Hello everyone,
We are pleased to present the second article of Steel and Tracks. In this issue, you’ll discover the tanks of the Praetorian, Catachan, and Necromundan regiments, showcased through unique and original color schemes. We hope these chromatic variations will inspire your own painting projects. For ease of use, we’ve primarily referenced Citadel (GW) paints. However, we’re open to suggestions from other ranges, your input will help expand our palette.
Additionally, we will soon make available to our Patreon supporters the previously published tank templates with transparent backgrounds. This will allow you to freely experiment and bring your ideas to life more easily. Feel free to share your thoughts and preferences in the comments. Who knows? Your custom schemes might just appear in a future issue of Steel and Tracks!
Thunderer siege tank of the 27th Catachan Regiment.
The Catachan Jungle Fighters rarely use these kinds of tanks as support in their guerrilla operations. The 27th Regiment used this vehicle during the Mophos VI campaign. Renegades had set up bunkers and machine gun nests in the heart of the jungle, thus blocking numerous crossing points to strategic locations. In order to prevent massive losses, this Thunderer opened breaches in defensive positions, sowing chaos in the enemy ranks. All the infantry had to do then was pour in and finish off the still-disorientated survivors.
To recreate this regiment’s camouflage, we recommend using Castellan Green and Deathworld Forest from the Citadel range for the various shades of green. Then, simply highlight the edges to add depth and definition. For the beige areas, start with a base of Wraithbone, followed by a Seraphim Sepia wash to enrich the shading and bring out the details.
Leman Russ of the 26th Praetorian Regiment deployed in [999.M41] at the outset of the invasion of its birth world.
The rear of the tank was damaged by an Ork rocket. The Tech-Priests are currently working on its restoration so that the Leman Russ may once again serve in the name of the Emperor.
To replicate the camouflage of the 26th Praetorian Regiment, we recommend starting with a base made from an equal mix of Ushabti Bone and Karak Stone, followed by highlights using pure Ushabti Bone.
Then, apply a Seraphim Sepia wash to enrich the tones, and finish with edge highlights using Wraithbone to enhance volume and definition.
Thunderer Siege Tank of the 7th Necromundan Regiment requisitioned to take part in the Praetoria Campaign in [999.M41].
This tank belonging to Cirillo Prime’s planetary defence forces was stolen and then repainted by the 7th Necromundan in [588.M41]. The regiment keeps it in perfect condition and loves to tell the tale of its glorious capture by previous members of the regiment.
To recreate the camouflage of the 7th Necromundan Regiment, we recommend using a base of Lupercal Green, complemented by irregular patches of Vulkan Green to achieve a dense urban camouflage effect. Due to the regiment’s non-standard practices, the color schemes can vary significantly from one vehicle to another, reflecting the individualism typical of soldiers hailing from the hive cities of Necromunda.
This concludes the second issue of Steel and Tracks.
You can find all these articles in the Hobby category, under the Steel and Tracks section. Other Warhammer 40,000 factions will be covered in future editions.
Each regiment presented will have its own dedicated article in the Index Militarum category, as was done for the first issue of Steel and Tracks.
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