Nighthaunt/Ghost paint scheme

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Nighthaunt/Ghost paint scheme

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    09 Apr 2026
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This is a great recipe for giving an ethereal ghostly look to minis that can be batch painted very quickly.

  1. Prime your models in Corax White you want a duller white, but regular White Scar will work
  2. Wash them in a mix of 1:3 mix of Hexwraith Flame and Nihilakh Oxide over the entire model
  3. Apply a 1:1 mix of Coelia Greenshade and Lahmian Medium over any metals, weapons, armour etc. You can apply more layers of this for a stronger look
  4. Dry brush the entire model with Ulthuan Grey
  5. Dry brush the entire model in lighter coat of White Scar or other (better) white - I prefer Morrow White
  6. Wash any flames/candles with Hexwraith Flame
  7. For character or models you want to give more detail too, apply some pure white highlights with White Scar (or Morrow White )
  8. Optional step/information. The Coelia Greenshade and Lahmian Medium can be used for cloth and hair too and you can also apply a straight application of Coelia Greenshade on areas that you want to appear darker too.
Citadel Painting System 8
Shade 1
  • Coelia Greenshade
Layer 2
  • Ulthuan Grey
  • White Scar
Technical 2
  • Lahmian Medium
  • Nihilakh Oxide
Spray 2
  • Corax White
  • White Scar
Contrast 1
  • Hexwraith Flame
Formula P3
Layer 1
  • Morrow White
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