Realistic war
Scabfang Bone-Cracker
by @Rusty • 04/08/2026
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Master's Recipe
A comprehensive guide to painting a monstrous beast-rider, focusing on weathered metals, earthy orc skin, and the vibrant yet gritty textures of a prehistoric predator.
Colors By Part
Squig Mount Skin
Khorne Red
Standard
Agrax Earthshade
Wash
Squig Orange
Standard
Orc Skin
Deathworld Forest
Standard
Kroak Green
Wash
Elysian Green
Standard
Bionics and Metal Armor
Leadbelcher
Metallic
Nuln Oil
Wash
Ryza Rust
Effects
Trophies and Teeth
Zandri Dust
Standard
Seraphim Sepia
Wash
Screaming Skull
Standard
Base and Mushrooms
Kantor Blue
Standard
Lothern Blue
Standard
Abaddon Black
Standard
Painting Steps
Basecoating the Mount
- • Apply Khorne Red (Standard) over the entire body of the beast.
- • Use Agrax Earthshade (Wash) in all the skin folds and muscle recesses.
- • Highlight the raised scales and muscles with Squig Orange (Standard) using a stippling motion for texture.
Painting the Orc Rider
- • Apply Deathworld Forest (Standard) to all exposed Orc skin.
- • Wash the skin with Kroak Green (Wash) to deepen the definition.
- • Layer Elysian Green (Standard) on the nose, chin, and knuckles.
Weathered Bionics and Weapons
- • Basecoat all mechanical parts, the axe, and armor plates with Leadbelcher (Metallic).
- • Wash the metal heavily with Nuln Oil (Wash) for an oily, used look.
- • Drybrush Ryza Rust (Effects) onto joints and edges of the metal to simulate oxidation.
Bones and Teeth
- • Paint all skulls, horns, and teeth with Zandri Dust (Standard).
- • Shade with Seraphim Sepia (Wash) focusing on the roots of the teeth and cracks in the bone.
- • Edge highlight the tips with Screaming Skull (Standard).
Details and Base
- • Paint the mushrooms with Kantor Blue (Standard) and dot them with Lothern Blue (Standard).
- • Drybrush the rocky base with Dawnstone or a light grey over Abaddon Black (Standard).
- • Apply Blood for the Blood God #611016 (Effects) sparingly on the axe blades and the beast's mouth.
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