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Started Adding Damage & Chipping to my Cadian Armor #diycosplay #warhammer40kcosplay #cosplay

by SKS Props

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
0:19
Views
15,632
Published
Jun 2026

What this video covers

This installment in an ongoing Warhammer 40K Cadian armor build series focuses on adding weathering and battle damage to EVA foam armor pieces. The creator uses a combination of Dirty Down sprays and Liquitex heavy body acrylics to achieve a grimy, battle-worn finish. Strap work for the shoulder and forearm sections is also completed, and soft goods receive their first pass of grime. The full series is aimed at a group build culminating in a Dragon Con group appearance.

Key takeaways

  • Dirty Down sprays combined with Liquitex heavy body acrylics create convincing battle damage and grime effects on foam armor
  • Strap fabrication for shoulder and forearm pieces is covered in this episode
  • Soft goods (BDU base layers) are weathered alongside the hard armor for a cohesive worn look
  • Free Cadian foam armor templates are available from the creator's website
  • The project is part of a collaborative group build targeting a Dragon Con appearance

Who this is for

Cosplayers and prop makers interested in building or weathering Warhammer 40K Cadian Imperial Guard armor from EVA foam.

Materials mentioned

  • EVA foam
  • Dirty Down sprays
  • Liquitex heavy body acrylics
  • BDU soft goods

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