Paint Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Howling Sand – Acrylic Base/Layer Paint for Miniatures, 18 ml

Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Howling Sand is an 18 ml acrylic base and layer paint formulated for tabletop miniatures, models and hobby terrain. The paint comes in a dropper-style bottle designed for controlled dispensing and provides fast coverage with dense pigment suitable for achieving uniform sand and beige tones. Its formulation targets quick application workflows, enabling consistent base coats and mid-tones with minimal thinning required.

Advantages

Howling Sand offers strong pigmentation and opacity for rapid coverage of plastic, resin and metal miniatures. The paint is water-based and designed to flow smoothly from the bottle for accurate placement on small surfaces, reducing the need for multiple thin layers. It works both as a basecoat and a layering colour, making it versatile for painting mid-tones or preparing figures for washes and highlights. The dropper bottle supports controlled dispensing to limit waste and maintain workspace cleanliness.

Suitable for

• Base coating infantry, vehicles and large surfaces in sand/beige tones
• Layering and mid-tone application on fantasy and sci-fi miniatures
• Terrain painting for deserts, ruins and dry ground effects
• Hobby projects requiring reliable, fast-drying acrylic coverage

Key specifications

• Type: Water-based acrylic paint
• Volume: 18 ml dropper-style bottle
• Finish: Matte to satin when dry (depends on layer and medium)
• Coverage: High pigment density for rapid coverage
• Compatibility: Suitable for plastic, resin and metal miniatures
• Application: Designed for basecoats and layering

How to use

Shake the bottle well before use to ensure pigment is evenly suspended. Apply directly from the dropper to a palette or brush; for full coverage on small miniatures, use a medium-sized brush and apply in even strokes. The paint can be used straight from the bottle for good opacity or thinned slightly with water or acrylic medium for smoother blending and glazed transitions. Allow each layer to dry before applying washes or highlights to avoid lifting underlying paint.

Usage recommendations

For best results, prime miniatures with a compatible primer suited to the material, then apply Speedpaint 2.0 Howling Sand as a basecoat. Use thin layers rather than heavy impasto to preserve details; if using washes, wait until the basecoat is fully dry. Clean brushes with water after use and store the bottle upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.