The Chronomancer of Nihilakh (Orikan)

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The Chronomancer of Nihilakh (Orikan)

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    07 Aug 2026
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An immaculate silver Nihilakh framework that is actively heating up, radiating intense, reality-warping orange energy.

Model

  1. Undercoat: Prime the model with a smooth, solid coat of Chaos Black spray.
  2. The Matching Silver Frame: To match Trazyn's museum-quality finish, paint Orikan's main skeleton with Leadbelcher , layer over it with Ironbreaker , and bring it up to a brilliant shine with Stormhost Silver on the flat panels. Use multiple thin coats.
  3. Recess Pin-Washing: Keep his frame clean by dropping Nuln Oil precisely into the rib gaps and joints with a fine detail brush, keeping it off the polished plates. Highlight the highest edges of the head and fingers with pure Stormhost Silver .
  4. The Shared Dynasty Cloak: Paint his back prehensile cape and dynamic tail segments with Sotek Green . Wash the folds with Coelia Greenshade , layer the edges with Temple Guard Blue , and deeply shade the recess under-folds with not DRUCHII VIOLET but something purple I guess?? to match Trazyn's exact sub-faction colors.
  5. Heat-Distorted Wargear: Paint his astrolabe, the intricate gears across his spine, and the staff head with Balthasar Gold (a deep copper). Wash it heavily with Agrax Earthshade . Highlight the sharpest gear teeth with Runelord Brass : to make them look like hot.

Glow

  1. Base: Paint all the energy channels and spheres with a deep coat of Khorne Red .
  2. Building the Heat: Layer Mephiston Red over 80% of the areas, leaving the dark Khorne Red visible only in the deepest crevasses or outer borders.
  3. The True Orange: Layer Wild Rider Red strictly on the center curves where the light gathers.
  4. The Blinding Core: Apply Fire Dragon Bright to the dead center.
  5. The Melting Hotspot: Mix Fire Dragon Bright with White Scar (1:1) and place a fine point or line in the absolute deepest core crack.
Citadel Painting System 16
Base 5
  • Balthasar Gold
  • Khorne Red
  • Leadbelcher
  • Mephiston Red
  • Runelord Brass
Shade 3
  • Agrax Earthshade
  • Coelia Greenshade
  • Nuln Oil
Layer 7
  • Fire Dragon Bright
  • Ironbreaker
  • Sotek Green
  • Stormhost Silver
  • Temple Guard Blue
  • White Scar
  • Wild Rider Red
Spray 1
  • Chaos Black
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