Helias_Tancred Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I decided to try out the Army Painter Speed Paint system for my Black Templars. I've already tried GW's Contrast system, didn't care for it, etc etc... So I picked up a bottle of Grim Black. So ... should I prime/basecoat the miniature with their Matte White first (As AP recommends generally), or since I'm doing black armor with it, use a lighter gray prime/basecoat? Thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/381602-army-speed-painter-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 If you have the Primer already get some cheap eBay rescue marines or some textured bases and try which end result you prefer. Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/381602-army-speed-painter-question/#findComment-6001700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madao Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I advise not to use white undercoat for black contrast/speed paint. Go with gray and drybrush white on the edges to bump up the contrast. I recommend thinning them down with a little bit of water and airbrush flow improver (if you have acces to it) - it will reduce the patchiness of the paint, as it will pool less. The tradeoff is weaker coverage (one of the reasons for darker undercoat) Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/381602-army-speed-painter-question/#findComment-6001958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopounder Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 On 11/12/2023 at 5:23 PM, Madao said: I advise not to use white undercoat for black contrast/speed paint. Go with gray and drybrush white on the edges to bump up the contrast. I recommend thinning them down with a little bit of water and airbrush flow improver (if you have acces to it) - it will reduce the patchiness of the paint, as it will pool less. The tradeoff is weaker coverage (one of the reasons for darker undercoat) This. I used this method to test on some 30k DA. I think it looks okay, but not quite the route I want to go, but its pretty much a contrast cheat code. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/381602-army-speed-painter-question/#findComment-6008677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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