Warhammer 40,000 · Astra Militarum
Valhallans (Astra Militarum) Paint List for Warhammer 40,000
White snow and cold grey, the winter scheme of the ice world regiments. Use a light undercoat, then let the grey do the shading.
White primer. Nuln Oil thinned 1:4 into the recesses. The red star on the helmet is the signature.
Recommended undercoat
white
— Several priority paints in this army converge on white.
Paint list
Sorted by priority🔴 Must-Have
Snow white
- Corax White (Citadel) — Cloak + armour · 3 coats
- Mechanicus Standard Grey (Citadel) — Helmet + grey parts · 2 coats
- Abaddon Black (Citadel) — Boots + straps · 1–2 coats
- Leadbelcher (Citadel) — Weapons · 1–2 coats
🟠 Core
Winter shading
- Nuln Oil (Citadel) — Joints + metal · Wash very thinned on white
- Administratum Grey (Citadel) — Areas grey (layer) · Drybrush
- Bugman's Glow (Citadel) — Skin · 2 coats
🟡 Recommended
Detail
- Runefang Steel (Citadel) — Metal (highlight) · Drybrush
- Mephiston Red (Citadel) — Red star · Brush fine
Painting order
Recommended steps
1
Step 1: white primer
2
Step 2: Corax White cloak
3
Step 3: Mechanicus Standard Grey on the grey elements
4
Step 4: Abaddon Black boots
5
Step 5: Leadbelcher weapons
6
Step 6: Nuln Oil very thinned white
7
Step 7: Bugman's Glow skin
8
Step 8: Red star + Administratum Grey grey
Tips
Hints for this army
1
White primer is mandatory. Nuln Oil thinned 1:4 into the recesses — Avoid the effect sale.
2
The red star on the helmet is the Valhallan signature.
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