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SC-88 Old Copper Scale75 metallic paint equivalents (#B07040)
SC-88 Old Copper is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-88 Old Copper equivalent is True Metal Copper (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-88 Old Copper is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for SC-88 Old Copper.
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Which equivalent should you pick for SC-88 Old Copper?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-88 Old Copper in the current local catalogue is True Metal Copper from AK Interactive (Delta-E 2.03).
- Closest overall: True Metal Copper (AK Interactive, Delta-E 2.03)
- Closest Vallejo: Hammered Copper (72.059) (Delta-E 3.76)
- Closest Army Painter: Weapon Bronze (Delta-E 6.26)
Method
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Limits
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
What to check before replacing this metallic
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
- Pigment size: metallic flakes settle — stir thoroughly before use
- Primer: the primer already used in your recipe — black primer gives a truer metallic sheen
- Thinning: controlled thinning — too much water dulls the metallic particles
- Coverage: reliable — metallics may need multiple thin coats
- Varnish: matte varnish kills metallic reflections — use satin or gloss
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Frequently asked questions
SC-88 Old Copper is a paint from Scale75. 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 3.76).
Yes, SC-88 Old Copper is currently part of the Scale75 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.
SC-88 Old Copper is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-88 Old Copper equivalent is True Metal Copper (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-88 Old Copper is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.8).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for SC-88 Old Copper.
SC-88 Old Copper is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-88 Old Copper equivalent is True Metal Copper (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-88 Old Copper is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.8. No close Army Painter equivalent found for SC-88 Old Copper.
SC-88 Old Copper Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.8.
SC-88 Old Copper Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for SC-88 Old Copper.
SC-88 Old Copper equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint with metallic pigments, SC-88 Old Copper reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the warm orange range.
Pigment particle size
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. SC-88 Old Copper has a specific particle size.
Black vs white primer
The primer choice affects how SC-88 Old Copper reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
NMM simulation vs true metallic
SC-88 Old Copper is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlight preservation
Edge highlights on SC-88 Old Copper must contrast with the metallic base.
Tarnish and varnish
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. SC-88 Old Copper may need a varnish seal.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : True Metal Copper (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.0
- Closest Vallejo option : Hammered Copper (72.059) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 3.8
- Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent
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.
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