How to Paint Your Warhammer Army Faster

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A popular method for painting your models faster is to batch paint them rather than painting them individually.

Batch painting is when you paint a group of models, preferably the same type of model, at the same time. When batch painting, you paint the same part of each model in the batch before moving on to the next part.

For example, if you have a batch of 10 models, you would paint the midtone of the armour on all 10 models, then highlight the armour on every model, paint the fatigues of each model and so on.

This is quicker than painting each model individually, as you switch paints less and learn where to paint on the model, so the tenth model is faster than the first.

When batch painting, there is a balance to be struck between speed and finding painting boring. We recommend painting in batches of 5-10 models, as it can be tedious to paint 20 pairs of boots before moving on to the next thing.

The number of models in each batch can vary from project to project and with each painter's personal preferences.

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Glossary

Highlight – painting the bright colours on raised parts of a model so they stand out.

Midtone – the mid point of a surface that isn’t highlights or shadows