How-To | Speedpaint Miniatures

[@conmadben]

I got back to painting after 15 years. I was never a golden demon painter just painted what i wanted to play. This paintrange will give me good looking armies to play at the fraction of the time and skill. Thanks!

[@00Kuja00]

I was thinking of buying their 2.0 colours. Been looking around to try and understand them. Some people seem to have an issue with cracking and stuff but it seems they are rushing and not doing it right. Any thoughts? :)

[@13Robzilla]

The simple fact that you made consistency across the range a priority is a major plus. I love gaming but don't want to have to roll dice to find out how much coverage each paint has.

[@ianstewart8735]

If these were available now I'd buy them for christmass, as close to a complete line of them that I could manage. In other words no more teasing, get these puppies on the shelves!

[@rick9663]

Ya they definitely missed the window on the release.

[@dfwdweghom8902]

Have yall thought of making something like a vortex mixer. In the interest of reducing time needed shaking paints as they are so heavily pigmented when they separate it can cause someone to not use, or just hesitate to use, it rather than shake it to the point of making it viable again.

[@aonline_abridged]

+1, I would buy this as well, my Robart is so loud and it walks. The Vortex mixers are too $$ for me to upgrade but maybe AP can make a slightly more affordable version.

[@dfwdweghom8902]

@@aonline_abridged definitely. I have one of the $100 ones from amazon and I love it. I'd like a second one but the convenience of one at my main desk and another at my spray booth doesn't out weight the cost. Plus I am starting to really like the AP product line, got the middle tier box of warpaint air and love it. The metallics are quite nice.

[@ste022]

I have a vortex and the the Robart. I never use either of them, what I use is tamiya stirring sticks. I use a peice of tissue to pull out the nozzle and then stir them with the wide blade end of the stick, this works much better, faster and cheaper than any other solution I've ever tried.

[@dfwdweghom8902]

@@ste022 Good on ya if that works for you. Most paints I've used are ready from the vortex in the time it takes me to safely get the nozzle off the bottle with tissue.

[@wonderboy2402]

I want them to make a army painter rack…

[@twixcz604]

well I just bought them yesterday and already paint my Fallout: board game miniatures from FFG and OMG its gorgeours... thank you Army painter crew... this product is ingenious

[@shadowandson3550]

Number on item on our Christmas wish list this year.Cant wait to see my sons eyes when he gets to use these.He is (13 years old)a beginning painter (a little over a year now) and getting pretty good but his enthusiasm is waning a little .I cant think of anything that will super charge his enthusiasm more than these.

[@shauntaylor9251]

They are not out till Feb next year apparently

[@jebstuart4004]

beat him hard and tell him that chineses kids of 4 years old are better painters than him at 13.

[@TheAurgelmir]

Love to see that Citadel Contrast is getting competition. Competition is always good.

[@reflexdogtraining1337]

Never really used this line before the last 10 months... been using the speed paints and the old lines from the 50* starter set and been loving it.... why now; the video content. Ya'll seem to have a great company. Sans any mission statement, all the content has shown me enough. Keep up the great work!

[@UnderTheSkin13]

Fire giant orange looks great, very vibrant.

[@nortonsapple227]

When will the complete set be ready for pre order? Right now I just see starter sets everywhere. Very excited.

[@zomboale6182]

Just take Contrast paints from Citadel range. Same technique but better.

[@WhiskeyPatriot]

@@zomboale6182 three times the price for a company that puts pickles in all the wrong places

[@MikePhumanaut]

@@zomboale6182 Fail.

[@henrymendes5617]

I’ve mainly been using Contrast paint lately. You got me very interested in trying these Speed Paints 👍

[@thejesusaurus6573]

"were not here to debate which chapter is best... but its the space wolves"

[@prizrak69]

Is it because The Army Painter is from Skanderborg?)

[@TheAmericanDragn]

Well he's right

[@sorufa888]

Yeah, that’s true

[@stonkotron319]

Furry

[@Jaklas1979]

Are these ideal for a beginner? I've not really painted miniatures before and you make it look so easy.

[@TheArmyPainter]

Absolutely!

[@Jaklas1979]

@@TheArmyPainter thanks

[@TheBeardedAdmiral]

Hyped for the paints, but it's also cool the audio is a decent level on this video for once. ;) Keep doing as you do TAP, the hype train has no brakes.

