Citadel Base: Iron Hands Steel (12ml) is a high-quality metallic acrylic paint from Games Workshop’s Base range, specifically designed to provide strong, even coverage for steel and iron surfaces on your miniatures. Named after the Iron Hands Space Marine Chapter, this paint is ideal for achieving a realistic, battle-worn metallic finish on armour, weapons, and mechanical components.

Iron Hands Steel is a slightly darker silver tone than traditional bright metallics like Leadbelcher, offering a rugged, industrial appearance that’s perfect for grimdark armies and vehicles. Use it to basecoat power armour, chainswords, tank treads, exposed servos, or mechanical limbs across both Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar models. Its high pigment concentration and smooth texture make it easy to apply with excellent opacity, even over darker primers.

This paint serves as a great foundation for further weathering, shading, or edge highlighting — particularly when used alongside washes like Nuln Oil or Agrax Earthshade, and highlights like Stormhost Silver. The 12ml flip-top pot provides convenient access for brushwork and minimises drying during your painting session.

• 12ml pot of Citadel Base: Iron Hands Steel metallic acrylic paint
• Dark silver tone ideal for armour, machinery, weapons, and vehicles
• Strong coverage and pigment-rich formula for consistent basecoating
• Perfect for Space Marines, Adeptus Mechanicus, Chaos forces, and more
• Works well with washes and highlights for advanced metallic effects

Iron Hands Steel is a must-have metallic for hobbyists who want a darker, realistic silver tone that holds up across armies and painting styles — from fresh recruits to battle-hardened veterans of the far future.

Help other Milsims Games users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased.