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We are proud to announce that we are now stocking the Vallejo Model Color range of acrylic paints. The Model Color range contains 218 colours and an extensive assortment of mediums and varnishes, designed especially for model painting. Modelcolor has been formulated with permanent pigments for fine arts; all colours are completely lightfast and opaque, (with the exception of the fluorescent and transparent colours, which are semi-opaque). A few metallic pigments (in an alcohol base) are included in the range, since these give a harder brilliance than the water-based metallics. The consistency of Modelcolor allows for an extremely smooth and uniform paint film, with no trace of brush strokes. Professional model painters always work with a wet brush and dilute the paint with water or Matt Medium, applying many thin layers to achieve depth and shadows. Colours may also be diluted with other Mediums for glazes and layered applications.

NEW FROM VALLEJO COMING SOON Model Air Paint Sets. VAL71144 - RAF Colours Special Battle Of Britain This set has been developed for painting the RAF fighter aircraft which participated in the major air battle of all times, “The Battle of Britain”, from the beginning in July 1940 to the final phase or “Night Blitz” in May 1941. Model Air set with 8 colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 and British Standard Colours BS381C colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the air plane profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza. Paints Included VAL71323, VAL71404, VAL71324, VAL71057, VAL71302, VAL71126, VAL71009, VAL71305 VAL71145 - RAF Colours Bomber and Training Air Command 1939 - 1945 This set has been developed for painting all the bombers (light, medium and heavy) of the Bomber Air Command of the RAF from 1939 until the end of WWII. This set also includes “Trainer Yellow” which, combined with the other colours or by itself, can be used for most of the training aircraft and prototypes. Model Air set with 8 colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 and British Standard Colours BS381C colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the air plane profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza. Paints Included VAL71323, VAL71302, VAL71324, VAL71305, VAL71057, VAL71126, VAL71307, VAL71078 VAL71146 - RAF Colours SEAC (Air Command South East Asia) 1942 -1945 This set has been developed for the painting of all types of aircraft of the RAF in the SEAC (Air Command South East Asia) based in the British colonies in the Far East. Model Air set with 8 colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 and British Standard Colours BS381C colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the air plane profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza. Paint Included VAL71323, VAL71302, VAL71324, VAL71306, VAL71273, VAL71057, VAL71307, VAL71279 VAL71147 - FAA (Fleet Air Arm) Colours 1939 - 1945 This set has been developed for the painting of the aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) of the British fleet, for land-based aircraft as well as for aircraft, British or American, embarked on carriers from 1939 until the end of the War. Model Air set with 8 colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 and British Standard Colours BS381C colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the air plane profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza. Paints Included VAL71110, VAL71407, VAL71309, VAL71302, VAL71405, VAL71057, VAL71406, VAL71279 VAL71148 - RAF Colours Coastal Command 1939 - 1945 This set has been developed for painting the aircraft of the RAF Coastal Command , for land based aircraft as well as for seaplanes, from 1939 until the end of the war. Model Air set with 8 colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 and British Standard Colours BS381C colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the air plane profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza. Paints Included VAL71323, VAL71302, VAL71324, VAL71306, VAL71110, VAL71057, VAL71309, VAL71279 VAL71149 - RAF Day Fighters Pre-War To 1941 This set has been developed for painting the RAF fighter camouflage scheme “Temperate Land” in its different colour combinations from the years before WWII (starting in 1937) and the beginning of the conflict in 1939, with the first battles in Norway, Netherland, France and England, until August 1941. The set also includes the colours for the “Shadow Compensation” colour scheme used in biplanes of all models and deployment. Model Air set with 8 colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 and British Standard Colours BS381C colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the air plane profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza. Paints Included VAL71323, VAL71302, VAL71324, VAL71279, VAL71291, VAL71057, VAL71403, VAL71062 VAL71162 - RAF Colours Day Fighters 1941 - 1945 & P.R.U. This set has been developed for painting the RAF day fighter aircraft from August 1941 until the end of the War, as well as the HF Interceptors (High Fighters). The set also includes the colours for the PRU (Photographic Reconnaissance Unit ) aircraft. Model Air set with 8 colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 and British Standard Colours BS381C colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the air plane profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza. Paints Included VAL71273, VAL71109, VAL71324, VAL71408, VAL71307, VAL71057, VAL71302, VAL71279 VAL71163 - RAF Colours Desert Scheme & M.T.O. 1940 - 1945 This set has been developed for the painting of all types of RAF aircraft with the colour patterns “Tropical Land Scheme”, “Desert Scheme”, “Special Coastal Scheme”, etc. from June 1940 until the end of the War, in North Africa and the Mediterranean theatre. Model Air set with 8 colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 and British Standard Colours BS381C colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the air plane profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza. Paints Included VAL71306, VAL71324, VAL71108, VAL71323, VAL71113, VAL71302, VAL71313, VAL71031. Follow us on Facebook for all the latest news https://www.facebook...eativeModelsLtd Check out the website for all new releases www.creativemodels.co.uk

