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I think there is a criteria which is often overlooked, which is what does your local shop sell. citadel paint is great in that sense. I don't need to wait a week to get a colour I need. It's always fun to try a different brand, but if it's hard to find or has a minimum purchase amount then I'd think about sticking with the ones you can walk into most shops and buy

honestly the main reason i moved away from Citadel colors are the pots, i Hate those pots. i still use some of them but if i can get a replacer from Vallejo, AK or Two Thin Coats im doing it

"there is no best miniature paint, except AK interactive simply make the best paints." - trovarion and ninjon 2024. 😂

I have painted with model color and citadel for the most part of my long painting journey. Some years ago AK released their 3rd gen and bought a couple of colours and I was so impressed I started replacing all my old paints with those and never looked back, even the silver metallics, which are dense and can be thinned with water without going all glittery.

I love Vallejo paints. The game color and xpress color ranges make up my entire collection and I think they do a fine enough job

I commented the same on most videos. Ultimately, everything is down to preferences and understanding the attributes of the paints and how you prefer to work. Your answer places the onus back on the viewer/painter to ask themselves what they are about and how they do their thing, which IMO is the only universal answer(a lot probably won't appreciate it, as you're not providing a cookie cutter shortcut answer, but that's too bad for those who are not using the chance to better understand themselves). If product X/Y/Z is enjoyable for you to work with and provides you with the results you're after, then that product is what you should use. Doesn't maker experimenting with different things wrong, but the intent for experimenting is to push the understanding of what different attributes/factors do to change your medium of choice. Just be aware that it's also very easy to end up experimenting for the sake of experimentation(that thing about whether or not you could/should).

This really was some great timing. It was really useful to be able to watch your video and Ninjon's video so close together. Thanks

You know the old saying, “emulation is the best form of flattery”. 😂 but you’re absolutely correct, paint is paint, and what works for one doesn’t work for another. Everyone should build a range based on personal needs. And my need is to religiously collect paint. Oh and models! It’s an addiction! 😂😂

Great video that really helped crystalise some things for me. Thank you!

Very useful video, which (with Ninjon's) is reminding me that there is a thing of too many paints. However as a historical gamer/painter I am looking for a lot of specific colours for one off tasks. Then organisation of the collection is vital.

A refreshing, non biased look at paint ranges! Watching your vid, unlike quite a few others out there, i feel safe in the knowledge that i am not being pushed toward certain ranges or companies as it lines your pocket. So, thank you Chris as that means a lot to me. I am one of those scale 75 fans, and their range tends to make up the bulk of my palette. Though as you mentioned, it does take a little time to really understand the paints better. Your overview of what to look for in a range was fantastic, and i cant wait to see what you do next :)

Oh boy, I loved this vid! I completely agree with the minimal use of contrast paints then the AK ultramatt varnish in the toolbox.

This was a great unbiased video which really helped, thanks!

Thanks, great insights as always!

Great video, glad you took time to discuss the nuances and subjectivity of the subject. Case in point, Scalecolor Artist range are my absolute favorite paints of all time, took zero time for me to adjust. It's to the point that when I learned they created new sets (including a fluorescent one!) I immediately got all of them, no regrets. At the same time the Vallejo Model range gave me nothing but frustration, especially the metallics, outside of the simplest applications. I do like their blacks and blues though and all the non-paint products like the brush-on primer, thinner, mediums, etc.

I do like Scale 75, their blends are so smooth and the finish is so nice. The problem with the paints is that you have to SHAKE THE HECK OUT OF THEM. Like for two minutes every time you use them. I hold the bottle upside down and then furiously wave it like I'm hammering a nail I hate. That gives it a pretty good consistency. But yes they're not a beginner range, but they do things no other range does.

that dry/chalky brush feeling is so relatable, i always thought it was a skill issue. i will for sure try some new paints to see if the issue is mitigated. I normally stick to the paints i already have unless i need a new color but this video has shown me that sometimes it is certainly worth it to test new paints

it's so nice (and actually helpful!) to see a video that isn't simply trying to come up with THE BEST PAINTS EVER and acknowledges that different paints simply work differently, not better or worse, so thanks for this.

scale75 has a handful of colours that I just cant find anywhere else, like their metallic reds, bloodfest crimson, black leather. Many of their colours are quite saturated and great for glazing or filtering. While this function is mostly taken over by inks, scale75 sits better on a wet palette for me. I'd rather not have to grab another dry palette. Its for this same reason that I dont use Vallejo Metal Colour that much. Theyre great for airbrushing but are annoying to use on a wet palette.