As you might expect from the largest model we’ve ever released for Adeptus Titanicus, the Warmaster Heavy Battle Titan is absolutely crammed to the void shields with small details and knick-knacks to get your brush into.
From broad, flat armour plates to tiny mechanical pistons, and wires to thrumming plasma coils, the full spectrum of a painter’s skills are tested by this awesome model. And tested they were, as we sent the brand new Warmaster to four top-class painters – some of whom you’ll recognise from our showcase of Sigvald painters – and the results we got back were worthy of the greatest Titan Legions.
Em: I've always been inspired by the sheer attitude that Titans exude, and the iconic Warmaster is no exception. While painting it, I wanted to experiment with my favourite colours and create a truly chaotic Traitor scheme while retaining the Warmaster’s menacing vibe, and I think I managed to achieve that.
I particularly enjoyed painting the plasma destructors – I’ll take any excuse to paint offensively bright colours and muzzle burn. Aside from the vibrant colours, however, I really love the contrast that the black panels have with the rest of the colourfulness – Corvus Black was a lifesaver here.
James: For my colour scheme, I wanted to go for something akin to medieval knights but with a bit of a twist. I’ve needed an excuse to try my hand at a metallic purple for a while now, and the Warmaster seemed like the perfect model for it.
I decided to pair it with a crisp white to maximise the contrast, and, to push it that little bit further, I finished it with a rich gold trim. I incorporated the striping as a nod to the striped lances of jousting knights and as a way to add further interest to the scheme.
I purposely kept the under skeleton darker in tone, opting for a mix of dark gunmetal and dull brass. Again, this boosted the contrast against the bright crisp armour panels. Finally, for the basing, I opted for a simple sandscape look, using burnt orange tones which I think gives it a Mars-like feel and offered the opportunity to add some simple dust weathering to the piece.
I absolutely loved painting my first Titan, and I think it’s fair to say it won’t be my last.
Richard: I'm a huge fan of Adeptus Titanicus, so there was no doubt in my mind that I would be painting at least one (I've already ordered another!) of the new Warmaster Titans.
The kit is so well designed that it's a joy to build. In particular, I was over the moon to see that the toes are separate pieces, so it’s now even easier to give your Titan a dynamic pose.
I decided to use an airbrush to paint the Warmaster because the kit is so big. The trim was probably the biggest hurdle, but I found that using Contrast paints to shade the metallics really helped the process.
Now I just need to paint a Legio Mortis Warmaster.
Vince: I was really excited to paint this model. I’ve had a long love affair with Knights and Titans, as those who follow my channel will know.
As soon as I got this model, I knew I wanted to make it a Traitor legion, and I chose Legio Suturvora because they have an awesome insignia and colour scheme – the fire against the black always makes for a striking paint job.
It was fun to pack in the little details and freehand onto this model. I picture him striking forces into the Loyalist legions as he strides forth felling buildings with single footfalls.
Thanks, everyone! Aren’t these amazing paint jobs? Make sure to pick up a Warmaster Heavy Battle Titan for yourself and get cracking on this monolithic model. If you find yourself keen to dive further into Adeptus Titanicus, you can get a whole force worthy of a true Princeps with the Precept Maniple Battleforce.