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Anyways, from past experiences, what are they like? I'm not an artist or anything, but I would prefer my models to look "clean" rather than the glunky chunky stuff we see on a lot of "Masterclass" eBay auctions. Any advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

EDIT: Yeah. Aron's a cheapskate. But I don't see why I should get paints for 4$ when I can get them for 2$ if they're of similar quality. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/221112/421314.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/221112/421314.page GMT GW stuff. They really shine if you are planning a neutral colors scheme, how ever I find GWs to have a better range of bright colors. I personaly use a mix of both.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/221112/421320.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/221112/421320.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/221112/421359.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/221112/421359.page GMT
Seriously.


Every paint line has it's pros and cons and it's a matter of using what you like. I've found GW's metallics to be lacking dimension and variety, but the Reaper Master Series to have wonderful metallic shades. I love the GW Foundations and Washes, but some of the base colors lack a bit of oomph.

The mixing necessary to achieve a full tonal pallette in Citadel color is a pain too, another reason to pick up colors from other lines. Skull White's translucency drives some painters batty - try the P3 version of the same (Menoth White?).

I've heard nothing but good things about Vallejo Game color, but haven't had the opportunity to try it yet. I had a wonderful experience with Reaper's new line of Pro Paint (not the Master Series, also very nice) before it was released, which is a formula born to compete with the GW/Citadel line. Has excellent flow properties and mixes very nicely with water alone or a bit of Modge Podge for a glaze effect. Beautiful palette of colors, unique colored metallics (nice alternative to the "boltgun-chainmail-ink/wash to tint" effect), and priced to compete with GW.

If your FLGS is amenable to making small orders (assuming they don't carry these products on a regular basis), I'd get a few shades that you don't have in Citadel color from various manufacturers to fill gaps.

EDIT: If you like that smooth, crisp effect make sure that you're diluting your paint with water or gunk/magic sauce/flow improver or a combination of the two. Also, you generally get what you pay for when it comes to paint with GW being the exception - always pricey there.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/221112/421579.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/221112/421579.page GMT