SPEEDPAINT MARKER: ZEALOT YELLOW

Army Painter Speedpaint Marker – Zealot Yellow

Instant, vibrant yellow details with precision and Speedpaint depth

The Army Painter Speedpaint Marker – Zealot Yellow gives you everything hobbyists love about Speedpaint—rich colour, natural shading, fast results—but with the absolute precision of a marker. If you’ve ever struggled with yellow paint streaking, chalkiness or uneven coverage, this tool fixes it instantly.

This marker delivers a bold, golden-yellow tone perfect for scrolls, cloth, armour trim, OSL lighting, runes, feathers and warm organic textures. The pigment flows smoothly, settles into recesses, and brightens raised areas automatically—turning difficult yellow work into a one-stroke process.

Designed for miniatures, RPG characters and army-level batch painting, Zealot Yellow is one of the most useful markers in the Speedpaint range.

Why the Zealot Yellow Speedpaint Marker stands out

1. Yellow coverage without frustration

Traditional yellow paints can be:

• Streaky

• Thin

• Uneven

• Hard to shade

Zealot Yellow solves this by giving you:

• Strong saturation in one pass

• Smooth, even strokes

• Automatic contrast and highlight behaviour

• Clean coverage over light primers

Ideal for hobbyists who want reliable results fast.

2. Precision you can’t get from a brush

The fine Speedpaint Marker tip allows you to pick out:

• Armour trim

• Magical glow effects

• Scrollwork and runes

• Rope, straps and belts

• Feathers and cloth details

You get Speedpaint shading with pen-level control, reducing cleanup and saving time.

3. Classic Speedpaint depth, zero mess

Just like the bottled Speedpaint version, the Zealot Yellow marker:

• Darkens naturally in recesses

• Stays bright on edges

• Creates fast tabletop-ready detail

• Works for both single models and entire units

Perfect for painters who want the look of advanced layering without the effort.

4. Compatible with all miniature paint systems

Once dry, you can easily highlight, layer or varnish using:

• Army Painter Warpaints

• Citadel colours

• Vallejo

• Scale 75

• Pro Acryl
  …and more.

Works seamlessly in any existing hobby workflow.

Best uses for Zealot Yellow

• Radiant armour trim and iconography

• Magical lighting (OSL), runes and glowing effects

• Scrolls, parchment, rope, cloth and soft organic materials

• Feathers, membranes and decorative features

• Terrain accents like plants, crystals and warm-toned details

If you want clean, bright yellow details without fuss, this marker belongs in your toolkit.

Tips for optimal results

• Apply over white or light primer for strongest vibrancy

• Use controlled strokes to avoid over-saturation

• For OSL, leave central areas lighter

• Seal with varnish for heavy play or transport

FAQ – Zealot Yellow Speedpaint Marker

Does the Zealot Yellow Speedpaint Marker behave like bottled Speedpaint?
Yes. It uses the same shading principles—darker in recesses, lighter on raised areas—but gives you far greater accuracy thanks to the precision marker tip.

What primer colour gives the best results?
A white or light primer delivers the brightest, cleanest yellow. Grey primers work for a slightly muted tone.

Can I paint over the marker with acrylics or highlights?
Absolutely. Once dry, Zealot Yellow accepts edge highlights, layering, glazing and varnish from all major paint brands.

Can the colour streak or pool?
Only if the surface is oversaturated. Smooth, light passes give the best results and natural Speedpaint shading.

Is this marker beginner-friendly?
Very. It significantly simplifies yellow detailing, making it ideal for new hobbyists and fast army painters.

The Zealot Yellow Speedpaint Marker is the fastest way to add clean, vibrant yellow to your miniatures with the shading, depth and precision that brushes can’t match. A must-have detail tool for painters who want professional-looking results with minimal effort.