Rogal Dorn
This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to painting an Astra Militarum Rogal Dorn Battle Tank in an iconic Cadian 8th camouflage pattern using various Citadel paints. Key techniques covered include spray priming, multi-layered basecoating, drybrushing, recess shading for a weathered look, and intricate detailing of metallic parts and lenses. The video concludes with instructions on applying transfers, simulating battle damage, and assembling optional accessories to complete the model.
Zandri Dust
Citadel · Base
Castellan Green
Citadel · Base
Death Guard Green
Citadel · Base
Rhinox Hide
Citadel · Base
Ushabti Bone
Citadel · Layer
Leadbelcher
Citadel · Base
Agrax Earthshade
Citadel · Shade
Stormhost Silver
Citadel · Layer
Abaddon Black
Citadel · Base
Dark Reaper
Citadel · Layer
Khorne Red
Citadel · Base
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Citadel · Layer
Fire Dragon Bright
Citadel · Layer
Corax White
Citadel · Base
Blood Angels Red
Citadel · Contrast
Nighthaunt Gloom
Citadel · Contrast
Tank Main Hull & Camouflage
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1.
Undercoat the model with Zandri Dust Spray.
Citadel β ZANDRI DUST
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2.
Paint the entire model with Zandri Dust from the pot using an extra large base brush, ensuring all areas are covered.
Citadel β ZANDRI DUST
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Apply chunky, wavy camouflage lines using Castellan Green with a large dry brush, and stipple the paint to soften the transitions between colors.
Citadel β CASTELLAN GREEN
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4.
Drybrush Zandri Dust back over the edges of the Castellan Green camouflage patterns to blend them more naturally.
Citadel β ZANDRI DUST
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5.
Basecoat the barrels on the back of the tank with Death Guard Green using a small STC base brush.
Citadel β DEATH GUARD GREEN
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Recess shade all panel lines and recesses on the tank by mixing Rhinox Hide with Lahmian Medium to create a grime-like effect.
Citadel β RHINOX HIDE
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Lightly drybrush Ushabti Bone over the entire model to highlight raised areas and further blend the camouflage colors.
Citadel β USHABTI BONE
Metallic Details
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1.
Basecoat all silver details, such as antennas, weapon casings, and main gun barrels, with Leadbelcher using a medium base brush.
Citadel β LEADBELCHER
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Basecoat the sub-assembly tracks and sponsons with Leadbelcher.
Citadel β LEADBELCHER
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Apply Agrax Earthshade to all shaded silver details and the wheels where the tracks attach, using a medium STC shade brush.
Citadel β AGRAX EARTHSHADE
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4.
Drybrush Stormhost Silver over the fully silver areas, like the tracks and sponsons, using a small dry brush.
Citadel β STORMHOST SILVER
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Apply Stormhost Silver to intricate silver areas, such as the end of weapon barrels, using a small STC layer brush.
Citadel β STORMHOST SILVER
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Optionally, apply Agrax Earthshade to some silver details to tint them into a more bronzed color using a small base brush.
Citadel β AGRAX EARTHSHADE
Black Details
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Basecoat the pads on the tracks, some weapon casings, and specific lenses with Abaddon Black using a small STC base brush.
Citadel β ABADON BLACK
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Shade the black details using Agrax Earthshade with a small base brush.
Citadel β AGRAX EARTHSHADE
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Highlight the black details using Dark Reaper with a small layer brush.
Citadel β DARK REAPER
Lenses (Glowing Red Effect)
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Apply a small amount of Khorne Red to the lower third of each lens, leaving some black visible.
Citadel β KHORNE RED
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Apply Evil Sunz Scarlet even more towards the bottom corner of the lenses, leaving some Khorne Red showing between this and the black.
Citadel β EVIL SUNZ SCARLET
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Add a super tiny amount of Fire Dragon Bright right in the corner of the lenses.
Citadel β FIRE DRAGON BRIGHT
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Add a tiny dot of Corax White in the opposite corner to the red and orange highlights to simulate light reflection.
Citadel β CORAX WHITE
Lenses (Other Effects)
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Basecoat the searchlight and other lenses with Corax White.
Citadel β CORAX WHITE
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Apply Blood Angels Red to the basecoated lenses and a little around the edge to create a quick and easy glowing effect.
Citadel β BLOOD ANGELS RED
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For the searchlight, mix Nighthaunt Gloom with a little Contrast Medium and apply it to make the color more subtle, as the light is not meant to be on.
Citadel β NIGHTHAUNT GLOOM
Transfers & Battle Damage
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Use Rhinox Hide and a piece of sponge to dab on light chipping across the hull, focusing on corners and raised areas.
Citadel β RHINOX HIDE
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Sponge on Leadbelcher on the very sharpest edges and corners, alongside the Rhinox Hide, to create the impression of deeper cuts and scratches.
Citadel β LEADBELCHER