Khulu Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Hey all. It looks like the Vallejo True Metallic Metals I ordered are finally on the way here in the US. Has anyone used any of these? What kind of primer did you use, and how'd you like the results? Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Casual Heresy Posted March 18 Solution Share Posted March 18 I just used the over normal GW primer, Grey Seer in the case of the stuff I'm currently working on. I've used Amethyst Purple and Imperial Gold so far and they cover well. I'll try and get pics when I'm home from work. Only thing I will say is the shades flow a little differently than I am used to. They self-level really nicely but I found it easy to go too heavy on surfaces with them, but you get used to it. Khulu and Firedrake Cordova 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6161460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khulu Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 Mine came (specifically Ruby Red) and I tested it over some various stuff I had already primed. Seems like it works well over medium/dark primers. It looked fine over Mechanicus Standard Gray and over Vallejo Black so I don't think you need to be too picky about what to use. Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6162289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Takatus Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I bought the dark green set but I haven't used them yet. I intend to let them loose on my Mechanicus and possibly in limited areas on my Imperial Knights. Firedrake Cordova and Khulu 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6163563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andes Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 I used the Silver and Aged Metal sets over Vallejo airbrush primer. I'm kind'a left wondering what all the fuss is about though. They're fine, but imo not up to the hype so far. Maybe I'll change my mind as I spend more time with them, but for now I kind regret diving in as deep as I did. My AK, Vallejo Metal Color and Pro Acryl were working fine. Oh yeah, and Scale Color Necro Gold -- gonna miss that when I run out. Lord Marshal 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6169809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitnam Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 22 hours ago, andes said: I used the Silver and Aged Metal sets over Vallejo airbrush primer. I'm kind'a left wondering what all the fuss is about though. They're fine, but imo not up to the hype so far. Maybe I'll change my mind as I spend more time with them, but for now I kind regret diving in as deep as I did. My AK, Vallejo Metal Color and Pro Acryl were working fine. Oh yeah, and Scale Color Necro Gold -- gonna miss that when I run out. My impression was that the colored metals were what had people excited, but I'm a simpleton who still uses citadel metals so idk. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6169989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khulu Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 5 hours ago, sitnam said: My impression was that the colored metals were what had people excited, but I'm a simpleton who still uses citadel metals so idk. This is my read also. The normal metallics seem fine but there's lots of good metallics already. I have really liked the Ruby Red so far Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6170022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Marshal Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) I tried the Sterling Silver over a gloss black primer and I wasn't impressed. Vallejo's Metal Colour range still beats these a hundred times over. That's not to say they're bad or anything, and at least with Sterling Silver I didn't have the horrible 'doused in glitter' flakey look on a lot of the videos (but I suspect that's because most videos were still applying them over a matt primer). Most of the influencers were certainly exaggerating in treating these like the Second Coming, especially the ones who had used Metal Colour prior to these. They're probably the best out-of-the-pot coloured metallics but personally I'd still stick to mixing inks into Metal Colour over these. Edited May 9 by Lord Marshal Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6170364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Heresy Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 From my perspective, the draw of the range is the vibrant coloured metallics which are easy out of the pot. I've always loved the metallic pre-heresy schemes but I don't have the space or time at the moment to achieve those looks with an airbrush. The other range of coloured metallics I've tried were the two thin coats ones, which I like as paint, but the coloyr just wasn't strong enough for me. I am also enjoying experimenting with the shades a little. Next up is using the obsidian black shade over black templar or black legion applied over grey seer to give my Emperor's Children shiny black leather. Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6170601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 I’ve been using Ruby Red, Imperial Gold and Ancient Copper on my Krieg and Ultramarines and I can honestly say they’re amazing! They cover really well and look fantastic. Couldn’t recommend them enough. Evil Eye 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6170889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Eye Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 I'd be tempted to try some of these out, however having discovered just how good Vallejo Metal Colour is and how easy it is to either tint it with ink or clearcoat it with Kaleido's translucent acrylic paints (AKA the best aqueous clears ever made, at least in my experience) they'd need to be phenomenal to get me on board. I'm sure they're good, but I have a LOT of paint as it is so things really need to stand out from the crowd for me to buy them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387692-vallejo-true-metallic-metals-primer/#findComment-6170891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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