How to paint a T'au Stormsurge
The Stormsurge is a super-heavy battlesuit. Treat it like a Riptide scaled up. Sub-assemble everything you can. Unofficial fan recipe.
Difficulty 5 / 5 · ~18 hrs · Updated 2026-07-10
Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.
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Grey Seer
Hull panels
Apothecary White over Grey Seer. Recess shade carefully. Edge White Scar. Add Ultramarines Blue or Talassar Blue sept markings on large plates.
- +Batch panel lining. This kit has a lot of edges.
Weapons and joints
Black joints: Black Templar. Metal: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker. Missile and rail glow: Warp Lightning or Aethermatic Blue over white.
Base
Astrogranite with rubble. Keep the base simple so the suit stays the focus.
Paints for KV128 Stormsurge
Colour chips are approximate. Buy links open live marketplace search for that Citadel paint across Shopify catalog stores and other sources.
- Find storesGrey Seer
- Find storesApothecary White
- Find storesWhite Scar
- Find storesUltramarines Blue
- Find storesBlack Templar
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesWarp Lightning
- Find storesAstrogranite
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
Primarch-scale section workflow. Stormsurge needs the same patience.
Other painters
- How to paint a T'au Riptide
Smaller battlesuit. Prove the sept recipe there first.
Match the rest of the force
Common questions
How long does it take to paint KV128 Stormsurge?
About 18 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 5 / 5.
What primer should I use for KV128 Stormsurge?
Grey Seer
Where do I buy KV128 Stormsurge?
Open the Tau Kv128 Stormsurge 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.