55-505th Ghouls - DKOK

55-505th Ghouls - DKOK

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    06 Feb 2026
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Based off the Liquidators from Chernobyl and the show Fallout, as well as a focus on nuclear radiation.

  1. Fully prime with Wraithbone
  2. Paint trenchcoat AND pants with semi-watered-down Nihilakh Oxide , followed by a wash of Coelia Greenshade . On edges, go back in with Gauss Blaster Green to lighten corners and buttons.
  3. Paint boot-wraps and gas mask with watered Ulthuan Grey , then drybrush with Longbeard Grey . Very light Nuln Oil wash recommended. Eye lenses should be painted Corax White followed by multiple thin layers of Coelia Greenshade .
  4. Boots and gloves are painted with Abaddon Black and lightly dry brushed with Praxeti White .
  5. For metal armor and insignias, paint with Canoptek Alloy and wash with a thin layer of Nuln Oil .
  6. Sword: Blade is painted in Leadbelcher . Dry brushed with Praxeti White along edge, with a thin line of Gauss Blaster Green on the sharp edge. For power swords, mix Gauss Blaster Green and Praxeti White and drybrush it onto the blade edge and up to half way into the blade.
  7. Laspistol/Lasgun: Paint base in Leadbelcher and thinly drybrush with Praxeti White , hitting only highlights, leaving las-area unpainted. In las-area, paint with Striking Scorpion Green , then dry brush with Praxeti White , followed by Gauss Blaster Green to blend into the lighter color, which is Corax White , with a VERY light Coelia Greenshade wash on the las-area.
  8. Hunting Lance: The pole of the lance should be painted in Abaddon Black and drybrushed with Praxeti White from 60 degree light source. Metal tip should be Leadbelcher . On the tip of the tip, to indicate melta/frag, dry brush with Praxeti White , followed by a very watered down Striking Scorpion Green .
  9. Backpack body should be painted with Runelord Brass with a Nuln Oil wash. Insignia painted with Canoptek Alloy . Bedroll should be Wraithbone with a nuln wash.
Citadel Painting System 15
Base 5
  • Abaddon Black
  • Corax White
  • Leadbelcher
  • Runelord Brass
  • Wraithbone
Shade 2
  • Coelia Greenshade
  • Nuln Oil
Layer 3
  • Canoptek Alloy
  • Gauss Blaster Green
  • Ulthuan Grey
Dry 2
  • Longbeard Grey
  • Praxeti White
Technical 1
  • Nihilakh Oxide
Spray 1
  • Wraithbone
Contrast 1
  • Striking Scorpion Green
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