Discover the Best Acrylic Paints for Miniatures and Scale Models

If you're building tabletop armies, fantasy figures, historical models, or dioramas, having the right paints is critical to achieving a stunning finish. Our collection of acrylic paints for miniatures brings together top-tier water-based paints designed for precision, color accuracy, and ease of use. Whether you paint with a brush or an airbrush, you'll find the right shades, sets, and effects here to take your hobby to the next level.

What’s in This Collection?

This is one of our largest collections, featuring more than 120 products from industry-leading brands trusted by miniature painters and scale modelers worldwide. Here's a breakdown of what you'll find:

  • AMMO by MIG Acrylics: Including color sets for WWII tanks, aircraft, urban environments, fantasy skin tones, and more. These paints are airbrush-ready and have excellent coverage.
  • ATOM Colors: Versatile, high-opacity paints for plastic, resin, and metal. Perfect for base coating, layering, and weathering. Includes matte, satin, and metallic finishes.
  • IONIC Paint Sets: Starter kits for painting miniatures, bundled with brushes and thinners. Ideal for painters looking for compact solutions or travel-friendly kits.
  • Mission Models Paints: Ultra-matte and pigment-rich. These paints are known for their smooth flow and fine detail work, especially when paired with their proprietary thinner.
  • Wash and Effect Colors: AMMO and other brands offer acrylic-based washes for shadows, grime, rust, and dust – designed to enhance 3D texture and realism in your models.

You’ll also find useful accessories like thinners, flow improvers, airbrush cleaners, and acrylic primers. All these items work together to give you better control and professional-looking results.

Why Use Acrylic Paints for Miniatures?

Acrylic paints for miniatures are a favorite among both beginners and pros for good reason:

  • They are non-toxic, low odor, and safe for indoor use.
  • Fast drying times make it easy to layer and highlight quickly.
  • They can be thinned with water or specific reducers for glazing, airbrushing, or transparent effects.
  • Matte and satin finishes allow for excellent brush control and pigment stability.

These paints work well on plastic, resin, metal, and even foam bases when primed correctly. You can use them for historical subjects like tanks and soldiers, fantasy characters, sci-fi robots, or stylized anime figures. Many of our options are pre-shaded or themed for specific uses, like "Urban Camo," "Leather & Wood," or "Flesh Tones."

Tips for Getting the Best Results

  • Prime your miniatures first: Use acrylic primers like STYNYLREZ or Mission Models primer to create an ideal painting surface.
  • Use the right thinner: Brands like AMMO and Mission Models have custom thinners that preserve paint chemistry for flawless airbrush results.
  • Layer smartly: Start with base coats, then work up with highlights, midtones, and shading. Acrylics are perfect for wet blending or dry brushing.
  • Apply a protective varnish: Once finished, use matte or satin varnish to protect your miniature from wear and give it a finished look.
  • Combine with acrylic washes: Enhance shadows, creases, and terrain with water-based washes like grime, rust, or dust.

Pro Tip: Pair your paint with a wet palette to extend working time and improve blending! Many of our miniature painting sets are bundled with the right accessories to make this easy.

Perfect for Gamers, Painters & Collectors

Whether you're painting Warhammer armies, board game pieces, D&D characters, or showcase miniatures, this collection has a solution for you. The vibrant pigments and smooth consistency of acrylic paints for miniatures make them ideal for tabletop-ready models and display-level pieces alike. From basic colors to specialty tones and finishing effects, SprayGunner has everything you need.

Shop the Best Acrylic Paints for Miniatures

Don't settle for dull or chalky paints. Explore a wide range of high-quality acrylic paints for your next miniature or model kit project. Whether you're building a post-apocalyptic diorama, an epic fantasy battle scene, or a sci-fi spaceship, we’ve got the perfect paint right here for you.

Shop now at SprayGunner!