Fanatic Effects
/ productsFanatic Effects are special paints from the Warpaints Fanatic line by The Army Painter: blood and rust effects (True Blood, Dry Blood, Fresh Rust, Dark Rust), Verdigris, oil stains, slime and vomit for horror models, and five luminous Glow shades for plasma weapons and energy cores. This range also includes technical essentials you can't paint without: gloss and matte varnish, brush-on primer, Warpaints Retarder to slow down drying, and Stabilizer for thinning without losing coverage. You'll also find Quick Shade washes in a tin here. Choose based on the effect you need for your miniature; standard paints are in Warpaints Fanatic, metallics in Fanatic Metallics, and shading in Fanatic Washes.
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Which effect for what
- Apply Blood and Rust (True Blood, Dry Blood, Fresh Rust, Dark Rust) after base coating and varnishing, locally and in small amounts. Dry Blood is darker and dried, True Blood is glossy and fresh.
- Verdigris is a blue-green patina for bronze and copper; a thin layer in the recesses is enough.
- Oil Stains, Disgusting Slime, and Oozing Vomit are for vehicles, the undead, and Nurgle; they stand out even in a single layer.
- Glow shades (Plasma Coil, Data System, Lens Flare, Radiation, Power Node) are bright, saturated colors for glow effects. They work best when applied from dark to light, with the final layer thinned down.
Varnishes, primer, and media
Matt Varnish and Gloss Varnish protect the finished model; matte tones down the shine of washes, while gloss is perfect for armor and liquid effects. Brush-On Primer is a base for brush painting when you can't use a spray. Warpaints Retarder extends drying time on the palette and makes smooth transitions easier, while Warpaints Stabilizer thins paint for glazing without it breaking into spots. To thin washes, use Wash Medium from the Fanatic Washes range.
Quick Shade in a tin
Quick Shade dipping solutions (Soft, Strong, Dark Tone) are designed for quickly shading an entire army: dip the model or brush the solution on, let it flow into the recesses, and it varnishes the model at the same time. Once dry, coat it with Matt Varnish, as Quick Shade leaves a glossy finish.
Articles and tutorials
- Painting miniatures: practical tips for beginners explains the order of layers where these effects fit in.