Warhammer Colour: Mephiston Red (12ml)

Product Overview

Mephiston Red is a foundational Base paint from the Citadel Colour range. It is widely recognized as one of the most essential paints in the hobby due to its deep, rich, and highly opaque crimson tone. It is the industry standard for painting iconic red armors, such as those worn by the Blood Angels Space Marines.

Key Specifications

• Volume: 12ml

• Paint Type: Base Acrylic

• Finish: Matte

• Color Family: Red

Features and Benefits

• High-Pigment Coverage: Engineered for maximum opacity, this paint allows you to achieve a solid, vibrant red base coat quickly, even over darker undercoats.

• Rich Hue: Its deep, slightly warm red profile is perfectly balanced to provide a striking appearance that is neither too orange nor too burgundy.

• Smooth Consistency: Designed to flow well, it ensures that your base coat is smooth and even without obscuring the intricate details of your miniatures.

• System Foundation: Acts as the perfect starting point for the Citadel red-spectrum. It pairs flawlessly with various red shades and brighter layer paints for highlighting and edge detailing.

Usage Tips

• Shake Thoroughly: Like many heavy-pigment base paints, ensure the pot is shaken well before use to guarantee an even consistency.

• Thinning: Always thin this paint with a small amount of water on your palette. Two thin coats will always provide a more professional and durable finish than one thick, heavy application.

• Layering: For a professional-looking red finish, use Mephiston Red as your base. Once dry, apply a red-toned shade into the recesses for depth, and use a brighter layer paint, such as Evil Sunz Scarlet, on the edges to make the color pop.

• Undercoating: It performs exceptionally well over a variety of primers, but using a red-colored primer spray can significantly reduce the amount of time required to get a perfect finish.