Marneus Calgar

Thin Ultramarines Blue with a 1:1 mix of water, then carefully apply it to the recesses between armour panels and ornate detailing.

Citadel — Ultramarines Blue

Clean up any stray Ultramarines Blue on flat panels.

Citadel — Macragge Blue

Thin Calgar Blue with water, twist bristles on a palette to get a nice sharp point, then run the brush tip along each edge, applying a slightly chunky highlight.

Citadel — Calgar Blue

Refine chunky highlights by applying Fenrisian Grey between the previous highlights with a sharp-tipped brush, gliding it gently over sharp edges.

Citadel — Fenrisian Grey

Neaten up any stray Fenrisian Grey if needed.

Citadel — Macragge Blue

Paint the hanging straps on the waist, scabbards, and rope across the chest, applying a couple of layers for a nice, solid color.

Citadel — Word Bearers Red

Add Celestra Grey to the Ultramarines symbols and the Crux Terminatus on the leg and shoulder pad.

Citadel — Celestra Grey

Paint the purity seals.

Citadel — Word Bearers Red

Apply a couple of layers to paint any parchment.

Citadel — Screaming Skull

Apply several thin layers to paint the marble tactical rock.

Citadel — Screaming Skull

Paint gun casings in one solid coat straight from the pot.

Citadel — Black Legion

Block out any of the exposed undersuit between the joints.

Citadel — Black Legion

Add a little bit onto the handle of his sword.

Citadel — Black Legion

Add to a few pipes that connect to his guns.

Citadel — Black Legion

Paint the back of the cloak, being mindful around the edges to leave the sides Wraithbone. Place the tip of the brush slightly off the edges as you run down the cape to get a nice clean, crisp line.

Citadel — Mephiston Red

Paint the gun metal on the arms, the magazine barrels attached to the cape, and any chains and vents around the model.

Citadel — Iron Hands Steel

Paint all the trim and golden details.

Citadel — Retributor Armour

Add to the bullet casings littered across the base.

Citadel — Retributor Armour

Load Reikland Fleshshade onto a brush, removing any excess onto a palette to control how much goes onto the model, then carefully apply this to all of the golden and dark red detailing, like the rope and leathers, making sure to keep this off the blue armour as much as possible.

Citadel — Reikland Fleshshade

Apply Reikland Fleshshade to the back of the cape, specifically across the sides of each fold, allowing the paint to settle into deeper areas.

Citadel — Reikland Fleshshade

Add a drop of water to an equal part of Reikland Fleshshade, then fully paint the tactical rock.

Citadel — Reikland Fleshshade

Mix a 1:1 ratio of Skeleton Horde and water to lighten the color, then tint all the parchments in one full coat.

Citadel — Skeleton Horde

Add shading to the inside of the cape by aiming for the recesses near the top where the cape is hanging from.

Citadel — Skeleton Horde

Mix a 1:1 ratio of Basilicanum Grey and water for a lighter touch, then apply to gun metals and silver details.

Citadel — Basilicanum Grey

Apply the Basilicanum Grey mix to the Crux Terminatus decorations across the Terminator armour.

Citadel — Basilicanum Grey

Apply the Basilicanum Grey mix to the base, adding a bit more grit and grime to the tactical rock.

Citadel — Basilicanum Grey

Focus on highlighting the golden trim and ornate detailing across Calgar, using the length of the brush to gently guide it over the surfaces to uplift the shine with this lighter color.

Citadel — Liberator Gold

Pick out all the silver metallics, edge highlighting areas such as the chains and gun barrels.

Citadel — Stormhost Silver

Drybrush larger areas, like the ammunition belt that feeds into the Gauntlets of Ultramar.

Citadel — Stormhost Silver

Add a final highlight on any of the gold, framing it with a glittering silver that will really make it shimmer.

Citadel — Stormhost Silver

Mix one part Kislev Flesh with three parts Lahmian Medium, remove excess off the brush, then begin gently applying the super-thin paint over the face. Pulling the paint slowly helps to achieve a smooth coat, and it'll dry pretty quickly, letting you add a second layer to strengthen the color.

Citadel — Kislev Flesh

Make the same mix with Word Bearers Red, which you'll use to add some extra warmth over the paler tone. This wants to be pulled towards the back of the head, up towards the cheekbones, and any other recesses around the face, letting the paint settle more towards these areas while keeping the raised areas lighter.

Citadel — Word Bearers Red

Start with a basecoat of Celestra Grey for his white hair, carefully outlining his face.

Citadel — Celestra Grey

Paint Ulthuan Grey in lines across the slight ridges in his hair, making sure to keep the previous color on show between each one.

Citadel — Ulthuan Grey

Block out the armour panel at the back of his neck.

Citadel — Macragge Blue

Block out his cybernetic eye.

Citadel — Iron Hands Steel

Paint his earrings.

Citadel — Retributor Armour

Paint the undersuit.

Citadel — Black Legion

Take a small amount of Black Legion, and twist the brush on a palette for a sharp point, then place the tip onto the right eye.

Citadel — Black Legion

Place two smaller dots of Ulthuan Grey either side of the black dot, leaving a black dot in its center.

Citadel — Ulthuan Grey

Outline the other eye and provide a dark base.

Citadel — Black Legion

Place a small dot of Mephiston Red on the inside of the circle.

Citadel — Mephiston Red

Add a reflective highlight line of Fire Dragon Bright along the bottom to make it pop.

Citadel — Fire Dragon Bright

Add a small dot of Ulthuan Grey to the top of each gem and lens.

Citadel — Ulthuan Grey

Edge highlight the red side of the cape.

Citadel — Evil Sunz Scarlet

Highlight the inside of the cape.

Citadel — Pallid Wych Flesh

Highlight any purity seal parchment along with the scroll on his leg.

Citadel — Pallid Wych Flesh

Run Tuskgor Fur down the pronounced edges of the hanging straps and scabbard.

Citadel — Tuskgor Fur

Add a few small, well-placed dots along the rope's raised details.

Citadel — Tuskgor Fur

Add a thin edge highlight to the gun casing.

Citadel — Celestra Grey

Refine the Ultramarines symbols across the body and the Crux Terminatus with a sharp edge highlight.

Citadel — Ulthuan Grey

Paint all the rivets across the armour with a single dot.

Citadel — Stormhost Silver

Glue the final pieces together, then paint the base with Armageddon Dust.

Citadel — Armageddon Dust

Add a quick drybrush, carefully building up the color around, being mindful to avoid the feet while working.

Citadel — Screaming Skull

Add a quick drybrush.

Citadel — Pallid Wych Flesh

Paint the base rim.

Citadel — Steel Legion Drab