It's time to get started. Maybe you're taking your first steps into the wide world of painting, or maybe a friend has asked you, an experienced painter, about where to begin. Luckily, it doesn't have to be complicated. 

At The Army Painter, we're here to set you up for success. We know that half the battle with any hobby is beginning—we make it easy to start painting with our three distinct Starter Sets. Each is tailored to a different painting style, but all are perfect places to start for every hobbyist. 

In this guide, we’ll break down the Warpaints Fanatic Starter Set, the Speedpaint Starter Set 2.0, and the Warpaints Air Starter Set—so you can find the one that best fits you as you get into your new favourite hobby. 

If you're diving into miniature painting for the first time, the Warpaints Fanatic Starter Set is ideal for you. It comes with all the basics you need in one box. The Warpaints Fanatic range has unsurpassed coverage and intense pigmentation, meaning even your first minis will be striking. Since every paint comes with two stainless steel Mixing Balls pre-loaded in the bottle, it's effortless for everyone to get the right consistency with a few shakes. 

So, you have a selection of essential colours—now what? The Starter Set makes next steps clear because it comes with everything you need to paint your very first mini. It comes with a brush, Brush-On Primer, and a miniature. You’re one box away from a finished miniature. 

The Warpaints Fanatic Starter Set will help begin your journey. As you progress, you'll learn different techniques and styles—just like the pros.

Maybe you want to jump headfirst into the hobby by painting an entire army, a role-playing party, or several miniatures for a board game. You can maximiseyour time with the Speedpaint Starter Set 2.0. Our one-coat painting solution brings perfect contrast, shading, and highlights with a single application. Choose your colours, brush the paints onto your minis, and you’re done!Just like with the Warpaint Fanatics Starter Set, the bottles all come with pre-loaded Mixing Balls that ensure a consistent flow for all colours.

When you want to prepare miniatures in a timely fashion, apply a single coat of Speedpaint. Then as you advance in the hobby, consider using Speedpaint as a basecoat. It dries quickly so you can get right to adding highlights and all the details your heart desires without having to wait.

Already own—or planning to pick up—an airbrush? Look no further than the Warpaints Air Starter Set. Our airbrush-ready formula makes it easier than ever to get into airbrushing. No reason to feel intimidated or to worry about thinning your paints properly. The Warpaints Air collection is ready to go. Simply shake the bottle, pour paint into your airbrush cup, and start spraying. You can focus on the fun and creativity of airbrushing—not the guesswork. 

The Warpaints Air Starter Set features a curated palette of the most essential colours, including a shiny metallic paint and even a 100 ml bottle of our Matt Grey Air Primer. Simply unbox and start painting!

Fair warning: With Warpaints Air, it will be easy for you to start airbrushing, but hard to stop.