Why did Citadel change paint names?
Most of Citadel/GW paints were renamed in order to bring the number of paint range to 145 items of various use. They are broken down into categories of bases, layers, glazes, etc.
Do Citadel paints go out of date?
I got Citadel paints that are close to twenty years old and they are still good. Ss long as you keep them moist, they last forever.
How many Citadel paint Colours are there?
9 paint types
Citadel has 9 paint types, including: Contrast Paints – a line of paints that help you paint models quickly using semi-transparent pigmented paint.
Are Citadel paints acrylic or enamel?
acrylic
All Citadel paints are non-toxic, water-based acrylic that are designed for use on plastic, metal, and resin Citadel miniatures.
Who used to make Citadel paints?
HMG Limited
The Citadel Colours paint range has been around for a long time. Back in the days, before the age of the 12 ml “bolter shell” screw-tops, Citadel Colours were made by the supplier HMG Limited in Manchester, UK.
What order should you use Citadel paints?
Battle Ready – Classic
- Step 1: Undercoat. A solid undercoat is the foundation upon which your brilliant paint scheme is built.
- Step 2: Apply Your Base Colours. Give each section of your model a strong colour called a base coat.
- Step 3: Add a Shade.
- Step 4: Paint the Base.
- Step 5: Ready for Battle.
What colour is Drakenhof nightshade?
Games Workshop – Citadel Drakenhof Nightshade / #125899 Hex Color Code. The hexadecimal color code #125899 is a medium dark shade of cyan-blue. In the RGB color model #125899 is comprised of 7.06% red, 34.51% green and 60% blue.
Is Warhammer paint toxic?
All Citadel paints are non-toxic, water-based acrylic that are designed for use on plastic, metal, and resin Citadel miniatures.
When did GW stop using lead?
In 1997 Citadel switched to a lead-free white metal because of concerns about lead poisoning, particularly in children. Most of the models created by Citadel require some form of construction after purchase.
How do you fix old paint?
You can fix dried out acrylic paint by mixing them with some warm water. Only a small amount should be added at a time to avoid thinning down the paint too much. This only works if the paint has been sealed inside the container, so that the paint was not exposed to fresh air when it dried out.
How do you soften old paint?
How to Make Hard Paint Soft Again
- Add water to cover the hardened acrylic, or water-based paint.
- Allow the paint and thinning liquid to set for at least 15 minutes.
- Stir or shake the paint and water, or solvent, to mix them.
- Allow the mixture to set longer if it is still hard, adding water or solvent as needed.
What are the different colors of Citadel paint?
List of Citadel paints. #231F20 Averland Sunset Base #FDB825 Balthasar Gold (Metal) Base #A47552 Bugmans Glow Base. #834F44 Caledor Sky Base. #396E9E Caliban Green Base. #00401F Castellan Green Base. #314821 Celestra Grey Base.
What is the history of Citadel paint?
Well, today, as we prepare for the launch of Contrast, we’re looking back on the history of Citadel paints… Citadel paint is almost as old as Warhammer itself! If you’ve been in the Warhammer hobby for a while, your first encounter with painting could well have been this leaflet from inside Heroquest…
What are Citadel washes?
Citadel Washes were designed to make this technique accessible to anyone, with pre-mixed shades that worked out of the pot every time. Suddenly, painting was democratised – gone were the days of painstakingly having to lowlight your models. Shade and Foundation paints were so popular that they inspired a whole new Citadel Paint range…
What is the name of the hex color of paint?
Paint name Range Hex colour Gehenna’s Gold (Metal) Layer #DBA674 Nurgle’s Rot Technical #9B8F22 Soulstone Blue Technical #004EFA Spiritstone Red Technical #FF4B24