mytimeprez Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I recently switched over to Vallejo Game Color and I have been base coating some minis in black and it comes out glossy. Is this normal or did I get a bad pot? Thanks for any help Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290004-problems-with-vallejo/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daevyll Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 In my personal experience (remember, n=1) the gamecolor line from Vallejo is not that good, issues with pigmentation, consistency and as you have found glossiness. The metallics are worst. Now, the model color line on the other hand, is excellent. So is the model-air line (which is also usable by normal brush, not just airbrush). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290004-problems-with-vallejo/#findComment-3661634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I only use the Model Color line never had any problem . + never used the Game color line. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290004-problems-with-vallejo/#findComment-3661643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 There is one of the blacks that Vallejo does which turns out glossy. I have a pot of that too. I have since used it for boots and the like to simulate glossy, polished surfaces. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290004-problems-with-vallejo/#findComment-3661669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I have never had a problem with thier paints. You need to shake them up like any other brade but that's it. From their web site FAQ: Vallejo offers four different water-based chemical formulas in these colors lines, each one created for a particular segment of the hobby market, but all compatible with one another. Model Color and Panzer Aces are creamy, highly opaque acrylics formulated principally for brush application: the two ranges total some 246 matte colors and mediums, and 8 brilliant alcohol based metallic colors. Game Color has been developed for tabletop games. The range consists of 119 acrylic colors, washes and inks; designed for painting small figures, the formula has a lower viscosity than Model Color and a resin more resistant to frequent handling. The colors provide opaque coverage without loss of minute detail. Model Air is a line of 129 colors which have been formulated especially for airbrushing, although they are also frequently used for painting small details with a brush. These product lines are further augmented with a line of Washes, and a complete assortment of Medium, Varnishes and auxiliary products. Premium Color, a new range of 51 colors and 8 auxiliary products, developed with a new hybrid acrylic-polyurethane resin of extreme strength, has been designed principally for use in an Airbrush and for surfaces exposed to handling and exterior conditions. I don't think I have ever had an overly glossy paint from them before other than the metalics. But since I always end with a matte varnish I never realy paid much attention to it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290004-problems-with-vallejo/#findComment-3661670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.k.i.t.t.l.e Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 My VGC Black is amazingly matte. Must be a bad pot. Personally I have zero complaints about the line, most of my colours are Game Colour. The metallics are a bit naff, but the Model Air metallics are fantastic, best water based metallic paints I've used, bested only by the (alcohol based) Liquid Gold range. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290004-problems-with-vallejo/#findComment-3661675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I have a Game COlor Case that I bought...well, has to be at least 10 years ago by now and the only complaint I've had is some of the colors dried solid. Never had a glossy off of a matte color. I also added hematite beads to each bottle as an agitator and that really helps to mix the paint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290004-problems-with-vallejo/#findComment-3661742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytimeprez Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Thanks for all of the replies I will try to get it mixed if not just buy another pot Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290004-problems-with-vallejo/#findComment-3661853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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