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3 colour minimum

Basic standard of painting for figures and models – literally specifying that each figure be painted with at least three colours.
Usually used as an entry condition for tournaments and participation games where the organizers don't want to see unpainted or undercoated forces on the table.

Original definition 28 January 2011 4:36 AM by Norman D Landings.