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Natural Steel (70.864) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 5.73
Tinny Tin (72.060) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 1.43
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Natural Steel (70.864) · Vallejo Model Color · ΔE 5.73
Tinny Tin (72.060) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 1.43
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Game Color | Tinny Tin (72.060) | 1.43 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Ironbreaker | 4.61 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Natural Steel (70.864) | 5.73 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Runelord Brass | 9.23 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Oily Steel (70.865) | 9.53 | Acceptable |
| AK Interactive | True Metal Steel | 9.62 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | Speed Metal | 9.79 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Shining Silver | 5.89 | Acceptable |
The workhorse metallic — Leadbelcher is the default silver for weapons, armour joints, and mechanical details.
The closest Leadbelcher equivalent is Natural Steel (70.864) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.7).
Leadbelcher 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 Leadbelcher 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 Leadbelcher equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Leadbelcher as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over most primers, with Leadbelcher spray for larger areas. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Nuln Oil, Runefang Steel, Ironbreaker and Agrax Earthshade.
Avoid using it for NMM-style highlights or washing without a darker recess shade.
Use Leadbelcher as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has good coverage. It works best over most primers, with Leadbelcher spray for larger areas. Thin it lightly. Good companion colours include Nuln Oil, Runefang Steel, Ironbreaker and Agrax Earthshade.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for NMM-style highlights or washing without a darker recess shade.