stuka06 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 My brothers, I come to you in this, my time of need. My time of questions. I recently returned to the hobby and with it, to my Dark Angels. The last time I seriously played, Ed.4 was current. And with it, all my supplies are from that time. Including my paints. Now I did hear about the citadel color change, but since I still had some Dark Angels Green, I didn't mind. But now, after even more time, my supply of this beloved colour has dried out. I tried to supplement with Vallejo's Dark Green. But I found the colour to be too thin and glossy. I tried Caliban Green with a bit of Warpstone Glow as a highlight colour, since my DA are relatively bright. But nothings seems to fit. How have you adjusted? Any other manufacturers I could try, or mixes I should test? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Stucka, hopefully you can find some assistance from this older paint comparison I did with the new vs. old paints. I found that you got the closest color parity in the new line when you use Waywatcher Green glaze over Caliban Green. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/#findComment-4012956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Raptor Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Also, if you have access to the Army Painter line, see if you like the look of Angels Green. But overall, I think the new system lets you duplicate older colors once the glaze is used, as Bryan says. The advantage is that it will help tone down your highlights too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/#findComment-4012971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shabbadoo Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I second the use of The Army Painter paint range. I am very happy withe the Angel Green and Skeleton Bone- both in the bottle paints and the sprays. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/#findComment-4013227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Thank you Brothers, for the sound advice. I think I will try both on some Tacticals. See what sticks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/#findComment-4013282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFromSam Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Welcome back to the rock, and good question. I'm quickly running out of green as well, and was starting to worry. Let me what you end up going with, and the results. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/#findComment-4013377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuka06 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 First round of testing. I am missing Warpstone Glow and Army Painter Angel Green, so further testing has to be done. Very glad(os) about it. I've posted about my testing in my WiP topic, but it makes sense to post here as well. Here are the test minis. http://i.imgur.com/Xd5dFJi.jpg Marine 1: that is my main color scheme. I really like the lighter, stronger green. Dark Angels Green with Snot green Marine 2: Cailiban Green basecoat, 2 highlights with Caliban Green + Warboss Green and then 2 wash layers of Vallejo Dark Green. Marine 3: Caliban Green basecoat with highlighting of Caliban Green + Snot Green Marine 4: Vallejo Dark Green basecoat, Vallejo Dark Green + Warboss Green highlight. These colors did not mix well. I am gravitating towards Marine 2, although I still have to try out more color mixes, so I took some more pictures of 1 & 2 http://i.imgur.com/72lG1hF.jpg http://i.imgur.com/UJEIsDT.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nGLi7q1.jpg Links to the high res pictures Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4 Then I also tried out something new with my robes http://i.imgur.com/omAWOuh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/KPgNvIp.jpg Marine 1: The old way. Codes Grey, Fortress Grey, Skull Grey Marine 2: Vallejo Cold Grey, Agrax Earthshade, Vallejo Stonewall Grey, Vallejo Dead White Marine 3 + 4: Vallejo Stonewall Grey, Agrax Earthshade, Vallejo Stonewall Grey, Vallejo Dead White I have to say, I kinda like Marine 2. But I'm not sure, if the brown isn't too strong. High Res: Link1 Link 2 Like I said, I will test some more when I get the other paints, but I could really use some feedback. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/#findComment-4021132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Raptor Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I just discovered the Vallejo Dark Green ink today and picked up a bottle. I'll be trying it out some time I've been wanting something with a bit more black tint than the Biel-Tan wash I normally use. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/#findComment-4021262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngeal Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 2 is by far my favourite, it's a solid middle ground, and displays traditional DA well Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/#findComment-4021323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Lucifer Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 #2 is mychoice! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306340-returning-player-has-questions-about-paints/#findComment-4021745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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