Green Stuff World · Speedmetal

Speedmetal Iron Green Stuff World speedmetal paint card (#505860)

Green Stuff World Speedmetal #505860
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True Metal Iron · AK Interactive · ΔE 2.96

Medium Gunship Grey · AK Interactive · ΔE 2.63

Equivalents by Brand
Brand Colour Delta E Match
AK Interactive True Metal Iron 2.96 Good
AK Interactive Gunmetal (3rd Gen) 4.46 Good
Scale75 Thrash Metal 5.25 Acceptable
Vallejo Model Color Gunmetal Grey (70.863) 5.84 Acceptable
Green Stuff World Gunmetal Grey 10.47 Distant
Vallejo Model Color Oily Steel (70.865) 10.48 Distant
Citadel (Games Workshop) Iron Warriors 11.24 Distant
Army Painter Gun Metal 4.17 Good
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Speedmetal Iron paint guide

Speedmetal Iron Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

Speedmetal Iron is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Speedmetal Iron equivalent is True Metal Iron (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.0).

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

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: True Metal Iron (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.0
  • Vallejo equivalent: Gunmetal Grey (70.863) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.8
  • Army Painter equivalent: Plate Mail Metal (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.3

How to Use Speedmetal Iron

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 Iron 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 Iron 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 Iron on miniatures?

Speedmetal Iron is a deep blue speedmetal paint from Green Stuff World's Speedmetal range.

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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.