NOTICE: On day 6 it is clear that I have either damaged the airbrush, or, the airbrush was perhaps not that good in the first place. I get near instant clogging and I see the paint flow being inconsistent as I gradually try increase the paint flow with the lever, if I screw on the nozzle cap too much. Apparently there is a sweet spot, that makes the paint flow seemingly perfect, with a nice spray, with no clogging. So I can still use this airbrush I think, until I try out some spare parts or buy a new one. Edit: Warning: Since I started a few days ago, I might have learned a few more things about my airbrush, so take what I write with a grain of salt so to speak, or rather, take into consideration that what I write in each post might in worst case be wrong. Day 0 I have bought a new air compressor with a 4L tank, but the connecting part between the compressor and the airbrush is not airtight. No point trying out airbrushing this way. Day 1 Finally, today I managed to acquire some rubber O-rings, and I used 3-4 of them to stop the leaking connection between my new and expensive 4L compressor (Faller Air Boss/Sil-Air 15D variant?) and my el cheapo airbrush (BD-130). The connector that came with the airbrush doesn't fit my compressor (both appear to be 1/4" connections though), I can screw it on a little, but don't dare tighten it, putting in O-rings fixed the leakage. Temp = 22 deg C Rel. Humidity = 25-40% (true value unknown, I have apparently two crappy hygrometers, one digital and one analogue, each in different rooms) Compressor PSI set to eh 20+ when putting on primer, ca 30 psi when putting on color. After quite some time of fun airbrushing regular Vallejo color, having started with mucho clogging when trying out the Vallejo Gray Primer on a non painted model for practise, I came to realize that I had the wrong needle in the airbrush. Before I started airbrushing, I had removed the 0.3 or maybe a 0.35 nozzle from the airbrush and put on the optional 0.5 nozzle, but aha I forgot to switch out the needle for a 0.5 one. Even with the nozzle cap on, the needle stuck outside the cap, something I thought looked rather odd, but I didn't know any better. So I ended up airbrushing with a 0.5 nozzle, together with a 0.3 or perhaps a 0.35 needle. I had managed to paint some Vallejo Dark Sea Gray onto a lighter gray colored plastic model (previous enamel paint), and I thought the end result was really nice. I am looking forward to try out airbrushing Tamiya X-22 Clear coat over it, to see if the surface becomes more smooth, or at least to see if I can get an even shine over the whole surface. Before doing a clear coat, I might as well try out some masking and put on some white invasion stripes for fun. I have no idea if the mucho clogging with the Vallejo gray primer was due to wrong needle, the airbrushing or if I should have mixed it with something. I think I added some Vallejo airbush thinner, but maybe it was too little. As I started airbrushing a submarine stand I had lying around, with primer, it became clear that I wouldn't be able to finish it in anything resembling normal time, because of the clogging. Hopefully, now that I have fixed my "wrong needle" issue, I hope I get to see a different result tomorrow. Things I did, that I perhaps shouldn't have: At the end, I thought, why not add some thinner to the medium sized flash of Vallejo Gray Primer, so I poured some of that into it. I also added a ball bearing, and so I had put that into the flask, no idea if that really helps with this kind of paint. I think I managed to get to airbrush the wing of an airplane model properly. I had the airbrush about 8cm from the model. I guess I thought that 20+ psi was ok, but with the trouble I had with the primer, I tried upping the psi towards 30 for airbrushing the color afterwards. I'll go back to 20'ish the next time. Noteworthy things: - Seems I should buy some cheap non Vallejo airbrush cleaner somewhere, because I used a lot on my first airbrush session. I cleaned the airbrush maybe four times, and felt comfortable doing it. - When I fill some airbrush cleaning liquid into the airbrush and adjust the paint flow ratio towards maximum, I see a nice spray, maybe 4 cm in diameter at 10cm distance (roughly). - I find it a little difficult judging how much paint is sprayed on a surface, if the surface already has some paint on it. - The best indication of flow, seem to when I spray cleaning liquid onto my hand (wearing a non-latex glove/100% "nitril"). - I realized I should improve the lighting a little. Best to have good lighting conditions, otherwise it is difficult to see how the spray is applied on the surface of the model. - I did try out airbrushing bare plastic, and it went well. If using the gray primer doesn't improve, I am tempted to simply airbrush paint without a layer of primer. No idea if the paint might chip off that way. I feel confident that I can airbrush a project soon, if I do a little planning to avoid making known mistakes.

