Kill Team Starter Set

Angels of Death Plague Marines

By Warhammer

This tutorial shows how to paint the Angels of Death Space Marines and Plague Marines from the Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team Starter Set. It covers undercoating, base coating various details like armour, weapons, and flesh, and applying shades to bring out depth and character in the miniatures.

Macragge Blue

Citadel · Base

Abaddon Black

Citadel · Base

Retributor Armour

Citadel · Base

Screamer Pink

Citadel · Base

Rakarth Flesh

Citadel · Base

Catachan Flesh

Citadel · Base

Mechanicus Standard Grey

Citadel · Base

Agrax Earthshade

Citadel · Shade

Death Guard Green

Citadel · Base

Balthasar Gold

Citadel · Base

Leadbelcher

Citadel · Base

Averland Sunset

Citadel · Base

Carroburg Crimson

Citadel · Shade

Space Marine Captain - Undercoat

  1. 1.

    Apply an undercoat to the entire model, ensuring complete coverage, then allow to dry. Apply a second coat for better coverage, and a third if needed.

    Citadel — Macragge Blue

Space Marine Captain - Black Details

  1. 1.

    Base coat the inside of the cloak, gun casing, ribbing between armour panels, and loincloth.

    Citadel — Abaddon Black

Space Marine Captain - Gold Details

  1. 1.

    Base coat all gold details including the Aquila on the chest, right knee detail, trinkets, shoulder trim and wings, power fist detail, and Iron Halo on the backpack.

    Citadel — Retributor Armour

Space Marine Captain - Pink Details

  1. 1.

    Base coat the tassels and wax seals.

    Citadel — Screamer Pink

  2. 2.

    Base coat the outside of the cloak. Allow the first layer to dry completely before applying a second coat to avoid unwanted texturing.

    Citadel — Screamer Pink

Space Marine Captain - Skin and Parchment

  1. 1.

    Base coat the skin on the face and the parchment on the loincloth seal.

    Citadel — Rakarth Flesh

Space Marine Captain - Base

  1. 1.

    Base coat the soil on the base.

    Citadel — Catachan Flesh

  2. 2.

    Base coat the rock the marine is standing on.

    Citadel — Mechanicus Standard Grey

  3. 3.

    Paint the rim of the base.

    Citadel — Abaddon Black

Space Marine Captain - Shade

  1. 1.

    Apply a shade to the entire miniature to create depth. Work in small sections and soak up any excess paint.

    Citadel — Agrax Earthshade

Plague Marine - Undercoat

  1. 1.

    Apply an undercoat to the entire model, allowing each layer to dry completely before applying the next, until a solid undercoat is achieved.

    Citadel — Death Guard Green

Plague Marine - Armour Trim

  1. 1.

    Base coat all armour trim and selected weapon details like the handle, trims, and back casing.

    Citadel — Balthasar Gold

Plague Marine - Silver Metallics

  1. 1.

    Base coat the working metals of the gun, backpack, and any other small metallic areas. Change water in your pot after this step to avoid metallic flakes contaminating other paints.

    Citadel — Leadbelcher

Plague Marine - Flesh Details

  1. 1.

    Base coat the Nurgling, and any horns and teeth on the model.

    Citadel — Rakarth Flesh

Plague Marine - Slime and Gunk

  1. 1.

    Base coat all slime and gunk found on the model.

    Citadel — Averland Sunset

Plague Marine - Fleshy Bits

  1. 1.

    Base coat the Nurgling's tongue and any other fleshy or tentacle-like bits. Take your time with these smaller details.

    Citadel — Screamer Pink

Plague Marine - Base & Loincloth

  1. 1.

    Base coat the soil on the base and the loincloth.

    Citadel — Catachan Flesh

  2. 2.

    Base coat the rock on the base.

    Citadel — Mechanicus Standard Grey

Plague Marine - Shade

  1. 1.

    Apply a shade over the Nurgling and fungal infection details, watching for pooling and soaking up excess.

    Citadel — Carroburg Crimson

  2. 2.

    Apply a shade over the rest of the details on the model, including the base, taking care to avoid areas painted with Carroburg Crimson.

    Citadel — Agrax Earthshade

  3. 3.

    Paint the rim of the base.

    Citadel — Abaddon Black