93rd Ice Warrior Valhallan

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93rd Ice Warrior Valhallan

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    19 Dec 2024
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    20 Dec 2024
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  1. Undercoat

Apply an even coat of Zandri Dust spray primer to prepare the miniature.

  1. Basecoat

Zandri Dust (Base): Mix 2 drops of paint with 1 drop of water for a smooth consistency.
Apply this basecoat to cover areas where the spray undercoat didn’t reach.

  1. Coat

Shading

Apply Agrax Earthshade to the coat for shading.
Technique:
(a) Generously apply the shade over the surface.
(b) Dab off the excess with a clean brush to avoid pooling.

Highlighting

Use Zandri Dust to highlight raised areas. Apply the paint sparingly to preserve the shaded recesses.

  1. Coat Selective Highlights

Mix 1 part Ushabti Bone with 1 part Zandri Dust .
Apply selectively to light-exposed areas, avoiding shadows and downward-facing surfaces.

  1. Skin

Basecoat: Kislev Flesh Apply a smooth basecoat to the skin areas.

Shade: Guilliman Flesh Add a wash to enhance the skin's depth.

Progressive Highlights:
Mix 1: 1 part Kislev Flesh + 1 part White Scar for the first highlights.
Mix 2: 2 parts Kislev Flesh + 1 part White Scar r for the final highlights.

  1. Cloak and cask/kepi

Mix Karak Stone with Eshin Grey in a 1:1 ratio.
Apply a glaze, blending from light to shadow.
Add a white variant by blending the gray with khaki tones.

  1. Trousers

Basecoat: Castellan Green .
Highlighting: Mix Karak Stone with Castellan Green in a 1:1 ratio.

  1. Rifle Stock (Wood)

Basecoat: Doom Bull Brown .
Shade: Berserker Blood to deepen the wood tones.
Highlights: Mix Doom Bull Brown with Karak Stone in a 1:1 ratio to paint wood grain details.

  1. Rifle Details

Shade: Nuln Oil for metallic parts.
Highlights: Use Stormhost Silver on metallic edges.

  1. Glasses
  2. Finishing: Varnish

Apply a gloss varnish ( Technical Ardcoat ) because it adheres better and provides added durability.
Then, finish with a matte varnish (diluted for smooth application) to create an even, non-glossy surface.

Citadel Painting System 11
Base 2
  • Castellan Green
  • Zandri Dust
Shade 2
  • Agrax Earthshade
  • Nuln Oil
Layer 6
  • Eshin Grey
  • Karak Stone
  • Kislev Flesh
  • Stormhost Silver
  • Ushabti Bone
  • White Scar
Contrast 1
  • Guilliman Flesh
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