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I Was Wrong about Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0. (featuring Grave Trigger!)

Dana Howl

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In this video I finally give you my revised thoughts on the Army Painter 2.0 Paint Line, after having used them extensively over the past 8 months, all while painting some very cool models from the upcoming skirmish game Grave Trigger!

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20 Comments

@QuintMorrison6 2 years ago

I didn’t like Army Painter stuff until I tried Speed Paints. They’re my favorite paints, 100%.

@fredrikuppsall1043 2 years ago

Howling Sand gave me a chuckle 😁

@neverokay8 2 years ago

these models look so fun to paint, so organic, perfect for crazy colors and transitions

@brendanarmstrong7802 2 years ago

Oh, man. You were the one who got them to add the pastels? Fantastic work. I've been making pink orks by zenithaling over a dark violet with princess pink, and using pastel yellow as the main color for their armor/clothes. I just went out and bought two more bottles of Princess Pink to ensure I don't run out while painting up a full army.

@Duo_20 2 years ago

Graaaaave Trigger....

@marezthethorn 2 years ago

Howling Sand? man such good naming XD

@thegreatbradu 7 months ago

Haven’t painted in a year or 2 but ready to jump back in now that I have a gaming specific channel, so I’m excited to rewatch some of these old videos that I know inspired me before. Always felt like you’re the best mini painter out there

@jimholmes4729 2 years ago

I greatly appreciate these follow on videos. You certainly weren't wrong in the first one; instead you've gained insight via practical use and you're sharing your lessons learned. I've got the mega set and this is a huge help to me. Thanks!

@HannesMrg 2 years ago (edited)

For extending drying time the Vallejo Airbrush flow improver has worked well for me.

@shaunkrogulski9619 2 years ago

I recently got the full set of the 2.0 line. I still struggle to use this style of paint, but I have heard good things about the 2.0 version so I figured I would give army painter another shot. I am glad you covered this line as I find your insights very helpful.

@gjoenge 2 years ago

I still miss reactivation. I still have 1.0 paints which is great but the range had so few paints so very poor color choices. I am glad though that you adress the issue and look at some workarounds cuz damn 2.0 dries FAST

@megagwa 1 year ago

2025 and still a helpful and relevent video. Thanks so much!

@hogs0war 2 years ago

I always appreciate the lengths you go to when explaining your relationship with something when making your videos, it speaks highly of your integrity. Well done.

I was so disappointed with SP 1.0 (how its features were presented, the surprises that came when using them and AP's solution to the issues was essentially 'just buy these new ones and give us more of your money' ) that I gave Vallejo's offering a try and have been happy. SP 1.0 I only use on plastic terrain as I don't care as much if the issues arise on that as opposed to a model I've spent considerably time on has issues (thereby making Speed Paint take more time than other products/methods).

@stormelemental13 2 years ago

Really appreciate you including your favorite paints.

@jaysonstewart3537 2 years ago

Great follow up video. I love the speed paint line

@Tremadog102 2 years ago

I found I practically had my mouth watering seeing those gorgeous pastel colours in this video but I can't really think of a reason I would need them. I would be looking for excuses to use them though. The remind me somewhat of when Citadel introduced the edge paints (later rolled into the layer range, including paints like Dorn yellow). I imagine it would be hard to use them for highlights with the Speed Paint consistency so the use would be very different. You are doing a great job of making me want to try out more contrast-style paints though.

@johnfarscape 2 years ago

i brought both, i still think the original was better, reactivation was never an issue for me, i varnish multiple times through a project anyway, I am used to painting with oils, and original speedpaint was great, as it had all the functions of oils, without needing to use spirits for cleaning, and with a faster drying time.

@CelticpredGaming 2 years ago

Great video! Speed paint 2.0 are my go to paints. I pained a whole set of Black Order marvel statues from Wicked and they turned out awesome with a Zenithal/Speed paint.

@dontpushme 2 years ago

With regard to the Speedpaint metallics, I use them, but I find they are a bit on the dark side with little highlighting. I find the best use for them is as a base colour before highlighting or drybrushing over with a lighter regular acrylic, as a base colour they are much more consistent than the traditional dark wash over an acrylic with less pooling in recesses.