Warhammer Colour Base: Leadbelcher 12ml

Leadbelcher is the workhorse metallic — a bright gunmetal that covers guns, blades, armour trim and mechanical bits in one go. It's a staple in just about every paint station for good reason: reliable, opaque and ready to take a wash the moment it's dry.

At a glance

Best for

• Laying a solid, opaque metallic foundation in one or two coats
• Blocking in weapons, armour trim and machinery
• Taking a shade wash straight over the top for instant depth

Hit it with a shade and it drops straight into convincing, battle-worn metal — no fuss. One of those pots you'll always want a spare of.

A shade wash straight over the top and you're into gritty, used metal. Follow it with a shade to grime it up, round out your base paints, and grab a brush.