One of the biggest hurdles for new hobbyists is the painting. A full army can feel like an impossible mountain of brushwork — but it doesn't have to be. With the right products, you can get a tabletop-ready force done in a fraction of the time.
Start with Speedpaint
The Army Painter's Speedpaint is a single-coat paint designed to shade, highlight, and base-coat in one pass. Prime your model white or with a light zenithal, apply Speedpaint over the raw plastic, and the paint pools naturally in the recesses to create instant shading. A squad that might take hours with traditional layering can be done in minutes.
Build a simple starter palette
You don't need fifty pots to begin. Pick up a Warpaints Fanatic starter set or a Speedpaint set covering the core colours of your army, plus a wash and a metallic. Explore the full range in our Army Painter collection.
Finish with a dip or a wash
The classic Quickshade dip is still one of the fastest ways to add depth and unify a whole unit. Dip, shake off the excess, and let it cure — instant grime and shadow across the whole model.
The three-step beginner method
Prime, Speedpaint the main areas, then a quick wash or dip to tie it together. That's it. Add edge highlights later if you catch the bug, but a three-step army still looks fantastic ranked up on the table. Grab your colours in our paint & hobby supplies and get started today.