Paint — Army Painter Speedpaint Metallic 2.0 Broadsword Silver (metallic acrylic miniature paint)

Army Painter Speedpaint Metallic 2.0 Broadsword Silver is a metallic acrylic miniature paint formulated for fast, reliable coverage on models and wargaming figures. Designed as part of the Speedpaint range, this silver tone combines pigment and metallic flakes to deliver a reflective finish suitable for basecoating and highlighting metal areas on plastic, resin, and metal miniatures. The single-pot formulation is intended to dry quickly while maintaining smooth flow and adhesion, reducing time spent between coats.

Advantages

This metallic acrylic offers consistent silver coverage in a fast-drying formula that simplifies painting workflows. The paint flows evenly from the pot and levels out on typical miniature surfaces, producing a metallic sheen without requiring multiple complex steps. It is compatible with common hobby primers and overcoats, enabling straightforward layering, washes, and varnishing for durable results.

Suitable for

• Basecoating and highlighting metal components on wargaming miniatures
• Painting armour, weapons, and mechanical details on scale figures
• Touch-ups and quick tabletop-ready finishes

Key specifications

• Type: Metallic acrylic miniature paint
• Finish: Reflective silver metallic
• Application: Brush-applied from a single pot
• Drying: Fast-drying formulation for quicker layer times
• Surface compatibility: Plastic, resin, and metal miniatures

How to use

Stir the pot thoroughly before use to re-suspend metallic pigments. Apply a thin, even layer with a suitable brush for miniatures; multiple thin coats are preferable to one thick coat to preserve surface detail. Allow the paint to dry between coats. For improved adhesion and longevity, use a compatible primer undercoat and finish with a protective varnish once fully dry. Clean brushes with water and mild brush cleaner after use.

Usage recommendations

For best results, apply over a mid-tone or dark primer to increase contrast and reduce the number of coats required. Use thin washes or glazes to add depth to recesses, and seal with a satin or gloss varnish depending on the desired metallic intensity.