Guardians of the Throne is a set for the golden armour of elite guardians. It combines two approaches: six shades from the Real Heavy Metal metallic system, which handles metal in three steps, and six ordinary acrylics for cloth, skin and contrasting details.
| Set type | Themed set |
| Number of colours | 12 |
| Volume per jar | 20 ml |
| Type | water-based acrylic paints |
| Finish | matt |
| Manufacturer code | IONIC-0518 |
| EAN | 8432074905189 |
| Manufacturer | Ionic Smart Colors (MIG Jimenez) |
| Country of origin | Spain |
How does the Real Heavy Metal system work?
In three steps: Base over the whole surface, Metallic Wash into the recesses and Highlight on the edges. The shades are designed to follow on from each other – no mixing and no guessing.
Why are ordinary acrylics included?
Because gold alone does not make a figure. The contrasting colours on cloth and details are what let the gold stand out – without them the whole model merges into one sheen.
How do I thin these paints?
With water or an Ionic thinner. They are self-hydrating, so they stay workable on the palette far longer than ordinary acrylics – a drop for brush work, roughly 1 : 1 for airbrush.
Is the set better value than single jars?
If you need at least half the shades, yes – the set costs less than the same number of individual jars. If you are missing only two, buy them separately in the Ionic Smart Colors category.
The other sets are in the Ionic sets category.