Paint — Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Thunderbird Blue (model 2016369)

Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Thunderbird Blue is a ready-to-use acrylic paint formulated for miniature and model hobbyists. The vivid blue shade offers strong pigmentation and smooth flow for fast basecoating and layering on plastic, resin and metal miniatures. The paint is part of the Speedpaint line, designed to reduce painting time while maintaining consistent color and coverage suitable for wargaming figures, tabletop models and detailed hobby projects.

Advantages

The paint provides high-opacity coverage in a single coat on many surfaces, reducing the need for multiple base layers. Its acrylic formula ensures easy brush control and quick drying, allowing successive layers or washes to be applied without long wait times. The fluid consistency is balanced to avoid excessive pooling in recesses while still enabling even coverage on flat areas. Thunderbird Blue maintains color stability and is compatible with common hobby primers and varnishes.

Suitable for

• Basecoating plastic, resin and metal miniatures
• Layering and mid-tone coverage on wargaming figures
• Tabletop model painting where quick, consistent coverage is required
• Hobby projects that require a vivid blue mid-tone

Key specifications

• Type: acrylic, water-based miniature paint
• Finish: semi-matte to matte when dry
• Color: vivid mid-tone blue
• Application: brush-on
• Suitable surfaces: plastic, resin, metal
• Consistency: pre-thinned for fast coverage
• Drying: quick-drying under normal hobby conditions

How to use

Shake the bottle well before use to ensure uniform pigment distribution. Apply directly from the bottle with a suitable hobby brush for basecoating or layering; dilute sparingly with water or an acrylic medium if a thinner glaze is required. Allow paint to dry fully between coats—typical drying times depend on ambient temperature and humidity but are short under normal indoor conditions. After painting, clean brushes with water and mild soap.

Usage recommendations

For best results, prime miniatures with a compatible primer first to improve adhesion and durability. Use thin multiple coats rather than one heavy coat to preserve detail. Finish with an appropriate varnish to protect painted surfaces and to achieve the desired final sheen.