Giráldez, Ángel/González, Pedro True Metallic Metal

This volume retains the clarity, simplicity and practical approach of its predecessor, introducing miniature painters and wargaming enthusiasts to the secrets of metallic painting through vivid examples, useful tips and step-by-step instructions. The book introduces the basics of True Metallic Metal, explains how the BSL (Base, Shade, Light) system is applied to metallic colours, and develops the principles of volumetry and lighting, providing a solid foundation for any painter who wants to achieve more controlled, expressive and consistent results. It also addresses colour theory, chromatic harmony and contrast as applied to metallic colours, providing practical tools for understanding how each colour choice affects the final appearance of a model painted with metallic tones. Within the pages of the book, readers will find recommendations on tools, brush usage, basic techniques and specific airbrushing techniques, as well as numerous insights from the authors' professional experience. At the heart of the book is a detailed examination of the colour families in the True Metallic Metal range: yellow, orange, red, magenta, violet, blue, turquoise, green, bronze, gold and silver. Each chapter analyses the behaviour of each family, its visual characteristics, its relationship with light and the most effective combinations for achieving volume, colour richness and coherence when using the BSL system. This approach makes the book the ideal guide for getting the most out of Vallejo's True Metallic Metal range. The content is complemented by a section on weathering effects and combinations with other colour ranges, which expands the painter's creative and expressive possibilities. The book concludes with a complete step-by-step guide to painting the Elysia figure, demonstrating the application of the TMM method from the initial steps to the final finish, combining technique, artistic judgement and visual storytelling.