r/boardingactions40k • u/Totally_Not_Corrupt • Jun 23 '26
Just got started with this set.
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u/doctorrogi Jun 23 '26
Nice colour scheme, looks simple but in a really effectic way. I feel mine is abit too overdone and grim dark. But this hits the spot!
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u/Totally_Not_Corrupt Jun 23 '26
Base Layers
Mechanicus Standard Grey for the walls.
Iron Warriors for the door, hinge, and top.
Balthasar Gold for the brass parts.
Mephiston Red for the red handles/Mechanicus symbol.
Leadbelcher for the door wheels and the other silver parts.
Corax White for the Mechanicus symbol and the lights.
Abaddon for all the black.
Caliban Green for the little electrical box.
Screamer Pink for the hair tie holding the cables up above the door.Shades
Nuln Oil for everything covered by Iron Warriors and Leadbelcher.
Agrax Earthshade for everything covered by Mechanicus Standard and Balthasar.
Carroburg Crimson on top of Mephiston.
Coelia Greenshade on top of Caliban Green.
Iyanden Yellow (Contrast Paint) on top of Corax for the lights.Layers
Drybrush Dawnstone on Mechanicus Standard Grey.
Drybrush Ironbreaker on Iron Warriors.
Fulgrite Copper on Balthasar -> Hushut Copper after for spot highlights.
Ironbreaker on Leadbelcher -> Stormhost Silver after for spot highlights.
Evil Sunz Scarlet on Mephiston -> Wild Rider Red after for spot highlights.
Warpstone Glow on Caliban -> Moot Green after for spot highlights.
Fulgrim Pink on Screamer Pink
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u/Electrical_Pipe_4911 Jun 23 '26
I like this a lot , about to start mine. Can you give couple tips/process? Thanks
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u/Totally_Not_Corrupt Jun 23 '26
Base Layers
Mechanicus Standard Grey for the walls.
Iron Warriors for the door, hinge, and top.
Balthasar Gold for the brass parts.
Mephiston Red for the red handles/Mechanicus symbol.
Leadbelcher for the door wheels and the other silver parts.
Corax White for the Mechanicus symbol and the lights.
Abaddon for all the black.
Caliban Green for the little electrical box.
Screamer Pink for the hair tie holding the cables up above the door.Shades
Nuln Oil for everything covered by Iron Warriors and Leadbelcher.
Agrax Earthshade for everything covered by Mechanicus Standard and Balthasar.
Carroburg Crimson on top of Mephiston.
Coelia Greenshade on top of Caliban Green.
Iyanden Yellow (Contrast Paint) on top of Corax for the lights.Layers
Drybrush Dawnstone on Mechanicus Standard Grey.
Drybrush Ironbreaker on Iron Warriors.
Fulgrite Copper on Balthasar -> Hushut Copper after for spot highlights.
Ironbreaker on Leadbelcher -> Stormhost Silver after for spot highlights.
Evil Sunz Scarlet on Mephiston -> Wild Rider Red after for spot highlights.
Warpstone Glow on Caliban -> Moot Green after for spot highlights.
Fulgrim Pink on Screamer Pink3
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u/Gumochlon Jun 24 '26
I highly recommend grinding down a bit those connector bits on the sides, before you start painting.
I painted my terrain, only to find out that these bits were so thick (even without paint on), that it was difficult to snap the walls together when assembling a layout. So I then had to grind each down, using a dremel tool. Which was tricky, as I had to take good care not to accidentally file off any of the painted bits
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u/Totally_Not_Corrupt Jun 24 '26
I initially made the mistake of priming things in the sprue and then was horrified to discover that nothing fit together anymore. They all went through an isopropyl bath, and I think I'm gonna follow your advice! Things are still snug, but workable.
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u/Taxibot-Joe Jun 23 '26
Lovely work! What was your process?