Skip the guesswork, The Army Painter’s new Warpaints Historical gives you the exact WWII Fanatic shades you need; pre-order now and paint like it’s 1944.
Tired of mixing six greens just to get one that might pass for olive drab? Same. That’s why Warpaints Historical is such a big deal—and yes, it’s real. Launching May 17th and available for pre-order now, this new line from The Army Painter skips the guesswork and gives you the exact WWII shades you’ve been chasing for years.
Backed by historians and built with Warpaints Fanatic’s solid coverage and smooth performance, these paints are made for hobbyists who care about getting it right. Pre-order now, grab your exclusive brush, and get ready to paint like it’s 1944.
Let’s break down what’s in store.
Warpaints Historical: Historically Accurate Paints You’ve Actually Been Waiting For
No, this isn’t a rerun of that April 1st email you ignored. The Warpaints Historical line is 100% real, landing on May 17th, and it’s shaping up to be a total game-changer for those of us who obsess over the right shade of olive drab like it’s our job.
This isn’t your average WWII paint set rebranded with a fancy name—these colours were developed with historians. Yes, actual history, people, with the great coverage of the Fanatic paints. The kind who know their Dunkirk from their D-Day.
And just to sweeten the deal? Pre-orders are live now, and the shipping threshold just dropped from $100 to $70. So yeah, your paint shelf might need some reorganizing soon.
WWII American Combo: $79
Grab your brushes and your band of brothers—this set is built for precision. The WWII American Combo covers everything from the iconic green of the M1 Garand to the worn khaki of a well-traveled rucksack. You want to nail that Sherman tank finish? This kit’s got you.
These shades aren’t guesses. They’re grounded in research, tested for accuracy, and designed to go on smooth with Warpaints Fanatic’s solid coverage and performance. It’s not just olive drab—it’s the olive drab. The airborne, infantry, armor—no matter what your project is, this set sets you up for success.
And if that wasn’t enough, pre-ordering gets you an exclusive Dipit Brush. You didn’t hear it from me, but it’s pretty great.
WWII British Combo: $79
If your painting projects involve khaki webbing, battledress browns, or the occasional beret, the WWII British Combo should be high on your radar. It’s got the exact tones you need to get the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry or those SAS minis looking sharp—and not in that overly glossy way some paints tend to sneak in.
What we like here is how balanced this kit feels. You get the gritty realism of war-era uniforms with colours that still pop just enough to catch the eye on the tabletop. The set includes the full range—Acrylics, Washes, Metallics—all calibrated for both historical realism and usability. No guesswork. No mixing until you’re 45 minutes into your paint session.
WWII German Combo: $79
Look, getting Feldgrau right is a challenge. The WWII German Combo solves that, plain and simple. Whether you’re painting Panzer crews, infantry, or late-war camo, these paints are fine-tuned to match the real stuff. And it’s not just one green-grey blob—they’ve got the subtle shifts that bring a figure to life.
Everything in the set blends easily, works well across models, and keeps the mood grounded in the history it represents. If you’re trying to replicate the look of mid-war or late-war German forces, this set will make that process smoother—and save you some frustration along the way.
Final Brushstroke
The fact that these are historically accurate paints made with historians? That’s a big deal. The launch of Warpaints Historical isn’t just another new line; it’s a tool for accuracy, consistency, and just plain better miniatures. Whether you’re into collecting or tabletop battles, this is the paint range that respects your time—and your obsession with getting the colour of a helmet strap just right.
Pre-orders are open now. Grab your set, claim that Dipit Brush, and get ready to make history look really good.
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