[@klauskotipelto5720]

waited for something like this for yeaaaaaars!!! Speeding up, paint more, getting Things done! Bought the Mega Set...primed black, drybroushed with efford....slam paint...perfekt!!!! finnisched with light highlighting.....Perfekt....this fits my Style so perfekt!!! Time saved....50%

[@Kevin-Peter]

Wow, those miniatures looked great! Can't wait until these paints become available, I hope soon I have soooo many Reaper Bones models I need to paint!!

[@johnbeaudoin7820]

I agree that we should not argue about the best Space Marine chapter, while painting my own as Space Wolves.

[@marksminis]

Having fun with Speedpaints for a while now. They certainly speed things up a bit, even if you are trying for higher quality. The Dark Wood makes an excellent black flesh tone, perfect for my Numidians, one touch and done! The Holy White makes convincing white clothing, but not so much for hair and fur. They work best over Strong Zenithal (not much black) and they don't cover over black at all, so some planning ahead is needed. They often benefit from some drybrushing of highlights after they dry. Importantly - they are fun to work with. Two thumbs up!

[@nunyobidnezz707]

this is a great product. This has helped me to finish a couple of models I've been wanting to complete for awhile. Also great price point. I really appreciate that

[@mes1983]

Looking very much forward to these. Would have made a brilliant Christmas present.... Oh well guess I'll have to wait for around my birthday in March 😂

[@Ulrican414]

Cannot wait. Looking good I'm hoping these will be excellent.

[@malteschaper3782]

The last mini (the space marine) really sold me on the speedpaints. I can see using them for my Eldar, Salamanders and Tyranids. Especially big smooth surfaces were a problem for me using your quickshades. The speedpaints seem to work better with that.

[@toferkrz946]

Be advised that it won't work as well as it did in the video, ESPECIALLY on flat surfaces. There is obviously some extra work done to the miniature that has been omitted in the edit. Pay attention to the shoulder pad - the paint gloops and pools horribly by the bottom edge but after the cut in the video, it's all dried perfectly smooth and even. These are just like Citadel Contrast Paint. A useful, but temperamental tool for some specific applications, not rainbow unicorn wonder juice that will magically and perfectly paint every miniature for you. It is very disappointing that AP is bent on advertising these as the latter for some reason, repeating Games Workshop's initial marketing mistake.

[@oliverp3545]

@@toferkrz946 if you watch that shoulder pad you'll see it dry in real time and the pooling is not noticeable as it dries, and by the cut what you see matches with what was already drying.

[@emchamberlain]

Reds and oranges compare well to contrast. Nice.

[@shrobee]

I could not recommend speedpaints enough for terrain and large batch painting, but with smaller minis (such as my tau) you either want to invest in more of their range beyond the starter set or go over with a acrylic, the drying time seems to be a bit high but overall they are really great

[@mr.hardstone]

I've gone from having never used any paint from you guys to being super hype for these one! Looks so far like you're delivering on all the promises GW made and couldn't keep when they were pushing Contrast.

[@Branpanman]

This has me stoked to get back into mini painting and tabletop wargaming

[@perjohanaxell9862]

Nice to see that army painter isn't debating which chapter is the best they just know it's the space wolves.

[@jrod5113]

Even tho this wasn't a painting tutorial 😅 has someone who is just getting into miniatures painting and looking at different brands trying to pick. I learned some amazing techniques to try out. Thank you for the demonstration. I already about the army painter wet palette with hydro pads might has well keep the theme going and get these awesome paints.

[@TheArmyPainter]

Welcome to the hobby. There are few things we love more than fully painted armies, and one of them is helping new hobbyists fall in love with this side of gaming. Enjoy!

[@adamzielinski2510]

Ok. You got me! I bought starter set and I plan to paint all my boardgames minis. I was thinking about this for a while but when I heard that it takes several hours to paint one mini I pass. But with those new paints I'll give it a try.

[@djnekroman]

As a total noob to the hobby (I've painted a whopping one mini), I've been very interested in contrast painting... These look fantastic, and at half of the cost of Citadel's line; I know what my next purchase will be. :)

[@robsonribeiro7552]

I'm on it! Love the quality of the paints!

