Leadbelcher is a silver colored paint from Citadel Colour’s Air Paint line. It is a high quality, acrylic paint that is perfect for use as a base coat or foundation color on miniature models. The pigments in Leadbelcher provide excellent coverage, making it a great choice for beginners looking to paint their first miniature. Its matte finish gives a sense of metallic dullness, making it perfect for painting metal surfaces on miniatures such as armor or machinery. It could be used as a base color to make the miniature look like it’s made of metal, then you can use other metallic colors to add highlights and shadows to give the metal a sense of depth.
What armies to paint with Leadbelcher – Air Paint
These particular armies were chosen for inclusion because their miniatures all include numerous metallic surfaces, such as armor, equipment, or weapons. Since Leadbelcher has excellent coverage and a matte finish, it is the ideal paint to use as a base coat for these surfaces.
- Imperial Guard – The Imperial Guard is a faction within the Warhammer 40K universe known for their heavy machinery and tanks, making Leadbelcher an ideal paint choice for their metallic surfaces.
- Adeptus Mechanicus – The Adeptus Mechanicus is a faction within the Warhammer 40K universe known for their technologically advanced machinery and robots, making Leadbelcher an ideal paint choice for their metallic surfaces.
- Necrons – The Necrons are a faction within the Warhammer 40K universe known for their robotic soldiers and technology, making Leadbelcher an ideal paint choice for their metallic surfaces.
Additionally, it is simple to use and a fantastic paint for novices. These three armies, in particular, have a lot of metallic surfaces that would benefit from the usage of Leadbelcher. It is a versatile color that can be used to paint a variety of various factions.
Leadbelcher – Air Paint Colour Schemes & Combinations
- Mephiston Red – Air : Mephiston Red is a vibrant red paint that can be used to add a pop of color to the metallic surfaces painted with Leadbelcher. It can be used to create a complementary color scheme, where the red and silver act as opposite colors on the color wheel, creating a high contrast and dynamic look.
- White Scar – Air : White Scar is a bright white paint that can be used to add highlights to the metallic surfaces painted with Leadbelcher. It can be used to create an analogous color scheme, where the white and silver are close to each other on the color wheel, creating a cohesive and harmonious look.
- Bestigor Fur – Bestigor Fur is a warm brown paint that can be used to add depth and texture to the metallic surfaces painted with Leadbelcher. It can be used to create a split-complementary color scheme, where the brown and silver act as opposite colors on the color wheel, with a pop of red in between, creating a balanced and interesting look.
It was decided to include these particular paints on the list because of their capacity to enhance Leadbelcher and produce intriguing and dramatic color combinations. In addition to being simple to work with, these hues beautifully complement the metallic surfaces painted with Leadbelcher. Furthermore, by adding shadows and highlights, the painter can contrast the colors and give the miniature more interest by using red, white, and brown. They make a wonderful addition to any palette used for painting miniatures.
