SlapChop Black Templars Paint Kit
Our SlapChop Black Templars Paint Kit delivers everything miniature painters need to achieve the iconic black and white armor of the Emperor’s Crusaders. This curated collection includes premium basecoats, metallic accents, and contrast washes formulated specifically for the SlapChop speed-painting technique.
Whether you’re preparing an army for tabletop crusades or painting display pieces, this kit streamlines your workflow with our fast-drying zenithal undercoat system. We’ve pre-selected complementary shades that create authentic depth and battle-worn detail in half the time of traditional layering methods.
Perfect for painters at any skill level, the SlapChop Black Templars Paint Kit includes illustrated step-by-step guides showing how to achieve tournament-ready results in under an hour per model.
What’s included in the Black Templars kit
Paint Formulation & Application
Each paint in the SlapChop Black Templars Paint Kit uses our proprietary quick-dry acrylic formula that cures in 3-5 minutes under normal room conditions. The Abyssal Black basecoat provides exceptional opacity even over white primer, while the Bone White highlight sits at the perfect consistency for aggressive drybrushing without chalking.
Our Gunmetal Steel and Templar Gold metallics incorporate fine mica particles that catch light realistically on weapon casings and purity seals. The Shadow Wash flows into recesses without pooling, creating natural shading that enhances the zenithal effect. All paints thin smoothly with water or our Flow Improver medium for airbrush work.
What’s Included in Your Black Templars Kit
Core Paint Selection
Your kit arrives with six essential colors in 18ml dropper bottles: Abyssal Black (deep matte basecoat), Bone White (cool-toned highlight), Gunmetal Steel (non-metallic metal formula), Templar Gold (rich antiqued brass), Shadow Wash (neutral gray-black), and Matt Varnish (protective seal coat). Each bottle includes a stainless steel mixing ball for consistent pigment suspension.
Digital Resources
We provide instant access to a 45-minute video tutorial filmed in 4K, showing the complete SlapChop process from primer to final highlights. The companion PDF guide includes color recipes for Sword Brethren veterans, Neophytes, and Chaplains, plus tips for painting Templar iconography and battle damage.
Achieving the Signature Black Templar Look
The Black Templars’ battlefield aesthetic demands stark contrast between jet-black armor plates and brilliant white chapter symbols. Our kit simplifies this challenge through the SlapChop technique’s zenithal foundation—you’ll apply Abyssal Black over a gray primer, then aggressively drybrush Bone White from a 45-degree angle to create instant volumetric shading.
After establishing your value contrast, the Shadow Wash deepens panel lines and rivets automatically. Gunmetal Steel picks out weapon barrels, exhaust vents, and servo joints with a single pass, while Templar Gold adds ceremonial details to shoulder trim and chest eagles. The entire armor scheme comes together in 35-45 minutes per infantry model.
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Common Questions About the Black Templars Paint Kit
Yes, every paint in the kit thins beautifully for airbrush application. We recommend a 1:1 ratio of paint to distilled water or airbrush medium for the Abyssal Black basecoat, and 2:1 for the Bone White highlight. The metallics perform best at 1:1.5 dilution through a 0.3mm needle.
The Shadow Wash should be applied by brush rather than airbrush to maintain control over panel line shading. All paints clean easily from airbrush cups with water and mild soap between colors.
A single SlapChop Black Templars kit provides enough paint for approximately 25-30 infantry models at 28-32mm scale, or 8-10 vehicle models depending on size. The Abyssal Black and Bone White see the heaviest use, while metallics and washes last significantly longer.
If you’re painting a full 2,000-point army, you’ll likely need two kits for complete coverage. We offer multi-kit discounts for painters tackling large projects, and individual color bottles are available separately if you run low on specific shades.
Absolutely. The slapchop black templars paint formula adheres excellently to cured resin after proper cleaning and priming. Wash your printed models in isopropyl alcohol, let them dry completely, then apply a polyurethane primer coat.
Our paints work with both water-based and solvent-based primers on resin surfaces. The acrylic binder flexes slightly, which prevents cracking on resin models that experience minor temperature changes during storage or transport.
For optimal results with the SlapChop technique, prime your Black Templars models with medium gray (sometimes called “neutral gray” or “stone gray”). This provides the ideal midtone foundation that lets both the Abyssal Black shadows and Bone White highlights read correctly.
If you only have white or black primer available, gray works better than either extreme. White primer requires heavier Abyssal Black coverage, while black primer makes the Bone White drybrush less effective. Our Zenithal Priming video course demonstrates the complete priming process for best outcomes.
All paints in the SlapChop Black Templars Paint Kit are water-based acrylics with non-toxic pigments that meet ASTM D-4236 safety standards. They’re safe for indoor use in ventilated hobby spaces and clean up with soap and water.
While the paints themselves are non-toxic, we recommend wearing a respirator if you’re airbrushing in enclosed areas, as inhaling any atomized particles can cause respiratory irritation. The paints produce no harmful fumes during brush application or drying.
Yes, all six paints use compatible acrylic binders that blend smoothly without separation. Many painters mix Abyssal Black with Bone White in varying ratios to create custom gray tones for weathering effects or cloth elements.
The Gunmetal Steel and Templar Gold can be mixed to produce aged bronze tones for mechanicus detailing. We suggest testing custom mixes on a palette before applying them to your models, and recording successful ratios for future batches. The Matt Varnish also works as a glaze medium when mixed 4:1 with any color.
We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee on all SlapChop paint kits. If you’re not completely satisfied with the paint quality or results, return the kit in its original packaging for a full refund—even if bottles have been opened and partially used.
We only ask that at least 75% of each bottle remains if requesting a return, so we know you gave the technique a fair trial. Contact our customer service team to initiate a return, and we’ll provide a prepaid shipping label within one business day.