Acrylic Paint Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic Basilisk Red, liquid, 1 pc

Acrylic paint Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic in Basilisk Red is a liquid, water-based miniature paint supplied as a single 18–20 ml style pack designed for tabletop miniatures, scale models and hobby painting. The formula delivers high pigmentation and strong coverage in a premium resin base with stabilizers that allow thinning without loss of pigment dispersion. Warpaints Fanatic sits within a Flexible Colour Triad System, which makes matching base, shade and highlight tones straightforward when building consistent colour progressions on plastic, metal and resin surfaces. The paint is compatible with standard hobby primers and intended for basecoating, layering and blending.

Advantages

Warpaints Fanatic Basilisk Red provides intense pigmentation and excellent coverage in thin layers while remaining compatible with further thinning and glazing techniques. The premium resin base improves flow and leveling, reducing brush marks and allowing smoother coats. Stabilizers maintain pigment suspension so the paint performs consistently over multiple sessions. The colour belongs to a triad family that simplifies tonal progression, helping to achieve natural-looking transitions from shadow to highlight.

Suitable for

• Basecoating tabletop miniatures and wargaming figures
• Layering and glazing on plastic, metal and resin models
• Detail work and color modulation using thin glazes
• Speed painting sessions that require high coverage
• Hobbyists seeking consistent colour families for coordinated schemes

Key specifications

• Type: water-based acrylic miniature paint
• Finish: satin/opaque coverage (high pigmentation)
• Form: liquid, brush-applied
• Color family: warm red (Basilisk Red within a Flexible Colour Triad)
• Compatibility: suitable for plastic, metal and resin surfaces; works over standard hobby primers
• Thinning: can be thinned with water or acrylic medium while retaining pigment dispersion

How to use

Shake the bottle before use to ensure pigments are evenly dispersed. Prime the miniature with a suitable hobby primer and allow it to dry fully. Apply Warpaints Fanatic Basilisk Red in thin, even coats with a quality brush, allowing each layer to dry before applying the next. For basecoats, apply one or two thin coats for uniform coverage. For layering and glazing, thin the paint with water or acrylic medium to the desired transparency and build up colour gradually. Clean brushes with water immediately after use.

Usage recommendations

Store the paint upright in a cool, dry place and reseal the cap tightly after each use. Avoid freezing and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Test thinning ratios on a palette before applying to a finished miniature to preserve expected colour saturation and drying behaviour.