How to Paint a Black Templar Crusader Primaris Marine.

The galaxy is the Emperor's, and anyone or anything who challenges that claim is an enemy who must be destroyed. In this tutorial, we show you how to paint the most loyal of Astartes Chapters, The Black Templars for Warhammer 40,000 by Games Workshop. The miniatures is one of the new Primaris Crusaders Marines and are packed full of Black Templar Iconography and details. We show you how to approach painting Black Space Marine Power Armour including how to get a great edge highlight, which is quite a challenge with black. We also teach you how to paint the white pauldrons as well as all the other Grimdark 40K details that make the Black templars so awesome. Enjoy 😊
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Paints used:
Mechanicus Standard Grey Spray
Doom Death Black (TTC Paints) or Abaddon Black
Corax White
Dragon Fang (TTC Paints) or Zandri Dust
Mornfang Brown
Khorne Red
Spartan Bronze (TTC Paints) or Balthazar Gold
Agrax Earthshade
Eshin Grey
Sir Coates Silver (TTC Paints) or Leadbelcher
Nuln Oil
Ushabti Bone
Dark Reaper
Dawnstone
Administratum Grey
Screaming Skull
Skrag Brown
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Sycorax Bronze
Mythril Blade (TTC Paints) or Stormhost Silver
Matt White (Army Painter)
Blood Angels Red
Steel Legion Drab
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[@ThePseudologist]

I love how chill these tutorials are. Even when I didn't paint, I watched them to relax.

[@Longinus134]

I think one of my favourite things about your tutorials is that you often give alternate or equivalent paints when listing the colours you use. It really makes a difference knowing that you're not limited to one kind of paint if you want to achieve the same or similar results.

[@danbull]

it's a classy way to promote his paint line without forcing the viewer to think they need his product

[@mattipeel3192]

Couldn't agree more, I like all my paints to match so because I started with Citadel I only really buy their so all my paints look the same on my shelf. So having him list the Citadel closest equivalent means I can still reliably use his tutorials without having to compromise on shelf aesthetic.

[@JT_Williams]

Agree with everything said here, i liked the paint options as well 👌

[@beardwierd2783]

Came here to find this comment 👊

[@Cyd99]

Not on his new stuff tho haha :)

[@kyleduquesnay1429]

I've been looking for a BT scheme for a while that looks like a cold smooth black without having intensely blue highlights that still stands out, I think this is it :)

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Awesome. Glad it can help 😊

[@mordredpendragon1235]

Yes I've been painting my Black Templars the same way after watching this, and I will tell you this they're great

[@pete3026]

Ive been painting for about a year now… love the BT… i pulled this guy out my combat patrol box…. Went and bought all the paints used and did him step by step with this tutorial…. And he is defo the best one i have done in the short time ive been painting…. Mega proud of him…. Cheers Duncan you absolute ledge…. 💪🏼💪🏼

[@SWATDRUMMUH]

This would be perfect for painting 30k dark angels I bet, especially the primarch

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Agreed!

[@ahmedrazick4946]

Watching for 30k Raven Guard. (Started painting but could use the advice)

[@TheMarkJoergensen]

@@ahmedrazick4946 Its basically just this. With some white details (Ulthuan grey, your choice of recess shade (I prefer blue for a clean look), white scar highlight)

[@500a6500]

That Traitor?

[@Dracobyte]

True that!

[@beau1654]

This scheme doesn't look quite as obnoxious as the GW version. I like this more grounded look a lot

[@cazza1630]

agree not a fan of their over the top blue edge highlighting

[@cmleibenguth]

Agreed Not sure when the blue highlights started on anything with black armor, but I don't like the look.

[@tfan2222]

@@cmleibenguth Different colors for different situations, This is still a clean color scheme and grey highlights will show up nicely, conversely on my black templars even a bright blue barely shows up because of all the wear and tear. A grey highlight on that just wouldn’t show up.

