Vallejo Model Color

Vallejo Model Color is a range of opaque and highly pigmented acrylic water-based colors, especially formulated for brush application on models and miniatures of resin, plastic or metal. The colors cover extremely well and extend easily without concealing the most minute details of the figures or vehicles. All the colors can be mixed with one another and dry to a mat, even finish without leaving traces of brushstrokes; they can be diluted with water or Vallejo Thinner. For airbrushing it is recommended to dilute the colors with 50% Airbrush Thinner. Possible mistakes can be corrected immediately with water or alcohol. Once dry, the colors are waterproof and permanent.

Equivalances

Model Color Chart

The range contains a selection of military colors with equivalencies (see the Equivalences chart to the right) to RAL, RLM and FS values, as well as metallic colors, glazes, transparent and fluorescent colors. The transparent colors can be applied directly for the tinting of headlights and signal lights; when diluted with Gloss Medium, these colors are ideal for tinting airplane or car windows (smoked glass). The glazes are used for a quick shading of the figure or model.

On the color chart, "70.849" would translate Hobbylinc product number "VLJ70849". Simply search Hobbylinc.com with this product number to find it in the catalog.

The "POS" column on the Equivalence chart is the position on the Color Chart (circled number at the bottom-right of each color) where you will find that color.

Colors

Metallic

Vallejo adds bits of silver to this line of paints to give them that "metallic" look.

Transparent

The transparent colors can be applied directly for the tinting of headlights and signal lights; when diluted with Gloss Medium, these colors are ideal for tinting airplane or car windows (smoked glass).

Fluorescent

Metallic in Alcohol

Vallejo add bits of silver to this line of paints to give them that "metallic" look.

Thinners

• Thinner: 1 part thinner to 1 part paint
• Flow Improver: 1 part Improver to 4-5 parts paint

Vallejo THINNER MEDIUM 17ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70524

Vallejo Airbrush Thinner 17ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #71261

Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver 17ml Bottle Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #71262

Mediums

The Model Color range includes a series of Mediums which have been formulated to customize the properties of the colors.

Vallejo MATT MEDIUM 17ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70540

Vallejo GLOSS MEDIUM 17ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70470

Glaze Medium dilutes the color and delays drying time; it is used for shading and blending, and perfect for working with pigments.

Vallejo GLAZE MEDIUM 17ml Bottle Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70596

With Metallic Medium the colors acquire a pearly or metallic sheen.

Vallejo MEDIUM METALLIC 17ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70521

Crackle or Chipping Medium, applied between two coats of Model Color, will cause the top coat to develop fissures and cracks.

Vallejo CRACKLE 17 ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70598

Vallejo CHIPPING MEDIUM 17ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #73214

The retarder medium extends the working and drying time for a paint, which is helpful in an airbrush so the paint does not dry inside the airbrush so quickly.

Vallejo DRYING RETARDER 17ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70597

Varnishes

Model Color varnishes can be applied by brush or Airbrush. They dry rapidly and do not leave fingerprints (no tack). Once protected by a varnish, the colors will resist oil paints, enamels and solvent based washes.

Vallejo MATT VARNISH 17ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70520

Vallejo GLOSS VARNISH 17ml Bottle Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70510

Vallejo SATIN VARNISH 17ml Hobby and Model Acrylic Paint #70522

Glazes

Glazes are used for a quick shading.

Colors are Approximated

The color swatches are for reference only. The actual paint color once applied to a model, will NOT be 100% identical to the color shown on the computer screen.