The Army Painter Satin Varnish, Spray Paint Varnish for Miniature Protection, Tabletop Roleplaying, Boardgames, and Wargames Miniature Modelling, 400ml

The Army Painter Matt White Colour Primer is a superb choice for preparing miniatures before painting, especially for tabletop games like Warhammer, DnD, and other wargames. The 400ml can provides a smooth, even coat that adheres well to plastic, resin, and metal models, ensuring paint application is consistent and vibrant. The spray dries to a true matte white finish, which is perfect for bright color schemes or as a base for layering and washes. It also helps reduce the number of paint coats needed, saving both time and effort. The nozzle delivers a fine mist with minimal spatter, allowing for clean coverage on even the smallest details of a miniature. Drying time is quick, and the primer is durable enough to stand up to handling during gameplay and painting sessions. As with all spray paints, it’s best used in a well-ventilated area and with smooth, sweeping passes to avoid overcoating. If you want a reliable, high-quality primer that enhances your miniature painting results, this one is highly recommended.

Edit: Replacement can arrived so quickly and it works perfectly. Thank you Army Painter (and thank you Amazon - for the incredibly quick delivery). Actual Product Review: The finish from this paint is beautifully smooth and clean and I have found it to be durable. Application is easy and you get excellent coverage. I have used Army Painter spray paint on a whole swarm of models now and none of them have had any problems with chipping or peeling from handling, tabletop use or transport. Aside from the defective can, which appears to have been just 'one of those things' as opposed to any indication of brand quality, I been very pleased with Army Painter spray paint and recommend it. Note: Do watch or read the tutorials as it is slightly different to your typical spray paint - particularly if you regularly use other brands of spray paint (you have to be closer to the model than you would usually be) and do perform the cleaning at the end of spraying to maintain longevity of your can. Original review: The can I received just a few hours ago was defective. No pressure. Paint just dribbling out. Totally unusable. The first tin of Army Painter Spray I bought was great. Still going strong and I was really happy with it. This is the second I have bought, and it doesn't work at all. I will be happy to improve this review if the returns policy works effectively and the next can works as intended. 'Army Painter' was recommended to me as a reliable brand so I am hoping this was just a bad tin and I got unlucky. Third times the charm!

I’ve used a fair number of spray primers over the years, but The Army Painter Colour Primer in Ultramarine Blue has quickly become a go-to for painting blue-themed miniatures. What makes it stand out is that it serves as both a primer and a basecoat in one, saving time and giving a consistent colour foundation straight out of the can. The matte acrylic finish dries evenly and doesn’t obscure fine details, which is always a concern when spraying models with intricate features. The Ultramarine Blue tone is ideal for Space Marines or other armies that rely on rich, deep blue hues. It matches well with other paints in The Army Painter range, especially their Warpaints line, and works beautifully with their Quickshade Dark Tone for adding depth and contrast. The spray nozzle delivers a smooth application, avoiding the splatter or pooling that sometimes happens with cheaper brands. I find two light coats are usually enough to get solid, even coverage without hiding detail. Drying time is a touch longer than some other primers I’ve used, but the trade-off is a stronger finish and vibrant colour. Some painters may find it a little less saturated than Citadel’s Macragge Blue, but for my purposes, the balance between tone and texture is spot-on. If you’re painting a large batch of miniatures and want to streamline your workflow, this primer does a great job of setting the stage for detailed brushwork. Overall, it’s an excellent product that’s earned a permanent place on my hobby shelf.

We have used the satin version of this varnish on many objects, ranging from sealing diamond art, spraying a wooden box that had been stained, spraying miniatures, stones and pebbles that have been decorated and painted. So many other objects have also been sprayed with this varnish. First thing to note, ventilation is very much needed. We typically do our spraying outside on a well prepared table covered with paper etc. Sometimes, if using over a paint we are unsure of, we apply a little of that paint on something disposable and test on that first. We can then gauge any reactions or shade variation etc due to the varnish. Typically we apply even coats, only applied thinly, and keep the can moving at a steady pace. The coverage is good and it is quick to dry. We often find the object is dry to touch if left overnight and completely solid, if many coats have been applied, over the next couple of days. We have had zero issues in using this spray, the gloss effect seems to be cumulative....a single coat not being too glossy but after several that is increased. It does remain satin though when compared directly to a gloss varnish. Do not apply too thickly, it will have a chance of running or produce "bubbles" within the thick coats. Also it can dry a milky white is too thick. Overall very much recommended if applied with care and, if needed, test coats etc used. The light reflecting of the box I have shown is more intense due to the light than it looks otherwise. It is less glossy than that when seen without direct light. I hope this has been helpful.

