Citadel Paints

Base acrylic paints are used as a colored base for further painting, as the first step in painting figurines. They are applied to a black or white acrylic primer. Thanks to their dense pigment, they cover perfectly after the first painting and leave a matte finish, which makes it easier to paint further highlights and shadows with Layer, Glaze and Shade paints.

Layer paints are designed to lighten models. Each color in this palette has two shades to facilitate smooth lightening of models with subsequent layers of paint. Layer paints are slightly transparent, which allows for smooth and natural transitions between shades during painting.

Paints designed for the drybrushing technique. They allow for quick and easy "drawing out" of colors on models. The highlight colors complement perfectly with the paints from the Base and Layer lines. Please note that for proper drybrushing you will need an appropriate (durable) brush.

Special washes that allow you to add depth to your models and highlight their details. Washes are very thin paints, which makes them easy to apply to all the nooks and crannies of the model, where they dry and create a natural shadow effect.

How to Use Citadel Contrast Paints?

Specialized paints and effects for models and figurines. In this palette you will find effects of rust, patina, blood, dirt, sludge, cracked earth as well as primers, 'Ardcoat (varnish) and Lahmian Medium, a liquid that reduces the coverage of standard paints.

Citadel Air Paints – The Ready-to-Use Airbrush Solution

Citadel Air paints are a specialized line of acrylic paints from Games Workshop, designed specifically for airbrush users. Their greatest advantage is their perfect consistency – they come pre-thinned, meaning in most cases, they are ready to use straight from the bottle without any need for additional thinning. This is a huge convenience, especially for beginners in airbrushing, but also for experienced modelers who value their time and consistent results. These paints are based on the popular Citadel color palette, making it easy to maintain color consistency with models painted using traditional brushes and paints from the Base, Layer, or Shade ranges.

The primary purpose of Citadel Air paints is to quickly and efficiently apply smooth basecoats and create seamless tonal transitions (blending) and shading on larger surfaces, such as vehicle armor, monster wings, or terrain pieces. They make painting armies for wargames like Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar significantly faster. Although optimized for airbrushing, their thinner formula also makes them excellent for brush painting when using techniques like glazing or applying very thin, precise layers of color.

How to Use Citadel Air Paints?

Before use, the paint should be mixed very thoroughly, preferably by shaking the bottle vigorously for several dozen seconds. It's also a good idea to use stainless steel mixing balls, which, when placed inside, significantly aid this process. Citadel Air paints perform best over a primer applied with a spray can or an airbrush. They allow for smooth, thin layers that do not obscure model details. The wide color range, including both base and layer colors, gives modelers great freedom in their projects and helps them achieve professional results in less time.

Citadel spray paints are a great choice for a base or base color. They are ideal for painting large vehicles, machines and monsters from both Warhammer universes, and for large army projects when we have many similar models to paint.

Citadel sprays have a strong, durable pigment.

They should be used in a well-ventilated room. If the paint does not reach every element of the models during painting - wait for it to dry and repeat the action to avoid streaks, thickening and other imperfections.