[@alessandro348]

I don't mind the blue highlights for colder, high-tech factions like Raven Guard or Death Watch, but greys really look better for Black Templars.

[@nlp3000]

@@alessandro348 That's always the question I ask when painting black... do I want a cool highlight (blue-grey), a warmer highlight (brown-grey), or neutral (true-grey). I did my Raven Guard with blue-grey and I didmy Jackyl Tempestus with a neutral grey

[@christophercooley7967]

Thanks for this. Between this one and the Blood Angels from a few months ago, I've really learned a lot for painting my Flesh Tearers.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

That's awesome! Glad we could help a little 😊

[@christophercooley7967]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA I had a question about the helmet. When you're highlighting the part under the eyes, specifically the vent holes, do you edge highlight them? Or feather out from the center?

[@eheh3723]

Just finished my crusader squad last night, and was heading to the store for paints today! Divine timing!

[@Dracobyte]

Yeah!

[@PureMetalDragon]

Sign #536 that Duncan is indeed the paint god. At 3:42 you can see his Corax White looks pretty liquid unlike the chalky cottage cheese texture it usally has, proof of his supernatural powers over all paints and brushes

[@user-gh3dc7zh5y]

Oh my god I thought that was a problem with just my Corax white, it’s so wierd

[@ianmccoy13]

Glad to see some of the Two Thin Coats line in the tutorials. The metallic paints look great, and I'm looking forward to receiving my order next year.

[@Acebaur1]

I'm glad of the opposite actually. He could have easily just dove into using only his own paint line and didn't so I appreciate that he's still doing a variety(including his own of course, can't wait for mine!)

[@HessianSackini]

Just wanted to thank you for this video, as well as others on your channel, for helping me get my black templar army started. I used to paint old world warhammer minis as a kid (with rough results), and watching your videos now motivated me to shake the rust off, learn some new techniques and get the BTs to a state I can be happy with. Cheers!

[@EndTimeHeresy]

I like it that you start to have own paint. That makes the Company Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy complete. Thank you for giving me painting motivation and tipps for this hobby

[@TheInternetDad777]

You may get tired of hearing this, but you have great skill with making this hobby accessible. I just spent a while following your directions word for word on this video for my first Black Templar model. Even though I got maybe 70% of it, I felt it really strengthened my foundation for the hobby. I so appreciate your work.

[@TravellingForgottenPaths]

Duncan's a legend in the community for good reason. Great tutorial, easy to follow and excellent results. Time to paint some Templars !

[@frankjones9839]

Great stuff - best painting tutorials on youtube by far!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Dracobyte]

Indeed!

[@gerryb5643]

Another excellent tutorial and I really like the fact that you are starting to work the two thin coats paint range into the tutorials.

[@jasoncreedahis3019]

Happy to see that you put the colour equivalences.

[@FaisalAli-jh2gu]

Every time I hear that intro music.. I know it's going to end up with an epic paint job. 🎨

[@anothertoast77]

I don't know the first thing about miniature painting or warhammer, but I just find these so relaxing to watch

[@alanajacobs499]

Very very very helpful tutorial! I´m going to be getting some Primaris Crusaders and this is going to help so so much. Thank you for uploading these vids, I learn so much from watching them and they definately help to get started on color schemes you´re unfamiliar with.

[@epiccgamner3567]

Yolo Duncan finally created his own paint set, congrats my dude

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you .We are excited for people to get their hands on it.

[@ashleyperez7801]

I watched you for years when i started back forever ago. This is great to see. I am glad your back in the game.

[@CanadianPilotYHM]

I was waiting for years for my hero to finally paint a Black Templar

[@adutchman1403]

Fantastic tutorial, really happy with how they turned out with the bronze wings on the chest.

[@datscootusee213]

I am so absolutely thrilled you continue to make nods to the citadel paints. Monetary issues go without saying, but it is really nice to hear the professional opinion on a color to substitute. Would you be willing to do a daemon day? I'd love to see how Duncan would do a Daemonette and a Blue Horror with his new perspective.

