Horus Heresy (30K) · Mechanicum
Forge World Mars (Mechanicum) Paint List for Horus Heresy (30K)
beginner
Mechanicum
Martian reds, steel, brass and functional blacks. Mars remains the safest entry point for a 30K Mechanicum force.
Prime dark, then lay in the red with clean solid coats. The contrast comes from cold metal against the robes.
Recommended undercoat
white
— Several priority paints in this army converge on white.
Paint list
Sorted by priority
🔴 Must-Have
The red, metal and brass triad of Forge World Mars.
🟠 Core
Richer reds and the final metallic finish.
🟡 Recommended
Useful contrast details for robot-heavy units.
Painting order
Recommended steps
1
Basecoat the robes and red panels with Mephiston Red.
2
Paint bionics with Leadbelcher and trim with Balthasar Gold.
3
Shade the metals with Nuln Oil and the brass with Agrax Earthshade.
4
Highlight the reds with Evil Sunz Scarlet.
5
Finish metallic edges with Runefang Steel.
Tips
Hints for this army
1
Leave some cables pure black to break up the red and metal rhythm.
2
Mars also benefits from a few controlled white sigils with Corax White.
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