Acrylic Wash Paint Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic Wash Dark Red Tone 1 pc

The Warpaints Fanatic Wash: Dark Red Tone is a dark red acrylic wash formulated to add shading and reinforce detail on miniatures and scale models. It is a water-based, ready-to-use product that flows into recesses to increase contrast and definition, helping to emphasise sculpted features and panel lines without requiring thinning or complex preparation.

Advantages

This Fanatic Wash offers strong flow properties that target low areas and crevices, producing consistent shading and enhanced contrast across your miniature. The ready-to-use acrylic formula is water-based for easy cleanup, mixes freely with other washes to create custom tones, and comes in a deep red that is suitable for adding warm shadows or tinting red surfaces.

Suitable for

• Shading recessed details on fantasy and sci-fi miniatures
• Adding depth to armour, cloth folds, and textured surfaces
• Tinting red or warm-coloured areas without obscuring base paint
• Hobby painting where brush-applied washes are preferred

When it may not be suitable

This wash is designed primarily as a shading medium and may not provide full coverage or opacification if used as a primary basecoat. Very light or highly glossy base paints can affect flow and adhesion, and the deep red tone may not be appropriate for projects requiring neutral or cooler shadows.

Key specifications

• Formulation: Acrylic, water-based wash
• Colour: Dark red tone
• Volume: single bottle (ready-to-use)
• Compatibility: Mixable with other acrylic washes and water
• Intended use: Shading and increasing contrast on miniatures and models

How to use

Apply directly from the bottle with a brush to panel lines, recesses and textured areas; allow the wash to flow into crevices and remove excess with a clean brush or damp cloth if necessary. Let dry completely before applying highlights or varnish. For lighter effects, dilute slightly with water or blend with a paler wash; for stronger shadows, apply multiple thin layers rather than one heavy coat.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended effect: deep red shading rather than full coverage basecoat
• Surface preparation: ensure base paint is fully dry and compatible with acrylic washes
• Mixing: wash is mixable with other Fanatic washes to achieve custom tones
• Safety: not suitable for young children; follow label safety information

Usage recommendations

For best results, use on matt or satin basecoats and apply with a soft brush. Work in thin layers, clean brushwork from edges toward recesses, and test mixes on a spare model to match the desired depth of shade before applying to a final piece.