Paint Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Tidal Wave — acrylic miniature paint (2016340)

Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Tidal Wave is an acrylic miniature paint formulated for rapid basecoating and shading of gaming miniatures, tabletop models and diorama elements. Part of the Speedpaint range, this pre-mixed shade offers a balance of pigment density and flow designed to cover textured surfaces quickly while retaining enough translucency for natural shading and detail pickup. The water-based formulation is compatible with standard miniature painting workflows and can be thinned or layered depending on the desired effect.

Advantages

Speedpaint 2.0 Tidal Wave delivers fast coverage that reduces the number of basecoat layers required, saving preparation time. Its viscosity and pigment load are tuned for brush application on plastic, resin and metal miniatures, helping to achieve smooth, even coats without excessive pooling. The paint dries to a stable, matte finish suitable for subsequent highlights, washes or varnish. Being water-based, it cleans up with water and is low-odor compared with solvent-based alternatives.

Suitable for

• Basecoating large batches of miniatures for tabletop wargaming
• Quickly establishing mid-tones and initial shading on models and figures
• Speedpainting workflows and hobby sessions with limited time
• Applying an even coat on textured surfaces such as scales, cloth and armour

Key specifications

• Type: water-based acrylic miniature paint
• Finish: matte to satin depending on thinning and topcoat
• Application: brush-applied, can be thinned with water or acrylic thinner
• Compatibility: suitable for plastic, resin and metal miniature materials
• Coverage: formulated for high coverage with reduced number of coats

How to use

Shake the bottle well before use to homogenize pigments. Apply Speedpaint 2.0 Tidal Wave with a suitable miniature brush in thin, even coats; for larger areas use broader strokes and allow each coat to dry before applying the next to avoid pooling in recesses. For more translucent shading or smoother blends, thin the paint with a small amount of water or acrylic medium. After the paint has fully cured, proceed with edge highlights, washes or protective varnish as required by your painting sequence.

Usage recommendations

Store in a cool, dry place and reseal the cap after use to preserve consistency. Test on a spare part or sprue to determine the optimal thinning ratio for your brush and model material. Use a primer appropriate to the miniature material for best adhesion and longevity of the finish.