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How to paint Battleforce: Adeptus Custodes

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

Updated 2026-07-10

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Battleforce: Adeptus Custodesfrom $225.00

Contents

What you are painting

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

Recipe

Auric Custodes (Contrast)

Method: hybrid
Difficulty: 3 / 5
CP time: ~8 hrs
Primer: Retributor Armour (spray) or Chaos Black

01
Prime
Retributor Armour
02
Shade gold
Reikland Fleshshade
03
Red / purple cloth
Blood Angels Red
04
Black details
Black Templar
05
Weapons
Leadbelcher · Nuln Oil
06
Base
Astrogranite · 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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Common questions

How do I paint Battleforce: Adeptus Custodes?

Use the Auric Custodes (Contrast) recipe on this page. Prime with Retributor Armour (spray) or Chaos Black, then follow the Contrast steps. About 8 hours for a full Combat Patrol-sized box.

What is a fair price for Battleforce: Adeptus Custodes?

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.