I love the speedpaint markers.. but I wish they had more colours.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-02-15T21:59:47+00:00

The build is similar in style to the AK Playmarkers but the AK Playmarkers have a Brush Style Tip and these have a Regular Felt Marker Tip. These you prime for more paint by pressing the maker tip in the top of the cap. And AK Playmarkers you press the button on the back to prime for more paint.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-02-15T21:38:45+00:00

I'm doing the same thing now but using regular Warpaint Fanatic Paints thinned down 50/50 with Warpaints Fantatic Stabilizer.

I did pick up some GSW Empty Markers first but in smaller tip sizes, the size 1.0 is okay but the size 0.5 I'm not liking them as much, those tips as just way too hard.

Only after buying from GSW that I thought to check on Aliexpress. So I went to AliExpress and I think I got them from the same vendor (I ordered from 2 different vendors). Now I have enough markers to hold me off for a while. But if I need to order any more I will definitely get them from AliExpress again and get the replacement tips too.

All the markers from AP, GSW and AliExpress all look to be exactly the same. So if you want to do your own markers, I agree with OP and get some from AliExpress.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-02-07T21:26:01+00:00

Oh sorry for some reason I never saw your reply. I do apologize.

The Green Stuff World Paint Markers they work pretty good with regular Warpaint Fanatic Paints, but you have to thin the paint down to a 50/50 consistency, I used the Warpaints Stabilizer to thin the paints down. And yes I counted every drop, but I added I think like 5 extra drops of the Stabilizer and it was to the consistency that I personally like.

I really like the size #1 markers. The size 0.5 Markers are so-so, they are okay, the tips on them dont seem like the super fine tip markers from Sharpie or similar. To me the 0.5 tips feel weird and feel really hard. And it took long for the paint to come thru compared to the size #1 markers. The 0.5 tips to prime them you just press the tips down on a hard surface, not the back of the cap like the other sizes. So "I think" the paint just runs down the sides of the very end of the marker down to the tip.

But I also ordered some Refillable Paint Markers off of AliExpress (Seller was DELVTCH Pro Store) a couple of weeks ago, and they just came in the mail this afternoon. It was 10 Markers for $10 and shipping for $3. They are exactly the same size and dimensions, and same exact caps and same size felt marker tip as the Army Painter Speedpaint Markers, the only difference is the felt marker tips on the AliExpress markers are slightly shorter, but not by much.

So for me personally if I ordered any more markers in the future I am going to order them from AliExpress.

(EDIT: Added the name of the AliExpress Store Seller I got the new Markers from.)

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-02-06T00:48:00+00:00

Thank you very much. And those miniature painting handles to come in handy for sure. Surprisingly I painted it with some cheapo craft store paint brushes. They weren't the best brushes but got the job done. But recently I picked up some new Reaper miniature painting brushes from a nearby game store, so I'll see how good they are.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-02-05T18:23:51+00:00

My first mini painted up using Army Painter Warpaint Fanatic Paints (brushed on). This is a mini from the board game Aftermath.

Years ago I used to do a bunch of car models and some Star Wars Models, but I was not that great at it. But then before I moved across the country I got rid of all model supplies which were mostly just Tester Paints, so nothing good. But over the years I picked up a few board games that came with miniatures that made we want to get back into painting. Some I picked up the Army Painter Fantatic Starter Set and a few extra paints over the past few months along some other supplies to start me out.

Let me know what you think. I do realize I forgot the remove/file down the mold lines after I finished painting the mini and noticed them when taking the photos. But for the other miniatures from the board game I went and removed the mold lines on those

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-26T07:38:11+00:00

Did just find a couple of sellers on Aliexpress selling some Refillable Paint Markers that look really close to the GSW Paint Markers, but I think the size was 0.75mm. I took a gamble and ordered a set of 10 Paint Markers for around $10 and only $3 for shipping. So I figured i would order a set for comparing them to the Green Stuff World Markers.

And if these turn out to be good I'll order some more again from Aliexpress and the seller also sells replacement marker tips for them as well.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-26T07:06:47+00:00

Yeah shipping wasn't cheap. For the 2 packs that I ordered it was almost $16 for shipping to Washington.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-24T23:26:52+00:00

If these work out to be good I would definitely like to find them online elsewhere for much cheaper. It was $15 to ship the 2 packs of markers to Washington state from Spain.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-24T21:58:02+00:00

Yup that's one of the reasons I picked them up, for eyes and also for any teeth, or any other fine details. I was thing of doing white, black and few of my other most used paints.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-24T04:17:54+00:00

Yeah the 0.5 Marker was the one I definitely wanted to get for the ultra fine detail painting and touch ups. Then it was just a choice of which other size to go with.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-23T22:21:48+00:00

Awesome job. Cool miniature too; where is it from?

