Hellion Red Wash

The coverage on this red is unreal—one coat over grey primer and the minis looked almost done. It thins down beautifully with water and still holds its pigment, which is exactly what I needed for layering. Definitely my go-to for anything red now.

I’ve been using this red for my space marine army, and the pigment is so dense that one coat actually covers the primer—no need for a second pass on most parts. The flow from the brush is smooth and consistent, which makes doing the fine edge highlights a lot less frustrating.

It’s not often I find a paint that works straight from the pot without thinning, but this one flowed smoothly even on a slightly rough surface. The coverage was solid after two coats, though I did need a bit more care around the edges to avoid brush marks. For the price, it’s a reliable workhorse fo