A Basic Infernus Marine

I began with a black spray primer. Black primer helps give instant shading in the recesses and makes the colors look deeper and require less layers of paint.

Apply two thin coats of Macragge Blue over all the armor panels. Remember to thin the paint with water. This keeps the finish smooth and even while allowing the recesses to stay dark from the primer.

I used Agrax Earthshade to wash into all the corners, joints, and recesses of the armor. This step adds instant depth.

Paint the flamer and leather straps and gun with Abaddon Black.

I created a burnt metal transition by mixing a little Balthasar Gold with Abaddon Black.

1. At the muzzle, I started with the darker black-gold mix

2. Then I quickly painted at base of the metal flamer Balthasar Gold

3. While still wet, I pull with the side tip of my brush from the dark mix towards my gold.
   This gives the flamer a realistic scorched look

1. Paint the flamer tank, chest eagle, and shoulder trim with Balthasar Gold.

2. Mix a little bit of Abaddon black with the Balthasar Gold and carefully color in the eyes.

For the chapter icons on the shoulder pads, I used Corax White.
Tip: thin your paint slightly to keep the lines smooth, even if you need two coats.

Mix Corax White with Macragge Blue to create a highlight color. Add the highlights to the edges and on armor facing the light source (I chose top-left lighting).

I spread Armageddon Dust across the base with a craft stick or something that can get in between the legs. Once dry, I washed it with Agrax Earthshade and then painted the base rim Abaddon Black to frame it.

To tie the Marine into the base and give a battle-worn look:

1. Drybrush Armageddon Dust very lightly onto the boots, shins, and lower edges of the armor.

2. You can also use a soft makeup brush or drybrush to flick it upwards from the base toward the legs for a natural splatter effect.