Water-based model paint Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic Metallic Plate Mail Metal 1 pc (grey)

Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic Metallic Plate Mail Metal is a water-based, grey metallic model paint formulated for miniature and hobby painting. The paint delivers a plate-mail metallic finish using a proprietary blend of aluminium flake and mica to balance coverage and sheen. Supplied as a single 1 pc pack, this non-toxic paint conforms to ASTM D-4236 and is intended for adult hobby use; it is not suitable for children under 36 months.

Advantages

The Fanatic Metallic formulation combines aluminium flakes and mica to produce a brighter, more reflective finish than many traditional metallics while maintaining improved coverage. Being water-based, it is easy to thin and clean up with water, and it mixes readily with other Warpaints Fanatic Metallic colours to create custom metallic shades. The paint offers reliable adhesion and consistent pigment dispersion for miniature surfaces, providing a uniform metallic effect with fewer coats.

Suitable for

• Painting miniatures and tabletop figures
• Creating metallic armour, plate-mail and mechanical details
• Detailing scale models and dioramas with metallic highlights
• Mixing with other metallics to achieve custom hues and effects

Key specifications

• Type: Water-based metallic model paint
• Finish: Grey plate-mail metallic with shimmer
• Format: Single pack (1 pc)
• Composition highlights: Aluminium flake and mica pigments
• Drying: Typical acrylic water-based drying behavior suitable for layering
• Safety: Conforms to ASTM D-4236; not suitable for children under 36 months

How to use

Stir or shake the bottle gently before use to re-suspend metallic pigments. Apply in thin, even layers with a suitable fine brush for miniatures; allow each layer to dry before applying subsequent coats to build coverage and control sheen. For smoother application, the paint can be thinned with water or a compatible acrylic medium. Clean brushes and tools with water immediately after use.

Usage recommendations

For optimum results on small-scale models, apply a neutral or dark primer first to enhance metallic contrast, then use thin layers of Plate Mail Metal, finishing with a light highlight or glaze where required. Test mixing ratios on a palette before applying blended metallics to a model.