Painting guides / Horus Heresy / Sons of Horus (XVI) / Optae

How to paint Optae

Reference photos, colour schemes with the exact paints for every area, and finished models from other painters — everything you need to start Optae for your Sons of Horus (XVI) force.

Role CommandPoints 50Faction Sons of Horus (XVI)System Horus Heresy

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What the Sons of Horus (XVI) range looks like

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