Citadel Colour: Base - Mephiston Red (12ml)

Lay down a rich, intense crimson foundation on your miniatures with Citadel Colour: Base - Mephiston Red! Formulated with a high concentration of premium pigments, this acrylic Base paint provides exceptional, opaque coverage over black, grey, or white undercoats with ease.

As a foundational paint in the Classic Method, Mephiston Red is the go-to base coat for iconic red schemes—including Blood Angels Space Marines, Khorne Daemons, Red Slayers, and Martian Mechanicus forces. Smooth and durable, it dries quickly to a flat matte finish that accepts Citadel Shade washes and Layer paints perfectly.

*Note: Water-based acrylic paint supplied in a 12ml pot. Designed for use with Citadel brushes on plastic, resin, and metal Citadel miniatures.

Product Details & Paint Features:

• 12ml Pot: Premium acrylic paint specially formulated for tabletop gaming miniatures.
• High-Pigment Formula: Provides dense, opaque coverage over dark or light undercoats in fewer coats.
• Classic Method Core: Designed as the primary base layer for shading with Carroburg Crimson or Nuln Oil.
• Smooth Matte Finish: Dries to an even, clean finish without obscuring delicate surface details.
• Water-Soluble & Non-Toxic: Safe water-based acrylic formula easily thinned with water or Citadel Medium.