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This guide is for miniature painters seeking a faster, simpler way to achieve vivid bases and realistic shading. The key benefit is achieving professional results in a single application over a light undercoat, significantly reducing painting time. A caveat is that it requires a specific undercoat for optimal results. The Games Workshop Citadel Contrast Paint in Black Legion provides a revolutionary approach to model painting, combining base coating, shading, and highlighting into one step. It comes in an 18ml pot with a water-based formula designed for models.
| Model Part Number | 9918996003606 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Games Workshop |
The main benefit is achieving a base coat, shading, and highlight effect in a single application, drastically reducing painting time for miniatures.
Yes, Contrast paints perform best when applied over a light-colored Citadel Contrast undercoat, such as Wraithbone or Corax White. This allows the paint to flow correctly and create the desired shading.
Correcting mistakes can be tricky. It's best to act quickly while the paint is still wet. If it has dried, you may need to carefully paint over the area with a traditional black paint or reapply the Contrast undercoat and Contrast paint to the specific area.
Contrast paints provide a pre-shaded and highlighted look. For more pronounced highlights, you can use traditional layering or drybrushing techniques over the dried Contrast paint.
Each Citadel Contrast paint pot contains 18ml of paint.
Yes, Contrast paints are very beginner-friendly due to their simple application process and ability to produce good-looking results quickly.
Yes, you can thin Citadel Contrast paint using Citadel Technical Medium: Lahmian Medium. This can help improve its flow and working time.
Ensure the paint has been shaken thoroughly. Apply a more even coat, and confirm you are using a suitable light Contrast undercoat. If issues persist, consider a second thin coat, but be aware this may reduce the shading effect.
This often occurs if the paint is applied too thinly or unevenly. Ensure a smooth, consistent application. For patchy areas, a second thin coat might be necessary, or you may need to touch up with a traditional black paint if the Contrast effect is compromised.
Ensure you are working in a well-ventilated area but avoid direct drafts. If the paint is drying too fast on the brush or in the pot, consider using a little bit of Citadel Technical Medium: Lahmian Medium to improve flow and working time.
Setup: For optimal performance, shake the 18ml pot thoroughly to ensure the pigments are fully mixed. Apply a thin, even layer of a light-colored Citadel Contrast undercoat (e.g., Wraithbone, Corax White) to your model. Once the undercoat is dry, apply the Black Legion Contrast paint in a single, smooth coat. Avoid going over areas multiple times if possible, as this can disrupt the intended flow and shading effect.
Compatibility: This paint is designed to be used with other Citadel paints and products. It works best over dedicated Citadel Contrast undercoats. While it can be applied over other primers, the shading and highlighting effects may vary.
Care: Clean your brushes immediately after use with water. Store the paint pot with the lid tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Ensure the pot is upright to prevent leaks.
