Wood (AK17062) is a warm, natural wood tone within the Quickgen range, designed to give wooden details instant depth and realism. The colour shown in the example displays a balanced mix of mid-brown and deep brown hues, perfectly matching lightly weathered wood with natural warmth. The Quickgen formula automatically creates contrast, making the colour ideal for fast, effective results.

With its medium coverage, Wood strikes a strong balance between opacity and transparency. This allows sculpted grain, recesses and carved lines to remain clearly visible while the paint naturally settles into deeper areas. The matte finish reinforces the authenticity of wooden textures, making this colour exceptionally useful for both miniature details and larger scenery elements.

Features and advantages

• Natural, warm wood tone suitable for a wide range of materials.
• Medium coverage for smooth gradients and organic variation.
• Quickgen flow creates instant shading and definition.
• Matte finish supports realistic textures.
• Excellent for brushes; blends and glazes well with other tones.
• Suitable for both miniatures and scenic elements.

Technical details

• Volume: 18ml.
• Coverage: Medium.
• Water-based acrylic paint with matte finish.
• Optimised for contrast and speed-painting techniques.

Applications

Wood is highly versatile, as wooden materials appear in nearly all miniature ranges and terrain projects. From shields and spear shafts to crates, walkways and forest elements, this colour adapts naturally to both fantasy and historical subjects.

• Weapon handles, shields, bows and wooden armour components.
• Scenery such as ladders, platforms, crates, fences and barricades.
• Roots, branches, tree trunks and organic structures.
• Bases requiring warm, earthy undertones.
• Weathered wood when layered or highlighted appropriately.

Included in thematic sets

Wood is part of several Quickgen thematic sets designed around natural environments and organic forms:

• Forest & Jungle Set – ideal for terrain, basing and natural scenery textures.
• Creatures & Witches Set – used for staffs, totems, wooden decorations and natural accessories.

Colour combinations

This colour pairs well with warm browns such as Dark Flesh or Camel Brown, and can be brightened with tones like Bone Brown or Putrid White through drybrushing. For darker or aged effects, thin glazes of Soft Black or Brown Black can be applied. Many painters rely on Wood as a foundational tone for wooden colour schemes because of its flexibility and neutral warmth.

Whether you're building terrain for a forest environment, painting wooden gear on tabletop miniatures, or adding texture to organic and natural structures, Wood (AK17062) is a dependable and expressive colour. Its natural tone, balanced coverage and Quickgen behaviour make it a valuable addition to any painter’s workflow, from beginners to seasoned hobbyists.