Hi all, just joined -- did some searching before posting but didn't find anything that addressed the issues I've been having. (Sorry if I've missed something pertient.) I'm hand painting with Vallejo Model Colors, washes, and varnishes (don't want to use anything with fumes, and haven't had time to learn to use an airbrush yet). My current workflow is a few layers of primer -> a few layers of paint -> gloss varnish -> wash -> sometimes gloss varnish again for extra protection -> a few coats of matte varnish Two things related to Vallejo's matte varnish. First, it stays 'tacky' after it's set. I've noticed this on some pieces to which I just applied a second or third coat (they'd been drying 2-3 days), but also on a model I finished early this year: I unpacked it and found that a joint wouldn't move (it was a plastic-on-plastic pivot joint, with both surfaces painted and finished). It was so tight that when I stupidly tried to force it, part of the arm broke before the sticky joint gave way. I'm concerned about this tackiness because a lot of my kits have two painted surfaces in contact -- often for articulation, but even static pieces might rub up against each other when they're fitted together. In general, I don't want surfaces to stick to stuff. Is this just a failing of vallejo's varnish, or something in my technique, or a fact of life with clear coats in general...? Second issue is that when I apply the varnish over a wash, the varnish often 'picks up' the wash pigment and moves it around. (I'm applying washes pretty generously across the piece before brushing it away, so most of the wash ends up around panel lines and details, but there's a thin layer over the whole piece.) I've heard that you shouldn't apply acrylic varnish over an acrylic wash (i.e. use enamel or something instead), but I want to stay with an all-acrylic process, and sort of thought that since I'm using all Vallejo products they would play nice. The only way I've seen around this issue is to apply the wash liberally, so the brush is wet and moving freely across the piece -- the more friction the more the wash seems to get disturbed, as you would expect. Is it unrealistic to expect acrylic varnish on acrylic wash to work without issues? Should I put in some time learning to airbrush so I can apply the varnish gently? And if using Vallejo gloss varnish -- between the paint and wash, and between wash and matte coat -- isn't doing me any favors, is there any reason not to use Pledge/Future for those layers? Sure is cheaper. Thanks-

