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Hello there,
I used to collect and play Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 rather avidly, about two years ago now. However, I became very much distracted from the game and have been off playing Magic: the Gathering since. I used to play Orcs & Goblins as my primary army in Fantasy and Orks as my 40,000.
Recently though, I've made the decision to look back into collecting and painting again on occasion, and my first (hopeful) project is that of a full unit of Bretonnian Peasant Archers.

So, my question is this, as a now juxtaposed veteran player - what would be ideal to start painting with again; I understand the Citadel Spray Gun is intended to be a worthwhile investment but is intended for large unit painting.
Are there any brands of miniature paint better suited or more appropriately costed than Citadel's for use on miniatures? The same with paint brushes.
If there are any suggestions or even recommendations I'd be very much appreciative.

Thanks

I'd stay away from the spray gun. Its only really for undercoating, and will not compare to a 'proper' airbrush. Not that I use an airbrush or anything, but if thats the kind of thing you want to do, the spraygun will not do it for you.

Paintwise, I use mostly the Cote d'arms range, which is the original citadel paint line, rebranded and sold for peanuts. Much cheaper, twice the amount, and still in the old school tubs. The Vallejo paints are pretty good too, but I don't like the dropper bottles personally. Many seem to love them, so YMMV. I've been trying out Army Painter brushes the last while. They are coarser than I'm used to, but seem to maintain a decent point for a very long time, so overall, I'm pretty happy with them. Their drybrushes don't last long at all though. Looking for a new brand of angled brush that'll take a little more punishment myself, though I'll probably just go back to using old brushes that no longer hold a point...

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