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How to paint Combat Patrol: Necrons

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: Necronsfrom $104.80

Contents

What you are painting

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

Recipe

Necron Dynasty (Contrast speed)

Method: contrast
Difficulty: 1 / 5
CP time: ~6 hrs
Primer: Chaos Black

01
Prime
Chaos Black
Even coat. Necrons forgive thin spots on recesses.
02
Metal armour
Leadbelcher
Drybrush or thin base over black.
03
Shade metal
Nuln Oil
All-over wash. Wipe raised plates if you want brighter metal.
04
Energy / orbs
Warp Lightning
Contrast into glowing rods and orbs.
05
Highlight edges
Stormhost Silver
Quick edge on weapons and shoulders.
06
Base
Astrogranite · Black Templar
Texture then recess shade.

+Batch Warriors 5 at a time. Same metal wash for the whole squad.
+Skip freehand glyphs on day one. Tabletop reads fine without them.

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Common questions

How do I paint Combat Patrol: Necrons?

Use the Necron Dynasty (Contrast speed) 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: Necrons?

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.