Paint — Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Brownish Decay (bottle)

Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Brownish Decay (bottle) is a ready-to-use acrylic paint formulated for quick application on tabletop miniatures, terrain and scale models. Supplied in a dropper-style bottle, this paint is part of the Speedpaint line designed to provide a single-tone base or shading layer that accelerates painting workflows. The water-based formula adheres to common modelling substrates such as plastic, resin and metal and is suitable for hobbyists and wargaming painters seeking consistent coverage and tonal depth.

Advantages

This Speedpaint delivers high-opacity coverage with built-in shading, allowing fast basecoating and immediate tonal contrast in one pass. The dropper bottle enables controlled dispensing and reduces waste while the acrylic composition dries to a matte finish compatible with subsequent layers or varnishes. Formulated for ease of use, the paint requires no thinning for typical applications and is formulated to flow smoothly over sculpted details without clogging fine textures.

Suitable for

• Fast basecoating of tabletop miniatures and wargaming armies
• Applying shading and tonal variation on terrain pieces and scatter terrain
• Speed painting large numbers of models for hobby or tournament preparation
• Detail work where a single-pass shading effect is desired

Key specifications

• Type: ready-to-use acrylic miniature paint
• Finish: matte with integrated shading
• Application method: dropper-style bottle for precise dispensing
• Compatible surfaces: plastic, resin, metal
• Color: brownish decay tone suitable for organic and weathered effects

How to use

Shake the bottle well before use to ensure uniform pigment distribution. Dispense a small amount onto a palette or directly onto the miniature and apply with a brush suitable for the area being painted. For basecoating, work from larger areas toward details; for shading, allow the paint to settle in recesses to create natural depth. If a thinner layer is required, mix with a small amount of water or acrylic medium. Allow the paint to dry fully before applying additional layers, highlights or varnish.

Usage recommendations

Store the bottle upright in a cool, dry place and reseal the cap after use to prevent drying. Test compatibility on a spare part or an inconspicuous area before full application when working on painted or primed surfaces. Use a suitable primer if enhanced adhesion or longer-lasting coverage on glossy plastics is needed.