[@TekHardy]

Omg how you did the eyes is genius definitely going to start trying that for my marines

[@madmerlinsart]

Lovely guide. I don't want to rewrite my paint guide for my Get Started series again, but I may have to steal that method for the lenses. Certainly easier than layering up to orange.

[@CheeseySword]

Thank you Marshal Duncan for the very helpful video! I got the Black Templar army box and they'll be my first miniatures I've painted.

[@c.guldberg3011]

Hey Duncan. Quick question, could you perhaps do a guide on how to paint or make chapter insignia not supported by GW. For example the carcharodons and others?

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Mmmm....not a bad idea. We will have a think about that one 🤔

[@brocksampson8027]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA Lamenters :D

[@kevinpemberton8999]

Great painting guide. Smooth transitioning and helpful advice overall. Well done!

[@showtime__6577]

thanks for the video. ive just painted my 1st figures and the results are better than expected

[@larsheiwegen97]

Thank you for this amazing video. I've been thinking about starting a BT army and this is gonna help out tons with choosing the right colors. Would love to see your take on Helbrecht and Grimaldus as well! 😁

[@rickyl3136]

Thank you. Probably the best tutorial yet.

[@mellliiioorraaaaa2943]

OMG! this saved me! i started building a templars army and this tutorial is a life saver

[@12rednas]

Good work Duncan :D Thanks for the turtorial ^^

[@Shogundoxie1414]

Excellent tutorial Duncan. Can't wait to start painting my crusader squads.

[@bobyoung8730]

Love it Dunc! Definitely using this way to do mine!

[@greylithwolf]

Brilliant video as ever, Mr. Rhodes!

[@IHuffLeadFumes]

Even though it may not be my chapter there’s always something that keeps me intuned watching Duncan which is superrrr helpful because I’m learning much better painting techniques

[@greylithwolf]

The great thing about his videos is that he occasionally switches things up and teaches a technique you may not have been aware of before. Or he might explain a technique he often uses differently or more thoroughly. You come to see which colors he uses but you stay to see how he uses them.

[@charlesjodoin6815]

ur the best bro... dont ever forget. bringing the activity of painting to everyone and talent levels, peace mate😊

[@Dracobyte]

Peace!

[@Dracobyte]

Thank you for another painting tutorial!!

[@kno0ne]

Those new paints master Rhodes! 🤘

[@travislawson3261]

This has really helped me, as the color scheme I wanted to use for my marines uses a very dark blue, a parchment color, and a dark red, very similar to this miniature! Thanks a bunch!

[@HubertCumbadale02]

You make it look easy. Great model.

[@nightkids29]

You are awesome, love your video. Printing purple is harder than I thought

[@mikesolty193]

This tutorial is helping me paint my Templars so much. Thank you!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

You are so welcome!

[@berenthebear1313]

Duncan imo is games workshop's best painter and because he makes the best videos aswell.

[@johnspartan15]

Absolutely gorgeous. That black has such a smooth almost satin finish

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you. We did a bit of work to get a black we were happy with 😊

[@redrat123321]

Thank you for the guide. Im very bad at highlighting but its coming along atleast.

[@charidos]

I just received that new box from GW and very happy about my boys receiving some love but fearful about messing them up, this gave me a ton of good pointers, thank you! Still nervous about working with corax white, pots I receive are so thick, I first thought they were defective. Thank you for your work!

[@dreadreaver55]

Every white paint I've received from Games Workshop has come all clumped up and thick. Once way you can 'fix' this is by getting like a bottle of airbrush thinner. Put some in the pot and mix. if it's still too thick, add a little more. Keep doing so until its a consistency you'd like to work with. Obviously be careful of adding too much otherwise it might get too thin.

