Metallic acrylic paint

[mark126804]

I paint in acrylics only. I am looking for the best metallic paints in acrylics. Who has the finest pigment in the metallic paints and has the best looking metallic. I mainly use Andrea paints, I've used Vallejo as well. I also mainly paint bust, 120mm and have started doing more 75mm figures. Thanks in advance for the advice.

Mark

 

[MalcC]

Hi Mark.

I can recommend Darkstar metallic paints.
http://www.darkstarmini.co.uk/paints.html

Malc

 

[Graham]

Just ordered a few Darkstar metallics to try out, heard really good things about them.

 

[DEL]

Mark.
Dark Star are great. Some of the range can be a wee bit 'glittery' but this is easily fixed by blending in a dab of solid colour, the advantage of this is you can create your own unique blend. They also blend really well together.
I'm using them for about 90% of my metal work.
The other brand I use is Mr Metal Colour available from http://www.modeldisplayproducts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=79

 

[mark126804]

Hi Mark.

I can recommend Darkstar metallic paints.
http://www.darkstarmini.co.uk/paints.html

Malc

Malc, How are the pigments? are they finer then those of....say Vallejo or Citadel or the like. Thanks

Mark

 

[Alex]

Mark

I have Vallejo model metallics, Vallejo model air metallics, Vallejo game air metallics, Vallejo liquid gold metallics, printers ink, Darkstar metallics...
All the 'silvers' are pretty much the same within those paints : finely ground
The alcohol based liquid golds are a pain to use
The printers inks dry in the pot and need to be protected with a varnish layer since they re real metal flakes
For the gold ones, the Vallejo game air and Darkstar ones are very good while the vallejo model metallics are also not that bad.

But you know what, I am now experimenting with making my own paints using finely ground mica and real metal flakes : I buy it from a well known local manufacturer of artist paints
In my humble opinion it is the way to go since you can make them on demand and get any shade you want. It is actually really easy to do.
Cheers

Alex

 

[Tommi]

Darkstar Metallic for Acrylics all the way. I have tried all other brands and these are far by the best.

http://www.darkstarmini.co.uk/paints.html

Tommi

 

[MalcC]

Hi Mark

I've only tried the Citadel range, the Darkstar paints are much finer.
I did find the brass a bit glittery on large areas, but as Del has mentioned you can mix it with a base colour.


Malc

 

[mark126804]

Thanks Alex, Tommi and Malc

That is what I was looking for. I've thought the Vallejo model air colors were a little more fine. But I think I will try the Darkstar. Does anyone know if I can get them here in the U.S.

Thanks
Mark

 

[Viking Bob]

I have used Vellejo metallics but for airbrush, the pigments are finer.
Hope this helps

Bob

 

[kenshin393]

Everyone that I speak to that has used the scale75 metallics sings their praises most highly. I'll probably go for them when mine need replacing.

 

[kevininpdx]

I second the Scale 75 range. Some unique colors not found in other lines.

 

[sippog]

Outside the box - just a bit
Roberson Metallic paints/inks
Mr Metal - my newest faves, like those enamels you could buff - but acrylics!

 

[tomifune]

Thanks Alex, Tommi and Malc

That is what I was looking for. I've thought the Vallejo model air colors were a little more fine. But I think I will try the Darkstar. Does anyone know if I can get them here in the U.S.

Thanks
Mark

Haven't found anybody in the US that has them as DarkStar doesn't distribute here. But we are in the process of negotiating a nuclear treaty with DarkStar so they will lift the embargo

Bob

 

[sippog]

Haven't found anybody in the US that has them as DarkStar doesn't distribute here. But we are in the process of negotiating a nuclear treaty with DarkStar so they will lift the embargo
Bob

I think that's spelled DeathStar, isn't it, Uncle Ron ?