Crimson Longinus Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Do they also have a varnish that can be used with these without ruining the effect? And do they have black? I have a bunch of Necrons I've wanted to paint in shiny metallic black, but I haven't gotten around to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I'll have to keep an eye on these, if they have one that is the close enough to Azkhelion Green over leadbelcher that doesn't rely on contrast it'll make adding vehicles to my thousand sons a lot less painful. WrathOfTheLion and Casual Heresy 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Interested. But not sure how much I would get. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnby71 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I don't do much with metallic other than trims, but these do look good. Do wonder what the shades would look like over none metallic as I'm liking they can be thinned with water. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Looking forward to seeing the gold range. I have some oop shining gold that needs replacement. Hopefully they have something close, I used it on my Warhound and need a tonne more for my WIP Reaver. OCD demands they are matchy matchy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJedi Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I'll pick up the green for 4th company Ultramarines trim to test it out. skylerboodie 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Shepherd Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 11 hours ago, Crimson Longinus said: Do they also have a varnish that can be used with these without ruining the effect? And do they have black? I have a bunch of Necrons I've wanted to paint in shiny metallic black, but I haven't gotten around to. Metallic Black has always been a hard one to find a good one of IMO Crimson Longinus 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgersinHills Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 9 minutes ago, Dark Shepherd said: Metallic Black has always been a hard one to find a good one of IMO Tamiya has a spray metallic black that's pretty good but they don't make a bottled version of it unfortunately Dark Shepherd 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Heresy Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 9 hours ago, Dark Shepherd said: Metallic Black has always been a hard one to find a good one of IMO When the range is finally released I've got my fingers crossed for a good metallic black option. Would revive the Iron Hands project that's been in "developement hell" in my hobby life since the start of the edition. I do think I'll be buying heavily into this range when it does drop. I've been experimenting with other paint brands beyond GW more this year and vallejo stuff is so far a favourite of what I've tried. More ways to do cool and unusual things would be appreciated. The obvious advantage I can see for my own hobbying is being able to replicate coloured metallic armour schemes I like, but with a method that is easy to replicate on vehicles. At the moment my living situation means an airbrush is impractical and as much as I love contrast type paints, I still struggle to make it look good over large flat surfaces. I'm sure I'd get there with more practise, but but time is limited. Hope we get more info and a release date soon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil H Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Will definitely give these a go, bought a couple of the Gaahleri paints for the bright colours, so be very interested to see how they all work together? Neil Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Well, this has my attention. I have a long-treasured bottle of Amethyst Purple I was thinking of cracking out for a do-over of my Drukhari, looks like this range might serve me better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6134898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borbarad Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 I really like the idea of packaging a matching base, shared and highlight. More color ranges should do that - perfect for beginners and painters valuing speed over sophistication like myself. The didn't announce a release date yet? sbarnby71 and GryphonnePromethean 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6135100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Takatus Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 There's another video here showing a green and a copper colour. My Admech are green with gunmetal, brass and copper metallics, but I am sorely tempted to add some green metallic embellishments now. That green is lovely, and if they have a slightly darker tone I'll be sold on that. The copper is a very nice tone, too I think. More of an aged copper than a pristine copper, but hopefully there will be some variation in that regard. Interrogator Stobz, skylerboodie, Borbarad and 2 others 1 1 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6136037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted Sunday at 07:04 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 07:04 PM Vallejo revealed the range this week end. Here's a direct C&P of the 4 bottle sets info they're selling. There is a colour chart too, but my skills are rubbish True Metallic Metal Sets The 4-color sets offer a compact and organized way to work with each chromatic family. Each set includes the four tones that compose it – BASE, LIGHT, SHADE and AIRBRUSH – providing a complete and logical solution for painting metals in a specific hue. Each set is designed within the BSL system structure, ensuring consistent, reproducible results adaptable to any painting style. There are Silver, Gold, Copper, Ruby Red, Amethyst Purple, Sapphire Blue, Dusken Greem, amd Aged Metal sets. Individual colours don't seem to out yet. The Ruby Red set definitely has my interest. skylerboodie 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylerboodie Posted Sunday at 07:08 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:08 PM Shame if it's packaged such that you have to buy the 4th airbrush paint, if you don't airbrush. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted Sunday at 08:07 PM Share Posted Sunday at 08:07 PM (edited) You can get them single by the bottle, but the sets are all four. Edited Sunday at 08:10 PM by NovemberIX update DarkMark, skylerboodie and Interrogator Stobz 1 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted Sunday at 08:15 PM Share Posted Sunday at 08:15 PM Greenish gold(s) look like a good peridot alchemy replacement/substitute OpossumStrong and 1ncarnadine 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted Sunday at 11:41 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:41 PM On 10/2/2025 at 5:06 AM, Crimson Longinus said: Do they also have a varnish that can be used with these without ruining the effect? And do they have black? I have a bunch of Necrons I've wanted to paint in shiny metallic black, but I haven't gotten around to. You don't need to varnish metallics. Metallics are durable and hard on their own. I recommend adjusting your work flow so metallics are not getting varnished - for me it's the last thing that's get painted after painting and varnishing flat colours. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Takatus Posted Monday at 01:11 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:11 AM 4 hours ago, Marshal Loss said: Greenish gold(s) look like a good peridot alchemy replacement/substitute That's good. I've found the Scale 75 alchemy paints novel but very hard to use due to streakiness and poor coverage. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Marshal Posted Monday at 10:13 AM Share Posted Monday at 10:13 AM (edited) On 10/2/2025 at 1:06 PM, Crimson Longinus said: Do they also have a varnish that can be used with these without ruining the effect? They sell a Metal Colour Varnish already. I have a bottle but haven't used it yet, so couldn't say if it's just a standard gloss varnish with a different label, but they claim it doesn't dull the metallics like some other gloss varnishes. On 10/2/2025 at 1:06 PM, Crimson Longinus said: And do they have black? I have a bunch of Necrons I've wanted to paint in shiny metallic black, but I haven't gotten around to. Looks like there is, specifically Obsidian Black: Edited Monday at 10:36 AM by Lord Marshal W.A.Rorie, Magos Takatus and skylerboodie 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zarkkarn Posted Monday at 12:56 PM Share Posted Monday at 12:56 PM Some interesting colours for sure will be trying out the hydra set, an out of the bottle alpha legion paint would be great. Ultramarine looks like could work for a base coat for grey knights then layer brighter silvers. Obsidian black will need checking out could be good for next emp champs black sword. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMark Posted Monday at 01:39 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 01:39 PM 18 hours ago, skylerboodie said: Shame if it's packaged such that you have to buy the 4th airbrush paint, if you don't airbrush. I use their airbrush metal paints for regular brush work. If they behave in the same way it will just mean you can use them straight from the palette/ bottle without any thinning. Effectively you are getting 2 bottles of the base colour in each set. skylerboodie 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.Rorie Posted Monday at 01:59 PM Share Posted Monday at 01:59 PM Do we have a release date yet? Halandaar 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted Monday at 02:01 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:01 PM Just now, W.A.Rorie said: Do we have a release date yet? Came to ask the same thing - Vallejo having the packs listed on their site but no option to buy or release dates, and can't see any retailers listing them yet (not even for preorder) W.A.Rorie 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgersinHills Posted Monday at 02:12 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:12 PM 3 hours ago, Lord Marshal said: They sell a Metal Colour Varnish already. I have a bottle but haven't used it yet, so couldn't say if it's just a standard gloss varnish with a different label, but they claim it doesn't dull the metallics like some other gloss varnishes. Looks like there is, specifically Obsidian Black: Obsidian Black could be great for an Iron Hands scheme. Hope it's not like Scale 75 Black Metal where it's a darker gunmetal and not close to metallic black. Casual Heresy and Lord Marshal 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386795-vallejo-true-metallic-metal-range/page/2/#findComment-6137568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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