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Model paint guide
How to paint a Black Templars Castellan
A Castellan is black armour, white shoulder, and red seals. Match Crusader Squads, then push the cloak and face. Unofficial fan recipe.
Difficulty 3 / 5 · ~6 hrs · Updated 2026-07-10
Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.
Primer
Start here
Chaos Black or Grey Seer for cleaner white
Step
Black armour
Armour: Black Templar over Grey Seer, or Abaddon Black with Eshin Grey edges. Keep highlights thin so black stays black.
Step
White, red, metal
White shoulder: Apothecary White. Seals and cloth: Blood Angels Red. Metal: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker. Parchment: Skeleton Horde.
Step
Face and base
Face: Guilliman Flesh, Reikland Fleshshade. Base: Astrogranite.
Buy paints
Paints for Black Templars Castellan
Colour chips are approximate. Buy links open live marketplace search for that Citadel paint across Shopify catalog stores and other sources.
- Find storesBlack Templar
- Find storesAbaddon Black
- Find storesApothecary White
- Find storesBlood Angels Red
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesSkeleton Horde
- Find storesGuilliman Flesh
- Find storesAstrogranite
- Find storesChaos Black
Video
YouTube tutorials
External videos. We link creators whose techniques match this kit. Watch on YouTube. Support the painter if you use their method.
- How to Paint: Lion El'JonsonWarhammer / Citadel Colour
Character workflow. Search Black Templars for closer black armour demos.
Further reading
Other painters
- Black Templars paint hub
Use the Black Templars scheme leaf for Crusader Squad matching.
Army recipes
Match the rest of the force
Common questions
How long does it take to paint Black Templars Castellan?
About 6 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 3 / 5.
What primer should I use for Black Templars Castellan?
Chaos Black or Grey Seer for cleaner white
Where do I buy Black Templars Castellan?
Open the Black Templars Castellan price page for the live sealed floor, then set a watch under the middle of that band.
Are these official Games Workshop instructions?
No. Unofficial fan recipes that name Citadel paints and kits as products. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.