Spray Primer, Army Painter Colour Primer Oak Brown — base coat for miniatures and models

Spray Primer, Army Painter Colour Primer Oak Brown is a ready-to-use aerosol base coat formulated for tabletop miniatures, scale models and hobby figures. The Oak Brown tone provides a neutral warm base that enhances subsequent acrylic paint layers and helps reveal surface details such as sculpted textures and panel lines. Its spray format enables fast, even coverage across larger batches of miniatures or complex model surfaces, reducing brush marks and improving paint adhesion.

Advantages

This aerosol primer delivers uniform coverage with a thin, consistent layer that preserves fine detail on miniatures and models. The Oak Brown colour acts as an effective mid-tone undercoat for both warm and cool paint schemes, saving time on initial blocking-in. The formulation is suitable for use with standard acrylic hobby paints and improves adhesion, durability and opacity of topcoats when applied correctly. Fast-drying properties speed up workflow for hobbyists working on multiple pieces.

Suitable for

• Tabletop miniatures and wargaming figures
• Scale model kits (vehicles, aircraft, figures)
• Resin and plastic hobby figures and components
• Large batches of miniatures requiring consistent base coats

Key specifications

• Form: aerosol spray for quick, even application
• Finish: matte base coat that accepts acrylic paints
• Colour: Oak Brown — warm mid-tone undercoat
• Coverage: designed for thin, consistent layers that preserve detail
• Drying: fast-drying formulation suitable for multi-stage painting workflows

How to use

Shake the can vigorously before use to ensure pigment and propellant are well mixed. Work in a well-ventilated area and mask surrounding surfaces. Hold the can approximately 20–30 cm from the miniature or model and apply multiple short passes rather than a single heavy coat to avoid obscuring fine details. Allow each thin coat to dry before applying another; once dry, proceed with acrylic paints or further shading and highlighting. Follow local safety guidance for aerosol use and disposal.

Usage recommendations

For best results, clean and degrease plastic or resin parts before priming. Use thin, even coats and allow full surface drying between passes. Test spray on a spare part to confirm distance and spray pattern, and work in short bursts to maintain control and avoid pooling.