Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Stuff World | Gladius Bronze | 3.37 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Warplock Bronze | 4.27 | Good |
| Scale75 | SC-88 Old Copper | 4.59 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Speedmetal Copper | 5.83 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | True Metal Copper | 6.27 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Copper (70.998) | 7.68 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Hashut Copper | 7.72 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | True Copper | 7.22 | Acceptable |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details..
The closest Balthasar Gold equivalent is Gladius Bronze (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 3.4).
Balthasar Gold is a base from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around good, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Balthasar Gold on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Balthasar Gold equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
A paint guide is most valuable when it connects colour, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Balthasar Gold as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over a black or brown primer. Thin it only very lightly. Good companion colours include Agrax Earthshade, Skullcrusher Brass, Hashut Copper and Nuln Oil.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Balthasar Gold as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over a black or brown primer. Thin it only very lightly. Good companion colours include Agrax Earthshade, Skullcrusher Brass, Hashut Copper and Nuln Oil.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.