Citadel Colour’s Wyldwood paint is a strikingly earthy pigment that serves as a base coat for miniature painting. Its dense and finely-milled pigments create a dry, textured finish that resembles the gnarled and ancient roots of a Wyldwood forest. This matte acrylic paint has excellent coverage and is an excellent foundation for a variety of colours in a miniature painting palette, making it a great option for beginners and experts alike.
What vehicle armies to paint with Wyldwood
- Ork Trukk – The Orks are a faction in the Warhammer 40K universe known for their love of machines and warfare. The Ork Trukk is a fast-moving transport that is perfect for delivering Ork infantry into the thick of battle. Painting it with Wyldwood can give it a rugged and earthy appearance, perfect for an Ork war machine.
- Imperial Guard Leman Russ Tank – The Imperial Guard is a human faction in the Warhammer 40K universe known for their vast armies and heavy armour. The Leman Russ Tank is one of their most iconic vehicles, armed with a variety of heavy guns and capable of crushing enemy infantry under its treads. Painting it with Wyldwood can give it a battle-hardened appearance, as if it has seen years of warfare and is covered in mud and dirt.
- Space Marine Land Raider – Space Marines are one of the most well-known armies in the Warhammer 40K universe, known for their elite soldiers and advanced technology. The Land Raider is a heavily-armoured transport capable of carrying Space Marine infantry and blasting enemy tanks with its powerful weaponry. Painting it with Wyldwood can give it a weathered appearance, as if it has been on the front lines of a warzone for an extended period.
These vehicles were chosen to be on the list due to their significant roles in the Warhammer 40K universe and the fact that they are all heavily armored and would profit from having a stoic and natural appearance. These vehicles are also common options for players who want to increase the size of their armies and their collections of equipment. Additionally, applying Wyldwood paint to these vehicles can give them a degree of complexity and detail that will make them stand out on the battlefield.
Wyldwood Colour Schemes & Combinations
- Administratum Grey – This light grey color can be used to highlight the edges and details of your Wyldwood-painted vehicles or miniatures, creating a sharp contrast with the dark and earthy tones of the base coat.
- Macragge Blue – This blue color provides a cool, complementary hue to the warm and earthy Wyldwood. It can be used to add depth and interest to your models, especially in combination with the other recommended colors.
- Retributor Armour – This metallic gold paint can add a bold and striking highlight to your models, creating an eye-catching contrast with the more muted tones of Wyldwood. It can also be used to add a sense of richness and luxury to your models, making them stand out on the battlefield.
The choice to mention these particular paints was made with an eye toward color theory. Both Administratum Grey and Macragge Blue belong to an analogous color scheme, which means they are close to one another on the color spectrum and complement one another well. Furthermore, Wyldwood and Macragge Blue are split complimentary colors, which means that Macragge Blue works well with hues on either side of Wyldwood’s complementary hue (in this case, orange).
Retributor Armour’s metallic gold paint is a flexible choice that can give the other, more subdued colors in the palette the required balance. Your miniatures or vehicles can have a well-balanced and appealing color scheme thanks to this mix of hues.
