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How to paint Combat Patrol: Genestealer Cults

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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Combat Patrol: Genestealer Cultsfrom $33.52
Contents

What you are painting

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

Genestealer Cult brood (Contrast)

Method
contrast
Difficulty
2 / 5
CP time
~9 hrs
Primer
Wraithbone
  1. 01
    Prime
    Wraithbone
  2. 02
    Skin / carapace
    Magos Purple · Leviadon Blue
  3. 03
    Clothes
    Militarum Green · Snakebite Leather
  4. 04
    Metal tools
    Leadbelcher · Nuln Oil
  5. 05
    Icons
    Iyanden Yellow
  6. 06
    Base
    Stirland Mud
  • +Neophytes are infantry spam. Same clothes recipe for all.
  • +Hybrids get more purple skin than humans.
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Common questions

How do I paint Combat Patrol: Genestealer Cults?

Use the Genestealer Cult brood (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 Combat Patrol: Genestealer Cults?

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.