[@Venislovas]

@@dreadreaver55 Thinning your paints golden rule

[@Bazza-1989]

The god comes through with the tips at the perfect time (Purgation box is on its way). Thank you Duncan!

[@SAMDAIDAI]

Hey Duncan! Could you potentially do a painting tutorial for the Emperor's Champion's black sword?

[@helwrecht1637]

Oh yea the black sword is hard

[@KageRuffian]

The best thing I could suggest is to base it with iron hands steel and then go over it with a layer of black templars contrast

[@simplesmile6984]

Duncan I just wanna take a sec and say thank you for telling what a citadel color equivalent we can use I really appreciate that mate

[@christopherhendren117]

This is exactly the scheme I'd want for my Black Templar army, in the desert crusading along!

[@Pers0n97]

Great video as always, this will help me quite a lot to paint my new BT army.

[@Dr_Evil_Prime]

Looks great 😊 would love to see a grey knight colour scheme by Duncan.

[@Keram-io8hv]

Yesterday I got myself Thunderstrike Brotherhood And after watching Duncan for month I can say that they finally looke decent

[@Hateweek1984]

I am a newbie and appreciate you giving options on what paints to use...I have the army painter starter set and the GW space Marines paint set....and a patrol set for my first go at WH... looking forward to watching and learning more cheers!

[@RegalRexus]

Love this color scheme!! Amazing job as always at explaining your process. Could you please upload a video painting a Tau Fire Warrior, there is such little content for painting Tau and would love to see how you would do it!

[@elias1579]

Thanks Duncan!!!

[@Orthanderis]

Those metalics from 2tc look beautiful ngl

[@haveguitar]

Great tutorial, thanks!

[@lsskywalker87]

Thank you for uploading it here

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

You're welcome

[@lsskywalker87]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA Your tutorials are the best, you really are able to explain each step so it can be understood. E.g. the explanation why you went for a grey priming was great and understandable

[@dursunbilinmis8643]

JUST WOW DUDE

[@TheDamienHynes]

Great video. Ill start assembling my BT army soon in preparation for my pledge arriving. I'm looking forward to it.

[@ninjlzrd8456]

Inspirational, always fantastic work. Any chance you will do a tutorial on Helbrecht?

[@KelRiever]

Love the video! The things that make me always sad, however, are edge lining of space marine armor....forever makes me sad. AND...it reminds me that there is far too much for me that I want in miniatures and schemes, and not nearly enough time to do them all. Maybe unless I make a full time job of it, but then you seem to have that covered here!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

The edge highlighting does take time. Luckily, the edges on these new kits are sharp so by angling your brush at 45 degrees you can get a nice sharp highlight pretty easily and you only need to do one 😊

[@Ragehaven]

Been looking forward to this bud

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Hope you enjoy it 😊

[@TheSerpentineFire]

i bought my Black Templar Combat Patrol Box today.... after this i watched your video, which helped me to solve my questions hows its done. Now i m painting my 1st Black Templar with the Vid in the Background. Thank you, may the emperor protect you :)

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Awesome!

[@Kwnni]

That is beautiful, that’s for the lesson!

[@TheFoxkid4444]

Wow! Love this guide

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Sakurajima616]

Jo 60K clicks. Congrats Mr. Rhodes. Epic.

[@ZeNex74]

watched 2 of your videos, watched a couple of how to play games. think i have no time for this at aged 47... now won a competiton of the new black templars war set.. erm ok.. what to do lol. ty gonna have to watch a few more before this and learn and make sure i put together ok etc. i nay have to find a local help here :s

[@kiesarisunny13]

My bro would love this

[@davidmilne6259]

Great video man!

[@patricladubla5251]

Looks awesome as always...:)

[@gearman237]

Amazing work as always Duncan! Can you make a video on painting a Tech-priest Dominus sometime?

[@craniifer]

Playstyle and flavorwise, I love Black Templars. Paintingwise, I think I'd get tired of the color scheme after a while. Either way, gorgeous models you've got there.

