Ushabti Bone – Air Paint from Citadel Colour is an acrylic-based paint that is specifically designed for use in miniature painting. It is a versatile base coat that can be used as a foundation for other colours, and provides excellent coverage and a matt finish. The pigments used in this paint are carefully selected to ensure a realistic and natural bone color that is perfect for bringing miniatures to life. This paint is a great choice for beginners and experienced miniature painters alike, as it will help you to create a wide range of colours on your palette, particularly when it comes to painting bone or ivory details on your miniatures. This paint can be a great addition to your palette, as it can be blended with other colors, such as browns and yellows to create a realistic look of aged bone.
What armies to paint with Ushabti Bone – Air Paint
These armies were chosen based on the bone-like details and elements that are present on the miniatures and vehicles of these factions
- The Imperial Guard – Imperial Guard is one of the factions in the Warhammer 40K universe, and they are known for their large armies of soldiers, tanks and artillery. Ushabti Bone can be used to paint the bones on the Imperial Guard miniatures, and can also be used to paint the bone-like details on their tanks and artillery.
- The Necrons – Another popular faction in Warhammer 40K, Necrons are an ancient race of robotic beings. Ushabti Bone can be used to paint the bone-like details on Necron miniatures and also to create a realistic and natural look for their weapons.
- The Death Guard – The Death Guard are a faction in the Warhammer 40K universe, and are known for their diseased and corrupted soldiers. Ushabti Bone can be used to paint the bones on the Death Guard miniatures, as well as to paint the bone-like details on their armor and weapons.
Ushabti Bone is a perfect paint for creating a realistic look of bone and ivory, and it can be used to bring life to the details of these miniatures. This paint can be a great addition to your palette, as it can be blended with other colors, such as browns and yellows to create a realistic look of aged bone. It is important to note that this paint can be used as a base coat, and then highlighted and shaded with other paint colors to bring more depth and realism to your miniatures.
Ushabti Bone – Air Paint Colour Schemes & Combinations
Based on the complimentary and split-complementary color theory, these hues were selected because they would balance and harmonize with Ushabti Bone while also complementing and contrasting it.
- Cadian Fleshtone – This paint is a flesh-tone color that can be used to paint the skin of miniatures, it can be used as a base coat and then highlighted and shaded with other paint colors to bring more depth and realism to your miniatures.
- Mephiston Red – This paint is a dark red color that can be used to paint the clothing or armor of miniatures. It can also be used as a wash to create a bloody effect on the bones painted with Ushabti Bone.
- Retributor Armour Gold – This paint is a metallic gold color that can be used to paint the details of miniatures, such as weapon, jewelry or armor. It can also be used as a highlight on the bones painted with Ushabti Bone to create a realistic aged look.
While the red and gold can be used to paint the miniatures’ clothing, armor, and other details, the flesh tone can be used to paint the miniatures’ skin. The red can be used as a wash to give the impression of blood, and the gold can be used to accent the bones that have been painted with Ushabti Bone. To give your miniatures greater depth and realism, you may also utilize these colors to add highlights and shadows.
