 Editor in Chief Bill   | 08 Aug 2017 5:30 a.m. PST |
Which range of paints would you recommend for WWII miniature wargamers? |
| Mick in Switzerland | 08 Aug 2017 5:45 a.m. PST |
I did a survey about this on another Forum recently.
link After 91 votes, the top ten was as follows 1 Vallejo Model Colour used by 81% of voters
2 Vallejo Game Colour used by 42% of voters
3 Games Workshop Citadel used by 37% of voters
4 Army Painter Warpaints used by 23% of voters
5 Foundry Paint Triads used by 15% of voters
6 Humbrol Acrylic used by 13% of voters
7 Tamiya Acrylic used by 12% of voters
8 Humbrol Enamel used by 10% of voters
9 Flames of War Paints used by 8% of voters
10 Plastic Soldier Company Sprays used by 5% of voters |
| Old Wolfman | 08 Aug 2017 5:55 a.m. PST |
I've used Vallejo,Flames(spray and paint pot),PSC,and Citadel, |
TunnelRat  | 08 Aug 2017 6:03 a.m. PST |
Vallejo Game & Model Colour for brush painting & Vallejo Air for airbrushing. |
| leidang | 08 Aug 2017 6:52 a.m. PST |
I'm still using my old PollyS paints, but they are starting to run low. |
| Dwindling Gravitas | 08 Aug 2017 7:41 a.m. PST |
Another vote here for Vallejo Model Colour for brushwork. I've always used Tamiya for airbrushing – and no complaints.
But I was living in Japan at the time, so availability was . had a lot to do with it. Haven't had the chance to try Vallejo Air yet. |
| Martian Root Canal | 08 Aug 2017 7:55 a.m. PST |
Army Painter. Vallejo. Reaper MSP. GW. In that order for me. |
| ZULUPAUL | 08 Aug 2017 8:58 a.m. PST |
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| DanWW2 | 08 Aug 2017 11:33 a.m. PST |
For infantry, overwhelmingly Vallejo Model Colour. For airbrushing vehicles, Vallejo Model Air, and MIG acrylics are also very good. Army Painter Desert Yellow and Skeleton Bone spray cans are ideal for basecoating anything desert theatre. I bought most of the Vallejo Game Colour range (mostly for fantasy/dark ages) but wish I hadn't- inconsistent coverage, and I find the colours are hard to shade and highlight. |
| GROSSMAN | 08 Aug 2017 11:43 a.m. PST |
Craft paint on sale at Michaels. |
| bridget midget the return | 08 Aug 2017 12:25 p.m. PST |
Coat d'arm and Humbrol acrylic (sprays and pots) mostly, with some craft paints |
| YogiBearMinis | 08 Aug 2017 12:54 p.m. PST |
Whether it is truly the "best" or not, a response rate of 81% saying they use Vallejo Model Colour is a pretty strong endorsement of its quality. |
| Winston Smith | 08 Aug 2017 1:18 p.m. PST |
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| christot | 09 Aug 2017 3:27 a.m. PST |
90% Vallejo, with a few Foundry sets and the odd GW wash.
Army Painter and PSC sprays |
| Robhb1 | 10 Aug 2017 9:53 a.m. PST |
80% Vallejo Model colour – colours are good, mix easily and dropper bottles are so convenient. Balance – Tamiya acrylics, Lifecolour, Army Painter inks/washes, Mission Models; plus various craft paints for bases and scenery. Rob |
| spontoon | 11 Aug 2017 11:15 a.m. PST |
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| Zinny 13 | 19 Sep 2017 5:20 p.m. PST |
Vallejo is my first choice. has anyone had any luck with AMMO paints find quite glossy |
