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How to paint Combat Patrol: Deathwatch

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

Updated 2026-07-10

Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.

Combat Patrol: Deathwatchfrom $28.10
Contents

What you are painting

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

Deathwatch (Contrast)

Method
contrast
Difficulty
2 / 5
CP time
~8 hrs
Primer
Chaos Black
  1. 01
    Prime
    Chaos Black
  2. 02
    Black armour
    Black Templar
  3. 03
    Silver arm
    Leadbelcher · Nuln Oil
  4. 04
    Shoulder
    Ultramarines Blue · Iyanden Yellow
  5. 05
    Trim
    Retributor Armour
  • +One silver arm sells the chapter. Keep the rest black.
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Common questions

How do I paint Combat Patrol: Deathwatch?

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

What is a fair price for Combat Patrol: Deathwatch?

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.