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Model paint guide
How to paint a Tech-Priest Manipulus
A Manipulus is red robes, metal limbs, and glowing tools. Match Mars Skitarii. Unofficial fan recipe.
Difficulty 3 / 5 · ~7 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
Leadbelcher (spray) or Chaos Black
Step
Metal and black
Metal: Nuln Oil over Leadbelcher, drybrush Ironbreaker. Black plates: Black Templar. Brass: Balthasar Gold, Agrax Earthshade.
Step
Robes and glow
Robes: Blood Angels Red. Optics and tools: Warp Lightning over White Scar.
Step
Base
Martian Ironcrust or Astrogranite with metal scrap.
Buy paints
Paints for Tech-Priest Manipulus
Colour chips are approximate. Buy links open live marketplace search for that Citadel paint across Shopify catalog stores and other sources.
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesNuln Oil
- Find storesBlack Templar
- Find storesBlood Angels Red
- Find storesBalthasar Gold
- Find storesWarp Lightning
- Find storesMartian Ironcrust
- Find storesAstrogranite
- Find storesLeadbelcheror Chaos 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. Match Dominus and Cawl reds.
Further reading
Other painters
- How to paint a Tech-Priest Dominus
Larger AdMech priest. Same Mars recipe.
Army recipes
Match the rest of the force
Common questions
How long does it take to paint Tech-Priest Manipulus?
About 7 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 3 / 5.
What primer should I use for Tech-Priest Manipulus?
Leadbelcher (spray) or Chaos Black
Where do I buy Tech-Priest Manipulus?
Open the Adeptus Mechanicus Tech Priest Manipulus 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.