Paint Army Painter Speedpaint Metallic 2.0 — Brazen Copper (metallic miniature paint)

Army Painter Speedpaint Metallic 2.0 — Brazen Copper is a metallic miniature paint formulated for fast basecoating and integrated shading of metal areas on tabletop miniatures, wargaming figures and scale models. Part of the Speedpaint line, this paint combines a richly pigmented copper metallic tone with a wash-like consistency to deliver both colour and depth in a single application. The product is suitable for hobbyists who need efficient coverage and a realistic metallic finish without extensive layering.

Advantages

Speedpaint Metallic 2.0 Brazen Copper offers strong metallic pigmentation and a flowing consistency that speeds up the painting workflow. Its formulation provides good coverage of primer while maintaining visible metallic highlights and natural shaded recesses. The paint is ready to use from the bottle, reducing preparation time, and is compatible with common miniature primers and acrylic hobby varnishes.

Suitable for

• Basecoating copper and bronze surfaces on tabletop miniatures
• Quickly adding metallic tones to wargaming figures and scale models
• Layering and highlighting metal components after initial basecoat
• Hobby projects requiring a realistic copper metallic appearance with minimal steps

Key specifications

• Finish: Metallic copper sheen designed for miniature-scale detail
• Consistency: Flowing, wash-like formula for combined basecoat and shading
• Application: Brush-on acrylic suitable for hobby brushes and airbrush thinning
• Coverage: Designed for rapid coverage on primed miniatures; may require touch-ups for uniform intensity
• Compatibility: Works over standard miniature primers and with acrylic varnishes for sealing

How to use

Shake the bottle well before use to redistribute metallic pigments. Apply Speedpaint Metallic 2.0 Brazen Copper directly over a fully cured primer using a size-appropriate brush. Work in thin layers to control drip and pooling; the paint is formulated to settle into recesses to create natural shading while leaving raised areas brighter. Allow sufficient drying time between passes and, if desired, apply additional highlights with a brighter metallic or a fine brush to enhance edges and small details.

Usage recommendations

For best results, prime miniatures with a matte or satin primer designed for acrylics and thin the paint slightly with water or acrylic medium for airbrushing. Seal finished models with a compatible acrylic varnish to protect the metallic finish and reduce handling wear.