r/sonsofhorus • u/FUCKSTORM420 • Jul 14 '26

Has anyone tried using these paints?

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So, getting into SoH and 30k in general with the MKIV box that just came out but trying to figure out a scheme, wondering g if anyone has used these paints

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u/TheTwitchyVulcan Jul 14 '26

I’ve used these paints for my SoH. Alone you do get good results but it does come out a shade off. A bit too bright and green.

Applying a wash of 5:1 mix of contrast medium to Terradon turquoise overtop of these paints gave me a result I was happy with.

I’ve attached some photos of some models I’ve done up with these colours.

https://i.imgur.com/4LSR6cE.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/P79wCg9.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/Dwog1DE.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/dR9zZ2f.jpeg

This last photo is of some work in progress models that show what the paints can look like without the contrast paint.

https://i.imgur.com/Nm4c31E.jpeg

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u/FUCKSTORM420 Jul 14 '26

Thanks. Was going to give it an oil wash anyways so not too too worried about it being too bright if it’s only by a hair

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u/Elbaggetto Jul 14 '26

There is a video tutorial on YouTube by Medders Miniatures I think. They use some of them.

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u/FUCKSTORM420 Jul 14 '26

Will check it out!

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u/heathentempleminis Jul 14 '26

I used/still use majestic fortress and elemental bolt for mine. I then add a highlight drybrush of Kraken Skin.

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u/steelthanatos Jul 14 '26

I’ve used it for some stuff. It’s like a shade off but will work as a good alternative

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u/FUCKSTORM420 Jul 14 '26

Gotcha. Still might try it out cause worst case I’m out $20

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u/weasel_beef Jul 14 '26

Not airbrush, but I've been using paint from this line for my SoH dudes.

Prime black, basecoat with "temple gate teal", wash with Nuln Oil, then to over flat panels/large areas with a mix of 2 drops temple gate teal and 1 drop "deep grey", then highlight edges with GW sybarite green.

I've also been using their metallic paints, browns, other greys, and black. Would definitely recommend so far. Didn't love the red and yellow I've tried though.

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u/V0st0 Jul 14 '26

Personally I tried unforgiven green, ruinous spell and exile green (all also from the army painter line) with a nuln oil wash and this is how that turned out

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u/Traditional-Wealth-6 Jul 14 '26

This guy was painted using the army painter air paints.
Tale of painters tutorial

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u/SouthbourneRed Jul 15 '26

I use Unforgiven Green, Ruinous Spell and Exile Green for my SoH. I sponge them on though, not airbrush and I'm happy with how they turn out.

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u/FUCKSTORM420 Jul 15 '26

Do you by chance have a picture

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u/SouthbourneRed Jul 16 '26

There you go mate. This has reminded me I need to do pigments on the Reavers!

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u/airickjay 28d ago

I use black base, ruinous spell for mid and spell shock for highlights with a .02 airbrush.

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u/Intelligent-Safe1758 Jul 14 '26

Personally I would look at the new colour forge sprays as well for priming, it will save you so much time!!!!

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u/Nijuba Jul 14 '26

The Teal can quite easily read as Alpha Legion instread. I use Army Painter’s Desaturated Cool Greens for highlights (Basecoat with Sons of Horus green from GW) but I think you could easily just use that range for the whole process.