Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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For an alternative, Contrast-Colours approach please see: youtu.be/L1lPagaNa88
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Hello! This is a beginner's guide to painting the Stormtroopers from Fantasy Flight Games' Star Wars Legion.(https://amzn.to/2IQ72SX).
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1:01 - Steps Overview
1:38 - Prep 'n 'Spray
4:01 - Base Colors
8:49 - Shades
11:46 - Optional Highlights
18:45 - Finishing Touches

Like the scenery? I show how to build it in this guide: youtu.be/VBb_pIxs__o

Paints used:

Mechanicus Standard Grey
Black (VMC)
German Grey (VMC)
Kantor Blue
Lothern Blue
Mournfang Brown
Jokaero Orange
Nuln Oil
Ulthuan Grey
White (VMC)
Fire Dragon Bright
Leadbelcher
Stormvermin Fur
Steel Legion Drab
Biel-Tan Green (For the base)
Athonian Camoshade (For the base)

Also:

Brown Earth basing paste (Vallejo)
Testors Dullcote matte varnish
Vallejo Satin Varnish
Javis fine turf (dark, mid and light)
Army Painter Black and Brown Battleground

This is an affiliate link to Element Games where I buy most of my hobby supplies: elementgames.co.uk/?d=10786

PAINT BRUSH: Rosemary & Co Series 8 Size 2 - rosemaryandco.com/series-8-pointed-round?u=21774e (select "short handle").

Any palette will do but this is the main palette that I use: amzn.to/2wre2TS

Muddy Field gaming mat: deepcutstudio.com/product/wargames-terrain-mat-muddy-field

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