Combat_Vet Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Anybody know how big of a company the Vallejo paint company is? Odd question I know :) I just had a really odd experience with them today and I was wondering if anyone had the information. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Describe 'odd' please. The company has been about for nearly half a century so I'd presume it is pretty big as far as paint producers go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3603295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kronus Stormbringer Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 As DarkMark said they have been around for a long long time, their paint ranges are pretty extensive and not just in the 'mini' sector either. I pretty much use their paint myself on 90% of the work I do Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3603305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 I figured it was a fairly large company and well established. I use their products all the time myself and recommend them to my friends. This isn't a sales pitch as I do not have any affiliation with any sales services in any way LoL I was just curious as to the size of the company. I sent an email to their sales department this morning and got a e-mail reply back from Alex Vallejo.. It just struck me as really odd for that to happen. EDIT - I shouldn't say odd - as an American it is not normal for a person with the same name as a company to return an e-mail. It was kind of fascinating to me really in a hobby geek way :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3603312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Or did my brain damage get the best if me again and I misread the e-mail? You never know, I get confused easy sometimes :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3603354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Could it have been from Acrylicos Vallejo? The is the name of the company that makes Vallejo paints. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3603367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Phone got me Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3603383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Could it have been from Acrylicos Vallejo? The is the name of the company that makes Vallejo paints. I emailed their sales department. The response was from Alex Vallejo. I thought it was pretty cool. Just made me wonder how big the company is. I know many here would have that kind of information. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3603394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I think the company is run by a small circle of family members, and the rest e.g paint production is subbed out. So, I don't think its that outrageous even if it is pretty cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3604153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 about 10 yrs ago had a problem with a empty pot in a paint set. Got a nice letter of apology from from one of the big dogs at the company and I got a complete new set. So I do use their paint also I have a few pots left from that set and it is still like new . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3604161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 about 10 yrs ago had a problem with a empty pot in a paint set. Got a nice letter of apology from from one of the big dogs at the company and I got a complete new set. So I do use their paint also I have a few pots left from that set and it is still like new . Now that's how to keep customers happy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3604194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 @DarkMark - That makes a lot of sense. I can see a family run business taking a personal interest in responding to an inquiry, Thanks for the info. @DeathSpecter - I have never had reason to complain about them other than my own stupidity. I deployed for 15 months once and my paints separated. That time I was able to fix most of the paints with a bearing and hours of shaking :) @Forte - Vallejo paints has my loyalty mostly for the quality of the product as I am sure you are familiar with. This experience with an e-mail from a possible family member just solidifies that bond really. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3604256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm still new to Vallejo but so far I've been impressed. Especially now I've got a bead in each bottle to mix the paint better. Love how varied the ranges are too. Been using their Grey Pumice on my bases too which is great stuff. I do want to try out some other stuff to like the mediums. One day eh. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3604287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Speaking of small, family run businesses ... I believe Michael Dell stil runs a little computer company called "Dell." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3604292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartali Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I'm still new to Vallejo but so far I've been impressed. Especially now I've got a bead in each bottle to mix the paint better. Love how varied the ranges are too. Been using their Grey Pumice on my bases too which is great stuff. I do want to try out some other stuff to like the mediums. One day eh. Their Glaze Medium is great, essential part of my painting arsenal now. Favourite products though are the Liquid metals line, they give such an amazing finish. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3610679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I'm still new to Vallejo but so far I've been impressed. Especially now I've got a bead in each bottle to mix the paint better. Love how varied the ranges are too. Been using their Grey Pumice on my bases too which is great stuff. I do want to try out some other stuff to like the mediums. One day eh. Their Glaze Medium is great, essential part of my painting arsenal now. Favourite products though are the Liquid metals line, they give such an amazing finish. Been looking at their mediums after using gw Lamian medium to thin paints. Glaze sounds good and metallic too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3610702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Their metallic paints are a great product. I use them all the time. I have switched over to them except for Gehenna Gold which I don't think I will find a replacement for Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3610816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I ment metallic medium. Mix it with any colour to make it metallic. Nice possibilities. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3610862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MordentHex Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I ment metallic medium. Mix it with any colour to make it metallic. Nice possibilities. ooooo, i gotta get me some of that! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3610886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I ment metallic medium. Mix it with any colour to make it metallic. Nice possibilities. Ive just bought some of this with their gold, silver, glaze and matt mediums. It'll be interesting to see how it works. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3610888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I ment metallic medium. Mix it with any colour to make it metallic. Nice possibilities. Ive just bought some of this with their gold, silver, glaze and matt mediums. It'll be interesting to see how it works. Could you do a little review when you try them please. Be interesting to see what can be achieved with them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3610903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat_Vet Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 That would be useful. Do let us know how they work out if possible Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3611689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Will do (sorry, didnt want to hijack your thread) They are in the post now so I'll update you once they are hear with a new thread Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3613616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilbram_Harker Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Try the Vallejo Air paints with normal brushes, saw a video of it applied and it's thin enough to not clump up and shows more of the model's details, but thick enough to prevent those pesky "Grey Spots". Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3622210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Try the Vallejo Air paints with normal brushes, saw a video of it applied and it's thin enough to not clump up and shows more of the model's details, but thick enough to prevent those pesky "Grey Spots". I've heard very good things about the VMA paints. Especially metallics. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287256-vallejo-paint-company/#findComment-3622222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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