Green Stuff World · Speedmetal

Speedmetal Brass Green Stuff World speedmetal paint card (#A08828)

Green Stuff World Speedmetal #A08828
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SC-72 Viking Gold · Scale75 · ΔE 4.04

Dunkelgelb nach Muster · AK Interactive · ΔE 3.67

Equivalents by Brand
Brand Colour Delta E Match
Scale75 SC-72 Viking Gold 4.04 Good
Vallejo Model Color Old Gold (70.878) 4.31 Good
Scale75 Antique Gold 5.89 Acceptable
Scale75 SC-92 Victorian Brass 5.92 Acceptable
Citadel (Games Workshop) Gehenna's Gold 6.12 Acceptable
Scale75 Dwarven Gold 7.21 Acceptable
AK Interactive True Metal Gold 8.94 Acceptable
Army Painter Bright Gold 3.83 Good
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Speedmetal Brass paint guide

Speedmetal Brass Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

Speedmetal Brass is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Brass equivalent is SC-72 Viking Gold (Scale75) (ΔE 4.0).

Speedmetal Brass is a speedmetal from Green Stuff World, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: SC-72 Viking Gold (Scale75) – ΔE 4.0
  • Vallejo equivalent: Old Gold (70.878) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Army Painter equivalent: Bright Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.8

How to Use Speedmetal Brass

This paint is typically used for:

  • Fast metallic workflow

Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.

Paint Behavior and Tips

Consider the following when working with this paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: controlled thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
  • Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying

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.

Miniature Painting Tips

For best results with Speedmetal Brass on Warhammer and other miniature projects:

  • Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
  • Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
  • Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat

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.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Speedmetal Brass 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.

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How should you use Speedmetal Brass on miniatures?

Speedmetal Brass is a warm yellow speedmetal paint from Green Stuff World's Speedmetal range.

  • Green Stuff World · Speedmetal
  • Speedmetal · #A08828

Method

This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.

Limits

Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.