Warhammer 40,000 · Astra Militarum
Death Korps of Krieg (Astra Militarum) Paint List for Warhammer 40,000
WW1 trench grey with gas masks, the most atmospheric regiment in the Guard. Mud, rust and dull metal do more here than any bright colour.
A desperate mood: cool grey + mud + gas mask. Stirland Mud on the boots is indispensable.
Recommended undercoat
grey
— Several priority paints in this army converge on grey.
Paint list
Sorted by priority🔴 Must-Have
Trench grey
- Mechanicus Standard Grey (Citadel) — Cloaks + uniforms · 2 coats
- Abaddon Black (Citadel) — Gas mask + boots · 2 coats
- Zandri Dust (Citadel) — Helmet + armour · 2 coats
- Leadbelcher (Citadel) — Weapons · 1–2 coats
- Nuln Oil (Citadel) — The whole model · General wash
🟠 Core
Highlights + mud
- Administratum Grey (Citadel) — Cloaks (layer) · Drybrush on the raised areas
- Agrax Earthshade (Citadel) — Helmet + leather · Wash
- Rhinox Hide (Citadel) — Straps · 2 coats
- Stirland Mud (Citadel) — Boots + lower legs · Thick texture
🟡 Recommended
Skin and metal
- Bugman's Glow (Citadel) — Skin (if visible) · 2 coats
- Runefang Steel (Citadel) — Metal (highlight) · Drybrush
Painting order
Recommended steps
1
Step 1: grey primer
2
Step 2: Mechanicus Standard Grey cloaks
3
Step 3: Abaddon Black masque
4
Step 4: Zandri Dust helmet
5
Step 5: Leadbelcher metal
6
Step 6: Nuln Oil + Agrax wash complete
7
Step 7: Administratum Grey layer
8
Step 8: Stirland Mud boots + Runefang Steel
Tips
Hints for this army
1
Stirland Mud on the boots creates an atmosphere nothing else matches.
2
The black gas mask with Administratum Grey reflections is the most recognisable feature.
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