How to Build and Paint Citadel Miniatures for Warhammer Fantasy

Battles.

Let’s paint some High Elf Spearmen!

First you’ll need a place to work and some tools. Clippers, files, glues, paints, and an assortment of brushes are all part of a Warhammer hobbyist’s toolkit.

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1. Assemble 2. Prime 3. Paint

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1. Use your clippers to remove each plastic model piece from its “sprue.”

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2. File any rough edges or protrusions until smooth.

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3. Use polystyrene cement to glue the pieces together.

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4. Here’s a torso glued to its base.

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5. Continue assembling until your figure is complete.

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1. Vigorously shake a can of white or black undercoat (depending on your subject) for at least 60 seconds.

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2. Using short, even blasts, coat one side of the figure, and let it dry for three minutes.

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3. Flip the figure over and paint another side until the figure is evenly covered in undercoat.

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4. Once the entire figure is covered with an even undercoat, you’re ready to begin painting.

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1. Using a thick brush, apply a base coat of Citadel Colour paint. In this example, my son is painting the armor silver.

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2. Next apply a coat of “wash” to color the recesses of the model, using a regular brush.

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3. Using a fine brush, carefully highlight the details of the model.

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4. Apply the same basecoat/wash/highlight process to each section/color of the model. (Not bad for a 12-year-old? )