Right, Im looking to expand my paints even more so I have just that little bit less mixing.
I have only ever really experimented with artists (thin) acrylic and GW paints (of all types).
I have found thatthe artists ones I were using looked awful without a varnish, then they look quite good. But I would prefer to be using them for what it is intended. The GW current paints arent bad. I find the only problems are the thinner primary colours (yellow and red mostly) require a few layers over white and a dramatic buildup over black (brown-red, brown-yellow, about 6 layers at least) for a vibrant finish. I discovered that the older flip-tops (white lids) were better for this, yellow still neds to go over mid-brown or white, but the red can just go over scab/crimson red.
Anyway, I am looking for some nice paints. I have heard the following things:
Reaper master series (is that right?): similar to GW, maybe a little less thick, good for blending.
Vallejo: The fine detail lovers dream, very thin, major disadvantage is amount of shaking required.
Coat d' arms: Old GW paints basically, very nice.
P3 (privateer press' new paints): Very nice, best on the market now, less layering required for a clean colour, so very good pigment.
Rackham: Thicker than GW paints by far, require one hell of a lot of watering down, REAL acrylic. But they have amazing pastel colours and flurorescent colours (oooooh).
Miniaures paints: Can come out glossy sometimes, so requires watering down, mixing and some removal of oil, very good pigmentation.
I think thats it. Please add more facts and correct me if Im wrong, UK prices and availablity would be nice. Right now Im most tempted by coat d'arms and P3.
I have only ever really experimented with artists (thin) acrylic and GW paints (of all types).
I have found thatthe artists ones I were using looked awful without a varnish, then they look quite good. But I would prefer to be using them for what it is intended. The GW current paints arent bad. I find the only problems are the thinner primary colours (yellow and red mostly) require a few layers over white and a dramatic buildup over black (brown-red, brown-yellow, about 6 layers at least) for a vibrant finish. I discovered that the older flip-tops (white lids) were better for this, yellow still neds to go over mid-brown or white, but the red can just go over scab/crimson red.
Anyway, I am looking for some nice paints. I have heard the following things:
Reaper master series (is that right?): similar to GW, maybe a little less thick, good for blending.
Vallejo: The fine detail lovers dream, very thin, major disadvantage is amount of shaking required.
Coat d' arms: Old GW paints basically, very nice.
P3 (privateer press' new paints): Very nice, best on the market now, less layering required for a clean colour, so very good pigment.
Rackham: Thicker than GW paints by far, require one hell of a lot of watering down, REAL acrylic. But they have amazing pastel colours and flurorescent colours (oooooh).
Miniaures paints: Can come out glossy sometimes, so requires watering down, mixing and some removal of oil, very good pigmentation.
I think thats it. Please add more facts and correct me if Im wrong, UK prices and availablity would be nice. Right now Im most tempted by coat d'arms and P3.
