Hammered Copper (72.059)
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Weapon Bronze is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Weapon Bronze equivalent is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.6).
For the Weapon Bronze equivalent Vallejo, Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.6).
The best Weapon Bronze Army Painter equivalent is Greedy Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.2).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Weapon Bronze in the current local catalogue is Hammered Copper (72.059) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 4.59).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
Weapon Bronze is a paint from Army Painter. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.
The closest Vallejo option is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Delta E 4.59).
Yes, Weapon Bronze is currently part of the Army Painter range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.
Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.
Weapon Bronze is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Weapon Bronze equivalent is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.6).
For the Weapon Bronze equivalent Vallejo, Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.6).
The best Weapon Bronze Army Painter equivalent is Greedy Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.2).
Weapon Bronze is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Weapon Bronze equivalent is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.6. For a Weapon Bronze equivalent Vallejo match, Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.6 is the closest pick. The best Weapon Bronze Army Painter equivalent is Greedy Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.2.
The closest Vallejo match is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.6.
The best Army Painter option is Greedy Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.2.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Weapon Bronze reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Weapon Bronze has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Weapon Bronze reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Weapon Bronze is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Weapon Bronze must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Weapon Bronze may need a varnish seal.
A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish sequence as the original recipe.
Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.