Which is better Vallejo Model or Game Color?

[zombiesincorporated]

I\'m going to buy a paint set, but I can\'t decide between Vallejo Model or Game color ranges. What is everyone else out there using? I\'m leaning towards Model Color just because I\'ve found their range to be more opaque and cover better on the first pass. But, are all of you great painters out there using Game Color? Tell me which one you like better, who\'s using what. AND NO FENCE SITTERS! You can\'t say you like them both equally, that doesn\'t help at all!

 

[StarFyre]

hehe

I like them both equally


I like some colours from both ranges, but the game colour ranges do appear brighter, etc.

Model colour are more dulled/matted.

I have the game colour set with a whole bunch of individually bought model colours.

(I do like both equally as it depends what you are painting)

Sanjay

 

[zombiesincorporated]

Could I do it the other way?

Hmmm, what if I bought the model color set and supplemented with game color? Are there any essentials from the game color range that I should get or anything you\'d recommend?

 

[Dragonsreach]

Well I\'m a fence sitter as I use both equally.

Model colour has a greater range of colours and give me an opportunity to be more subtle with colours.
Model Colour is a B****y near perfect match for GW\'s colours with better life and price.

Since I have stated that I\'m on the fence I\'ll also add a spanner in to the works and say that the Reaper Paints I have been trying have earned thir way into the pallettes I use.
Their Three Olive colours Pale, Mid and Muddy are a perfect complement to each other, for pale green colours.
(Almost elvish al la Peter Jackson).

Don\'t tie yourself down to one particular range but select the colours you think you\'ll use the most. I\'ve found that I use a huge amount of Ivory (Model Colour) as it\'s a great mdium to lighten a colour without going too \"Chalky\" as happens when using White.

 

[zombiesincorporated]

Only problem is . . .

For the sake of cash, or lack there of, I\'m going to buy a 72 paint set and it has to be one or the other. I would like to mix and match, and I\'ll eventually add to the paint pool from whichever range suites my needs. For now though, I\'ve got to choose, one set or the other.???

 

[sebrushworth]

Paints from the two sets can be mixed with each other without any problems, so I\'d say mix and match. I have a VGC set which I\'ve supplemented with VMC.

But I think you should go the opposite ruite and start with the Model Colour set, because it covers much better, and it\'s a bigger range, with (in my opinion) more interesting colours. Even though it requires a bit more shaking before use than VGC.

I have a bunch of VGC reds and greens that I never use because they have such crappy coverage, while my VMC red covers completely with just two layers (even over a black base coat!).

I think you might be better off putting together your own set rather than buying a complete one, the money saved buying the complete set is offset by the fact that you\'ll probably be getting a bunch of colours that you\'ll never use. I think you should go out and get 10-20 colours to begin, learn to work with them, and then gradually add to this as the need arises. That way you\'ll get to know all your paints, and won\'t have a bunch of paints that you never use lying around.

I\'d recommend getting a good set of midtones and shades for the colours you want to use, a couple of different browns and greys, some skin tone colours, beige, ivory, black and white to start. Maybe some metallics also if you prefer metallics over NMM. Hope that helps.

 

[zombiesincorporated]

Ah! Thank you.

That helps, thanks Sebastian. I was leaning towards Model color already and I think I\'ll go that way. Are there any must haves from the Game range that aren\'t covered in Model or are just better? Should I even bother with Game color if it doesn\'t offer anything new? Your opinion is welcomed!

 

[sebrushworth]

A friend of mine (also rather well known on these forums) says he prefers the VGC white over the VMC white. I\'ve only used the VGC white so far so I don\'t know.

There may be some colours in the VGC line that don\'t also exist in the VMC line, but most of the colours in the VGC line have a closely corresponding colour in the VMC line, so you could probably just stick to VMC.

The VGC colours are genereally brighter/more saturated than the VMC colours, so if you feel a need for a brighter version of a colour later on then it may be worth looking in to the VGC line. Glad I could help

EDIT: As for which VMC paints to get, there have been a number of discussions on that topic before. If you do a search of the forums you\'ll find plenty of tips. My personal recommendation, get the colours that you like and want to use

 

[Ritual]

Originally posted by sebrushworth
A friend of mine (also rather well known on these forums) says he prefers the VGC white over the VMC white. I\'ve only used the VGC white so far so I don\'t know.

That would be me!

I prefer VGC white since I usually only use it for final highlights and then I like the fact that it\'s thinner than the VMC equivalent.

I\'m also in favour of VMC for pretty much the same reasons the Sebastian mentioned plus the fact that I often use muted, earthy colour schemes on my minis. The foundation of my paint selection are VMC paints. I do use a couple of VGC paints, though. White, as mentioned, and also Pale Flesh, Ghost Grey, Dead Flesh, Elf Flesh and a few others.

 

[Flashman14]

I\'ve heard that the Game Colors have a hardier finish than the Model Colors. I don\'t know how one can substantiate that particularly but there ya go.

And assuming that premise is true, a new consideration should be: are my figures for display or for gaming?

Finally, if you are a fan of GW\'s painting sources and style then you can utilize their color recipes more easily with the Game Color range which are similarly named.

 

[Einion]

Originally posted by zombiesincorporated
For the sake of cash, or lack there of...

Oh in that case buy yourself dozen or so core paints and learn to mix - that\'ll save you a ton of money!

Einion

 

[zombiesincorporated]

Very helpful

This has been very helpful as I have a much better idea of what I want. I see what you are saying about wanting a thinner white for final highlights and I may just swipe that one from you! I\'m going to go with a predominantly VMC range and supplement with the VGC I need/like/work better. Thanks heaps!

 

[Spacemunkie]

I like VGC I have to say, but I use VMC, Coat D\'Arms (which are excellent...) and even the odd Miniature Paint and Citadel pot I\'ve got lying around.

Coverage of the paint is just not an issue for me really, because I\'m after a semi-transparent covering most of the time anyway.

Just to chuck a spanner in the works:

Aren\'t you interested in finding out what the new Rackham paint range is like? Their starter set comes with a mini too

 

[Spacemunkie]

Oh, there\'re those Derivan Minis too.

Someone check them out or post a review!

HUGE pots of white and black would be very useful.

 

[StarFyre]

ok...

We gotta stop talking about paints; before Spacemunkie goes out and buys another crate or 2...



Sanjay

 

[Spacemunkie]

Forgot to mention the Tamiya ones I just got

Bloomin\' marvellous. Bought a pot of chrome metallic and it\'s the nadgers for final highlights on metals.

And Clear Red..... Gore fest!!

 

[StarFyre]

Sigh

*looks at Spacemunkie and shakes head*

Sanjay

 

[Spacemunkie]

I know, I\'m sad.

It\'s got to the point where I have to smuggle new paint into the house......

 

[airhead]

Originally posted by zombiesincorporated
For the sake of cash, or lack there of, I\'m going to buy a 72 paint set and it has to be one or the other....

Except the VMC set is over 200 paints.

 

[StarFyre]

awwww

u aren\'t sad...

Just...dedicated...
yeah..that\'s it...dedicated

*gives you a hug*

Sanjay