Painting a Necron Warrior

Once your models have an undercoat, painting can begin. Below you will find a simple-but-effective color scheme using only 6 colors. Follow the detailed instructions and check out the stage-by-stage images as you paint your model for reference. Don't fret if the model doesn't come out picture-perfect in the end, painting takes time and practice to master. Just do the best you can each time and be open to learning new techniques from others. Before you know it, you'll be quite an accomplished painter with models you'll be proud to game with!

1. After an undercoat of Chaos Black, do a thorough drybrushing of Boltgun Metal to the evil metallic creature.

2. Drybrushing is generally a sloppy technique, and makes your model look unfinished. So, go back over the Necron's body with a mix of Boltgun Metal and Chainmail. Carefully paint this color onto the carapace, leaving cracks and joints Chaos Black.

3. Next, selectively drybrush over the Necron's body one more time with Mithril Silver. This color will bring out highlights on the Necron. Paint the inner workings of the weapon with Goblin Green and use Mithril Silver on the Gauss Flayer to give it a more noticeable shine.

4. Using a fine detail brush, carefully paint in the ominous glowing eyes using Scorpion Green. Last, but not least, glue the transparent green rod into place along with the separately painted gun tip. You also could have painted the model with the gun tip present from the start if you wish. The plastic has sufficient flexibility that it'll bend back into place when the green rod is seated.