The Army Painter Warpaints Mega Paint Set, 50 Acrylic Paints and 1 Wargamer: Regiment Brush - Comprehensive starter set for Wargames, Roleplaying and Tabletop Miniature Model Painting

In an attempt to coax myself into a hobby I used to have years ago I was looking for paint sets to get myself jumpstarted back into model painting so here are my thoughts: VALUE FOR MONEY - by far this is one of the best sets of paints when it comes to value per paint, separately each paint is £2-£3 (UK) which totalled up would be a hefty £150, however at £99 youre saving over £50! which (as many mini painters will tell you) is a great bargain. PAINT QUALITY - (WHEN ARRIVED) Sadly for me this was minus 1 point on behalf of The Army Painter, due to a shipping delay (COVID-19) when my paints arrived they were horribly separated into the pigments and medium that make up the acrylic. The blue pigments being the worst affected by this. - (WHEN IN USE) I have found that some of the paints in this set have some of the best coverage of most brands of matte acrylics, with some standouts being their; Pure Red and Goblin Green (very similar in colour to the original Games Workshop Goblin Green!) thinned with small amounts of water these will stretch far over your models and give them some really vibrant colour. -(metallics) Their metallic paints are a little lacklustre, with the shiny paint flakes coming off onto your hands even when the paint is dry, this makes handling the models (for games or for display) difficult. DO NOT USE EXPENSIVE BRUSHES WITH THE METALLIC PAINTS, due to the concentration of the paint reflective flakes they will cling almost indefinitely to your authentic hair brushes, use old or cheap synthetic brushes when using metallic paints. -(washes and "tones") The 4 tone washes that come in this set are really quite good washes in terms of coverage, however, they DO NOT dry matte. using the "Dark Tone", when it dries it leaves a glossy oily sheen to the areas you applied it to. This is no bother if you intend to paint over it, but is a bother if you wanted a matte finish to your models. EASE OF USE - Its no secret that the "dropper bottle" is superior to the pot paints, it allows for greater control over the longevity of the paint and also means you don't have to sacrifice the ferrules of your brushes to scoop paint. - I would highly recommend buying a paint/ink pigment shaker as I have found that when left unattended for a longer period of time e.g. an extended vacation, the pigments will separate from the medium. REGIMENT BRUSH (FREE GIFT IN THE BOX) - The Regiment Brush is by far the beginners best asset in this box. The brush is a non-synthetic that uses real hair for the bristles. The ferrule is wonderful and tight preventing the bristles to fray and bend out of shape. The brush shape is great for most general painting as well as being able to achieve a great outcome on detail work too, rolling the brush gently on paper towel will help you to achieve a very fine tip. The triangular bush handle is wonderfully ergonomic and fits gracefully into most hand shapes. SUMMARY TL:DR -very good paint set for beginners or returning veterans -paint coverage is very good -metallics and tones are 50/50 good and bad. -Regiment Brush is a must and a great general and detail brush.

Excellent set of paints. A comprehensive range of colours which cover well. I have used these both for airbrush and standard brush application, and the paints have performed wall in both roles. The metallics and washes are especially good - as good as, if not better than other manufacturers I have tried. The only (very slight) niggle is that they do need a really (teslly really) good shake prior to use as the caarier and pigment have a tendancy to separate. I put a glass bead in each bottle to act as an agitator which did the trick. At the price I paid and considering the quality I am delighted with this set, exceptional value for money.

Really good set. I'm new to Warhammer and painting miniatures. I got a starter set of Citadel paints which I thought were pretty decent, but this set of paints applies much better and much smoother. They require a good shake as they can get a bit 'blobby' otherwise. The metallic paints are especially good. Particularly 'Gun Metal'. The dropper bottlers are much better than the Citadel style pots, as they prevent wastage and overusage, which is great. Very good quality product, and the guide is incredibly helpful for a novice like me. I've got just about every colour I'll need, and I'll pick up Citadel texture paints when I need them. Can't go wrong with this if you're just getting in to it, like I am. You won't find a better value set.

