final definition.
Dorn Yellow
BASE
Red Shoulder Base
Apply a full coat of Khorne Red to the red shoulder panel. Tape up the trim to avoid paint application on finished armor areas.
Khorne Red
LAYER
Red Shoulder Zenith
Apply Mephiston Red as a zenith highlight at 45 degrees across the red shoulder panel.
Mephiston Red
DETAIL
Red Shoulder Tiger Stripes
Paint tiger stripes in black across the red shoulder panel for pattern detail and visual interest.
Black (Arte Deco)
BASE
Leather Base
Apply a base coat of Mournfang Brown to all leather surfaces.
Mournfang Brown
SHADE
Leather Shade
Apply Nuln Oil over the leather basecoat to establish shadows and depth.
Nuln Oil
BASE
Leather Highlights
Edge highlight leather with Mournfang Brown, then add highlights to the highest points by mixing in Dorn Yellow for warmth and brightness.
Dorn Yellow
Mournfang Brown
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