The Warhammer 40,000 Armageddon launch box — the 11th Edition starter set — releases June 20, 2026 with pre-orders opening June 6. It includes Crimson Fists transfer sheets, making this an ideal time to get the scheme down before the box arrives. See our full Armageddon box breakdown.

Kyle's completed Crimson Fists Assault Intercessor.

Side/front - helmet eye lenses and bolter detail.

Black primer throughout. The black left showing at the panel edges and recesses gives the deep blue armour natural shadow depth without a wash.

Macragge Blue as the base coat across all armour. Highlights built up by mixing the same Macragge Blue with Corax White - keeping the highlight tone consistent with the base rather than shifting colour. The deep blue with black panel edges is exactly what the Crimson Fists scheme calls for.

The crimson gauntlets - the chapter's defining feature - are based in Mephiston Red then highlighted with AK Gun Metal pencil on the raised knuckles and edges. The logic: these gauntlets have been punching Orks. The gun metal reads as bare metal showing through where the red paint has worn away from combat use - a quick detail that adds real character and tells a story.

Corax White line painted down the centre of each lens, then Yellow Ink glazed over to tint the whole eye. The white reads through the ink as a reflection - a clean two-step glow effect that works particularly well against the deep blue of the Crimson Fists armour.

Chainmail Silver with Nuln Oil on all metal parts - backpack, weapons, and chest Aquila. The same consistent dark steel combination that appears across Kyle's Warhammer builds.

Weapon casings based in Abaddon Black, highlighted with Heavy Charcoal. Soft armour joints painted straight Heavy Charcoal - keeping them dark and recessive so they don't compete with the armour colour.

Dark Fleshtone base on the belt and holsters, highlighted with Tan. No wash needed - the Dark Fleshtone provides enough depth on its own at this scale.

Khaki base, Agrax Earthshade wash, highlighted back with Tan. Mephiston Red for the wax seal - tying the purity seals to the gauntlets and giving the model a second red element that reads as intentional rather than accidental.

Black tea mixed with Woodland Scenics Static Grass to create a mulched, organic forest floor texture. The dark tea-stained base gives the static grass a wet, earthy look and contrasts beautifully with the deep blue armour above it.

Vallejo Mecha Satin chosen deliberately over matt. A heavy matt coat would flatten the deep Macragge Blue into a chalky, lifeless surface. Satin preserves the depth of the colour while stopping well short of gloss - the scheme reads properly under any lighting without looking like a toy.

Side/front - helmet, eyes, and bolter.

All paints used in this guide are in stock at Wheels & Wings Hobbies in Toronto, available online with Canada-wide shipping. The Warhammer 40,000 Armageddon launch box - including Crimson Fists transfers - pre-orders June 6, 2026.