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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Martian Ironcrust | 0.00 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Bloodletter | 7.16 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Blackfire Earth | 20.28 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrellan Earth | 21.46 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrellan Badland | 21.46 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Spiritstone Red | 24.23 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Heavy Chipping Effects | 30.18 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Fresh Rust | 13.97 | Distant |
As a Technical paint, this product delivers a special effect — texture, crackle, gloss, or medium — rather than a standard colour coat. Warm reds like this one are staples for chapter colours, hazard markings, and focal armour accents..
The closest Martian Ironearth equivalent is Fresh Rust (Army Painter) (ΔE 14.0).
Martian Ironearth is a technical 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 strong, 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 Martian Ironearth 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 Martian Ironearth 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 Martian Ironearth as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Ryza Rust, Agrax Earthshade, Jokaero Orange and Abaddon Black.
Avoid using it for over-dilution.
Use Martian Ironearth as your main technical colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Ryza Rust, Agrax Earthshade, Jokaero Orange and Abaddon Black.
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 over-dilution.