[@Ulfheodin]

or on a budget, the templaers have like 10 000 space marines xD

[@jlruss9777]

I didnt watch yet (but will after comment). I dont care why you’re doing it. I’m just stopping here to say I’m glad you did this. It‘s comforting having someone you appreciate, working on something you have affinity for. Carry on Sir! The Crusade is eternal…ly ensuring two thin coats! Anything less is heresy.

[@subversive1219]

I've have missed you, so much!

[@crawbag0311]

Awesome you're using some of your own paints!

[@MrSkorm]

Do you have tips/guides on painting symbols onto folded cloth? The templars tabards have a lot space that feels unused

[@andrzejwysocki609]

i was thinking of buying the HUGE artist proof primaris figure and painting a black templar, cuz i mean...their chapter badge looks pretty easy to paint and...i mostly have black paint XD

[@denvermiller5091]

Let's gooooooo!

[@ZainNL]

That is probably the best white I've ever seen on a miniature.. :D

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

And it it so easy to do as well 😊

[@omarenriqueguzmanlopez3522]

Hail duncan I've been admiring your videos for a while and I wonder Will you do a tutorial on any Eldar minis? Thanks

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

We have done a couple for the Academy (duncanrhodes.com) but it may be time to do another...it's been awhile.

[@S11iPe33YDi3k]

Duncan, can you do an imperial knight video. It would be great!

[@matthewdutrow392]

I really like how that tabard turned out. It’s ho I envisioned my battle sister’s cloak

[@DodgethisCZ]

Hello Duncan. Do you have video for this desert base? Its great colors

[@fd-yl3ny]

Nice! Around 8:18, Did you apply Agrax Earthshade all-over shade or recess shade on the chest armor with Balthasar Gold? I guess the former?

[@Scubasgamecorner]

Hey Duncan, Great video here showcasing some very good technics. Can the Two Thin Coats paint range be effectively used through an airbrush ?

[@johnduffy3878]

Duncan, What is your view of using a blue-black for the base 'black' colour, in order to give the armour a bit of a different feel/ to link the blue highlights? I'm considering doing a Kantor blue, Abaddon black 1:1 for a Deathwatch armour.

[@Togger33]

Love the metallic colours, where can I buy them please Duncan?

[@Zakading]

Great tutorial, Duncster, as always! One thing I have always had a lot of issue with that seems very silly but has cost me a few brushes already would be how you go about cleaning and generally treating your brushes right. Just washing them out in your bucket of painting water rarely gets them properly and easily clean and tends to catch pigments too far up the bristles and ruining the point long-term. Always replacing the water after every paint is obviously also not a realistic option, so how to go about cleaning them up mid-paintjob?

[@alphariusomegon6711]

I know I'm not the intended recipient, but I have a method that works fairly well and has kept most of my expensive detail brushes in good shape. I tend go go and give them a eash every 30 minutes or so when painting. Running, warm water is best, and just give the bristles a gentle flicking while wetting them. I have found that this helps keep my brushes feeling soft and staying in form for longer. For larger brushes, say the kind you might use for washes, you can get away with less washing and still keep them in good shape. Hope this helps, cheers mate!

[@jamessingleton5069]

I have another question haha when you go over your silver with stormhost or whatever you have, do you also go over all flat areas? or do you want to leave some as leadbelcher etc? just raised areas? what defines a raised area like, do you go over the magazine and manacle on the wrist? or just nuts and bolts etc

[@Alkatraz8765]

Nice job!

[@Mr.Smerples]

I love that even though you have your own paint line. Your using paints from army painter and citadel. It really shows these as suggestions and not blatent product placement. *cough* warhammertv *cough*

[@thefinalace2306]

Duncan would you ever do a painting tutorial on the Gal Vorbak?

[@azzybr0481]

You're my favourite youtuber

[@mayofrench5170]

Wow!