Acrylics New Citadel Paints

[Ferris]

Hi guys,

I was planning on getting some Citadel metallic paints as I've heard they're pretty good, but now I see that Citadel has a new range of colours with new formulas. Do any of you have experience with the new paints and how they compare with the old ones?

I have a conversion table, that's not the issue. Issue is the new formula... Are they still any good, particularly the metallics?

Thanks for any advice!

Adrian

 

[captnenglish]

Their old metallics are great, I haven't tried the new ones yet as I only use Citadel metallics, so I have not had a need to place an order, hopefully they haven't changed much.

 

[Oldironsides]

I've been using the new range of Citadel paints for a little while now. I can highly recommend their 'dry' range. The 'Necron Compound' - Silver and the 'Golden Griffon' - Gold are fantastic for highlighting metals on swords, spears, armour etc.

 

[Alex Long]

I have replaced a few of the metallics (that had run out) with the new ones and they don't appear to be much different, still good paints. The only issue is their insistance on giving them stupid names.

Alex.

 

[MarquisMini]

Adrian, i have few citadel paints ,not metallics and i am really happy with them,especially the foundation paints,very rich and good coverage.
Best regards

 

[Ferris]

Thanks for your feedback guys!

I got some of the new paints today and hope to try them out soon.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[MarquisMini]

Thanks for your feedback guys!

I got some of the new paints today and hope to try them out soon.

Cheers,
Adrian

I am sure you will be happy with the results

 

[fanai]

I just hated the new bottles cause they would not stay open but they have now invented a clip on the back of the lid that allows that

Great paint - also mixes well with Vallaeo

 

[Mariobusta]

They seem to be just as good as the old ones .I also recommend there new shade ,washes which don't dry shiny like the old ones ,really quick and effective on metals.

 

[Ferris]

Agreed about the lids. I already see myself splattering an almost-finished figure....

Thanks again guys!

Adrian

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Hi guys,

I was planning on getting some Citadel metallic paints as I've heard they're pretty good, but now I see that Citadel has a new range of colours with new formulas. Do any of you have experience with the new paints and how they compare with the old ones?

I have a conversion table, that's not the issue. Issue is the new formula... Are they still any good, particularly the metallics?

Thanks for any advice!

Adrian

I don't like them Adrian ,but then again most acrylics don't agree with me I have just discovered a couple of the second generation ones must be about 15 years old and are still in liquid form, they belonged to my eldest son from when he worked in GW and the chain mail pigment also .
I think most guys now use printers inks but the Super Snad does fantastic metal effects with the GW stuff IE Bolt gun metal I believe
and a bit of Raw Umber.

Ron

 

[Ferris]

Thanks Ron.

I can't seem to get my hands on proper printer's inks so hope I'll get to like the GW metallics!

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Thanks Ron.

I can't seem to get my hands on proper printer's inks so hope I'll get to like the GW metallics!

Cheers,
Adrian

You will get them from El Grecco or Stu at Stormtroopers