Brand New Vallejo Paints Coming soon. Including the First Water-Based Metallic Colours Water - Based Aluminium Colours Metal Colours Metal Colour is a range of 18 water- based metallic colours, especially designed for airbrushing. In the development of this new and innovative range, the latest generation of aluminium pigments has been used in a specifically designed formula to produce colours of exceptional resistance and adherence to plastics and metal. Can be applied directly on models without the need for the use of a primer, although in the case of fuselages and components for airplane models it is recommended to first apply a glossy Black Primer to bring forth the unique and special quality of the aluminium finish. Packaging: In 32ml. bottles with a flip-top/dropper closure. 71187 Old and New Wood Effects (by Scratchmod) Model Air This Colour Set with 8 acrylic colours of 17ml bottles includes step by step instructions designed to help the modeller in creating new wood and old grey-silver weathered wood effects. The wood colours can be used for fences, boxes, crates, and tool handles, etc. The old wood colours will help replicate much older and more weathered wood. 72302 Non Death Chaos (by Angel Giraldez) Game Colour New presentation of our set Non Death Chaos, now including detailed step by step painting instructions with photographs by Angel Giraldez. The set contains 8 Game Colours for painting the miniature figures of the ghosts, zombies, monsters, vampires, demons and other malignant creatures of the night. 72865 Face Painting (by Angel Giraldez) Game Air This set contains 8 Game Air airbrush ready colours, 4 of which have been developed especially for this set. Includes detailed step by step painting instructions by Angel Giraldez and photographs showing the process of painting male and female faces. Game Air: 4 New Colours The colours in the range have been selected in collaboration with modellers specialized in fantasy figures and dioramas, and the existing colours in the Game Air range have been taken into particular consideration. The names and shades of the most popular colours of Game Colour have been maintained in Game Air, using the formulation and resins employed for Model Air (see Equivalency Table below). In the colour chart we include a diagram of the most frequent colour combinations: base colour, light and shadow. 71155 US NAVY & USMC Colours from 70’ to present Model Air Model Air colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the aircraft profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza Modelling Workshop”. The set with 8 Model Air colours is developed to paint the colour schemes of most of the US NAVY and USMC aircraft in service since the seventies to the present. 71156 USAF Colours “Grey Schemes” from 70’s to present Model Air Model Air colours developed on the basis of intensive research and precise colour matching with the Federal Standard 595 colour specifications. The sets include the colours for the aircraft profiles and camouflage patterns drawn by Mark Rolfe. With the collaboration of “Pieza a Pieza Modelling Workshop”. The set with 8 Model Air colours, is developed to paint low visibility grey colour schemes (“Hill”, “Mod Eagle”, “Ghost”, etc.) of the USAF aircraft from the seventies to the present. 71164 Luftwaffe Maritime and Tropical Colours Model Air RLM (Reichs Luftfahrt Ministerium) colours with new formulations, revised on the basis of an extensive study and review of the exact shades of the available documentation and most recent bibliographic. The new RLM sets include profiles of the aircraft by Mark Rolfe, showing the various RLM colour combinations used in the camouflage patterns, as well as information about their application and purpose. With the collaboration of the “Pieza a Pieza Modelling Workshop”. This set with 8 Model Air colours is developed for the painting of Luftwaffe camouflage patterns developed for aircraft in maritime deployment (hydroplanes, bombers and reconnaissance, etc.) as well as for the colours used for any type of aircraft operating in the North African campaign and the Mediterranean zone starting in 1941. * These new sets replace earlier versions and include in some cases new colours. 71165 Luftwaffe Pre-War to 1941 Model Air RLM (Reichs Luftfahrt Ministerium) colour with new formulations, revised on the basis of an extensive study and review of the exact shades of the available documentation and most recent bibliographies. The new RLM sets include profiles of the aircraft by Mark Rolfe, showing the various RLM colour combinations used in the camouflage patterns, as well as information about their application and purpose. With the collaboration of the “Pieza a Pieza Modelling Workshop”. This set with 8 Model Air colours is developed for camouflage patterns of any type WWII Luftwaffe aircraft previous to the WWII and the Spanish Civil War (Condor Legion), as well as for the campaigns and initial phases of the conflict in Poland, Northern Europe, and the battles of France and England. 71166 Luftwaffe Colours 1941 to End-War Model Air RLM (Reichs Luftfahrt Ministerium) colours with new formulations, revised on the basis of an extensive study and review of the exact shades of the available documentation and most recent bibliographies. The new RLM sets include profiles of the aircraft by Mark Rolfe, showing the various RLM colour combinations used in the camouflage patterns, as well as information about their application and purpose. With the collaboration of the “Pieza a Pieza Modelling Workshop”. This set with 8 Model Air colours is developed for camouflage patterns of all Luftwaffe models of fighters (single engine, heavy and night fighters) starting in 1941, as well as the colours employed towards the end of the war (1944-45) on the latest models of interceptors, and on the revolutionary new jets and latest model aircraft. * These new sets replace earlier versions and include in some cases new colours. 26007 + 26008 Front Stand + Corner Stand 26007 - Front Stand: The perfect solution for storing Vallejo colours. This model has space for 52 bottles of Model colour in 17ml size, together with 8 bottles of 35 or 60 ml, and 22 brushes. Easy assembly, does not require glue. Size: Length 13.4” (34cm), Width 8.75” (22.3cm) and Height 4.3” (11cm) 26008 - Corner Stand: The perfect solution for storing Vallejo colours. This corner model has space for 28 bottles of Model Colour in the 17ml size, together with 16 bottles of 35 or 60 ml one 200ml bottle and 26 brushes. Easy assembly, does not require glue. Size: Length 10.6” (27cm), Width 10.6” (27cm) and Height 4.3” (11cm) 75005 The Rise of Fantasy by Juan J. Barrena (JJ) A practical guide and introduction to the creation of fantasy scenes. this book contains step by step instructions on how to paint a figure and transformation of the figures, as well as the composition of the backgrounds, with points on highlighting the various elements of the composition, and on the portrayal of water, land, wood and rusted metal and general scenery.