Very nice Paint spray covers well and ready for final coat.

Good coverage, droplets a bit off I’m spraying in the shed and it’s raining outside

Not as good as colour forge but on par with citadel (warhammer) brand. Can is also a bit smaller than colour forges offering.

I feared I'd spray my N scale models with blotches or whatever. That never happened, what happened were easy passes that resulted in a solid coat of primer without clogging any brick detailing Pros: - Very user friendly, even if you rarely ever use spraypaint (like me) - Relatively affordable - Excellent professional quality (even my cheap acrylics adhere to it just fine) - Sprays cleanly without feeling like you have to press down too hard (if you're doing short bursts on small objects, this matters a lot) Cons: - I really wish they'd add a rotating nozzle like newer spraycans have so we can decide how it sprays out Usage: - N Scale Train layouts using Resin prints, with ultra fine detailing - it does great

Als Tabletop-Hobbyist ist eine gute Grundierung das A und O für jedes erfolgreiche Malprojekt. Ich habe im Laufe der Jahre viele verschiedene Sprays ausprobiert, von Baumarktprodukten bis hin zu spezialisierten Modellbau-Marken. Das "Colour Primer Matt White" von The Army Painter gehört definitiv in die Kategorie der Top-Performer, besonders wenn es um Zuverlässigkeit und ein echtes, sauberes Weiß geht. Konsistenz und Auftrag: Das Wichtigste bei einer Grundierung ist die Feinheit der Pigmente, und hier überzeugt das Army Painter Spray vollkommen. Die Sprühdose liefert einen sehr feinen und gleichmäßigen Sprühstrahl. Voraussetzung ist natürlich, dass man die Dose – wie bei jedem Primer – gut schüttelt (deutlich länger als man denkt!) und sie bei Raumtemperatur verwendet. Der Auftrag ist dünn und deckend zugleich. Es gibt nichts Schlimmeres, als wenn eine Grundierung feine Details auf den Miniaturen "zukleistert". Das ist hier nicht der Fall. Das Weiß legt sich hauchdünn auf die Oberfläche, behält aber gleichzeitig eine beeindruckende Deckkraft, sodass die graue oder farbige Basis des Plastiks oder Resins sofort verschwindet. Ich habe es sowohl auf Plastik- als auch auf Metallminiaturen verwendet, und die Haftung ist ausgezeichnet. Das Finish: Tiefes, mattes Weiß Der Name "Matt White" ist Programm. Das Finish ist tief matt, was ideal ist, da es später aufgetragene Farben besser "greifen" lässt und ein Leuchten der Grundfarbe verhindert. Das Weiß ist außerdem sehr rein und neutral, ohne einen gelblichen oder cremefarbenen Stich, was für mich entscheidend ist, da es die Farbwahrnehmung der nachfolgenden Schichten nicht verfälscht. Viele weiße Primer wirken nach dem Trocknen eher wie Eierschale, aber dieses hier bleibt strahlend und sauber. Handhabung und Ergiebigkeit: Die 400-ml-Dose hat eine gute Ergonomie und der Sprühkopf ist angenehm zu bedienen. Sie hält, was sie verspricht – ich komme damit erfahrungsgemäß durch eine ganze Armee oder eine große Anzahl kleinerer Projekte, was den Preis absolut rechtfertigt. Fazit: Der Army Painter Colour Primer Matt White ist ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug für jeden Miniaturenmaler, der eine zuverlässige, detailerhaltende und wirklich matte weiße Basis benötigt. Die Qualität ist konstant hoch, die Deckkraft ist hervorragend, und das Finish ist ideal für die nachfolgende Bemalung. Wer schnell und sauber grundieren will, ohne Details zu verlieren, liegt hier goldrichtig. Ein absolutes Muss in meiner Werkstatt.

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I use these all the time and always have a good result