Description
Master Vivid Crimson Armor with Mephiston Red Spray
Red is notoriously one of the most demanding colors to paint by hand across scale miniatures. Standard red acrylic pigments are naturally semi-translucent, frequently requiring three to four thin coats to build solid opacity over dark or light undercoats. When painting broad flat surfaces like Land Raiders, Dreadnoughts, or large infantry squads, brushing red manually often leads to visible brush marks, surface streaks, and hours of tedious work.
Mephiston Red Spray solves the red-coverage bottleneck at the source. Engineered by Games Workshop as an integrated primer and basecoat, this 400ml aerosol lays down the definitive, deep crimson base tone of the Blood Angels, Adeptus Mechanicus, and Khorne Chaos forces in moments. By establishing a solid, satin-smooth base in a few light passes, you skip straight to recess shading and edge highlighting.
Core Benefits of Citadel Mephiston Red Undercoat
1. Dense, Single-Pass Opacity Over Bare Surfaces
Formulated with miniature-grade resin binders, Mephiston Red Spray chemically bonds straight onto raw polystyrene plastic, Forge World resin, 3D resin prints, and cast metal. You achieve rich, saturated red coverage across entire vehicle hulls and infantry blocks without laying down a black or grey base first, cutting your painting preparation time drastically.
2. Seamless 1:1 Color Match with Citadel Pot Paints
Fixing overspills and painting modular assemblies should never lead to noticeable patchy areas. This spray’s formula is color-matched to Citadel’s classic Mephiston Red (Base) pot paint. Any brush cleanups, mold-line touch-ups, or sub-assembly attachments blend seamlessly into the spray-primed areas with zero difference in color value or sheen.
3. Detail-Preserving Micro-Pigment Dispersion
Miniature painters cannot afford paint that drowns sharp surface details. Mephiston Red Spray utilizes a specialized, micro-atomizing aerosol nozzle that distributes a fine, evenly leveled cloud of paint mist. Deep armor recesses, purity seals, Aquila chest plates, and tiny rivets remain crisp, defined, and ready to hold washes and panel liners cleanly.
Technical Specifications & Compatibility
- Product Name: Mephiston Red Spray
- Manufacturer: Citadel Colour (Games Workshop)
- Product Line: Citadel Aerosol Primer & Color Basecoat
- Can Volume: 400ml (13.5 fl oz)
- Color Tone: Deep, vibrant crimson red
- Surface Finish: Smooth satin-matte
- Substrate Compatibility: Polystyrene plastic, cast resin, 3D printed resin, and pewter/metal miniatures
- Recommended Usage: Shake can thoroughly for 2 minutes; spray in quick sweeps from 8–10 inches away at 15°C–25°C (59°F–77°F)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply a black or grey undercoat before Mephiston Red Spray?
No. Mephiston Red Spray is a complete 2-in-1 primer and basecoat formulated to bond securely to bare plastic, resin, and metal surfaces without requiring a preliminary primer layer.
Can I touch up missed areas using the Mephiston Red base pot paint?
Yes. The color pigment and sheen are engineered to mirror Citadel’s Mephiston Red (Base) paint pot. Once dry, thin brush layers of the pot paint will blend invisibly against the sprayed surface.
How do I prevent a textured or “dusty” finish when spraying?
A grainy texture usually happens when paint droplets dry in mid-air before landing on the miniature. To ensure a silky-smooth finish, warm the can in lukewarm water for 5 minutes, shake for a full 2 minutes, spray from 8 to 10 inches away, and avoid application in high humidity or cold outdoor drafts.
Eliminate basecoating drag and get your red armies to the battlefield fast. Add Mephiston Red Spray to your setup today and enjoy fast order processing and free shipping on orders over $50!