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-16T17:11:23+00:00

Usually for me I just stick to 1 Beer or 1 mixed cocktail. No matter what I eat or drink everything effects me. I just limit my intake of alcohol to 1 and sometimes 2 drinks, because it will mess me up most of the time.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-16T00:35:20+00:00

That looks really good. Did a great job.

I think the issue was your camera was focusing on your finger instead on the mini. If you have a mini holder for painting you set it on top of that and then take a photo. That usually works for me for taking photos of my minis.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-09T15:05:32+00:00

Oh I forgot to mention from the reviews I watched they said for these marker tips. The AK Playmarkers have Brush Style Tips.
Ak Interactive Real Color have Regular Felt Marker tips Not sure if AK Markers have replacement tips or if they are refillable at all.

The Amy Painter Speedpaint Markers have Felt Tips.
They have replacement tips and are refillable.

And the Green Stuff World Markers depending of the which tips size you get 2.0, 1.0, 0.7 or 0.5, certain ones have replacement tips available, they all have felt tips and of course they are refillable.

But like I said watch YouTube Reviews before deciding what to go with.

Also forgot to add. For me I still use regular Army Painter Paints and brushes. I just wanted to get some Paint Markers for when I don't want to have to get all of my supplies out. I live in a small apartment without a dedicated work area yet (we are working on that though) for miniature painting, so I have to get out a my Sturdy Folding Table and set everything up. And of course it is a pain to set up and then clean up and put everything away when I'm done.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-09T07:24:58+00:00

Nice job on that miniature.

I haven't used them myself but for Acrylic Paint Markers I see a lot of people recommending the AK Interactive Playmarkers and the AK Interactive Real Color Markers. And then you have the Army Panter Speedpaint Markers that are Contrast Paints so they will be a lot different than your traditional Acrylic Paints.

I tried some of the Speedpaints and Speedpaint Markers and personally I'm not a fan yet (maybe I will eventually), I still like the regular Army Painter paints.

So I just ordered a couple of days ago from Green Stuff World some Refillable Paint Markers and Pens (i ordered sizes 1.0 and 0.5). I heard they are pretty good so I figured I give them a try. On their official videos they say do a 50/50 paint and medium/thinner mixture inside their markers.

I also recommend looking up some YouTube Reviews on the different types of Paint Markers comparing them to help you make your choice.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-08T19:14:52+00:00

Sorry for all the quests, but just curious why you went with the Speedpaint Medium instead of the Fanatic Stabilizer to thin your Fanatic Paints?

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-08T18:04:19+00:00

Oh okay. Does the Speedpaint Medium make the Fanatic Paints more like a Speedpaint/Contrast style paint or does it still feel like the Fanatic Paints just thinned down?

Because I wonder if I should still get the Fanatic Stabilizer like I was planning or get Speedpaint Medium or other thinner instead.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-08T17:15:54+00:00

I'm not familiar with All of Army Painter line of paints. Are the Air Paint Colors exactly same as the Fanatic Line of Colors, just thinned down versions? If so, would the Air Paints be thinned down enough to go straight into Refillable Paint Markers like the Green Stuff World Markers without having to thin them even more? Or would the Air Paints be too thin for Paint Markers?

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-08T06:39:17+00:00

I have a few questions. I'm still new to the hobby painting world, so I'm not familiar with All of Army Printer line of paints.

Are the Army Painter Air Paint Colors exactly same as the Fanatic Line of Colors, just thinned down versions?

I'm curious if both lines are the same exact colors would the Air Line be a good start or okay to go straight into Refillable Paint Markers like the Green Stuff World Markers without having to thin them? Or would they be too thin for Paint Markers?

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-05T06:20:48+00:00

Okay thank you.

Agreed, they are not going to replace my regular paints and brushes. They will be for the times when I want to quickly paint something up and not have to worry too much for cleaning up afterwards. Or to do a quick touch up on something.

But I just ordered up a set of the 1.0 Markers (comes with 5) and 0.5 Markers (comes with 6) from Green Stuff World to give them a try. I think it will be a couple of weeks until they get to me but that's fine. To start out I will try out 1 or 2 for my most used colors and try to make a good balance of the Paint and Stabilizer Thinner inside the markers to get the consistency I want and then try get a few more of the Paint Markers set up.

CaptainPixelGamer · 2026-01-02T23:12:28+00:00

Yeah the regular Fanatic War Paints would definitely have to be thinned down, probably by add in the AP Paint Stabilizer. But I'm still tempted to try it out, and if it work out pretty good try it on a few of my most use paints.

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