Did Army Painter Just Make the BEST Miniature Paints???

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0:00 Intro
1:32 The Squig & Wet Blending
3:19 Problem Colors and Extreme Thinning
5:23 Color Testing and Thoughtful Bottle Labeling
9:10 Trouble Colors and Washes
9:56 Space Marine & Air Brushing
10:52 Creating Crisp Detail Work
12:13 Metallics
13:17 Effects Paints, Weathering, and Final Details
17:03 My Final Thoughts and Review

[TheArmyPainter]

Hey Jon, thanks for the review! One thing to note: our formula for the Washes has actually not changed. We just added more colours. We agree, the Speedpaint Metallics are amazing - however - they are not ideal for dry brushing or other metallic techniques. The Fanatic Metallics borrow some of the tech from their Speedpaint cousins, but have more body for more flexibility and usability for different paint styles and techniques.

[ChrisOsberg]

I have to respect Army Painter for listening to feedback and actually making changes. I can't think of many other companies that do that, let alone paint companies.

[Jez-Hunt]

That practical name on the bottle is awesome for us colourblind painters

[philipschorr]

I find it funny that the best thing about this range refresh to me are the additions of the "standard color name" and the "triad designators" on the labels, hoping more paint ranges take notice and add those themselves.

[Bakroth]

I don't really need any paints at the moment, or at least I think I don't, but the simple fact that a company listened to their customers and acted on it, when some others don't feel like they do, makes picking some of these up really tempting.

[nickmanzo]

My brother got me the 50 war paint set from Army Painter for Christmas of 2018 to help cope with my grandfather’s death… I still have most of them though I don’t use them as much (Uniform Gray is a great drybrush for rocky bases), but I sort’ve outgrew them. They helped me with my depression and made me get into this hobby so I’ll never say a negative word about old army painter( even if I compare them unfavorably to better lines). Hearing they’ve really upped their game is great. Good on you, Army Painter.

[scottrenfer]

That beginning where all the paints got mixed up when the box sat up was hilarious!

[pat]

Using an industry standard painting convention on the sides is excellent!

[charliej]

If I didn’t already have a couple of thousand dollars invested into Citadel paints, I’d definitely be going with this range

[wing]

Honestly pretty glad that this paint range has come out as good as people say it has. Was great seeing the progress from Army Painter along with their honesty and openness of their failings in the past.

I don't really need the paints but it's hard for me not to want both this set and the spped paints 2.0.
They truly are a completely new company product wise since the speed paint range and it's really good to see.

Plus ontop of all the effort they have put in the paint range hasn't exploded in price and is still one of the more affordable hobby paints in the industry.
Just great work Army Painter.

[badbirb]

12:20 Have you tried the Vallejo Metallics Air line? I'd assume they're closer to the Speedpainter line, but I find they're a fantastic consistency, color, and coverage. Also they make a metallic black that's hard to beat!

[rickkcir]

As someone who is brand new to the hobby. I’ve only been buying citadel paints just cause it’s practical. They sell them in the shop after all. But hands down the most frustrating thing is the bottle design. Getting the damn paint out of the bottle and onto a pallet is a legitimate chore. So any bottle that has a top where you can just drip the paint out is a massive improvement in my mind.

[estebanfernandez]

Hi all, I’ve got GW, Vallejo, and army painter sets. Been doing miniatures for some 20 years now, and I most say that each company has its strengths, but lately in all honesty AP is my go to 😊. Thanks Jon for the detailed description and practical applications!!!

[TattooedTabletop]

I got to try the new Fanatic range at LVO and I absolutely loved it. Whenever I am testing paints I usually just paint a leg or something to get a feel. I ended up sitting down and painting the entire space marine, highlighting the panels, edge highlighting, everything! Can't wait to pick some up! Just gotta save for the complete range 🤘

[joshfreitas]

I've watched so many reviews in this range but Jon did it best. Info on the bottle was the clencher. Ok AP, ill bite.

[squirrel_]

If I hadn't spent a ton on Pro Acryl, Vallejo, and Citadel then I would have probably bought these. I started on Army Painter and they used to be horrible so I'm glad to see them step up to the plate finally. Their speed paints are great for sure.

[stephenwood]

This looks good. I might give army painter another shot. Do you still have to squeeze out the extra medium the put in a brand new bottle before using for the first time?

[rmrffromroot]

While I have never painted a gaming miniature, I do build scale models and have learned so much from you that I never would have learned in the scale model world. ... just wanted to say Thanks.

[greaterqueller]

The Vallejo air brush metallics are awesome for mini painting with a brush. Real smooth.

[xnax]

Too many of my go-to hobby creators have recommended this range now. I think I'm finally ready to fully commit to a range.