Vallejo Game Color 72484 Hospitallier Black Xpress Color Intense (18 ml)

Vallejo Game Color 72484 Hospitallier Black Xpress Color Intense (18 ml) is a shade of Hospitallier Black from the Vallejo Xpress Color line. These paints are designed for quick work on miniatures: once applied, they naturally settle into recesses, highlighting details while toning down raised surfaces.

Xpress Color works best when applied over a light, smooth primer. It’s ideal for fantasy and sci-fi figures, wargaming armies, board games, and small diorama details where you want to quickly achieve distinct shadows and a color base without complex layering.

Shake the paint well before use. For a stronger effect, apply it directly from the bottle; for smoother transitions and greater control, mix it with Xpress Medium. Work smoothly on large, flat surfaces to avoid streaking.

Technical Information and Recommendations

• Type: transparent, water-based acrylic paint for quick shading of miniatures
• Volume: 18 ml with dropper
• Application: brush; ideally apply over a light-colored primer in one or several thin layers
• Finish: satin to semi-matte depending on the base, shade, and layer thickness
• Thinning and blending: Vallejo Xpress Medium or Thinner Medium 70524
• Primer: Vallejo Surface Primer
• Recommended varnishes: Satin Varnish 70522, Matt Varnish 70520, Gloss Varnish 70510
• Brush cleaning: water or Vallejo Brush Cleaner
• Tools: model-making brushes

Once dry, Xpress Color can be further enhanced with classic Game Color paints, drybrushing, or spot highlights. We recommend protecting the finished miniature with varnish according to your desired final look.