Dr_Automaton Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 How are the metallics and how do they compare to regular RMS analogs and other paint lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioannis Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) The 'gold' metallics are some of the best paints I have seen so far - and I have seen them almost all. In my opinion, these Bone 'gold' paints are much better than the MSP ones, although I like those too - even though I no longer have them. I have decided on Vallejo Game Air metallics a year ago as my brand of choice, but these new Bone 'gold' paints are equal if not superior. So far, I rate them as good as the old Citadel metallics (in the later rectangular pots) and the Vallejo Game Air metallics (not the Model Air as these are an early attempt that did not produce convincing colors, in my opinion). The 'iron' metallics are similar to MSP ones I had about a year ago: still, too white-pastel for my purposes. Perhaps more suitable for 'silver' cloth lace rather than white real metal parts. I might be using them wrongly, as I do not apply washes. I need to experiment with these a bit more. Any advice is welcomed! I do recall painting a nice helmet using the MSP 'iron' paints, so there is some hope! All in all, I love the new gold metallics and I am not sure about the 'iron' colors, although I am happy to have them again as I sold all my MSP paints deciding to focus on HD. Clarification: I paint 28mm metal figures, by hand-brush, over a black primer, and I apply at least two hands of each layer. Edited July 5, 2016 by ioannis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetman! Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I've only tried the Dragon Gold of the metallics yet, but airbrushed it onto different colour Primers and base paints. Yeah, it's pretty nice. It works nicely with a Red Primer also, and even Vallejo Leather Brown, if you want a light, brassy colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Guindyloo Posted July 5, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 5, 2016 First of all, please look at Dragon Copper by itself:Just gaze at all that majesty.Then, look at how great Spectral Glow works when smooshed on as verdigris:If that doesn't make you want to buy these 2 paints, then we can't be friends. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edz16 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 what technique did you use to get the blue on that copper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Guindyloo Posted July 6, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 6, 2016 what technique did you use to get the blue on that copper? First I did a very controlled wash of Vallejo Falcon Turquoise - I was careful about my placement and soaked up any pooling and also wiped it off in some areas with a damp brush, then I took a brush and smooshed on (like stippling) undiluted Spectral Glow after wiping off the excess on a paper towel - I'd been drybrushing with the brush so it was already pretty ruined and smooshing on the paint ruined the brush further. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargs Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 First of all, please look at Dragon Copper by itself: Just gaze at all that majesty. Then, look at how great Spectral Glow works when smooshed on as verdigris: If that doesn't make you want to buy these 2 paints, then we can't be friends. Both just got added to my wish list. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezler the Polychromatic Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) All of the Dragon colours are in my cart, plus a smattering of other paints.... including Cinnamon Red. Because it's been awesome ever since Christmas Dragon. Edited July 9, 2016 by Pezler the Polychromatic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBluberry Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I already got Dragon Gold, which is awesome, and Spectral Glow which was nice on a wizard's glowy gem. Dragon Copper needs to go on my list too, apparently! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezler the Polychromatic Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Soon, soon............... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xauhaudoom Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Was wondering about the Styx Purple and the Runic Purple from the new series, are they more of a reddish purple or a bluish purple? Also is the Icy Violet more of a light blue? THX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artists Wren Posted August 4, 2016 Artists Share Posted August 4, 2016 I did swatches of the paints and scanned them in and uploaded them here:https://www.facebook.com/wrenthebard/photos/?tab=album&album_id=854201311373054Styx is reddish, Runic is purple, maybe just a shade to the blue side. It works fine as a shade colour for Styx. Nightsky Indigo is more of a blued purple. Icy Violet is a pale blue-purple. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kheprera Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Styx is a must-have. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator OneBoot Posted August 4, 2016 Moderator Share Posted August 4, 2016 Ooo...looking at all those pretty paint swatches confirms that I needs...most of them. Huzzah! --OneBoot :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiddenone32 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I caved and got the set last month. I really like the blues and purples in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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