Weathered Copper Base (Real Heavy Metal) (20ml)

Stock # IONIC-0803 Base (20 ml)

Hollow Crown Gold Base gives your miniatures a rich and regal gold tone. A highly pigmented base colour from Ionic’s 3-step system for perfect coverage.

Real Heavy Metal Hollow Crown Gold Base from Ionic Smart Colors is the ultimate foundation for creating a rich and majestic gold tone on your miniatures. As the first step in Ionic’s innovative 3-step system, this colour forms the dominant metal layer for everything from royal armour to ornate artefacts.

Hollow Crown Gold Base is designed to provide a warm, deep and stable gold base. Thanks to a high density of natural mica pigments, the colour gets a homogeneous coverage and a solid, reflective base to work on. The system is designed to give a genuine metallic feel that does not look grainy or “glittery”, but rather like solid, cast precious metal.

• High coverage: The dense pigmentation provides an even finish from the first coat, saving time and preserving the model’s details.
• Natural mica pigments: Ensures a fine-grained surface with natural reflection, perfect for small-scale figures and wargaming.
• Smart Packaging: Comes in a convenient 20ml bottle with a one-hand mechanism that makes dosing easy and reduces spillage.
• Technical versatility: Water-based acrylic formula that can be thinned without losing its metallic effect. Works great for both brush, airbrush and dry brushing.

Process:

• Step 1 – Base (This Product): Apply Base paint as your basic metallic layer. It works best over a light grey or black primer, depending on the desired depth.
• Step 2 – Wash: Complete with a Metallic Wash to define shadows and create contrast in the seams and recesses of the armour.
• Step 3 – Highlight: Finish with a light metallic highlight on the highest points to simulate sharp light reflections and give the model maximum definition.

 

SERIES information:

The Ultimate Metallic System for Miniatures, Wargames, and Scale Modeling

This is a single bottle, also available in the set of three BASE * WASH * HIGHLIGHT

Painting metallics can be one of the most frustrating parts of the hobby. Many painters struggle with:

• Chunky finish or visible brushstrokes
• Uneven or patchy shine
• Dull metallics or muddy mixes
• Shadows that kill reflectivity
• Harsh, unrealistic highlights
• Metallic pigment rubbing off
• Tone shifts depending on viewing angle

Real Heavy Metal eliminates these issues with a professional, fast, and extremely intuitive system. Developed by IONIC over more than a year of testing and refinement, it delivers a bright, stable, true metallic finish that remains consistent under any working conditions. Engineered for all skill levels — from beginners seeking instant impact to advanced painters demanding maximum performance.

A Professional 3-Step Metallic System: Base • Wash • Highlight

Real Heavy Metal is a complete, coordinated triad system. Each set includes:3 bottles • 3 tones • 3 steps — Base, Wash, and Highlight.

Follow the sequence. No complex blending. No mixing required.

1-Metallic Base

High-coverage formula that covers in a single coat. Fast drying and engineered to deliver authentic metallic shine from the very first layer. Maximum intensity with minimal effort.

2-Metallic Wash

A true metallic ink designed to flow effortlessly into recesses. Instantly enhances panel lines, armor joints, and recessed details. Adds depth and volume while preserving reflectivity — perfect for fast, controlled shading.

3-Metallic Highlight

Specifically calibrated to brighten the base tone without creating harsh transitions. The ultra-fine metallic pigment ensures smooth blending, natural reflections, and professional color harmony.

Superior Quality: True Metallic Shine and Maximum Durability

Real Heavy Metal paints deliver:

• Exceptional coverage
• Perfect self-leveling with no visible brush marks
• Ultra-fine metallic pigment for hyper-realistic reflections
• High durability — resistant to enamels, oils, and weathering effects without lifting
• Flawless performance by brush or airbrush

Smart Bottle Design — Built for Hobbyists. All three tones come in IONIC’s exclusive 20 ml bottle:

• Flexible and easy to squeeze
• Transparent body to see the real color
• Quick one-handed cap opening and closing
• Secure, leak-proof seal
• Stainless steel mixing ball included

The paint mixes easily, does not reactivate with water once dry, and can be blended with other IONIC acrylics to create cool, warm, aged, oxidized, or fully customized metallic effects.

Perfect for Every Metallic Surface. Ideal for:

• Dark steel weapons and industrial machinery
• Bright silver and gold armor, blades, jewelry, buckles, and fine details
• Antique gold, copper, and aged bronze
• Colored metallics: red, blue, green, purple, yellow, and more
• Mechas, robots, sci-fi armor, steampunk machinery, fantasy warriors, wargaming armies, historical miniatures, and scale vehicles

Effortless Professional Metallic Finishes!

REAL HEAVY METAL is the definitive solution for painters who want stunning metallic results without wasting time. Fast. Versatile. Reliable. Delivering professional-grade shine, deep shadows, and smooth transitions on any miniature or model.

Paint easy. Paint fast. Achieve incredible metallic results.

LINK TO original KICKSTARTER: Real Heavy Metal – Metallic Paints by Ionic Smart Colors