FOR THE EMPEROR!!! How to paint Custodian Wardens for Warhammer 40,000.

Published 2021-12-17
The Adeptus Custodes are a fan favourite for Warhammer 40,000 by Games Workshop and in this tutorial we show you how to paint a Custodian Warden from start to finish including how to add some variety to both their gold armour and their red garments to help add some colour interest. We also showyou how to easily paint the ebnergy blade on their Guardian Spear as well as how to paint their many blue gems which helps to add a spot of contrasting colour to the scheme. We hope you enjoy this one.

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Paints required:
Retributor Armour Spray (Citadel)
Reikland Fleshshade (Citadel)
Reikland Fleshshade Gloss (Citadel)
Retributor Armour (Citadel)
Liberator Gold (Citadel)
Corvus Black (Citadel)
Iron Hands Steel (Citadel)
Mephiston Red (Citadel)
Khorne Red (Citadel)
Doombull Brown (Citadel)
Nuln Oil (Citadel)
Stormhost Silver (Citadel)
Mechanicus Standard Grey (Citadel)
Evil Sunz Scarlet (Citadel)
Wild Rider Red (Citadel)
Wazdakka Red (Citadel)
Squig Orange (Citadel)
Fire Dragon Bright (Citadel)
Stegadon Scale Green (Citadel)
Ahriman Blue (Citadel)
Baharroth Blue (Citadel)
Matt White (Army Painter)
Kantor Blue (Citadel)
Sotek Green (Citadel)
Temple Guard Blue (Citadel)
Drakenhof Nightshade (Citadel)

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All Comments (21)
  • @hanschow5457
    You know what I like most about your tutorials? You lay out simple techniques that can be used by beginners and pros alike that are crucial to developing as a painter. You have the tone of a teacher; calm, confident and encouraging. Great work Mr. Rhodes and company!
  • @RyanPST88
    I've watched your old Custodes video about a hundred times. This is going on the Warhammer bookmarks folder. Keep up the awesome work DRPA bros.
  • The long awaited gold tutorial remake! The first one has been my gateway into the hobby, and I have learned very much from it. Now I've changed my recipe a bit, but this warm classic gold is like an happy childhood memory. Please keep doing the good work, your videos are extremely helpfull!
  • Hey Duncan. I'm a reasonably advanced painter but I almost always learn some new tricks to add to my arsenal, no matter what model you're painting. Also your voice is very soothing and helps me cool off when I'm overstimulated. So I wanted to give you a heartfelt thank you!
  • @Brother_Rony
    As a banana player I have to say this couldn't have come at a better time as we're getting the codex in a bit (even though I play shadowkeepers)
  • @NornQueenKya
    I washed my old custodes in earthshade, then years later used reikland gloss to try something new. Somehow it ended up looking really good. Hardest thing with custodes is trying to make a base worthy of their majesty.
  • I find this ironically perfect timing of a video upload sense I just ordered afew custodians and paints for them
  • @dembeku346
    By the Emperor. I've been waiting for this one. Thanks Duncan 😊
  • @garylane6227
    Duncan does the best painting tutorials. Thank you.
  • @lazerjayzer9981
    If you don't have access to a gold undercoat spray, I'd highly suggest doing a metallic silver undercoat. Anything but black or dark gray is good for gold. But a metallic silver or gold undercoat is best.
  • @CoffeeHobby
    Admit it Duncan, this is a "notice me Henry" tutorial. We're all doing it, it's okay ;)
  • @johnkelley9877
    I am very impressed with how good this figure looks. You did a fantastic job on it. Thanks for sharing this.
  • @folkrace4life
    this is perfect. I'm just starting out my journey with custodes 😁 love your work Duncan ❀
  • @MrSmokincodz
    Retributor armour was always a nice metallic to work with. Another great production! Happy holidays, Duncan.
  • @elliotgomez7482
    ive just heavily invested in a custodes painting project and this video is brilliant. subscribed and liked. first time back into the hobby for some years but this video has helped me break down the process so clearly. thanks!
  • @BanterBuddy
    The quality of your videos (and painting) really is spectacular, well done to both of you.
  • @thevix9794
    This episode was amazing! So much to learn
  • @ichitaka66
    Thank you Sensei for your videos and all the knowledge u share with us the help us improve. May the two thin coats be with you, always! :)
  • @OCPios62
    Just bought my own Custodes set. Planning on making them Dread Host with a darker/almost bronze gold with black cape/plume. Super excited and have been nerding out on the lore. This is my first intro to 40k. Great video!
  • Brilliant and well explained. I have a few gold armoured, zombie hunters I will be using this technique on. Thanks Duncan!