[@FurchtbaresGaming]

Im really looking forward to use them, but for everyone new to the hobby: these are awesome, no doubt, but it still takes time and training to do as this video shows.

[@slimjim7411]

14 years? Wow I feel old now I remember when the quickshade came out. Very excited about these new speed paints though.

[@alessiodecarolis]

Interesting tutorial, naturally with more detailing these minis would end really Amazing, but for starters these paints are surely very useful 👍

[@MiniatureRealms]

Very excited for these! I've been using Citadel Contrast over a zenithal highlight (including the drying brushing stage/painting in highlights in white first), I tend to add further highlights after dependent on the project, can't wait to see how these compare. This kind of process is perfect for smaller scales, I've been using it on Warlord Games Epic Battles ranges, can't wait to get my hands on some of your blues for French Epic Napoleonic as the darker Citadel Contrast ones don't quite do what I want them to, and yours look very promising from the videos I've seen.

[@rickyl3136]

Love it. Can't wait to see it in person

[@jasonshearman2797]

Just curious on the release date on these paints. Seeing them being marketed and promoted a lot lately so wanting to get my hands on some asap as I really am switching all my colors from the Citadel line to just Army Painter. I was VERY impressed by the Game Master terrain maker kit I got from y’all to the point I want to focus primarily on your brand. The wet pallet I got last year was a god send as well.

[@technomancermagus8357]

Early next year. :( I want them out now!

[@nicolasdelattre8833]

Nice video ! I used speed paint recently with amazing results, as far as everything runs fine. But how do you correct mistakes ? I.e. if I made some pale skin first, and then put some green on it because of the shirt of the fig, how do I work to repair it ?

[@oliverp3545]

I hope there is a part 2 about undercoating, mixing and thinning so we can truly appreciate what these paints can do, personally I'll be getting the full set it's got so many colours that appeals to me.

[@dfwdweghom8902]

I'd like to see more of them fully painting the models like the archer since it only took about 8 minutes. I know he said it was longer but that was deciding colors. Because something that detailed in the same time they did the orc figure that wasn't as detailed (color in color) would be neat to see.

[@rodolfomaravillasduran8793]

Very useful stuff as always, obvouisly best used in tandem with the speed paint range, also loving the hair Adam.

[@mel_from_hell]

I just started using speedpaints since I have not painted before. Is it better to have your brush a bit damp before using the paint, fully wet or dry?

[@TheArmyPainter]

A bit damp would be best, if it's too wet you'll end up thinning the paints.

[@monterossi]

Please do a tutorial on how to handle your brushes. Everything from handling, cleaning, storage to what you do between painting 2 different colours. I find that to be something hardly anyone discuss and would be a real benefit to the beginning painter (me!).

[@jasonyork7915]

This paint is awesome. Period.

[@MiniatureHobbyist]

I so cant wait to get hold of these, I have loads of D&D miniatures in need of painting =)

[@williammountfield8508]

Fancy seeing you here

[@Rusty_Gold85]

You could of shown us brush cleaning methods and any advice for pooling the paint for use and surfaces to drop on ?

[@teejleague3838]

I got this because we have tabletop games that have unpainted minis that I've wished to paint, but it just looked utterly overwhelming, even with the simpler videos. I am thrilled now to have a simple paint to try. I am most looking forward to painting the frogs in our new game Cosmic Frogs, because I think they will look so much better vibrant than dull grays!

[@Samsminis]

I know, I know, huge company, but it's a bit charming how they don't edit out their production errors and talk over their airbrush usage. It's clear AP isn't actually that used to the youtube mini painting scene hahaha

[@SunDancerGE]

You fixed the audio! THANK YOU!

[@bazzatron9482]

Man, I can't wait for these to launch.

[@KrullMaestaren]

That camo cloak color really got me interested... maybe a slightly grey base to make peaks a bit darker. Could be a life saver and hopefully we get a deep red

[@Cynidecia]

interesting product, results could be mixed, but with right application you could make some supremely good stuff, i'd want to see what orange looks like on white primer as i wanted to try some orange models.

[@lordnovas]

February is very far away. So pumped for these.

[@alansmith4655]

I think it's really important to point out that you need to use a large brush for flatter surfaces like marine shoulder pads, etc. I got so frustrated with speedpaints using the brush that comes in the starter set. Switching to a bigger brush helps to pull large pools away and helps to avoid that blotchy look.

