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How to paint Adeptus Custodes
Few models, gold spray. Each kit is a showcase. Difficulty 3 / 5. About 8 hours for a Combat Patrol with Contrast.
Updated 2026-07-10
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Quick picks
Kits to buy, then paint
Live floors for stores that ship to the US.
Recipe
Auric Custodes (Contrast)
- Method
- hybrid
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- CP time
- ~8 hrs
- Primer
- Retributor Armour (spray) or Chaos Black
- 01PrimeRetributor Armour
- 02Shade goldReikland Fleshshade
- 03Red / purple clothBlood Angels Red
- 04Black detailsBlack Templar
- 05WeaponsLeadbelcher · Nuln Oil
- 06BaseAstrogranite · Nuln Oil
- +Few models. Spend time on each. Gold spray saves hours.
- +Cloth colour is your army identity. Pick one and stick to it.
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Other Adeptus Custodes recipes
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After the first box
Buy Combat Patrol: Adeptus Custodes sealed. Add Allarus or a named character next. Verify every model on used listings.
Full start collecting path →Common questions
How long does it take to paint a Adeptus Custodes Combat Patrol?
About 8 hours with the Auric Custodes (Contrast) Contrast recipe, batching infantry.
What primer should I use for Adeptus Custodes?
Retributor Armour (spray) or Chaos Black. Match the recipe on this page so Contrast colours land cleanly.
Where do I buy Adeptus Custodes kits at a fair price?
Open the Adeptus Custodes army hub or the linked Combat Patrol box page for live floors, then set a watch under the middle of the sealed band.