| Xintao | 02 Apr 2007 12:07 p.m. PST |
Right now I'm using Americana paints as my main set of paints. I really like the cheapness of the paints, and with about 8 or 9 craft stores in my area, very easy to stock up on. Of course like most, I have selected colors from other ranges. My question is, out of the craft store paints, is there one brand that you think sticks out beyond the rest. Thanks for any feedback.
Cheers, Xin
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| nycjadie | 02 Apr 2007 12:10 p.m. PST |
I like the pigment of Delta Ceramcoat. They also offer a nice variety of earthy colors. I don't like a few of the colors due to the inconsistency in the pigment. Some are a bit streaky. |
| Chalfant | 02 Apr 2007 12:26 p.m. PST |
I agree with nycjadie, my "Apple" folk paint days are long over, but I still do a LOT of painting with Ceramcoat. My favorite yellow is their Straw (which is kind of a brown)…. anyway, got to make sure to pick out the opaques (unless you want the translucents). I use them mostly for historical miniatures, and use the commercial miniatures paints for special figures or the rare fantasy model. |
| Pictors Studio | 02 Apr 2007 12:39 p.m. PST |
I vote for Ceramcote too. Those are pretty good colours. No other craft paint I've bought comes close to being as good. They can't quite cover black in one stroke but are pretty close. |
| RavenscraftCybernetics | 02 Apr 2007 12:44 p.m. PST |
I use the whateverisonsalethisweek brand and have had no problems. |
| Backyardpatrol | 02 Apr 2007 1:08 p.m. PST |
I think ceramcoat has the largest available acrylic palette,
so its my vote for best! |
| Titchmonster | 02 Apr 2007 1:18 p.m. PST |
Ceramcoat is the best on figures and vehicles. Americana are great on terrain and the less important items. If you want to add a traditional "figure paint" go with Vallejo. They have some great colors and cover well when really shaken prior to dispensing. I think Americana are on sale this week at Michale's for 69 cents each. T |
| Xintao | 02 Apr 2007 1:26 p.m. PST |
Gah, I was afraid the vote would lean towards Ceramcoat. I guess it's time to swap out pallets again. Thanks
Cheers, Xin
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| CPBelt | 02 Apr 2007 1:55 p.m. PST |
Ceramcoat, but I use the Americana for scenery. Just so many good browns and greens in their line, plus they are cheaper, making them great for scenery. So no need to get rid of them in your collection. BTW watch for sales on Ceramcoat. A month ago, AC Moore had Ceramcoat 2/$1, which is dirt cheap. I think AC Moore sells them cheaper than anywhere else normally. |
| DeanMoto | 02 Apr 2007 1:59 p.m. PST |
I have a few bottles of Americana, I think. I always use their Lampshade(?) Black – seems to cover really well in the first coat. The Blue and Red is okay too, but the rest, some Browns, and especially the White can't cover in one coat – or even more really well. They have a wierd "rubbery" consistency. I always use Vallejo for White jobs. For large jobs, like terrain, I definitely use craft paints. |
| DeanMoto | 02 Apr 2007 2:00 p.m. PST |
Oh & BTW, with all of your recommendations, I'll have to try Ceramcoat. Thanks, Dean |
Hundvig  | 02 Apr 2007 2:52 p.m. PST |
Apple Barrel is the worst IME, Americana and Delta Ceramcoat are both good. They're all worse (less pigment, harder to thin) than Vallejo or Reaper or GW, but the price differential makes up for it and then some. |
 mmitchell  | 02 Apr 2007 3:38 p.m. PST |
I agree, Apple Barrel is a bit funky in the consistency (I can't remember if it's chalky, or if I'm thinking of another paint…". Folk Art and Americana are fine for the quality at which I paint, which is strictly tabletop quality for gaming. No one is ever gonna grab my minis to put on display… |
| Playerone | 02 Apr 2007 7:46 p.m. PST |
Delta Ceramcoat's Opaque Range |
