Acrylic paint, Army Painter Psychic Shock 18 ml — black & red liquid for miniatures

The Army Painter Psychic Shock 18 ml is a water-based acrylic paint formulated for painting wargaming miniatures and models. Supplied as a single 18 ml bottle in black & red liquid shades, this paint is non-toxic and designed for both airbrushing and hand-painting. The liquid consistency is suited to fine detail work, layering and shading on plastic, metal or resin miniatures. Warpaints Air are pre-mixed and airbrush-ready straight from the bottle and contain ultra-filtered vibrant pigment. The Air range follows a Triad System where each acrylic colour has matching Base and Highlight shades to simplify highlighting and zenithal shading. Bottles come pre-loaded with two steel mixing balls to aid consistent mixing.

Advantages

Psychic Shock offers an airbrush-ready acrylic formulation that requires no thinning for most airbrush setups and is usable for brush work on small details. Its liquid consistency allows smooth layering and controlled shading while maintaining pigment vibrancy thanks to ultra-filtered pigments. The Triad System compatibility helps achieve cohesive highlights and transitions when combined with corresponding Base and Highlight paints. The inclusion of mixing balls facilitates even dispersion of pigment after storage or transport.

Suitable for

• Airbrushing wargaming miniatures and models
• Hand-painting fine details, layering and shading
• Painting plastic, metal or resin figures
• Zenithal priming and coordinated highlight workflows using matching Triad colours

Key specifications

• Volume: 18 ml single bottle
• Type: Water-based acrylic paint
• Finish: Liquid consistency suitable for fine detail and layering
• Color options: Black & red shades (sold as this specific colour variant)
• Compatibility: Formulated for airbrushing and brush application
• Surface suitability: Plastic, metal and resin miniatures
• Safety: Non-toxic formulation
• Packaging: Bottle pre-loaded with two steel mixing balls

How to use

Shake the bottle thoroughly to engage the mixing balls and ensure an even pigment suspension. For airbrushing, test the paint in your airbrush; many setups require no additional thinning, but if needed use a manufacturer-recommended thinner at small increments. For brush application, apply in thin layers to build up colour and shading, allowing drying time between coats. Use the Triad System by pairing the Psychic Shock colour with its matching Base and Highlight paints to achieve smooth transitions and zenithal shading effects. Clean brushes and airbrush components after use with water or an appropriate cleaner for acrylics.

Usage recommendations

Store upright in a cool, dry place and shake before each use. When airbrushing, begin with a low-pressure setting and adjust as needed to avoid overspray. Test on a spare part to confirm coverage and drying behaviour before working on final models.