New Vallejo Metal Colour Range Now In Stock Paints are £5.99 each and Primers are £3.50each Click On The Link Below www.creativemodels.co.uk

We have now got in the Four New Vallejo Game Air Colours. Vallejo 72769 - Flesh Vallejo 72770 - Burned Flesh Vallejo 72771 - Barbarian Flesh Vallejo 72772 - Red Terracotta The colours in the range have been selected in collaboration with modellers specialized in fantasy figures and dioramas, and the existing colours in the Game Air range have been taken into particular consideration. The names and shades of the most popular colours of Game Colour have been maintained in Game Air, using the formulation and resins employed for Model Air (see Equivalency Table below). In the colour chart we include a diagram of the most frequent colour combinations: base colour, light and shadow.

I am currently building, in 1/72, the Airfix Chipmunk and Airfix FW 190. I have dealt with the seams and joins and have sprayed on a few coats of Vallejo primer, (thinned 80/20). It has gone on lovely, nice and smooth with good coverage etc. However, my problems have now begun! I have found a few visible seams and the odd area where extra filler was needed etc. Having applied more filler and sanding back to smooth the primer has peeled/flaked off in small areas. This is the first time that I have used Vallejo primer. I wanted a suitable primer that can be put through my airbrush with a simple clean up and not too smelly, as that bothers Mrs L! I had read various reviews and was aware that some have found that Vallejo can peel away so I lightly sanded the surface before application to give the paint a key etc. I’m looking for some advice on a few issues, firstly the cause. Have I thinned it too much/not enough? Or when sanding back the primer have I used a too course grade and simple scratched it off? Secondly what to do now, sand it all off of try or feather the edges? When I try to feather the edges it just seems to get bigger would it be easier to get a fine sander and take it all back to the plastic and start again. Thanks in advance. Leon

I have a couple of 1:144 aircraft that I would like to paint in Vietnam colours. I would like to know what the colours are for camouflaged F-4E Phantom and a C-47 Skytrain, are they the same colours? I normally use and like Vallejo Air but I need help with identifying the bottle numbers to get for the Vietnam cam of tans and greens. I am also interested to hear If there is a better acrylic paint, which can be easily obtained in UK and, if so, who supplies them. And finally, any recommendations on who retails acrylic paints, such as Vallejo etc. at the most economic prices? Thanks for any assistance with this Mike

