The XV-88 paint from Citadel Colours is a high-quality, pigmented formula that is perfect for use as a base coat on your miniature models.
Its matt finish allows for smooth and even application, resulting in a natural, understated look that is ideal for creating a foundation for further layers of paint.
The XV-88 paint is made from durable, water-based acrylics, ensuring that it dries quickly and can be easily layered or blended with other colors.
What armies can you paint with XV-88?
As a base coat, the XV-88 paint is an excellent choice for a wide range of Warhammer 40K armies, as it provides a solid foundation for further layers of paint and allows you to create a wide range of effects. Here are three armies that are well-suited to be painted with XV-88:
- Space Marines: The Space Marines are one of the most iconic factions in the Warhammer 40K universe, known for their heavily armoured soldiers and advanced weaponry. The XV-88 paint is a perfect choice for creating a realistic, matte finish on their armor and machinery, as it allows you to create a smooth, even base coat that is ideal for further layers of paint.
- Orks: The Orks are a race of brutal, warlike aliens in Warhammer 40K, known for their crude, ramshackle machinery and fierce, barbaric warriors. The XV-88 paint is a great choice for creating a realistic, weathered finish on their guns, tanks, and infantry, as it allows you to create a foundation for further layers of paint that captures the sense of old, battered equipment.
- Necrons: The Necrons are a race of robotic, undead warriors in the Warhammer 40K universe, known for their metallic exoskeletons and ancient technology. The XV-88 paint is an excellent choice for creating a realistic finish on their armor and machinery, as it allows you to create a smooth, even base coat that is ideal for further layers of paint.
XV-88 Colour Schemes & Combinations
When choosing colours to use with XV-88, it is important to consider color theory and the principles of complementary, split-complementary, and analogous colours. By selecting shades of yellow and bronze that complement the base coat of XV-88, you can create a cohesive, believable paint scheme that brings your miniatures to life. Here are a few suggestions for yellow and bronze paints that work well with XV-88:
- Yriel Yellow: Yriel Yellow is a vibrant, sunny shade of yellow that is perfect for adding highlights and accents to your miniatures. When paired with XV-88, it creates a bright, cheerful color combo that is ideal for creating a sense of balance and contrast on your models.
- Castellax Bronze: Castellax Bronze is a rich, warm bronze shade that is perfect for adding depth and richness to your miniatures. When paired with XV-88, it creates a convincing, metallic finish that is evocative of old, weathered copper or brass.
- Gehenna’s Gold: Gehenna’s Gold is a bright, shimmering gold shade that is ideal for adding highlights and accents to your miniatures. When paired with XV-88, it creates a striking, futuristic color combo that is perfect for creating a sense of balance and contrast on your models.
- Ironbreaker: Ironbreaker is a dark, muted bronze shade that is perfect for adding shadows and depth to your miniatures. When paired with XV-88, it creates a convincing, metallic finish that is evocative of old, weathered iron or steel.
