Paint - Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Poppy Red (2016344) - Acrylic Figure Paint

Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Poppy Red is an acrylic figure paint engineered for tabletop miniatures, wargaming figures and scale models. The formula delivers strong pigmentation and shading in a single application, allowing fast basecoats and natural shadowing on plastic, resin and metal surfaces. Speedpaint 2.0 is formulated to flow smoothly from a brush, reduce visible brushstrokes and adhere well to common miniature materials after appropriate surface preparation.

Advantages

This Poppy Red variant provides high colour intensity and built-in shading, reducing the number of layers required to achieve depth and contrast. The acrylic composition dries to a durable satin finish that accepts subsequent layering, highlights and washes. The paint is suitable for both brush and detail work, offering consistent viscosity for rapid coverage while maintaining control for precision on small-scale details.

Suitable for

• Basecoating and layering on tabletop miniatures
• Wargaming figures and units that require uniform quick coverage
• Model kits and dioramas made of plastic, resin or metal
• Hobby painting where fast drying and built-in shading save time

Key specifications

• Type: acrylic miniature paint with integrated shading
• Finish: satin
• Colour family: red (Poppy Red)
• Compatibility: plastic, resin, metal (recommended priming before use)
• Application: brush-ready consistency for basecoats and detail work
• Drying: fast-drying formulation suitable for layered painting

How to use

Shake the bottle before use to ensure even pigment and shading distribution. Prime the miniature with a suitable primer compatible with acrylics to improve adhesion. Apply Speedpaint 2.0 Poppy Red in thin, even coats using a brush; a single coat often provides solid coverage with integrated shading, but additional thin layers can be applied to intensify colour or smooth transitions. Allow each layer to dry before applying highlights or varnish. Clean brushes with water and mild soap after use.

Usage recommendations

For best results, prime surfaces with a neutral or complementary primer, work in thin layers to preserve surface detail, and test compatibility on a spare part if using over previously varnished or non-standard materials. Seal finished miniatures with an appropriate varnish to protect the paint and maintain colour longevity.