Revan Noir Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hello fellow Battle Brothers, I'm about to start painting up my Blood Angels army and I'd like to know if anyone has had any good experiences with the Army Red Painter. Black is obviously kinda hard to cover up with red but I don't want to take any shortcuts that will make my army look cheap or poorly painted. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorre Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I have used Army painters dragon red.. It has worked great as a base coat for me. I know a lot of guys use the lighter red I think its called Pure Red ?? Either way I have never seen anyone unhappy with them, good quality products that will save you a bit of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzephalon Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Since I do not have an airbrush (yet) I used the dragon red spray for my vehicles, because it's impossible to get an even coat of red on these flat surfaces with a regular brush. Worked out perfectly for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Carmine Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Ravendove paint's his Sons of Orar using Army Painter Red, and it worked out really nice so I don't think you have anything to fear there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morollan Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I have used Army painters dragon red.. It has worked great as a base coat for me. I know a lot of guys use the lighter red I think its called Pure Red ?? Either way I have never seen anyone unhappy with them, good quality products that will save you a bit of time. I found Dragon Red a little dark for my liking but I know some people do prefer that. I use Pure Red for my guys and I think it's perfect for what I want, especially now that the Army Painter guys are releasing a range of paints to accompany the sprays that are 100% colour matches, to make touching up easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorriSnorrison Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I use Army Painter's Pure Red, it's great for basecoating without any other foundations, straight on plastic/pewter. I touch it up with Blood Red though, because it looks better. :D Snorri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokolosh Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I use dragon red and i really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHarrower Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I like it, but I have had some pretty inconsistent results with the colors between cans, so be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamwulf Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I've used Pure Red and Dragon Red... between the two, I like Pure Red better. It's a bit brighter. Doesn't really matter between the two- its just the primer anyways and lets me use fewer base layers of GW Blood Red I paint over it. Although with the new GW paints, I guess I'll have to switch to the back up- P3 Skorne Red (fantastic red!). I have noticed a little inconsistency of colors between cans here in the USA. Not a big deal, after all, it's the primer layer. You shouldn't see it in the final paint job. It just affects how many base layers you end up using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster lisander Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Ive used Pure red and Dragon red and i have to say im happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cain Tiberius Kondrad Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I've heard that AP Pure Red is a very close match to Citadel Blood Red. But I've been using AP Dragon Red for nearly 2 years now and I will sware by it. Yes its a little darker, but thats how I like it. It covers very very well. Also I can spary a mix of models that are bare plastic, bare metal or models that have been already sprayed black, all at the same time with 1 or 2 coats of AP Dragon, and you can't tell which was which afterwards. Just shake the can well before hand. And if you use it wisely, a single can will paint a fair amount. CTK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garius Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I used dragon red and had great results with the coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinful eyes Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 It has worked out great for me - on both infantry and tanks. I have not seen the pure red, but I do find the dragon red to be a shade to dark and do a thin layer of Blood Red over it, but it is still faster than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ushtarador Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I use Pure Red over black basecoat and then add 2-3 thin layers of Red Gore, since I have a very dark color scheme - it is still way more convenient than basecoating everything with mechrite red by brush ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 shake the can well before hand. And if you use it wisely, a single can will paint a fair amount. +1 Very important, 3-5 minutes minium every time! Also test on a bit on sprue before you spray minis to check its working well. If you have an airbrush you could use the new dropper bottles. I found the spray a little thick, but ok if you don't go silly :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnars Claw Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I've used pure red. I find it quite think so i would advise against an undercoat before hand, just go straight to the red spray. I then give it a heavy wash with green ink/wash and then go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king tiger 101 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Have used dragon red on napoleonics, zulu war British, English civil war, malifuex models, soda pop models, generic models and guard, all over a hycote satin black undercoat with no problems at all, saves so much damn time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbringer Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Dragon Red is an awesome colour and you can get their bottle paint of the same colour now so you can use its as a proper base :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I've used two cans of army painter red... one was lovely, the result was near identical to what my airbrush could create. the other however... well lets just say it near ruined a vanguard veteran squad (despite spraying fine on a test piece first). they just seem to be a bit 'finicity', but if you get a good tin (which i expect most are) it'll be quick and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king tiger 101 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 1 out of 2 cans being iffy is still better than the gw varnish spray being 100% turd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASSASSINAWOKEN Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 1 out of 2 cans being iffy is still better than the gw varnish spray being 100% turd +1 LOLs for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASSASSINAWOKEN Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Which of the two Army Painter spray paints are the closest match to the original GW Blood Red spray paint. I know the GW Blood Red spray paint was darker than the bottle blood red pain which was brighter. I start with a white undercoat, then add a red prime coat, and then a mix of red/chestnut ink. I think I can find the inks, but the spray has always been my down fall to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The Pure Red is closer, as its brighter, and also it doesn't need a primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king tiger 101 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The Pure Red is closer, as its brighter, and also it doesn't need a primer. Still prime with metals and resins involved, just a thin priming coat as paint don't stick as well on these materials, I would still prime thin with plastic as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASSASSINAWOKEN Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The Pure Red is closer, as its brighter, and also it doesn't need a primer. Are you siding with the Pure red without or without the white undercoat? I checked the examples on their website again and the Dragon Red does look less bright compared to pure red. I may have to experiment, but 14.99 a can is risky somewhat. I do stand behind their sprays, the Bone spray they offer is great for vehicle interior color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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