[@Phsstpok]

I have experience with Citadel's contrast paints only and I will certainly try AP's speed paints but I guess from the look here I will have the same issue with them as with contrast paints: The results are way to exaggareted in terms of saturation and brightness - at least for my taste. Maybe it is just the studio lights, but with contrasts I always had to add a dry brush with some muted tone of the model (grey or brown) to tone it down. This makes it again an at least 2-step-process all-in-all so not much of a decreased time and effort. But certainly another nice tool to utilize.

[@acutler4745]

Mixed feelings about the paint. I don't hate it, but I don't love it. What I found it works great on is terrain. I could also see new and/or less skilled painters (some people hate it I hear) getting a lot of use out of it as well because it DOES work as advertised... its VERY weird and unpredictable to paint over so far.

[@stephenrenwick8781]

These look interesting, I tend to use Contrast all the time now, I will give them a try when they come out.

[@omegalazarus]

I inherited a mostly unpainted Massive Darkness. I'm traditionally painting the heroes with the army painter, color, shade, highlight method from the old pamphlet, but I ordered the biggest speedpaint kit for the mobs. I'm starting them today. Wish me luck.

[@steviebwoyy]

How did you get on?

[@omegalazarus]

@@steviebwoyy good so far. I'm using opposite color when pairs for the mobs and it is quick. I sloppy paint the main color, the touch up any little stuff like pouches with traditional paint, then do the other speed paint color and that's it. Wishi could show. I can do all of one mob in a session

[@steviebwoyy]

@@omegalazarus that’s awesome! You could share an Instagram or Facebook link on here I think?

[@auburnt_amaranth]

what would you say looks on average better/interesting: white primer or zenithal/slap chop? (or instead, which is better for what?)

[@maj187]

Looks really good. Nice to see an original idea in the miniatures world for once

[@RetoKelsen]

Nice one :) I'm really excited to give this a go. My actual recipe for my Marines is a 4-Step Airbrush-Work over preshaded minis, to get the correct blueish grey. I'd love to test out these Speedpaints to see, if i maybe can skip one or two steps :)

[@MaxiTurb0]

Your new paints sound fantastic for a newbie like me. What primer did you use for the space marine before applying dry brush? Thanks!

[@christopherpeery7436]

Cant wait to get my hands on these paints

[@piercegalactic]

How do these work with your wet palette? I just pick one of those and love it

[@davidbright8978]

Can't wait to see how this works on sw legions figures. Guess I can go and start building and priming them while I wait for speed paint to come out.

[@modelmanjohn]

Will speed paint work on a black undercoat? Would like to see an example of that.

[@darrinhearn762]

it would probably make a cool subtle effect but I would think you would need to use a lot of layers, a lighter color, or use the zenithal technique demonstrated

[@oliverp3545]

@@darrinhearn762 the issue with black is that it overwhelms the transparent paint, so would at best tint it. Other colours as the undercoat would work since from some experiments I've seen the undercoat is unaffected by speedpaints, so like a metallic would keep it's shine whilst being changed to be tinted by the speedpaint.

[@darrinhearn762]

@@oliverp3545 Agreed - these would not be very useful on a black undercoat. I've seen some very intriguing experiments on metallic undercoat. I am very eager to give these a try!

[@daveschwartz7817]

Excellent video. Looking forward to the paints showing up at my FLGS. When will these be released?

[@aroundhedleybc7483]

Thanks Adam…great vid, lots of tips. Just one thing though…”caughten”?

[@typicaldonut6191]

@The Army Painter can you please make some warhammer tutorials please as I play both and would love to see what you do with the ga models

[@donniem7979]

Did I miss an Estimated release date for this product? I have seen the Air spray box in the New Releases, but haven't seen word on these new paints.

[@erikperkins6867]

I want so badly to get my hand on these and try them out. I saw some people trying it at conventions, but I need to see it for myself

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friends 👏 👍

[@furbs178]

I've been using inks for a similar effect and time savings for a while but I'll definitely pick up this whole range for an easier time.

[@GinjaBadger]

I like using Vallejo Grey Primer the Zenithal of Daler Rowney White Ink. Give a more subtle look than using Black Primer.

