Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Soviets in NBC Suits

These are my Soviets in NBC suits by Eureka Miniatures. Also seen in the photos is my repainted Red Blok AT-43 walker by Rackham.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Painting Tips - Paint Comparison between Citadel - Vallejo - Reaper - P3 -

All the above mentioned brands of paints are excellent. You can use any of them paint awesome minis.

The problem arises when you need to change brands, for whatever reason, and you are not sure which one to choose. It took me a while to change from my set of Derivan Mini Paints (an Australian made paint range for miniatures), to my now Vallejo range. From my research there is not really an EXACT match between brands of paints, but instead there is very close comparison. So if you were half way through painting an army, then I would continue using your original paint range until that army is finished.

If you are ready to consider other brands of paints to what you are using now, then have a look at these links for some opinions on various paints.

Youtube Videos on the topic of Miniature Piants.

Miniature Painting Fundamentals 2 : PAINTS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyiIoy6oIcw

A History of Games Workshop Paints - talks about Coat D Arms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cDGn8SxoJk

General Review - Reaper and Vallejo Paints - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41ZSNC_xd8

General Review - GW and P3 Paints - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g48eefiV40M

General Review - GW and P3 Paints - Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFoXcoJ4Qac

Citadel, Vallejo, or P3? Which Paint do i choose?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMS7iRSB3eI

Privateer Press formula P3 paint review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS-FqHt7Cf8

Games Workshop paint review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1XdCyoODSg

Ghost's Paints [GW Paints v Reaper Paints]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOywf18YDyA
Colour Comparison Charts

Paint Range Compatibility Chart
http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Paint_Range_Compatibility_Chart

Vallejo - Citadel Paints Comparison Guide
http://www.miniaturewargaming.com/index.php/mwg/comments/vallejo_citadel_paints_comparison_guide/

Citadel to Vallejo color conversion table
http://www.nugaming.com/html/vallejo_paints.html#CitadelVallajoConversionTable

Note: My personal choice is Vallejo Game Colour (VGC) range and Vallejo Model Colour (VMC) range, but I do own and use other brands like Citadel and Derivan.