Description
Achieve Intense, Opaque Crimson with Citadel Mephiston Red 12ml
Every miniature painter knows the struggle of painting red. Traditional acrylic reds rely on transparent pigments that require four, five, or even six thin coats over dark primers to achieve solid color. By the time the surface looks opaque, micro-textures like rivets, armor trim, and fabric folds are drowned in paint buildup, leaving a chalky, uneven finish.
Mephiston Red 12ml changes that completely. Formulated with a heavy concentration of top-tier pigments, this benchmark Citadel Base paint offers industry-leading opacity. It glides across dark and light primers alike, locking down a rich, deep scarlet foundation in one to two thin coats while preserving every micron of detail on your models.
Core Benefits of Citadel Mephiston Red Base Paint
1. High Opacity Over Black and Grey Primers
Stop wasting painting sessions fighting translucent basecoats. Mephiston Red 12ml uses an ultra-dense pigment formulation engineered specifically to obliterate dark undercoats. You get intense, full-strength red coverage with minimal brush strokes, keeping panel lines recessed and edges crisp.
2. The Benchmark Foundation for Iconic Color Schemes
Whether you are painting Blood Angels power armor, Khorne Berserkers, Eldar Saim-Hann speeders, or royal velvet cloaks, Mephiston Red provides the definitive starting shade. Its neutral-to-warm scarlet undertone makes it exceptionally versatile, working equally well beneath fiery orange-red highlights or deep burgundy shadows.
3. Dependable Matte Consistency for Layering
Engineered with smooth acrylic binders, Mephiston Red self-levels across flat vehicle armor and organic surfaces with ease. It dries to an ultra-flat matte sheen that provides reliable brush grip for recess shading washes like Agrax Earthshade or Carroburg Crimson without risk of beading or pooling on glossy patches.
Technical Specifications & Compatibility
- Product Name: Citadel Colour: Base Mephiston Red
- Manufacturer: Games Workshop
- Paint Type: High-opacity water-based acrylic base paint
- Pot Size: 12ml flip-top container with ergonomic paint-transfer lip
- Color Tone: Vivid, deep scarlet / neutral primary red
- Finish: Non-reflective flat matte
- Substrate Compatibility: Polystyrene plastic, cast resin, metal miniatures, and cured SLA/FDM 3D prints
- Thinning & Maintenance: Easily thinned with clean water or acrylic medium; cleans quickly from brush bristles with warm water and brush cleaner
- Safety Standard: Non-toxic, water-based formulation meeting ASTM D-4236 certification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard highlight recipe for Mephiston Red 12ml?
The classic Citadel formula starts with a solid Mephiston Red basecoat. Recesses are shaded using Agrax Earthshade (for grimdark depth) or Carroburg Crimson (for rich saturation). Edges and raised panels are then highlighted using Evil Sunz Scarlet, followed by a fine spot highlight of Wild Rider Red or Fire Dragon Bright.
Do I need to thin Mephiston Red before applying?
Yes. Even though Mephiston Red has exceptional hiding power, dipping straight from the pot can lay down too thick a layer. Transfer a small amount onto a wet palette and thin it with a drop of clean water until it reaches the consistency of melted ice cream. Two thin coats will provide a completely opaque, glass-smooth surface.
Can Mephiston Red be used in an airbrush?
Absolutely. Mix Mephiston Red with airbrush thinner at roughly a 1:1 ratio and add 1 drop of flow improver. It atomizes cleanly through a 0.3mm or 0.5mm nozzle, creating a rapid, flawless basecoat across tanks, aircraft, and whole squads in minutes.
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