Model paint guide

How to paint Grand Master Voldus

Voldus is Terminator silver with a heavy hammer and blue cloth. Same metal recipe as the army, more gold trim. Unofficial fan recipe.

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

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Grey Knights Grand Master Voldus box art
Grey Knights Grand Master Voldus. Product image for kit identity. Not a painted example.
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Primer

Start here

Leadbelcher (spray)

Step

Terminator plate

Nuln Oil over Leadbelcher. Drybrush Ironbreaker. Edge Stormhost Silver. Gold trim: Retributor Armour, Agrax Earthshade, Liberator Gold.

Step

Cloth and hammer

Cloth: Ultramarines Blue. Hammer head: Leadbelcher with Aethermatic Blue glaze for force weapon glow. Haft: Wyldwood or Snakebite Leather.

Step

Base

Astrogranite with silver scrap so he matches the Combat Patrol bases.

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Paints for Grand Master Voldus

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Video

YouTube tutorials

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Further reading

Other painters

Army recipes

Match the rest of the force

Common questions

How long does it take to paint Grand Master Voldus?

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

What primer should I use for Grand Master Voldus?

Leadbelcher (spray)

Where do I buy Grand Master Voldus?

Open the Grey Knights Grand Master Voldus 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.