Copper (70.998)
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Speedmetal Bronze is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Bronze equivalent is Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
For the Speedmetal Bronze equivalent Vallejo, Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best Speedmetal Bronze Army Painter equivalent is True Copper (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.7).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Speedmetal Bronze in the current local catalogue is Copper (70.998) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 6.18).
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:
Speedmetal Bronze is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 Copper (70.998) (Delta E 6.18).
Yes, Speedmetal Bronze is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.
Speedmetal Bronze is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Bronze equivalent is Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
For the Speedmetal Bronze equivalent Vallejo, Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.2).
The best Speedmetal Bronze Army Painter equivalent is True Copper (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.7).
Speedmetal Bronze is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Bronze equivalent is Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2. For a Speedmetal Bronze equivalent Vallejo match, Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2 is the closest pick. The best Speedmetal Bronze Army Painter equivalent is True Copper (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.7.
The closest Vallejo match is Copper (70.998) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.2.
The best Army Painter option is True Copper (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.7.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Speedmetal Bronze reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Speedmetal Bronze has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Speedmetal Bronze reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Speedmetal Bronze is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Speedmetal Bronze must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Speedmetal 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.