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How to paint Combat Patrol: Imperial Agents

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: Imperial Agentsfrom $58.00
Contents

What you are painting

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

Imperial Agents (Contrast)

Method
hybrid
Difficulty
3 / 5
CP time
~6 hrs
Primer
Chaos Black
  1. 01
    Prime
    Chaos Black
  2. 02
    Black coats / armour
    Black Templar
  3. 03
    Red / Inquisition accents
    Blood Angels Red
  4. 04
    Gold / purity
    Retributor Armour · Apothecary White
  5. 05
    Weapons
    Leadbelcher · Nuln Oil
  6. 06
    Base
    Astrogranite
  • +Small model count. Treat each kit as a character project.
  • +Match accents to the parent army you ally with.
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Common questions

How do I paint Combat Patrol: Imperial Agents?

Use the Imperial Agents (Contrast) recipe on this page. Prime with Chaos Black, then follow the Contrast steps. About 6 hours for a full Combat Patrol-sized box.

What is a fair price for Combat Patrol: Imperial Agents?

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.