Second, there is a brand loyalty that is logical, and not just kneejerk like I once thought. I've got a paint set already, fairly complete and comprised primarily of Vallejo and Reaper Master Series paints. I've probably spend a couple hundred dollars on this stuff. Nevertheless, I bought $70 worth of GW paints this week because I wanted to use their painting guides. It doesn't hurt that I've actually come to like the GW paints. I'm a hack painter. I don't thin my paints, mix new colors, blend, layer, stipple, fold, spindle or mutilate my paints. I paint straight from the source and GW paints are the easiest for this. All this talk of dropper bottles and advanced technique is like me talking about performance characteristics of super cars: useless knowledge that will never see practical application. Just give me a bottle and a brush.
Now what I've been up to:
The box sets are metal and are disappointing. This is because I can only use 7 of the 10 figures, as I'm not using rocket launchers or melta guns. Still, they're cheaper and much easier than buying little two or three man packs, which I may have to do once I finish my inventory. Plastic sprues with modular weapons are a giant leap forward, in case anyone had any doubts.
My camo ratio is all about packs of blue-tack. This is 50% more blue-tack than the previous chimera, meaning more camo. I think I like the first one better, but I wanted more red and less gray. I'm hoping that when I reverse the paint scheme with the basilisks, it won't be too noticeable or jarring.
Camo adds two hours to the project. Accessories add about an hour and a half, including installation.
You realize that this would go a lot faster, and probably be cheaper, if you just used spray paints?
ReplyDeleteMind you, that's a lesson that it took me years to learn. It's also one that I'll probably have a harder time applying myself unless I find a local source for model spray paint.
As for using GW painting guides with Vallejo: that's what Game Colors are for. You can even use the GW painting guides that use colors GW doesn't make anymore ;-)
Lately I've been having severe allergic reactions to any spray propellant. I can't even prime models without having the equivalent of an asthma attack.
ReplyDeleteThanks for pointing out the Game Color compatibility. I've been talking about it for years, but hadn't even thought of that. If you have Game Color paints (I've got lots), it would be cheaper, although Vallejo has gone up in price considerably lately, compared to Citadel.