Evening folks - I have the Airfix 1:48 PRXIX and it has been staring at me for some time saying 'build me next'! Now a few years ago I went mad and bought a load of Vallejo Model Air paints but haven't used them much as I found they clogged my airbrush. However in amongst them I found the Model Air UK PRU Blue which is number 109 on their chart. It seems daft to buy some more if this is a good match but nothing about it has come up on Google searches so I thought I would ask you guys. Is a good match, close match or you must be joking?! Also any top tips on spraying this stuff without getting the clogging? thanks Chris

Some time ago I settled on Vallejo and find I'm fairly competent at airbrushing both Air and Model colour through my Iwatas; I prefer Air, but if I thin the Model Color with plain water and a drop or two of artists flow enhancer, it goes on OK. For the first time, I just tried some Vallejo fluorescent stuff, and couldn't make it work. Even adding more water and half a dozen drops of flow enhancer failed to prevent it from clogging up very quickly. And what gets onto the model is very thin, watery, feeble stuff. Is there a special technique? I wanted to use an Airfix aerosol fluo colour but blasted Antics in Bristol were out of stock yesterday... Thanks, Tony

I've recently started airbrushing for the first time. After a few failed attempts with Humbrol paints I decided to give "Vallejo Model Colour" a try. Using the Vallejo Primer and thinners I seem to be getting fairly good results and I am happy. So when looking online to further my range of Vallejo paints I noticed they do "Vallejo Model Air", which is a range of paints designed specifically for airbrushing. And this has left me thinking do I buy more "Model Colour" or try "Model Air" Has any one tried these before, if so what is your opinion of them? Would you recommend one type over another? Is there one which is a good all rounder, i.e. For brushing and for air? And does anyone have any other tips or tricks for these paints? Many thanks!

Hey all Just thought I would add some more fuel to the ever burning fire of the dreaded RLM colors. So far I've been using Model Master Acrylics for my RLM camouflage and they have served me well, aside from a few things. I've recently started using Vallejo acrylics and I am quite impressed, so much so that I am replacing my current stock of Tamiya and Model Master with Vallejo as they get used up. Time to cut to the chase. Vallejo's RLM equivalents are - to quote the 101st Airborne - "NUTS!" At least in my opinion. Has anyone come up with some decent matches to RLM in either the Model Air or the Model Color lines? At the very least I need matches for 72 and 73 I have the Revell 1/72 Bv 222, Fw 200 and Ju 290 all of which have the same 72/73/65 camouflage scheme... so I'm gonna need a lot of paint! As always, any help is greatly appreciated KHood

Rust & Chipping Effects Vallejo This set should find favour with the AFV fraternity, especially if you haven't tried the "hairspray" technique, or fancy portraying a burned out vehicle. It arrives in a compact box with internal plastic tray containing five 17ml Model Air dropper bottles, a surface primer, chipping medium and matt varnish. Also included is a booklet describing the techniques in detail over ten steps with a photograph illustrating each one. The colours included are as follows: 70.605 Red Brown Surface Primer, 71.042 Camouflage Black Brown, 71.080 Rust, 71.129 Light Rust, 71.130 Orange Rust, 71.033 Yellow Ochre, 73.214 Chipping Medium, 70.520 Matt Varnish. Conclusion A useful set for AFV Modellers and anyone wishing to expand their techniques or have a go at a burned out vehicle or knocked out tank. The booklet guides you through the process succinctly with the exception of how to apply the chipping medium. As there is no airbrush in the photo however, I think it's safe to assume you brush it on. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

