Crafting a Daunting Death Guard Rhino: A Step-by-Step Guide
Embarking on a journey to create a formidable Death Guard Rhino for your Warhammer 40,000 army? You've come to the right place. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process, from gathering materials to painting and weathering, ensuring your Rhino stands out on the battlefield. Let's dive in!
Gather Your Materials
Before you begin, ensure you have all the necessary components:
- Death Guard Rhino kit
- Super glue and plastic cement
- Fine-grit sandpaper
- Primer (preferably Chaos Black)
- Paintbrushes (various sizes)
- Death Guard-specific paints (e.g., Putrid Green, Death World Forest, and Nurgle's Rot)
- Weathering powders and pigments
- Clear varnish
Assembling Your Rhino
Kickstart your project by assembling your Rhino. Follow the instructions provided in the kit, taking care to align parts correctly and avoid gaps. Use plastic cement for a stronger bond, and allow components to set before handling.
Prepare Your Rhino for Painting
Once assembled, use fine-grit sandpaper to gently smooth any rough edges or mold lines. Be cautious not to damage details. After sanding, wipe your Rhino with a damp cloth to remove dust, and allow it to dry completely.
Priming
Apply a coat of Chaos Black primer to your Rhino. Priming serves two purposes: it provides a consistent base for painting and helps reveal any missed mold lines or imperfections. Allow the primer to dry for at least 24 hours before proceeding.
Painting Your Rhino
Now that your Rhino is primed, it's time to bring it to life with color. We'll focus on the Death Guard scheme, using Putrid Green as the base color.
Base Coat
Apply a thick, even coat of Putrid Green to your Rhino, ensuring you cover all areas. Allow the paint to dry for several hours before applying a second, lighter coat to achieve full coverage.
Highlighting and Shading
To create depth and dimension, we'll use Death World Forest for highlights and Nurgle's Rot for shading.
| Step | Technique | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edge highlighting | Death World Forest |
| 2 | Wash (thinned with water) | Nurgle's Rot |
| 3 | Layer (thinned with water) | Death World Forest |
Allow each layer to dry completely before moving on to the next step. Be patient; this process may take several days.
Adding Details
Once the base colors are dry, add details like hazard stripes, purity seals, and iconography using appropriate colors. You can also add battle damage or other custom details at this stage.
Weathering and Aging
To give your Rhino that battle-worn look, apply weathering powders and pigments. Focus on areas that would naturally accumulate dirt and grime, such as the tracks, lower hull, and exhaust pipes. Use a dry brush technique to apply powders, and a damp brush for pigments.
Sealing Your Rhino
To protect your masterpiece, apply a coat of clear varnish. This will help preserve your paint job and make it more resistant to handling. Allow the varnish to dry for at least 24 hours before displaying or gaming with your Rhino.
Congratulations! You've successfully created a fearsome Death Guard Rhino. With practice and patience, each subsequent Rhino you paint will only improve. Happy gaming!
