Come see the confusion that may be reigning high at Games Workshop about the new Citadel Airbrush Paints.
I spoke with several retailers this week around the world, and there seems to be some confusion amongst the various GW trade sales teams about the new citadel air range.
One retailer told me that he was not getting the new paint line, and that it was ATO only (Special Order Only). Furthermore his rep indicated to him that the studio was not happy with the pots as they were not dropper bottles and they were only doing this release as a “limited run” only.
Another retailer reported that he was selected to carry the new paints, AND that he would be able to re-order the paints for the near future.
Yet another retailer report confirmed the first story, and said that he was told GW isn’t even giving these to their own stores!
Confused? Me too. I just want the new airbrush paints dammit.
Now don’t get me wrong, in theory these new paints seem like a good product and it’s very unfortunate that such a seemingly good product is having such a bumpy roll out.
Yes there is no dropper bottle, but rarely do the paints I personally airbrush with even have a dropper themselves (P3, and GW Regular Paints) to be honest so for me atleast that is not a detractor. I can see how some of the new hobbyists our there would want the dropper bottle though, and totally agree that a “dedicated” airbrush line should probably have them.
Take these reports with a few grains of salt folks, there is no definite word on whats going on until the paints hit the stores this weekend!
Here’s the latest from Games Workshop on the new paints
The Citadel Air range includes 51 paints, a paint thinner and an airbrush cleaner. The paints are identical in colour (and name) to their Layer or Base counterparts, but specially formulated to be used with an airbrush. This means all you need to do is undercoat your model as normal, load your chosen Air paint into an airbrush and spray away for that perfect basecoat or blended layer. If you make any tiny painting mistakes later on, simply tidy up your work with the Layer or Base paint of the same name. Citadel Air: Steel Legion Drab is the same colour as Citadel Base: Steel Legion Drab, for example. It’s that simple.
Included paints:
Averland Sunset
Mephiston Red
Khorne Red
Kantor Blue
Macragge Blue
Caledor Sky
Caliban Green
Castellan Green
Deathworld Forest
Zandri Dust
Mournfang Brown
Xv-88
Dryad Bark
Mechanicus Standard Grey
Abaddon Black
Leadbelcher
Balthasar Gold
Steel Legion Drab
The Fang
Flash Gitz Yellow
Troll Slayer Orange
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Genestealer Purple
Calgar Blue
Lothern Blue
Temple Guard Blue
Sybarite Green
Moot Green
Warboss Green
Straken Green
Elysian Green
Ogryn Camo
Ushabti Bone
Caste Thinner
Tallarn Sand
Karak Stone
Kislev Flesh
Deathclaw Brown
Tau Light Ochre
Balor Brown
Tuskgor Fur
Baneblade Brown
Dawnstone
Administratum Grey
Ulthuan Grey
White Scar
Ironbreaker
Runefang Steel
Relictor Gold
Russ Grey
Fenrisian Grey
Terminatus Stone
Cleaner (250ml)
I can’t wait to get my paws on these!
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures. Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including the Adepticon Team Tournament and American Team Tournaments, and is on a first-name basis with almost every major company in the space.
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