So I'm fairly new to miniature painting at the time of writing and I thought I would use Revell paints to paint the models seeing as they are a reputable company. Whilst they are good paints, they are poor for miniatures. Way too thick and difficult to apply. In comes the Army Painter set and wow does it make a difference. The small Despenser nozzle allows you to use as much or as a little paint as you need so you can really be efficient with what is an expensive paint set (come on, the price is high but for good reason). The paints are a lot more fluid than Revells meaning you can use little to no water and just brush the paint on with instant effect! What cons are there to this product, well apart from the price (although cheaper than other brands) I really can't think of anything that would be a bad thing about this product.

This is a great paint set, that includes quite literally everything you need to get started. The paints are all incredibly high quality, with bright, brilliant pigments that dry perfectly - they go on your minis a charm. The included brush is also great for army painting. My only gripe is that the box doesn't include the full base to highlight colours for all the colours - I think the set would have benefited from leaving out certain base colours, and including more highlighting colours for other base colours. I know you can mix your own, but even so - a full range would've have been better. Great set of paints - perfect for all minis. highly recommend and would buy again in a heart beat.

i just started painting again and most of my original paints from 30 years ago are shot so did not want to pay citerdail prices for little tubs. and had a look around at paints and decided to give the army paints a go for the colours and price. when the box arrived i started to add mixing stones to the paints. When i opened the metal paints they spilled lots of the paint. i contacted the support team explained what happened. sent in some photos. and got a response within 24 hours. they explained i must have had older stock delivered as they have changed their formula for the metallics as they had a reaction over time with the paints creating slight pressure in the paints as suspected. they sent me a complete replacements for the metal paints. so i would suggest that if you buy these awesome paints. then remove from the packaging and before you open any bottles give them a good tap on the bottoms to bring the paint back to the bottom of the bottles before you open them just in case like me you have the older ones sent to you. the new formula metallics had no problems with. again if your new to painting or just looking for a good all starter paint collection you can't go wrong with this product. and support. looking forward to painting more models with army paints. :)

I used to collect and paint Games Workshop models in the 90's. Recently got them out again because stuck at home. I got these to finish some of my models and I've found them really easy to use. I used to paint out the lids of the old citadel paints but that meant they would dry up. I've found using a small drop from these means I'm not wasting paint or letting them dry up. Colours are strong and paint well. Only bad thing was the brush that came with the set.

Really pleased with this purchase. Great variety of colours to really create beautiful models. The washes are excellent and the effect paints are brilliant, really make metallic parts stand out. Very good price for the amount you get. You do need to shake them a lot to mix properly but that’s not a problem for me

I ordered the Army Painter Mega 50 Paint set on Amazon for getting back into painting fantasy/scifi/historical miniatures. On unboxing I verified I received all paint colors, washes, metal, and skin tones. Everything was included as listed in the description and on the top cover of the box. The included brush appears good, and the triangular handle is super comfortable. Set included a painting guide, catalog, and instructions regarding preparing the paints for first time use (important: must dispense/empty top medium before use) see photo. The box is nice, and the trays hold all of the paints with room to hold more in an empty tray provided. I was thinking I would need to buy a special case, box, or paint storage solution, but this box is pretty nice and I plan on using it for storing these! I had just used this brand of paints at a intro to mini painting clinic/class at my local game store. I found them to be good quality. Using thinning, wet palette, dry brushing, and layering techniques is key to these paints. They are not as fast drying or "one coat" as some other brands or product options from Army Painter, but honestly, these are very minor subjective observations. Taking the time to build up layers and patience I think is key. Would work well for quick basic paint jobs to get minis on the table as well if used that way. Set comes woth lots of colors, some washes, and metalics to get started on many minis of typical design. The metalics are nice for armor/weapons. The provided white/black and so many simular tones make blending/mixing colors for variation pretty easy. The washes I think need some thinning, but I am out of practice by some decades. This set did not come with a primer or ball bearings for mixing. I painted fantasy miniatures as a kid in the 80's back when minis were still made of lead, and only the Elder Gods know what those paints were made of. It is nice to see the new products are less toxic. I am happy with this purchase and think it is a good starter set for getting into the hobby.

