- Start by basecoating the area using Cygnar Blue
- Begin defining shadows by applying a coat of Exile Blue to the recesses and under
- Deepen the shadows with a mixture of Exile Blue and Battlefield Brown . Make sure the blue dominates the paint mix, or your model may turn out looking muddy and battle-worn.
- Once the blue area is shaded, it is time to highlight. Cygnar Blue Highlight is perfectly suited for this. Apply it to the upper portions of the model where light would naturally catch.
- Lastly, apply the final highlights with a mixture of Cygnar Blue Highlight and Frostbite . Imagine this layer as the shine of light glinting off the armor, defining the edges and upper parts