The Army Painter Paint Set
Historical: WWII British 8th Army Paint Set
This paint set from The Army Painter is designed to represent the colours used by the British 8th Army during the North African campaign of the Second World War. It focuses on the distinctive tones of desert uniforms, equipment, and field gear used by Commonwealth forces.
Part of the wargaming range, the set provides a curated selection of paints suitable for recreating realistic desert conditions, from khaki uniforms to weathered equipment and skin tones.
- Paint set focused on WWII British 8th Army
- Includes 10 Warpaints Fanatic colours
- Designed for desert uniforms and equipment
- Includes shading tone for finishing
- Painting guide included
- Deep Khaki Drill
- Mid Khaki Drill
- Light Khaki Drill
- Desert Webbing
- Stone Grey
- Greatcoat Green
- Desert Olive Green
- Dark Leather
- Tanned Skin
- Soft Tone
The included colours allow for layered painting, helping build depth and contrast on figures and equipment. The addition of a tone wash supports shading and finishing, enhancing detail across the miniature.
This set provides a practical starting point for painting British forces in desert environments, offering a cohesive palette based on historical references.
















