Legions Imperialis - Dark Mechanicum

Legions Imperialis - Dark Mechanicum

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    26 Feb 2026
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Dark Mechanicum spider bots, this is a variations on Richard Grays more impressive version https://richardgraycreations.com/how-to-paint-a-dark-mechanicum-serperos-overlord-heavy-stalker/

  1. Paint the model and the base separately
  2. Model sprayed with Steelforge Silver
  3. Plates painted first with Black Legion then Dark Sea Blue drybrush up with Anthracite Grey adding in Pastel Blue as needed.
  4. For the trim use Runelord Brass
  5. Metals get an aggressive watch with something grimy like Agrax Earthshade
  6. Energy glows will be painted white and then Fluorescent Orange and highlighted with Fluorescent Yellow
  7. Red eyes are some sort of Silver to brighten it up and then Spiritstone Red gem paint (can be done with just a nice red and gloss varnish over)
AK Interactive 3rd Generation Acrylics 5
Standard 3
  • AK11049 Fluorescent Yellow
  • AK11081 Fluorescent Orange
  • AK11190 Dark Sea Blue
Pastel 1
  • AK11168 Pastel Blue
Metallic 1
  • AK11209 Silver
Citadel Painting System 4
Shade 1
  • Agrax Earthshade
Layer 1
  • Runelord Brass
Technical 1
  • Spiritstone Red
Contrast 1
  • Black Legion
Colour Forge
Base 1
  • Steelforge Silver
Vallejo Model Air
Base 1
  • 71.052 Anthracite Grey
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