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How to paint Battleforce: Adeptus Mechanicus

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 Mechanicusfrom $247.70

Contents

What you are painting

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

Recipe

Mars Skitarii (Contrast)

Method: hybrid
Difficulty: 3 / 5
CP time: ~11 hrs
Primer: Leadbelcher (spray) or Chaos Black

01
Prime
Leadbelcher
02
Shade metal
Nuln Oil
03
Robes
Blood Angels Red
04
Black plates
Black Templar
05
Glow / lenses
Warp Lightning
06
Base
Astrogranite · Martian Ironcrust

+Metal spray primer is the AdMech cheat code.
+Robes first on Skitarii, then clean metal edges.

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Common questions

How do I paint Battleforce: Adeptus Mechanicus?

Use the Mars Skitarii (Contrast) recipe on this page. Prime with Leadbelcher (spray) or Chaos Black, then follow the Contrast steps. About 11 hours for a full Combat Patrol-sized box.

What is a fair price for Battleforce: Adeptus Mechanicus?

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.