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product_id: 4063956
title: "The Army Painter Colour Primer, Dragon Red Spray Paint, Resin and Plastic Primer for Acrylic Paint, Primer Paint for Wargaming Miniature Models, 400 mL"
brand: "the army painter"
price: "€ 29.50"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "The Army Painter"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/4063956-the-army-painter-colour-primer-dragon-red-spray-paint-resin
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
---

# 100% colour match primer fast drying acrylic base versatile metal/plastic/resin coverage The Army Painter Colour Primer, Dragon Red Spray Paint, Resin and Plastic Primer for Acrylic Paint, Primer Paint for Wargaming Miniature Models, 400 mL

**Brand:** the army painter
**Price:** € 29.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Prime like a pro, paint like a legend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Army Painter Colour Primer, Dragon Red Spray Paint, Resin and Plastic Primer for Acrylic Paint, Primer Paint for Wargaming Miniature Models, 400 mL by the army painter
- **How much does it cost?** € 29.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/4063956-the-army-painter-colour-primer-dragon-red-spray-paint-resin)

## Best For

- the army painter enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the army painter brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Durability:** Matte acrylic formula adheres flawlessly to metal, plastic, and resin miniatures.
- • **No-Fuss User Friendly:** Easy to use for beginners and pros alike, with clean spray and minimal effort.
- • **One Spray, Double Impact:** Combines primer and base coat in a single, time-saving application.
- • **Precision Perfect Finish:** Ultra-fine pigment ensures smooth, even coverage without clogging details.
- • **Crafted by Gamers, for Gamers:** Designed by wargaming veterans to get your minis tabletop-ready faster.

## Overview

The Army Painter Colour Primer in Dragon Red is a 400mL aerosol spray that perfectly primes and base coats your wargaming miniatures in one fast-drying, matte acrylic layer. Engineered for metal, plastic, and resin models, it delivers flawless, highly pigmented coverage with a unique colour match to The Army Painter Warpaints line—saving you time and money while ensuring professional results every time.

## Description

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Review: Noob Friendly with Professional Results, Really - I feared I'd spray my N scale models with blotches or whatever. That never happened, what happened were easy passes that resulted in a solid coat of primer without clogging any brick detailing Pros: - Very user friendly, even if you rarely ever use spraypaint (like me) - Relatively affordable - Excellent professional quality (even my cheap acrylics adhere to it just fine) - Sprays cleanly without feeling like you have to press down too hard (if you're doing short bursts on small objects, this matters a lot) Cons: - I really wish they'd add a rotating nozzle like newer spraycans have so we can decide how it sprays out Usage: - N Scale Train layouts using Resin prints, with ultra fine detailing - it does great
Review: 100% worth the cost. - Why should I pay 3x as much as I would at a hardware store? Well as with most TAP products, the paint quality is the absolute best. I just primed about 20 standard sized minis and barely made a dent. You shouldn't need more than one coat the coverage was so good I only needed to chase around little angles I missed. Like seriously, if you care about quality when painting minis there is no better primer on the market. The addition of essentially a base coat as well saves me plenty of time. I like necrotic flesh as a primer because it's a neutral greenish gray that can really go any direction. Looks somewhat like army sand color. I'll never use another kind of primer

## Features

- 🧙 UNIQUE COLOUR WITH 100% MATCH - This undercoat primer with very fine pigment is a perfect primer for all paint jobs. This primer acts as the perfect first step in the special The Army Painter Spray, Paint, Dip, Done! Speed Painting Method – All our colour primers are made to match our line of Warpaints of the same name.
- 🧙 SAVE TIME AND MONEY - All Colour Primers of The Army Painter are an ingenious combination of traditional Primer and highly pigmented Colour Spray in one to save you both time and money. No need for 2 different sprays - all you need is 1 Colour Primer
- 🧙 VERSATILITY AND EXCELLENT COVERAGE - The Colour Primers unique formula has been designed to be used on all metal, plastic and resin miniatures and leaves a perfect finish. NB: Production Date Indicated on Bottom of Can, not the Expiration Date
- 🧙 ACRYLIC AND FAST DRYING - All Army Painter primers are Acrylic based, matte and dry very quickly. Be sure to read the best-use guide printed on the can and clean your nozzles by spraying the can upside down for a bit after each use to ensure longevity for any spray paint
- 🧙 BORN FROM GAMING – The Army Painter is the brainchild of wargaming and painting veterans of many years Bo Penstoft and Jonas Færing – We wanted to produce the paints and accessories that could have carried us all the way from the level of novice to experienced painters and gamers when we first started out. Our aim is to help you get awesome painted models on the table, and still get more time for Gaming

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005C3DB2E |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,374 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #12 in Spray Paint |
| Brand | The Army Painter |
| Color | Dragon Red |
| Color Code | #8B0000 |
| Coverage | Full |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (14,510) |
| Date First Available | April 12, 2011 |
| Finish | Matte |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05713799301818 |
| Included Components | Paint |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Aerosol |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Volume | 13.5 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
| Item model number | CP3018 |
| Manufacturer | The Army Painter |
| Number Of Pieces | 120 |
| Package Information | Can |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | CP3001 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.56 x 2.56 x 7.87 inches |
| Size | 13.5 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Non Toxic |
| Special Features | Non Toxic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Metal, Vinyl, Wood |
| UPC | 689960030021 |
| Unit Count | 13.05 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** The Army Painter
- **Color:** Dragon Red
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Item Volume:** 13.5 Fluid Ounces
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 13.5 Ounce (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Non Toxic
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Metal, Vinyl, Wood
- **Unit Count:** 13.05 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Noob Friendly with Professional Results, Really
*by H***S on December 3, 2025*

I feared I'd spray my N scale models with blotches or whatever. That never happened, what happened were easy passes that resulted in a solid coat of primer without clogging any brick detailing Pros: - Very user friendly, even if you rarely ever use spraypaint (like me) - Relatively affordable - Excellent professional quality (even my cheap acrylics adhere to it just fine) - Sprays cleanly without feeling like you have to press down too hard (if you're doing short bursts on small objects, this matters a lot) Cons: - I really wish they'd add a rotating nozzle like newer spraycans have so we can decide how it sprays out Usage: - N Scale Train layouts using Resin prints, with ultra fine detailing - it does great

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 100% worth the cost.
*by B***Y on November 17, 2025*

Why should I pay 3x as much as I would at a hardware store? Well as with most TAP products, the paint quality is the absolute best. I just primed about 20 standard sized minis and barely made a dent. You shouldn't need more than one coat the coverage was so good I only needed to chase around little angles I missed. Like seriously, if you care about quality when painting minis there is no better primer on the market. The addition of essentially a base coat as well saves me plenty of time. I like necrotic flesh as a primer because it's a neutral greenish gray that can really go any direction. Looks somewhat like army sand color. I'll never use another kind of primer

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very excellent product
*by S***G on November 23, 2025*

Great product, works very well, little smell, easy to use, good adhesion, many great colors to choose, good size can

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*