What paints do I need for Sons of Horus?

Sons of Horus requires specific paints for Vert mer sombre avec silver. Le chapitre d'Horus.. The complete paint list with priorities is shown above, including base coats, shades, and highlights. Cheaper Vallejo and Army Painter alternatives are listed for each paint.

Are there cheaper alternatives to Citadel paints for Sons of Horus?

Yes — ChromaStack shows the closest Vallejo and Army Painter equivalents for each Citadel paint in the Sons of Horus paint list, ranked by Delta-E CIEDE2000 colorimetric accuracy. You can save 30-40% by substituting Citadel with Vallejo paints.

What is the recommended painting order for Sons of Horus?

The recommended step-by-step painting order for Sons of Horus is shown in the 'Painting Order' section above. Start with the base coats on the largest surfaces, apply shades in recesses, then work up through layers to highlights.

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