Box paint
How to paint Combat Patrol: T'au Empire
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.
Contents
What you are painting
- +Follow the current box contents list on the product packaging.
Recipe
T'au Sept (Contrast)
- Method
- contrast
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5
- CP time
- ~8 hrs
- Primer
- Grey Seer
- 01PrimeGrey Seer
- 02ArmourUltramarines Blue
- 03Panels / sept marksIyanden Yellow · Black Templar
- 04WeaponsLeadbelcher · Nuln Oil
- 05LensesWarp Lightning
- 06BaseAstrogranite
- +Battlesuits: paint panels flat before edge highlights.
- +Fire Warriors batch well in fives.
Common questions
How do I paint Combat Patrol: T'au Empire?
Use the T'au Sept (Contrast) recipe on this page. Prime with Grey Seer, then follow the Contrast steps. About 8 hours for a full Combat Patrol-sized box.
What is a fair price for Combat Patrol: T'au Empire?
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.