20% off RRPCombat Patrol: Dark Angels
Dark Angels · 19 models · 4 kits
1× Captain in Gravis Armour Miniature · 3× Bladeguard Veterans Miniatures · 5× Hellblasters Miniatures · 10× Intercessors Miniatures
Dark Angels Colour Scheme Generator
A full Dark Angels paint scheme, generated and ready to test: the armour ramp from basecoat to edge highlight plus metals, skin, lenses and basing — every colour matched to real paints from Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter and 35+ more ranges, with live prices. Use it as a planner, tweak any colour, or take it into the full generator.
Start this scheme
The cheapest box we can price for this faction, and the paint set that covers most of the recipe below.
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from A$424.16· compare 2 shops· priced 28 AugCovers 8 of 12 colours in this scheme
Compare more paint prices→How the scheme reads on a model
Armour — base to highlight
Base coat
Shade
Layer
Highlight
Edge highlight
Additional details
Trim
Weapons
Leather
Skin
Lenses
Basing
Robes (Deathwing)
1
Base coat
Lay the foundation colour down over primer, slightly darker than the final tone.
from A$8.43· compare 5 shops· priced 28 Aug
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2
Shade
Wash the recesses to add depth and separate the details.
from A$8.63· compare 3 shops· priced 28 Aug
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3
Layer
Rebuild the main colour on the raised areas, leaving the shade in the cracks.
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4
Highlight
Pick out the upper edges and surfaces that catch the light.
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5
Edge highlight
Sharpen only the sharpest edges for a crisp, finished look.
from A$4.69· compare 3 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Details & accent colours
Everything else on the model - metals, skin, leather, lenses, basing and this faction's signature accents.
Metal — trim
Aquilas, rims and ornament. Basecoat gold, wash with a brown shade, then edge a brighter gold.
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Metal — weapons
Bolters, blades and casings. Dark gunmetal, washed black, edged with bright steel.
from A$8.29· compare 4 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Leather & pouches
Straps, holsters and bare wood. Mid brown, shaded, then drybrushed a lighter tan.
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Skin & flesh
Faces and hands. Basecoat, a flesh wash into the recesses, then build the highlights back up.
from A$5.09· compare 5 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Eyes & lenses
Lenses, eyes and energy. A bright spot colour that pops against the armour - dot it on and add a white glint.
from A$8.45· compare 4 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Basing — earth
Groundwork. Earth basecoat, drybrushed bone, finished with your choice of grass, sand or snow.
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Robes (Deathwing)
Inner-circle bone robes - shade with a sepia wash, highlight back to off-white.
from A$5.22· compare 4 shops· priced 28 Aug
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Your paints
Tick off what's already on your shelf — whatever's left is your shopping list.
12 paints in this scheme
Price this recipe
12 paintsfree UK delivery over £20
- Dark Angels Green£4.04
- Black Green£4.19
- Grey Teal£2.20
- Bestigor Flesh£2.34
- Uk BSC 64 Portland Stone£2.36
- not stocked: Absolution Green, Evergreen, Ki-Rin Gold, Iron Wolf, Owlbear Brown, Hot Pink, Graveyard Earth
postage per seller
- Dark Angels GreenModel Workshop£4.39
- Absolution GreenMake It Paint It£5.49
- Grey TealLoaded Dice£1.60
- Bestigor FleshLoaded Dice£2.67
- Uk BSC 64 Portland StoneLoaded Dice£2.19
- not stocked: Evergreen, Black Green, Ki-Rin Gold, Iron Wolf, Owlbear Brown, Hot Pink, Graveyard Earth
prices shown on Amazon at checkout
Add 3 to Amazon basket- Dark Angels Greensee price
- Bestigor Fleshsee price
- Uk BSC 64 Portland Stonesee price
- not stocked: Absolution Green, Evergreen, Black Green, Grey Teal, Ki-Rin Gold, Iron Wolf, Owlbear Brown, Hot Pink, Graveyard Earth
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Dark Angels Green
Citadel (Warhammer Paints)
No price tracked yet· check at Wayland GamesEvergreen
Vallejo
no UK priceBlack Green
Monument
No price tracked yet· check at Wayland GamesGrey Teal
Green Stuff World
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Army Painter
no UK priceIron Wolf
Army Painter
no UK priceOwlbear Brown
Army Painter
no UK priceBestigor Flesh
Citadel (Warhammer Paints)
No price tracked yet· check at Wayland GamesHot Pink
Army Painter
no UK priceGraveyard Earth
Citadel (Warhammer Paints)
no UK priceUk BSC 64 Portland Stone
Vallejo
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Recommended Box Set
Combat Patrol: Dark Angels
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The fastest way to start a Dark Angels army — a boxed force to paint with this scheme.
1× Captain in Gravis Armour Miniature · 3× Bladeguard Veterans Miniatures · 5× Hellblasters Miniatures · 10× Intercessors Miniatures
Best price
A$180.65Loaded Dice · eBay
priced 28 Aug
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