The Army Painter Speedpaint is a specially formulated acrylic paint range designed to paint miniatures quickly while still achieving natural shading and colour variation in a single coat. In this category at Scenery Workshop you will find a wide range of Speedpaint colours popular among tabletop gamers, miniature painters and hobbyists who want efficient results without sacrificing detail.
Speedpaint is designed to flow naturally into the recesses of a miniature. The paint settles into deeper areas to create shadows while raised surfaces remain lighter, allowing hobbyists to achieve realistic contrast with minimal effort.
What is The Army Painter Speedpaint?
The Army Painter Speedpaint is a specialised acrylic paint developed for fast miniature painting techniques. The thin formula allows the paint to flow into details and automatically create natural shading.
The Speedpaint range includes colours for:
- Clothing, skin and armour
- Fantasy and science fiction miniatures
- Metallic tones for weapons and equipment
- Creatures and monsters
The paints are supplied in convenient 18 ml dropper bottles which make it easy to control the amount of paint used while painting.
Why hobbyists use Speedpaint
Speedpaint is designed for hobbyists who want to paint tabletop-ready miniatures quickly. Because the paint shades itself naturally, large numbers of miniatures can be painted efficiently.
Common uses include:
- Warhammer and other tabletop wargames
- Large miniature armies
- Fantasy and science fiction models
- Quick base layers for additional painting techniques
- Board game miniatures
At Scenery Workshop, many hobbyists choose Speedpaint when they want to paint large collections of miniatures efficiently.
How to use Speedpaint for miniatures or scale models
Speedpaint works best over a light primer such as white or light grey. This allows the paint to flow into details and create natural contrast.
- Prime the miniature with a light primer
- Apply Speedpaint in a single smooth coat
- Allow the paint to settle into recesses
- Add extra highlights or details if desired
Many miniature painters combine Speedpaint with traditional acrylic paints to add further highlights and detail.
What to consider when choosing Speedpaint
When choosing Speedpaint colours it helps to consider the miniature and colour scheme you plan to paint.
- Natural tones for skin, leather and cloth
- Darker colours for armour and weapons
- Bright colours for fantasy models
- Complementary colours for different parts of the miniature
At Scenery Workshop you can find a wide selection of Speedpaint colours that make it easy to paint miniatures quickly and efficiently.
Frequently asked questions about The Army Painter Speedpaint
What makes Speedpaint different from regular acrylic paint?
Speedpaint is formulated to flow into recesses and automatically create shading and contrast in a single coat.
Do you need a special primer?
For the best results a light coloured primer is recommended so the paint can create strong contrast.
Can Speedpaint be combined with other paints?
Yes. Many hobbyists use Speedpaint as a base layer and then add highlights and details with traditional acrylic paints.
