New to Army Painter Speed Paints? Then start HERE!

Are these Speed Paints any good? And will they make you a better miniature painter?

Let's find out!

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:01 - What comes in the Army Painter Mega Speed Painting Set?
01:55 - How to apply Speed Paints onto a miniature
06:05 - Applying Speed Paints onto a Metallic Basecoat
08:35 - Does water affect Speed Paint?
11.23 - Does Army Painter Speed Paint reactivate?
13.06 - How good are Army Painter Speed Paints (final thoughts)

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...Brushes...

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝘁

𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘁
OR

𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘁 (𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀)
OR

...SpeedPaints...

𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘁
OR

𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘁 (𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵es)
OR

𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝟮.𝟬 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁 (𝗪𝗼𝗮𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝘅!)

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[bluedotdinosaur]

Something I recently discovered - Vallejo acrylic polyurethane surface primer in "grey" might be a critical tool for Speedpaint. It is pre-thinned for airbrushing, but can be brushed on manually and has superior coverage to most soupy pure-white primers. The exact tint of grey is nearly identical to GW Grey Seer primer for Contrast paint. This means it is also light enough for Speedpaint to work correctly.

Most importantly, since it can be easily brushed on, bulk-priming of models is possible without a rattle can or airbrush. In addition, I have discovered that it's really good for re-priming spot areas to reset them. The polyrethane in the mixture seems to resist color bleed due to minor reactivation of the Speedpaint under it - after a couple of coats, the surface is a sufficiently clean and solid for more Speedpaint or normal paint.

On that note, a brush-on varnish that seems to work very well on Speedpaint is also Vallejo's acrylic varnishes. Put on a very thin coat, don't overload it, and I haven't seen Speedpaint run or distort so far. The varnish dries in a few seconds, locking things down. The very fast drying time of the Vallejo varnishes may be the key - there just isn't time for the Speedpaint to truly reactivate.

These two specific Vallejo products have pretty much made Speedpaints practical and advantageous for me. I'm in a position where using rattle cans or airbrush set-up is not feasible and can only use brush-on products. Hopefully this helps others in the same boat.

[raeishimura]

So, this has been a fantastic tool in my toolbox for me. I have issues with painting large groups of models, because with an injury many years ago, i can only paint for so long before my painting hand starts to shake from pain that begins to shoot through my arm. So, this stuff, and contrast paints in general, gives me a quick and dirty tool to paint entire mobs of enemies. But, at the same time, this stuff works really nicely for coloring metallic. bright silver with a speedpaint creates amazing colored metals, and if i want to give large mobs a nicer look, i do zenithal highlights in various layers, starting with a darker gray and working up to white to really bring them out and make them look pretty good without a lot of time for the pain and shaking to kick in. This video has actually given me ideas for new ways to use this paint though, and that is something that is always a sign of a great creator. Thank you so much for this video!

[helins]

Greatly appreciate the diligently shot footage of how the paint behaves under different conditions!

[DumahAtreides]

One of the best videos I've watched on Speedpaints so far as you were able to take what some will just pass over as negatives or caveats and turn them into neat techniques.

[Robzilla]

The only thing better than your experimentation (which is greatly appreciated) is your encouragement to others to do the same.

[Outlawdave]

You earned my sub with this video sir. The contrast/comparison with the various thinners was super helpful. Best breakdown I've seen yet. Thank you

[ThisNameWasTooLon]

thx for this video. total beginner here just tryign to get a few minis to not be plastic grey, and was confused about speedpaint vs washes vs contrast paint etc. Seeing the side by side comparisons was a huge help.

[MrEScience]

I just started painting a year ago just to have some fun minis on the table for d&d, I am beginning to be happy with my regular thinned acrylic work and have a Blood Bowl team waiting to be painted once I feel "good" enough. I have been afraid to try speed-paints for it possibly being a crutch and stopping me from getting better, your videos have made me realize they can just be another tool in the arsenal, gonna go get a set at my LGS today and after a practice or two I'll finally crack open those Norsca Rampagers, thank you!

[greatsouthernancientminiat]

excellent. Love the tip of dabbing off quickpaint w wet brush to reveal the metal basecoat on shield for worn look.

[IAcePTI]

Dude thanks not only for the review but for painting one figure of each colour.

[Gilwingeth]

This is by far the best review I've seen of the speedpaint range. The comparison between the shade paint and the water/medium mix really opened my eyes, so thank you for that!

Also, those warriors of the dead look gorgeous! Now I'm very curious: how much time have you spent per model? And what were the paints you used on these models?

Last thing... When will we finally see Sam and his mystery guest? I'm looking forward to seeing my favourite Hobbit painted up!

[Guru_Swami]

The Dead minis are the best I’ve ever seen! 😱

[JorisVDC]

This video earned my subscription right away.
It has triggered me into considering painting again.

Al my projects used to be: black primer and basecoat with the darkest tone and building up highlights in at least three different layers. Then use a wash and re-highlight to bring up the contrast and add layers of shading in between.
This line of paint seems to allow for so much more in only two steps: basecoat, before dry you can highlight by dry brushing off paint. Afterwards, make a pass with a waterered down version for deeper shadows where needed.

It's like two layers of paint that almost accomplish what 6 layers used to do.

[TheSonic]

One of the best Videos for Beginners with Speedpaint. Your Voice is clear and non english speaking people can easy understand you. Nice

[escaperealityhobbies]

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! Another saved video in my library!!! Thanks a bunch Chris! - Tom

[j.f.l.bousquet]

Great video. Useful information, righ to the point and no unnecessary bullshit. Thank you. Subbed.

[TheCartoonHead]

Can we have a video just on painting the Warriors of the Dead, they looked amazing!

[monsterdenminis]

Enjoyed your video. Thanks for showing the multiple ways they can be used.

[bm]

Would love to see an exploration of combining shade and SpeedPaint

[briarsandbantams]

I'm waiting until the full set comes to market to finish off my Return of the (Dark) King LL. Thanks for the video.