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Metalica (Adeptus Mechanicus) Paint List for Warhammer 40,000

intermediate Adeptus Mechanicus

White and argent. The more rare and difficult — Robe white spectacular.

Start with Corax White, Leadbelcher, and Seraphim Sepia as the foundation. Use Ulthuan Grey and Runefang Steel for secondary details, shadows, or focal accents. Finish with Pallid Wych Flesh and Agrax Earthshade for highlights and extra contrast.

Recommended undercoat white — Several priority paints in this army converge on white.
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Paint list

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🔴 Must-Have

Robe + metal

🟠 Core

Highlights + cables reds

🟡 Recommended

Finishing details.

Painting order

Recommended steps
1 Basecoat the main surfaces with Corax White, Leadbelcher, and Seraphim Sepia.
2 Apply Ulthuan Grey and Runefang Steel to the secondary details and support areas.
3 Use Pallid Wych Flesh and Agrax Earthshade to sharpen highlights and final contrast.
4 Keep the strongest accent colours for the focal zones so the scheme stays readable across the army.

Tips

Hints for this army
1 The câbles red are the signature AdMech — Mephiston Red fine on chaque câble.
2 The robe : plusieurs thin coats plutôt qu'a épaisse.

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