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How to paint Astra Militarum: Cadian Castellan

Contents-aware Contrast recipe for this box. Buy at a fair floor, paint the kit with the swatches below, then expand the army.

Updated 2026-07-10

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Astra Militarum: Cadian Castellan box
Astra Militarum: Cadian Castellan. Product image for the kit you are painting.
Astra Militarum: Cadian Castellanfrom $33.15
Contents

What you are painting

  • +Follow the current box contents list on the product packaging.
Recipe

Cadian Guard (Contrast)

Primer: Wraithbone

Method
contrast
Difficulty
2 / 5
CP time
~9 hrs
Primer
Wraithbone
  1. 01
    Prime
    Wraithbone
  2. 02
    Fatigues
    Militarum Green
  3. 03
    Armour / flak
    Black Templar
  4. 04
    Skin
    Guilliman Flesh
  5. 05
    Guns / metal
    LeadbelcherNuln Oil
  6. 06
    Base
    Stirland Mud
  • +Infantry is a numbers game. Same three colours on every trooper.
  • +Tanks: spray green, wash, drybrush. Skip panel lining day one.
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Common questions

How do I paint Astra Militarum: Cadian Castellan?

Use the Cadian Guard (Contrast) recipe on this page. Prime with Wraithbone, then follow the Contrast steps. About 9 hours for a full Combat Patrol-sized box.

What is a fair price for Astra Militarum: Cadian Castellan?

Open the box price page for the live sealed floor and sold comps. Set a watch under the middle of that band before you buy.

Are these official Games Workshop instructions?

No. Unofficial fan recipes that name Citadel paints and kits as products. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.