[@FJA---]

One more tool to add to the bench. I don't see any one paint type or company being the best for everything, but all are best for something.

[@asgeiroj]

can you paint straight from the bottle or do you thin it first with water ?

[@colig54]

I've just started painting zombicide with your speedpaint set, am i supposed to dilute the speedpaint with the speedpaint medium bottle every time? I've just been diluting with water so far

[@MrItaliansausage]

Speedpaints son, wave of the future!!!

[@fraenkybalboa]

Wow Super! when can you buy the big box with all the colors in germany? : D and what will it cost? oh yes, i like your hairstyle! : D

[@aaronbrown4275]

Yeah, I'm going to need TAP to get these out to stores faster. ;)

[@wonderboy2402]

I was skeptical, but I want to try the starter set after watch the video. I bought a song of ice and fire, and the blue and reds will certainly make speed painting the basic units much easier. The Starter Set is coming out in February 2022?

Hi, I like the skin color of the owl in your short video but here crusader skin looks quite dark. Is there a lighter tone of it for the skin? Also, are you planning to sell them individually? Thanks

[@chaosincarna]

Its a very distinct style difference from regular paints, and I love it. Reminds me of older fantasy art that was done in water colors.

[@Haterus_official]

Could you give an example of such art?

[@chaosincarna]

@@Haterus_official Like Frank Frazetta's water colors.

[@Haterus_official]

@@chaosincarna thanks!

[@johncasey4623]

You should try mixing speed paint with a metallic for a really cool effects

[@markwarne893]

How long to the release of these paints?

[@EPGelion]

Fairly certain, that Latari Bowman is from FFG, not Mantic, but hey, it does look awesome.

[@joshturnbull8330]

would of liked these ready for Christmas, oh well maybe next year

[@mtgoat4434]

Nice! What number brushes were you using?

[@alexfigirova]

When will this be available on Amazon?

[@linanrod]

Which colors are the ones used in the archer? I see a couple of greens, so there is one I dont know which one is and an orange that is not described Thanks in advance

[@MH-ez6po]

it is necessary to dilute like a classic paint or it is not necessary? Stupid question I know 😅

[@samiisokallio717]

I was worried about that paint flowing into puddles like in 3:31 that camo green, but its supposed to look like that after the paint has been applied?

[@TheArmyPainter]

You want Speedpaint to collect in the recesses, but you don't want it to pool too much (unless that's the effect you're after). You can always soak up extra with a dry brush before the paint dries.

[@djtrunksta]

This paint line cannot come out soon enough!!!

[@lucadelmagno7007]

But do u apply speedpaint directly or you mix with water or some medium before apply?

[@TheArmyPainter]

You can apply them directly, but you can also thin them (we recommend using the Speedpaint Medium) if you want a more subtle effect :)

[@Scubasgamecorner]

Are you guy going to or have you updated your formula for the standard line of warpaints... just curious as I have one of the the first Complete Mega paint sets many years old now.

[@EQ2Cordanim]

ETA on the mega set? This is definitely going to be a go-to tool!! :)

[@montycasinosbarandgrill]

Amazing! Can’t wait to give it a go.

[@orthoff123]

Question: What manufacturer is the "Horned Devil or Demon" miniature at the Speed Paints Set? I cannot find a reference..... it is an absolut cool miniature I need to have it...

[@TheArmyPainter]

We will have to and Thomas…

[@Woolmandrums]

I understand these reactivate if painted over, is the same true of using your Quickshade dip? I was considering using these and then hardworking them with your soft tone Quickshade, are these two products compatible in this way?

[@TheArmyPainter]

They can only be reactivated if the paints are not dry. Like any other paint. The two products are very compatible, once again, you just want to make sure the Speedpaint has dried. The drying time is GREATLY reduced if you are using a traditional Matt Primer like our Colour Primer Sprays, as opposed to a semi-gloss primer.

[@TheArmyPainter]

If you pay very close attention to the elf I painted in this video, you can see that most of the colours are still wet as I'm painting it on. Very little issue with activation or bleeding. ;)

[@nirnman]

very interesting esp for fantasy/SciFi models but I would like to see a video of how these paint will work on a range of historic figures from ancient to moderns before ai am tempted to but

[@fubarbox]

What does Army painter think of the slapchop technique (black prime) drybrush grey, speed paint)?