Warhammer Colour Base: XV-88 12ml

XV-88 is a rich, earthy tan-brown with a warm ochre lean — the classic base for T'au armour and a versatile tone for leather, wood and desert basing. Opaque and even, it lays a warm foundation that takes highlights cleanly.

At a glance

Best for

• Laying a solid, opaque foundation in one or two coats
• Blocking in T'au armour, leather, wood and desert basing
• Taking layer highlights and shade washes cleanly over the top

Get it down early and the rest of the model builds faster — a warm ochre base makes sandy highlights easy work.

Get it down early and the whole model builds faster. Fill out your base paints, then move up through the layer range — and grab a brush while you're here.