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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Model Color | Gunmetal Blue (70.800) | 10.23 | Distant |
| Scale75 | Black Metal | 10.30 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Gunmetal (3rd Gen) | 11.92 | Distant |
| Green Stuff World | Dark Elder Bronze | 12.41 | Distant |
| Green Stuff World | Anthrax Metal | 12.76 | Distant |
| Green Stuff World | Speedmetal Iron | 13.09 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Iron Warriors | 16.66 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Rough Iron | 5.95 | 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 Tin Bitz equivalent is Rough Iron (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.0).
Tin Bitz 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 medium, 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 Tin Bitz 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 Tin Bitz 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 Tin Bitz as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a black primer. Thin it only very lightly. Good companion colours include Hashut Copper, Agrax Earthshade, Skullcrusher Brass and Nuln Oil.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Tin Bitz as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a black primer. Thin it only very lightly. Good companion colours include Hashut Copper, Agrax Earthshade, Skullcrusher Brass 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.