Rust and Steel Acrylic Paint Set Vallejo Paint effects are something of a mystery to a great many of us, but companies like Vallejo are starting to produce "turn-key" solutions to these in the form of sets that give you everything you need other than the skill to wield a paint brush or airbrush. This set is a large one, and includes a plastic storage tray that has eight mixing spots moulded into it, space to store all seven of the 17ml Model Colour dropper bottles of paint, one of Wash, and a slot down the middle to store the large pigment bottle with a childproof cap. A little pigment goes a long way, so the secure cap is a very good idea, especially if you have kids with access to your modelling area. The final inclusion is a pair of Vallejo paint brushes a #1 for fine work and a small flat brush labelled Drybrush. All you need to add is the aforementioned ability to paint and a little water for diluting the paint & cleaning your brushes afterward. The colours provided are as follows: 70.863 Gunmetal Grey, 70.869 Basalt Grey, 70.941 Burnt Umber, 70.940 Saddle Brown, 70.818 Red Leather, 70.981 Orange Brown, 70.956 Clear Orange, 73.200 Sepia Wash, 73.108 Brown Iron Oxide Pigment. A glossy pamphlet explains the painting process step-by-step in three languages (English, Spanish, German) with pictures accompanying the important steps. The paint brushes are made from Toray synthetic fibres, which retain their shape well and have just the right amount of "spring back". They are regarded as some of the best synthetic fibres to use in acrylic and oil painting. Conclusion Valllejo's paints are well regarded, and this set is a useful introduction to the world of rust effects that gives you everything you need except water. The booklet explains the process in simple terms, and the inclusion of suitable brushes adds value. You can of course buy all the components separately, but you get a little discount by buying them in this set, plus you get the palette, storage and the booklet to assist you in getting started. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

IJA Acrylic Colours Early/Late 1937-1945 Vallejo Japanese armour was heavily camouflaged even before WWII, and until 1942 was painted in a 5-colour disruptive pattern of greens, browns and yellow. After 1942 a more subdued and simplified three tone scheme was used, consisting of two shades of green and a dark brown. This set includes eight 17ml dropper bottles of Vallejo's well-respected Model Air acrylic colours, as follows: 70.611 Surface Primer IJA Earth Green (Early), 71.136 IJA Earth Brown, 71.134 IJA Midouri Green, 71.035 Camouflage Pale Brown, 71.135 IJA Chrome Yellow, 70.610 Surface Primer Parched Grass (late), 71.093 Field Green, 71.042 Camouflage Black Brown. Conclusion Vallejo's reputation ensures that these colours will spray well, and they look about right although once weathered and faded, the original colours will be subtly different anyway. It's a handy set for anyone that wants to start modelling IJA armour, and I hope to use it some day when I finally manage to get myself some kits to go with the crew figures I picked up a while ago. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

AFV Acrylic Painting System Vallejo Two new sets to add to the four reviewed here, covering modern Russian green and British WWII Bronze Green. I say WWII, but the instructions don't differentiate between the WWII shade and the modern colour, but the subject matter on the box top is decidedly WWII. Both sets contain 6 bottles of Model Air at 8ml each, with the usual Vallejo style droppers. The paints are pre-thinned for airbrush, but some may benefit from further thinning with distilled water if you feel the need. UK Bronze Green (78.407) Containing five colours plus satin varnish to prepare your model for weathering, as follows: #601 Grey Primer, #018 Camouflage Black, #250 Bronze Green, #252 1st Highlight, #225 Light Green, #522 Satin Varnish. Modern Russian Green (78.408) Containing five colours plus satin varnish to prepare your model for weathering, as follows: #601 Grey Primer, #015 Olive Green, #012 Dark Green, #095 Zinc Green Chromate, #254 Bright, #522 Satin Varnish. Conclusion A very nicely presented group of painting and weathering sets that are accompanied by captioned pictorial instructions that should give even the novice modeller enough information to begin using the technique. There is a lot of space around the individual bottles however, and I was expecting the usual 17ml dropper bottles, even though it was clearly stated that the bottles were of the smaller type. Great for experimenting with this relatively new style of painting, or for your first trip into AFV weathering techniques. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

