Joe Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Another not-Contrast range, adding to those produced by Army Painter and Vallejo. Forum won't let me embed the video as it contains "an emoji." skylerboodie 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Interesting. AK stuff tends to be reliable. Marshal Mittens and Alby the Slayer 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6113873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Marshal Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) Kind of amusing they call it 'contrast painting' outright. Think we're just missing Duncan's Two Thin Coats getting in on Not!Contrast now. I like 3rd Gen a lot, and I'm hopeful these have some more desaturated colours since those can be pretty scarce from other ranges, given they tend to be aimed at the GW/fantasy/sci-fi audience. Wonder when/if GW will start doing Contrast metallics, now a few other brands are getting in on that. Edited June 3 by Lord Marshal Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6113892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Eye Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Interesting; nice that the paints are clearly labelled as to their coverage, and my understanding is AK makes a very good product (only things of theirs I have are their black and white paint markers, but they're pretty fantastic). I find myself using Contrast etc a lot less these days though, so I dunno if I'm likely to bother getting any. Magos Takatus 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6113921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jings Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 21 minutes ago, Evil Eye said: Interesting; nice that the paints are clearly labelled as to their coverage, and my understanding is AK makes a very good product (only things of theirs I have are their black and white paint markers, but they're pretty fantastic). I find myself using Contrast etc a lot less these days though, so I dunno if I'm likely to bother getting any. Funny that, I'm much the same. Really depends on what I'm working on to be honest. I don't find Contrast to be great for Marines and the like, whereas for anything more biological in nature it's my go to. It's become either a crutch for less skilled painters, or another tool in the toolbox for those with more experience. DemonGSides 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6113927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormelyKnownAsSmashyPants Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 (edited) More choice is never a bad thing. I’ll wait until I see some reviews before I take the plunge and buy a couple. So far I’ve liked Vallejo’ Xpress colours the best. Edited June 4 by FormelyKnownAsSmashyPants Evil Eye 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6114001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterduch Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 15 hours ago, Lord Marshal said: Kind of amusing they call it 'contrast painting' outright. Think we're just missing Duncan's Two Thin Coats getting in on Not!Contrast now. I like 3rd Gen a lot, and I'm hopeful these have some more desaturated colours since those can be pretty scarce from other ranges, given they tend to be aimed at the GW/fantasy/sci-fi audience. Wonder when/if GW will start doing Contrast metallics, now a few other brands are getting in on that. There is also Monument hobbies, tough I doubt they will bother with contrast any time soon Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6114011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aarik Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I'm interested to try these out. And it's cool to see companies iterating on the contrast paint product. I want to see if the allegedly lowered surface tension really reduces unwanted pooling. Between that, the different labeled coverages, and the matte finish, I could see these becoming my go-to. My biggest gripe with contrast paints now is the finish. I wonder when we'll see reviews of these start trickling out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6114180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mittens Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I have had, overall, outstanding experiences with AK products, k will have to try these out. I find some colors work much better for contrast than others. Matcap86 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6114210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 14 hours ago, Aarik said: I'm interested to try these out. And it's cool to see companies iterating on the contrast paint product. I want to see if the allegedly lowered surface tension really reduces unwanted pooling. Between that, the different labeled coverages, and the matte finish, I could see these becoming my go-to. My biggest gripe with contrast paints now is the finish. I wonder when we'll see reviews of these start trickling out. There's a few reviews on YT already. I'm waiting for Stahly to get his hands on them Aarik 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6114307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 17 hours ago, Aarik said: I'm interested to try these out. And it's cool to see companies iterating on the contrast paint product. I want to see if the allegedly lowered surface tension really reduces unwanted pooling. Between that, the different labeled coverages, and the matte finish, I could see these becoming my go-to. My biggest gripe with contrast paints now is the finish. I wonder when we'll see reviews of these start trickling out. If someone could make a contrast that flows like an oil I’ll buy the whole range Aarik 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386038-ak-quick-gen-acrylic-paints-for-the-contrast-technique/#findComment-6114321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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