Dustcrusher Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I can't find the old "what paints do you use" thread, so I figured I'd start a new one. <cue someone finding the old thread in a matter of seconds :-P> There's a GW paint refresh on the horizon, which I suspect is in part a response to Vallejo's rising popularity. Privateer Press has their P3 range. Coat d'Arms is the company that made some of GW's earlier paints (as I mentioned in the New GW Paint Range thread, I've read a few painting blogs that say the current line isn't as consistent quality-wise as their work for GW was). Foundry has an insane range of prefab shades and highlights for easy mass painting. Reaper has an extensive line as well. So, whose paint do you use, and why? Dropper bottle or jar/pot? Additives like glaze medium or flow medium? As I said in the old thread, I use a mix of current Vallejo, a few Reaper paints, and old GW and Ral Partha paints (have yet to see an adequate substitute for their Silks and Satins set). I prefer not to paint straight from the pot as I've had several paints dry out from doing this too frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jack* Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I used to use citadel, but have switched to vallejo for the majority of my work. Nicer bottles, nicer paint IMO, cheaper, whats not to love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiralngCadavr Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Mostly GW, mostly because that's what I'm used to and what the FLGS supplies. Unlike a lot of people, I actually like GW's current bottle style, b/c I can see what colors are from the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the imp Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Vallejo Model Color with Liquitex gesso, mediums, and varnishes. I switched to them from GW and Coat d'Arms around ten years ago and I've been very happy. They're not without their problems though. The droppers clog and they can dry on the brush a little too rapidly at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Wall Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I use a combination of Reaper Master Class and GW. Im very intrigued to give the new army painter line a try, but haven't heard much about them, so Im wainting before making the investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetang22 Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Still rockin' the Apple Barrel's from Walmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huang Da Wei Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 vallejo for me, mostly because I love them and partly because I managed to buy someones entire stock for £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmiles Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 and partly because I managed to buy someones entire stock for £50 You don't know how much I hate you right now. :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requirement Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Still rockin' the Apple Barrel's from Walmart Which brings up a good question, has anyone had luck with non-modeling-specific paints? I grabbed a couple bottles at the arts & crafts store last time I was there but haven't actually tried them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the imp Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Which brings up a good question, has anyone had luck with non-modeling-specific paints? I grabbed a couple bottles at the arts & crafts store last time I was there but haven't actually tried them yet. Kind of. I've used some pearlescent airbrush colors as colored metalics. They're typically used on larger scale model vehicles, but also have some automotive applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dezzo Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 i use only vallejo game colours because of the dropper bottle and the availability of that range of colours locally. i also use the vallejo glaze medium extensively but am moving to replace that with artist grade medium / extenders because those are easier to find. (the vallejo glaze medium that is in the large bottle is very difficult to find and expensive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Spades Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I use a mix of GW and P3. I purchased the super mega paint set back in the day when I started out, but in hindsight, I probably should have put that money into getting Vallejo instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amwranes Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Vallejo all the way. GW's paint is just fine, but they constantly dry out on me in sealed jars. Never had that problem with Vallejo. I do still use GW washes for the most part, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Poxo Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I used to use GW stuff only. Now I really only use their wash set. I use the fifty cent stuff found at my local Micheals art store. Works just as well as any miniature specific paints at a fraction of the price and I am not so heart broken when they dry out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewomie Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I use P3 mostly, but lately i have been slowing switching over to Vallejo as they started carrying it at my LGS. great news for me! I do use the whole line of GW washes though... they are just too good to ignore. though if i could find Vallejo washes, i would at least try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Norton Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 GW washes and foundation paints are a definite staple for my painting styles. Also I've never found a replacement that I find acceptable for hawk turquoise. Which I would die