The Army Painter Ironclad Grey (John Blanche) WP4002P

John Blanche Masterclass Series Paint

Ironclad Grey is part of The Army Painter’s acclaimed John Blanche Masterclass Series, a collection of carefully selected colours inspired by the distinctive artistic vision of John Blanche. Developed to complement the Warpaints Fanatic range, this versatile grey shade provides painters with a useful foundation colour for a wide variety of miniature and figure painting projects.

Designed to work within the Flexible Triad System, Ironclad Grey helps create smooth transitions between darker shadows and lighter highlights. Its balanced tone makes it suitable for armour, cloth, machinery, stonework, weapons and weathered surfaces. The colour can be used as a basecoat, mid-tone or blending colour depending on the effect being created.

The John Blanche Masterclass Series encourages a more expressive approach to painting, focusing on atmosphere, contrast and visual storytelling. Ironclad Grey fits naturally within this philosophy by providing a muted and versatile colour that can be used across fantasy, science fiction and historical subjects. It also integrates seamlessly with other colours in the Warpaints Fanatic and John Blanche ranges.

Explore the full John Blanche paints range to discover complementary colours designed to work together within the Flexible Triad System.

The paint is suitable for brush application and can be used for layering, glazing, blending and detail work. Whether you are painting infantry, vehicles, monsters or display miniatures, Ironclad Grey provides excellent flexibility and tonal control for a wide range of projects.

• Part of the John Blanche Masterclass Series
• Manufactured by The Army Painter
• Designed to complement the Warpaints Fanatic range
• Versatile grey tone for multiple applications
• Supports the Flexible Triad System
• Suitable for miniatures and figure painting
• Ideal for layering and blending techniques
• Useful for armour, cloth and weathered effects
• Features John Blanche series branding
• Manufacturer SKU: WP4002P

Recommended Uses

Ironclad Grey is ideal for creating neutral base colours, shadow transitions and weathered finishes. It works particularly well on military subjects, fantasy miniatures, science fiction models and display pieces where subtle tonal variation and realistic surface effects are required.