Ask a Painter (Episode 3): Reaper vs. Vallejo! (Part 2 of 2)

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[SixPathPein]

I just bought myself 2 Vallejo "GAME COLOR" Bottles... was wondering if this are any good for miniatures? I'm new to the whole painting on miniatures and also if any recommendation on an alternative to thinning other than buying an a bottle of "Paint Thinner" please... PLEASE Let me know... Thank you For all your helpful videos!

[AGProductionsInc]

@SixPathPein I've heard mixed opinions about the Game Color line of paints. Some love it, others hate it. I've never personally used it, so I can't chime in with a personal opinion. As far as thinning paint goes, most of the master painters tend to use only water. If you find that doesn't work well for you, search for a product called either Flow-Aid or Flow Release (Depending on the manufacturer). It's designed to break surface tension and help the paint flow more smoothly.

[Orlandun202]

I loved this review, really helped me make a decision on which brand to go with as I was considering these two. My one question though and i don't know if you mentioned it but what is the difference between Vallejo game and model lines of paint and which one would you recommend? or would a combination of both be better.?

[AGProductionsInc]

@Orlandun202 The GC and MC lines have a slightly different formulation. One is acryllic based, while the other is vinyl based (the Model Color), making it more apt to chipping if not protected by a varnish. My personal preference is the model color range as the pigments are smaller as well, which gives them the ability to cover the model better. I do know quite a few painters that prefer the GC range, but tend to do so just because the names are similar to the GW paint range.

[falknerblitz]

Great review. At first I was thinking that these were pretty harsh statements but after the whole video I have to say I probably agree with most of it. The reaper paints do have too much flow improver and do leave a sticky feel to them. About the winsor newton brushes - do you know any cheap retailers because the ones around here each brush is $15+

[AGProductionsInc]

There's a great retailer in North Carolina that ships internationally as well called Cheap Joe's Art Stuff. Most of the W&N brushes there are about $8 - $10 (the sizes you'll need anyway).

Check out my video called, "A Great Company" for the link to their website.

[TheTaucomander]

hi i have just got back into painting, after not picking up a brush for 10 years. iv only ever used games workshop paints and found that my old ones are dead bought some the new ones and find some dont cover wel ect. also i dont like price we all on budget nowerdays. i tend to sway towards drybrushing. say base coat snot green then dry brush on mix snot and scorpian green then finish with light drybrush of scorpion would the vallejo paint be right for this style

ty for ur time

[Mirrikat45]

Hey, thanks for this video. I was looking into getting some Reaper Paints as I really liked their models, but it does seem that they are more useful for wet blending, which I wish I had the skill to do, but I'm more like you said, 1.2.3 kind of guy. I've heard pretty much nothing but good on Vallejo, so I'm going to give them a shot. Thanks!

[SixPathPein]

@AGProductionsInc Thank you soo much :)

[spwicks1980]

Great video! Very informative and a well informed discussion. Cheers! :)

[xpvpccl]

I found the Windsors brushes at my local michaels and waited till they had a coupon for 40 percent off in my email comes about once a week. They are an amazing brush.

[bluemoonminis]

reaper minis is my fav HOWEVER Vallejo Model color is the best paint without question. However the funny thing is i never had reaper stuff crack on me, the dry lake bed thing you speak of . i just started using them so maby they changed the formula again

[WLordnDRanch12]

Would you consider Vallejo to be a good beginner line of paints?

Im practising my painting skills so I like to sometimes try various new techniques.

I just ordered a whole bunch of Vallejo Game Colour paints to replace my GW paints (which are drying up and annoying the hell out of me)

Thanks your videos are very helpful, keep up the good work.

[Knotje]

Heh, nice review. I'm still a novice figure painter ; I only paint Transformer toys and so far Vallejo Game Color fits my needs perfectly ; Transformers are not organic shapes so I don't do blending.