Acrylic Paint Army Painter Air Plate Mail Metal 18 ml — Grey

Army Painter Air Plate Mail Metal 18 ml — Grey is an acrylic miniature paint formulated for hobbyists and model painters seeking metallic plate and armour effects. Supplied as an 18 ml liquid bottle, this paint is airbrush-ready straight from the bottle and also suitable for brush application. The formula uses ultra-filtered pigments for consistent coverage and comes with pre-loaded steel mixing balls to ensure uniform dispersion of metallic particles before use. It provides a base metallic grey coverage ideal for subsequent highlighting and shading using the matching Triad System colours.

Advantages

This acrylic paint requires no thinning for airbrush application, saving preparation time and ensuring predictable flow and finish. The pre-mixed, air-ready formulation and included mixing balls reduce setup steps and improve reproducibility across multiple bottles. As part of the Warpaints Triad System, the colour pairs with matching Base and Highlight shades to simplify shading and zenithal techniques. The metallic pigments deliver a uniform grey metallic look suitable for plate, armour and other metal surfaces on miniatures and scale models.

Suitable for

• Airbrushing metallic plate and armour on miniatures and scale models
• Brush application for base coats on metal surfaces
• Zenithal shading and layered highlighting workflows
• Hobby and model painting where a neutral metallic grey base is required

Key specifications

• Volume: 18 ml liquid bottle
• Paint type: Acrylic, water-based
• Finish: Metallic grey base
• Application methods: Airbrush-ready; suitable for brush application
• Packaging includes pre-loaded steel mixing balls for pigment dispersion
• Compatibility: Developed to work with matching Base and Highlight colours in the Triad System

How to use

Shake the bottle vigorously to engage the pre-loaded mixing balls and evenly distribute metallic pigments. For airbrush use the paint is ready straight from the bottle; fill your airbrush reservoir or cup and spray at appropriate pressure for your equipment. For brush application apply thin, even coats, allowing sufficient drying time between layers. Use the corresponding Triad System Base and Highlight colours for systematic shading and highlighting to achieve cohesive metallic effects.

Usage recommendations

Store the bottle upright in a cool, dry place and re-shake before each use to maintain pigment suspension. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Test compatibility with primers and varnishes on a scrap surface before full application to ensure desired adhesion and finish.