Model paint guide

How to paint Fabius Bile

Fabius is pale flesh, surgical tools, and a Chirurgeon backpack. Keep the coat dirty and the vials colourful. Unofficial fan recipe.

Difficulty 3 / 5 · ~8 hrs · Updated 2026-07-10

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Primer

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Wraithbone or Grey Seer

Step

Flesh and coat

Flesh: Rakarth Flesh, Reikland Fleshshade, Pallid Wych Flesh. Coat: Abaddon Black or Mechanicus Standard Grey with Eshin Grey edges. Keep it stained.

Step

Chirurgeon and vials

Metals: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker. Vials: Aethermatic Blue, Volupus Pink, Warp Lightning over white. One colour per vial.

Step

Base

Stirland Mud with spare tools in Leadbelcher. He works in a lab of filth.

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Video

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Common questions

How long does it take to paint Fabius Bile?

About 8 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 3 / 5.

What primer should I use for Fabius Bile?

Wraithbone or Grey Seer

Where do I buy Fabius Bile?

Open the Chaos Space Marines Fabius Bile 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.