Warlord Games Rant

[Sean Clark]

Ah, but those paints are special bespoke paints produced by the Warlord Studio to enable you to paint Union and Confederate.

So really it's like having 2 paint sets for the price of 1. And they're bespoke. Which I think they think it will make you think they are special paints, worth every penny of the £29 price tag.

Personally I'm not so sure....

[John Watson]

I think the cost of modelling acrylics is scandalous. Just because it has a posh label on it seems to be a licence to charge outrageous prices. There are plenty of cheaper quality alternatives out there. Colour party paints is an example, but there are others. I think part of the problem is that some don't like using a mixing palette and want to buy bespoke "off the shelf" colours however much they cost.
John

[martin goddard]

Always best to trust the manufacturer.
Would they lie to you?

I have a couple of the Privateer press paints. Apparently they are the "ultimate" (ultimate meaning that there is nothing this good or ever will be). Therefore no other paint can be as good. Topic closed?

All from the same sort of rubbish as "the ultimate driving machine".
If it makes money, some folk have no self control.

martin

[NTM (Nigel)]

The only hobby specific paint products I buy these days is primer and washes. Both for convenience used trade primers in the past and made my own washes but not really worth it in the end. Happily been using craft and artist acrylic for many years.

Noticed that Skytrex now owned by WG have increased their flat rate postage but not to the same level.

[Colonel Kilgore]

Regarding paints, maybe it's helpful in getting folk into the hobby to make it as easy as possible to buy all the required ingredients,  while reaping super profits on such sets is helpful to sustain the manufacturer?

Simon

[Stewart 46A]

I am waiting for Peter Pig to release their ultimate limited edition paint sets for the Mexican range.


Stewart

[sukhe_bator (Neil)]

I can see them now, Stewart... Bandelero Brown, Rebel Red, Zapatista Zinc white, Fuerte Fawn, Carrancist Khaki, Federale Faded Linen...

[martin goddard]

Now there is a good idea

martin

[Stewart 46A]

Yes, only 1 set per customer due to limited numbers and with a unique set number registered to the buyer.
Special Collective item .


Stewart

[Colonel Kilgore]

£25 per set postage too?

Simon

[Matías]

I think the cost of modelling acrylics is scandalous. Just because it has a posh label on it seems to be a licence to charge outrageous prices. There are plenty of cheaper quality alternatives out there. Colour party paints is an example, but there are others. I think part of the problem is that some don't like using a mixing palette and want to buy bespoke "off the shelf" colours however much they cost.
John

I can't mix paint to save my life, so I'm quite happy to buy specific colours for uniforms, equipment, etc.

[Leslie BT]

Warlord Epic are injection moulded for the infantry, and Warlord resin for the rest.