without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustcrusher Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I use P3 mostly, but lately i have been slowing switching over to Vallejo as they started carrying it at my LGS. great news for me! I do use the whole line of GW washes though... they are just too good to ignore. though if i could find Vallejo washes, i would at least try them out. I haven't tried them yet, but Vallejo does have a Wash range. I've been using their inks for that purpose. They are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewomie Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I haven't tried them yet, but Vallejo does have a Wash range. I've been using their inks for that purpose. They are nice. Hmm, i will have to look into both the washes and the inks. thank you! GW washes and foundation paints are a definite staple for my painting styles. Also I've never found a replacement that I find acceptable for hawk turquoise. Which I would die without. Ah, yes, i am the same way with P3's Coal Black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldManMyke Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Foundry paints for me, with GW washes and the odd Coat D'Arms or Vallejo where I am looking for a specific colour. I like the fact I get three shades so I can cut down on the number of mix recipes that I need to remember for a particular figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guild Monkee Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Mainly GW but only because I bought a full set before finding better. Replacing with Vallejo versions slowly and also have quite a few P3 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Adan Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Which brings up a good question, has anyone had luck with non-modeling-specific paints? I grabbed a couple bottles at the arts & crafts store last time I was there but haven't actually tried them yet. I'll try anything once. About 12 years ago I picked up some craft paints called Jo Sonja. They were some of the nicest paints that I'd ever tried. They were tube paints and tend to be thicker than most hobby paints but they were also very pigment-dense and very smooth. They thinned well so I had no problems using them. Sadly, they stopped being carried at the local craft store so I stopped using them. I recently decided to pick up some new tubes online. Not only are they still good - they actually appear to have improved over the years. They're much easier to work with than liquitex acrylics. Also, for about the price of a bottle of hobby paint you can buy a tube that will literally last you for years. I mostly use hobby paints, though. Citadel and P3 being the most prevalent, but I also have a lot of Vallejo's in the toolbox as well. I actually like Vallejo paints for airbrush work but otherwise I find them a little fiddly to work with. Much as I like the dropped bottles I can't tell you how many times I've had issues with them clogging up. Many of the colors separate a lot and no amount of shaking seems to remedy the situation to my satisfaction. I've been experimenting with paint additives recently. Golden's retarder is now a regular in my arsenal. I haven't found any flow aids that I like yet. On the other hand... wait until you get to try the new Citadel medium. That stuff rocks the house. How do I know? They included it in the paint brush set they sold around Christmas time and I immediately fell in love. I went through two bottles of it in no time because I found that I was using it as a flow aid, a thinner, and as a base for mixing washes (which is does extremely well since it appears to BE the base that GW uses in their washes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzyguy Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'm a big fan of the Reaper Master Series Paints myself. I have a ton of GW and Vallejo as well, but as those run out I've been switching to the Reaper Master Series Paints. I don't care for GW paints drying out despite never having been opened, being replaced, changed or dropped every 5-6 years, and the Vallejo paints tendency to separate beyond being able to be mixed back together even with a vortexer. The GW and Vallejo problems have pushed me to find better paints. I'm also a big fan of Liquitex acrylics. I use them mostly on terrain projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackRussel Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Vallejo and P3 all the way, they are great paints. I stopped using GW when I boycoted and just didn't want to give any more of my cash to that company and I have no regrets about using my GW paints then buying the entire vallejo range, they are a superior quality product and I don't measure but I think you get more paint in Vallejo and P3 paint than you do in GW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Adan Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I don't measure but I think you get more paint in Vallejo and P3 paint than you do in GW. Citadel = 12ml Vallejo = 17ml P3 = 18ml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonedog-7 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'm nowhere near being a great painter... but i'll throw in that i use some GW (phasing out all bar washes and a couple of foundations), P3, Coat D'Arms and Vallejo Not a fan of dropper bottles purely because of how much i paint on the go, i know it's bad practice to paint from the bottle but when you're grabbing 15-20min slots when you can i just find it easier... that said whenever i'm concentrating on a model to look a cut above the rest that's when i do find them great *edit* will also likely be trying out the army painter line as for warmachine/hordes i use their primers quite a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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