Citadel, Vallejo, Cote D'arms, 'Miniature Paints' brush-on primers, a couple of Humbrol acrylics, and odds 'n' ends from old model kits.
I notice a few differences in quality and properties, but none that would make me abandon a certain range. Except liquitex. I tried a bottle of burnt umber, which gave terrible coverage (through not being a mini paint, I suspect), and dried glossy.
Price partly determines what I buy these days, which is the only issue I have with Citadel - especially since they brought in the new flip-tops and changed their manufacturer. At the risk of committing forum heresy: these are good paints! If only the price didn't jump higher every few months...
The size and choice of the available range also affects what I buy. Vallejo Model Colour is the clear winner there.
I might buy a pot or two of Rackham colour, to see how it handles. What's your opinion on it, Rodders?
anton970 said:
As I said, I haven't noticed much difference. Vallejo's sometimes a little thicker out of the bottle, possibly from the extra pigment, or because it seperates, I dunno. But it all gets watered down anyway.
3. flow control much better than throwing your brush in a pot and wondering how much you'll get!!
Do you use a blindfold, too? Using a brush to transfer paint is a lot more accurate than squeezing a bottle, IMHO. And it's no fun trying to shake seperated medium out of those tiny nozzles.