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So i just recently saw that http://www.thewarstore.com now has in stock the Badger line of airbrush paints. Has anyone used these? How do they compare to Vallejo, as that is the paint range I use right now.

Just wanted to see what you guys thought or what your experiences have been.

As far as experiences, do a few searches....there are literally TONS of threads on airbrush paint - so others might have different things to say....

I use BOTH the minitaire and the vallejo model air, and can say, I like them both.

Here is my short summary;

Vallejo Model Air
* covers slightly better
* brushes on easier
* some colors need to be thinned a bit for low (<20 psi) spraying.
* nice matte finish
* metallics seem to be much better

Minitaire
* don't like the seals
* excellent consistency, very thin
* some colors do not cover as well brushing
* ghost tints are cool.
* MUCH better color selections (outside of military colors).
* a bit glossy

I own about 60+ of the vallejo model air, and the entire range of the minitaire. (and a bunch other random airbursh paints...testors, golden, createx, etc.). for some context.

I like them both, and can say if you are looking to add some good colors to your collection, the minitaire is good to go!

I'd recommend the Minitaire set if it's still at a large (~50%) discount, I'm very happy with it for the price I paid. If it's not discounted heavily anymore, compare what you want from the following:

VMA:
* More muted, realistic/camo colours
* Matte, easy to brush on top of
* Dropper bottles
* Best airbrush metallics that brush on beautifully
* More likely to get colour matches with the rest of the Vallejo range, ie. VMA Fire red ~= Vallejo Red Oxid Paste.
* Older range, more likely to find colour schemes using it's colours than the new Minitaire

Minitaire:
* More vibrant, fantasy colours
* Glossy, which can result in it being harder to brush on top of it.
* Flip top bottles (I prefer these, it's a great seal and can open single handed so don't need to put airbrush down)
* Bad metallics. Really don't like the colour range, and they don't brush on well at all.
* Ghost tints might be of use to you
* Set comes with 3 varnishes, Matte, Satin and Gloss - which people say are all gloss to ultra-gloss (just a warning basically)
* Best price per volume - 30 ml instead of 17 ml. If discounted, you pay 1/4 the price/volume as Vallejo.

edit: Here is a shot of my paint box with my Minitaire next to my Vallejo. All bottle tops have been airbrushed the bottles colour, might help you make your decision. Minitaire on the left, VMA the black lidded dropper bottles on the right. VGC mainly the grey dropper bottles int he middle.

I love my Minitaire. Trying to stick to it but for very specific colors I will go with Vallejo.


my only bum with Minitaire is the greens. They are all way too close to one another.

I'd probably go with VMA becuase I can get it offline in my area.

Great thanks for all the responses, they are really helpful. Much appreciated!