Paint equivalent guide

Tinny Tin (72.060) Equivalent

Tinny Tin (72.060) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Tinny Tin (72.060) equivalent is Leadbelcher (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Tinny Tin (72.060) equivalent Vallejo, Natural Steel (70.864) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.9).
The best Tinny Tin (72.060) Army Painter equivalent is Shining Silver (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Tinny Tin (72.060)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Tinny Tin (72.060) in the current local catalogue is Leadbelcher from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.43).

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 base

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Frequently asked questions

Tinny Tin (72.060) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Natural Steel (70.864) (Delta E 4.93).

Yes, Tinny Tin (72.060) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.

Tinny Tin (72.060) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Tinny Tin (72.060) equivalent is Leadbelcher (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.4).
For the Tinny Tin (72.060) equivalent Vallejo, Natural Steel (70.864) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.9).
The best Tinny Tin (72.060) Army Painter equivalent is Shining Silver (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.6).

Tinny Tin (72.060) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Tinny Tin (72.060) equivalent is Leadbelcher (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.4. For a Tinny Tin (72.060) equivalent Vallejo match, Natural Steel (70.864) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.9 is the closest pick. The best Tinny Tin (72.060) Army Painter equivalent is Shining Silver (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.

Tinny Tin (72.060) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Natural Steel (70.864) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.9.

Tinny Tin (72.060) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Shining Silver (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.6.

Tinny Tin (72.060) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Tinny Tin (72.060) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Leadbelcher (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : Natural Steel (70.864) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.9
  • Closest Army Painter option : Shining Silver (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.6

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight 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.