Spray Primer, Army Painter The Colour Primer Fur Brown (2022) — brown acrylic primer for miniatures

Army Painter The Colour Primer Fur Brown (2022) is an aerosol acrylic primer in a fur-brown shade specifically formulated for priming miniatures, models and tabletop figures. The spray delivers an even, matte brown base coat that improves subsequent paint adhesion and provides a neutral mid-tone foundation for layering, shading and drybrushing on plastic, resin and metal surfaces.

Advantages

This brown acrylic primer offers consistent coverage with quick drying time, reducing the need for multiple thin coats. Its aerosol application ensures smooth, uniform film formation across detailed sculpts and recesses, while the fur-brown colour gives an ideal mid-tone for both warm and natural palettes. The formulation is suitable for hobby use, compatible with common miniature paints, and helps speed up painting workflow by establishing a balanced base layer.

Suitable for

• Priming plastic miniatures and model kits
• Preparing resin figures for painting
• Priming metal miniatures and tabletop gaming figures
• Creating a mid-tone base for layering, washes and drybrushing techniques

Key specifications

• Type: aerosol acrylic primer
• Finish: matte
• Colour: fur-brown (mid-tone brown)
• Substrate compatibility: plastic, resin, metal
• Application: spray / aerosol
• Purpose: base coat for painting, improves paint adhesion

How to use

Shake the can thoroughly before use to ensure pigment and binder are well mixed. Apply to clean, dry surfaces from a recommended distance of 20–30 cm in light, even passes to avoid pooling and obscuring fine details. Allow each thin pass to dry between coats; a single light coat is usually sufficient for an even mid-tone base. After priming, proceed with standard miniature painting steps such as layering, washes and drybrushing.

Usage recommendations

Use in a well-ventilated area and protect surrounding surfaces from overspray. Test spray on a spare part or sprue to confirm spray pattern and drying time. Store the can upright at moderate temperatures and avoid direct heat or frost. For best results, allow the primer to fully cure before applying solvent-based or heavily pigmented paints.