Hi all, So my first build is complete. It is Revell's 1/144 F-14D Super Tomcat (04049). Built with nothing added but what was in the box. Had a few missteps along the way - broke a few things (front landing gear, arrester hook) and added a decal or two in the wrong place. But overall, it was a fun build, if small! I originally got it to get some building and painting skills before I tackle some of the larger and more expensive Fine Molds Star Wars kits, but of course I got hooked on the Tomcat (always liked it) and would now like to add to the collection. I managed to fix the front landing gear, but could not fix the arrester hook. I also broke the pitot tube - and it disappeared!! - and did not fix it. I guess I could have rebuilt it but chose not to. A few scratches on the canopy and a decent one in the side of the fuselage on the left. I used Vallejo, Tamiya, Mr. Color and Lifecolor paints on it, along with MIG Abteilung oils for the weathering. Tried the AK-Interactive pigments but it didn't work out so well. Vallejo gloss and matt varnishes were also used. Could have gone satin I guess for the final coat, but I kinda like the look of the matt. First shot at painting something properly, so I'm kinda pleased with how it turned out. Of course, a $10 kit and about a bazillion dollars worth of paints, tools and stuff - but I'm justifying it by saying they'll all be used on the other kits! While it's my first go at painting something like this, I have to say I have trawled the forums, read online, watched YouTube and have another bazillion dollars worth of books and magazines (I'm a sucker for books though...). Airbrushed most of it (Iwata airbrush and compressor from back in the day when I was painting RC car bodies) with some brushing here and there. Not sure what else I should (or shouldn't have!) add, but please let me know if you have any comments etc. Yeah - the build is here. On to the photos!

AFV Acrylic Painting System Vallejo Vallejo are well known makers of top quality acrylic paints, and have been so for some considerable time now, with their characteristic dropper bottles that have been imitated by other manufacturers since. They have created a number of sets for the AFV modeller to ease the creation of the modern effects that AFV modellers use to make their models appear more life-like, such as colour modulation and weathering effects. The modulation sets are supplied as Model Air paint, which is pre-thinned for airbrushing, because Modulation is only possible using an airbrush. The weathering sets vary from Model Colour to Model Wash and even Pigments and a binding agent. Each set contains six 8ml pain pots with droppers as a minimum, contained in a card box on a white plastic tray with two central sections, the most shallow of which looks to be a mixing palette, while the larger of the two is reserved for addition products such as Pigments. Dunkelgelb - German Dark Yellow (78.401) Containg five colours plus a satin varnish to prepare the model for weathering, as follows: #604 Dark Yellow Primer, #025 Dark Yellow, #028 Sand Yellow, #027 Light Brown, #075 Sand (Ivory), #522 Satin Varnish. US Army Olive Drab (78.402) Containg five colours plus a satin varnish to prepare the model for weathering, as follows: #608 Olive Drab Primer, #013 Yellow Olive, #016 US Dark Green, #043 Olive Drab, #044 Light Gren Green, #522 Satin Varnish. Russian Green 4BO (78.403) Containg five colours plus a satin varnish to prepare the model for weathering, as follows: #609 Russian Green Primer, #018 Camouflage Black Green, #017 Russian Green, #223 Green, #225 Light Green, #522 Satin Varnish. Weathering Set for Green Vehicles (78.406) Containg five colours plus a bottle of Pigment and a Pigment Binder to weather a green vehicle, as follows: #822 German Camo Black Brown, #976 Buff, #985 Hull Red for tracks and wheels. #514 Dark Brown Wash for tracks and lower portions of the vehicle. #512 Dark Green Wash for an overall coat of the vehicle. #104 Light Sienna Pigment, #233 Pigment Fixer for dirt an mud. Conclusion A very nicely presented group of painting and weathering sets that are accompanied by captioned pictorial instructions that should give even the novice modeller enough information to begin using the technique. There is a lot of space around the individual bottles however, and I was expecting the usual 17ml dropper bottles, even though it was clearly stated that the bottles were of the smaller type. Great for experimenting with this relatively new style of painting, or for your first trip into AFV weathering techniques. Highly recommended. Distributed in the UK by Creative Models. Review sample courtesy of

Hi I have primed a Revell B2 with Halfords Grey plastic primer and now trying to put down some Vallejo Model Colour Foundation White for the undercarriage and other parts. I am thinning with distilled water (from the tumble-dryer) and but still not getting very good coverage after three coats - except in the corners where a nice layer of pigment is building up. The Foundation White is quite thick (even after lots of shaking) - almost oil paint consistency. I am using a brush - and adding the water to the white and mixing in the pallette. Could the Foundation white be "off", am I thinning it too much, or should I just keep trying thin coats?. Any suggestions on getting better coverage most gratefully received. many thanks anthony