Rough Iron is the dark, dirty gunmetal you reach for when armour should look forged rather than polished. Its cool, low-sheen finish is ideal for battered plate, heavy weapons and machinery that's seen real war — and it makes the perfect base for brighter silvers layered on top.
At a glance
Type: Metallic acrylic
Finish: Dark gunmetal iron
Volume: 18ml dropper bottle
Range: Warpaints Fanatic Metallic
Best for
Base-coating armour before brighter metals
Battle-worn weapons and machinery
Brush or airbrush application
Undercoat with Rough Iron, drybrush a lighter steel over the top and finish with a dark wash for grimy, believable metal.
The gritty foundation every metallic scheme wants. Pair it with a shining silver for highlights and a dark shade for the recesses.
