phatosen Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 So, doing an Imperial Fists army, and until today, I was doing good... But ran out of my base color, Citadel Paints Golden Yellow.. Got the paint from a mate who had it for years without using it, and found the warm/orange color perfect for my Fists. But then I ran out, and thought: No problem, I'll just get some more! But to my surprise, it was not that easy... See for yourself. http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/7995/colorhell01.jpg http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1907/colorhell02.jpg What's going on? Did they change the color or something? My question to you is, do you guys know any other color range that will do as a paint for the rest of my army? Would just be a tad nicer to have an army in the same color. :P Been looking at some Compatibility Charts, but no way to tell which Golden Yellow they resemble, the "new" or the "old"... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215200-citadel-paints-golden-yellow/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahrikmili Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I think the yellow/orange colors changed a bit over the years, especially when Fiery Orange and Bad Moon Yellow went OOP. I mostly use FolkArt craft paints, and the following I find are very good matches: FA School Bus Yellow = GW Golden Yellow FA Yellow Light = GW Sunburst Yellow Give them a try if you find them. Alternatively, giving the new GY a wash of Sepia could make it look closer to your old color, if you are willing to try. What could you lose? You can always strip, as it looks outset as it is anyway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215200-citadel-paints-golden-yellow/#findComment-2563837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatosen Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 I mostly use FolkArt craft paints, and the following I find are very good matches: FA School Bus Yellow = GW Golden Yellow FA Yellow Light = GW Sunburst Yellow Thanks for your reply, will definitely check those out... However I'm afraid to ask... But would that be old GW Golden Yellow or new..? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215200-citadel-paints-golden-yellow/#findComment-2563876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahrikmili Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I mostly use FolkArt craft paints, and the following I find are very good matches: FA School Bus Yellow = GW Golden Yellow FA Yellow Light = GW Sunburst Yellow Thanks for your reply, will definitely check those out... However I'm afraid to ask... But would that be old GW Golden Yellow or new..? :P The pot in your picture is ancient, and I wouldn't know ;) But it does seem to match the golden yellow I have that's in the screwtop GW pots that magically seal themselves incredibly bad when they dry.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215200-citadel-paints-golden-yellow/#findComment-2563894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatosen Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Ah, I see... Had a feeling the pot would be ancient. ;) Been trying mixing a few drops of the new GY with just a tiny bit of Bestial Brown, and the result isn't too shabby I must say... Not sure the difference would even be noticable on infantry... but vehicles is another story completely.. but should do for a temporary solution... thanks for your help mate. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215200-citadel-paints-golden-yellow/#findComment-2563922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanV Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Hmmm, not sure if they change colors but Codex Grey bought 2 yrs ago is darker than it is now, today's CG is closer to my old Fortress Grey. Now i can't get my terrain to look uniform. Don't know if it's just a fresh pot - old pot thing. On a side note: Try checking out VMC's yellows, way better coverage and range. Put a hematite bead in the bottles for ease of mixing and you're... Golden? hehe sorry... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215200-citadel-paints-golden-yellow/#findComment-2564600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainTheHunter Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Coat d'Arms usually have the "old" GW colours, because CdA actually are "the old Citadel paints". At some point of time they split for unknown reasons, but if You are looking for old colours, You should start with looking at Coat palette. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215200-citadel-paints-golden-yellow/#findComment-2564607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbabyjesus Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 indeed, that pot is about ~15 years old now, coat d'arms still use the same recipes and probably still use most of the same names. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215200-citadel-paints-golden-yellow/#findComment-2566818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodunius Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Coat d'Arms usually have the "old" GW colours, because CdA actually are "the old Citadel paints". At some point of time they split for unknown reasons Actually the reasons are far from secret: HMG produced the original Citadel Colour line for GW, GW then ditched them for a cheaper (in every sense of the word) manufacturer, a few years later someone got fed up of the poorer quality paints and decided to ask HMG if they could produce the same paint for them as they had for GW, HMG agree'd and the result was the Coat d'Arms brand - which has subsequently changed ownership a few times but is still produced by HMG. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215200-citadel-paints-golden-yellow/#findComment-2568080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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