Quick Markers are the same AK Interactive contrast paints as the Quick Gen range, only in a marker with a brush tip. Uncap it and paint – no palette, no water, no brush to clean. The range is built for wargamers who want the unit on the table rather than in the box.

How the marker works

Inside is the same next-generation resin as in the bottles: the layer stays thin and light on raised surfaces and gathers and darkens in the recesses. The tip releases paint under light pressure, so you keep control of how much goes down. Shake the marker before first use and press the tip onto scrap paper until it saturates.

Marker or bottle?

A marker is faster on small areas and for finishing at the table – skin, belts, eyes, outlines. A bottle is cheaper per millilitre and irreplaceable for large surfaces, vehicles and airbrushing. Most painters keep both: markers for what has to be done now, bottles for the army.

The primer is still white

The rule holds for markers too: a contrast paint needs a light base. Over white or bone primer you get full colour and shadow; over black the effect disappears. If paint spills where it should not, wipe it off with a damp brush while it is still wet.

FAQ

Can I get the paint onto a palette?
Yes. Stroke the tip across a wet palette and work from there with a brush – useful when you want to mix the shade or pull it into a transition.

How far does one marker go?
Ten to fifteen 28 mm models if you use it for the main colour. On large surfaces it runs out considerably faster.

Will the tip dry out?
Not if you store the marker capped and lying flat. A dried tip can be revived by dipping it in Quick Gen medium.

The same shades in bottles are in the AK Quick Gen Color category.