Last Hope Acrylics v2.0 Paint Set vs 18-Color Miniature Acrylic Paint Set

Buy the Last Hope 50-paint set if you paint armies and want a wide, high-opacity palette in one box. Buy the 18-color set if you are starting out or want a small, forgiving everyday set with big bottles and built-in mixing beads. The Last Hope set wins on range and coverage per coat; the 18-color set wins on bottle size, mixing convenience and beginner-friendly flow. Owners of the 18-color set report solid adhesion and no reactivation once dry, but several colors need a second coat and brush work dries satin rather than matte.

• Choose the Last Hope Acrylics v2.0 set if you need many colors for a full army and want paint that covers in fewer coats straight from the bottle.
• Choose the 18-color Miniature Paint Set if you are new to the hobby, want larger bottles with mixing beads, and prefer a formula that levels itself and thins with water for airbrush use.