Horus Heresy (30K) · Solar Auxilia
Void Cohort Red (Solar Auxilia) Paint List for Horus Heresy (30K)
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Solar Auxilia
Deep red void armour, cream fatigues and brass trim. A red void cohort gives you an instantly disciplined 30K infantry identity.
Treat the armour as one compact red mass, then use the pale fatigues to create breathing space between the plates.
Recommended undercoat
white
— Several priority paints in this army converge on white.
Paint list
Sorted by priority
🔴 Must-Have
The base colours behind the red cohort look.
🟠 Core
The contrast paints that stop the red from feeling flat.
🟡 Recommended
Small but useful finishing passes for mass infantry.
Painting order
Recommended steps
1
Basecoat the armour with Khorne Red.
2
Paint the fatigues with Rakarth Flesh and the trim with Balthasar Gold.
3
Block in weapons with Leadbelcher and shade them with Nuln Oil.
4
Wash cloth and brass with Agrax Earthshade.
5
Lift the red armour edges with Mephiston Red.
Tips
Hints for this army
1
Rakarth Flesh keeps the force from looking too uniform without breaking the military mood.
2
A few pale markings with Corax White quickly create a stronger regimental feel.
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