CableNathan Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Citadel paint... is it that much better than the cheap stuff from Michaels??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I think in general anything used for game models like citadel or vallejo works better since its intended for tiny hobby related things. I used apple barrel a lot and it went bad pretty fast, and you would have to thin it down a LOT and use a lot of layers and sealant to make it worth using, if you have the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigvis497 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Always spend the most you can afford on paints. Kind of a general rule for most art supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 You might also want to consider Vallejo paints, which are slightly cheaper than Citadel. Here is a review as it relates to Minimate customizing: http://minimatefactory.com/blog/review-vallejo-paints/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Always spend the most you can afford on paints. Kind of a general rule for most art supplies. I knew a guy who spent more than he could afford on paint . He had so much paint he filled his pool with it ..... fell in..........& drowned The autopsy report stated that he had had a terrible end but now had a beautiful finish . I'll never forget Matt ...or his finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 just remember, with any paint, don't glop it on. Always use multiple thin coats for the best result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I bought some used paint, it was in the shape of a house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 That sounds like Mitch Hedburg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CableNathan Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Thanks for the advice fellas. I was looking at the prices of citadels paints and wanted to get some feedback. I used the cheap stuff on my first customs. Time to upgrade I suppose! Been working on some decals the last few days. I hope no one minds that I am using bits and pieces from ones they shared... hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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