It’s really good the paints doesn’t dry up and can be used for a long time

Cosa contiene : - Set da 50 tra colori acrilici, effetti, washes e metallics (metallizzati) con dentro un mini manualetto ed un pennello a punta fine (regiment) Cosa ho notato : - il set ha una varietà di colori, dal più chiaro al più scuro. - le boccette sono da 18 ml e basta davvero una goccia di prodotto + acqua per dipingere una miniatura - i colori acrilici sono molto pigmentati, ovviamente dipende da quanto li diluite, più aggiungete dell'acqua più dovete ripetere la stesura del prodotto per renderla corposa. - vi consiglio di usare un medium per poterli sfumare meglio, ciò aumenterà il tempo necessario all'asciugatura del colore - il set ha anche vari washes, effects e metallics - tra i colori sono compresi anche dei primer ( da 18 ml ) - non sono compresi i primer però versione 400 ml, quelli sono venduti a parte - il prodotto non presenta difetti e si stende bene anche senza diluirlo. - si asciuga subito per cui vi consiglio di adoperarli magari usando una wet palette (li tiene freschi per settimane ) - chiudete sempre le boccette onde evitare spreco di prodotto o addirittura di danneggiarlo - il manuale fa comodo per vedere varie tecniche di pittura e i vari prodotti della ditta (the army painter) Commento : Ho comperato da meno di una settimana questo set e ne sono entusiasta. I colori sono tutti corposi, senza granuli e si stendono facilmente. Ho iniziato da poco a dipingere miniature e non posso più farne a meno. Ho testato anche i colori di altre marche e posso dirvi che non ha nulla da invidiare, anzi, talvolta è la migliore. Questo set lo consiglio a chi come me ha iniziato da poco e non vuole perdersi tra le tante boccette (singole) ed i mini set o a chi magari vuole riprendere la mano. Voto : 9/10

Las pinturas van de cine, la gama de colores es muy acertada, y gracias a la amplitud de tonos, muchas veces no hay ni que hacer mezclas para pintar a capas. La textura es algo variable de color a color, y si que hay algunas que quizá sean excesivamente líquidas (como el amarillo). Set se pinturas totalmente recomendable.

Ce set de peintures acryliques est vraiment très bien. Les teintes proposées couvrent pratiquement toute la palette utile et peuvent être mélangées aisément. Moi, qui dans les temps anciens, était habitué aux difficultés posées par les peintures "Enamel" (Humbrol), je découvre le plaisir de ces couleurs qui se diluent à l'eau et sèchent rapidement. La boîte est elle-même très bien conçue, avec des petits plateaux de rangement en plastique transparent (10 emplacements peuvent accueillir les couleurs que vous achèterez par la suite). Très pratique. On a droit à 39 couleurs à l'eau, 5 peintures métalliques d'excellente qualité (du bronze à l'or), 4 "Quickshades" qui permettent de faire des lavis (ombrages) en quelques secondes pour faire ressortir les détails, et deux "effets spéciaux" (sang dégoulinant et rouille sèche). Plus un pinceau de taille moyenne idéal pour passer vos teintes de base, et il est très bon, contrairement à ce que dit un autre commentateur. Prévoyez néanmoins d'autres pinceaux pour les détails et le dry-brushing. Je le répète, toutes les peintures sont de très bonnes qualité, les acryliques se diluent et mélangent superbement. Vous serez d'ailleurs obligé de diluer systématiquement ces couleurs, celles-ci étant un peu épaisses au sortir de leur flacon. Mais ce n'est pas un défaut. Au fait, ces tubes en plastique sont très bien pensés. Ils permettent de doser parfaitement la quantité de peinture dont vous avez besoin à la goutte près et éviteront à vos pots de sécher trop vite si vous oubliez de les reboucher. Je n'ai pas de vraies critiques à formuler pour ce kit, juste quelques remarques. L'assortiment de peinture étant prévu pour des figurines médiévales-fantastiques, les teintes ternes et verdâtres sont prédominantes. Les couleurs "primaires" sont assez mal représentées. Le jaune le plus vif (Demonic Yellow) est un peu fade, par exemple. Le petit guide de peinture inclus dans la boîte est malheureusement en anglais et détaille insuffisamment comment doivent être appliquées les Quickshades, il faut aller sur le Net pour en savoir plus. Il n'y a pas de vernis dans cette boîte. Ni d'apprêt. Dommage. Si vous tenez à vos œuvres, vous avez tout intérêt à en acheter. Pourquoi pas le vernis mat de The Army Painter, "Anti-shine", qui n'est pas trop cher. A part ça, pour un wargamer ou un joueur de rôle, soigneux et appliqué, ce super kit promet des dizaines d'heures de fun. Chaudement recommandé.