Metal Color is a new range of water-based metallic colors, especially designed for airbrushing. In the development of these new and innovative metallic colors, the latest generation of aluminum pigments has been used in a specifically designed formula which results in a series of colors of exceptional resistance and adherence to plastics and metal. Metal Color 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 aluminum finish. The range of Metal Color consists of 19 references, available in 32ml. bottles with a flip top/eyedropper closure.
The varnish has been formulated especially for airbrushing; it dries very fast and does not leave fingerprints (“no tack”). Gloss Varnish can be applied directly or diluted with distilled water or Thinner. In some cases, a layer of varnish is enough but if more layers are required, an interval of 30 minutes is suggested between each coat. Once protected by the varnish, the colors resist the application of oils, glazes, and even pure turpentine and light washes with alcohol.
Metallic colors for painting radial or linear aircraft engines. The colors included in the set can be used as a base for painting most of the radial or linear engines of any period. For this tutorial the Oberursel engine of the WWI is used as an example. It is recommended to use photographic references for the color combination most suitable for our model.
Metallic colors for painting jet engine exhausts. The colors included in the set can be used as a base for painting most of the exhausts of any jet engine. For this tutorial we have taken the engine exhaust of the F-16 Jet as an example. We recommend consulting photographic references for the selection of the color combination which best suits our model.
For armor, vehicles, planes, ship, figures and war game figures. All surfaces exposed to sun, wind and dust, rain and snow, experience a change in color, a loss of intensity, a dulling and general fading which however is not even or overall. For the model painter, these changes in color are very difficult to reproduce, and to achieve these effects on a model, washes or filters are the perfect solution. The washes are always needed to blend the edges of the colors on a model painted in various camouflage shades. The colors can also be mixed together to achieve further variations of shade and can be used with airbrush or brush, according to the model and the effect desired.
A unique book created by some of the best miniature painters in the world. This visual treasure is dedicated to the painting of fantasy figures using Vallejo’s Game Color range. More than just a book, Fantasy Colors is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and knowledge for all fantasy enthusiasts. Through eight step-by-step articles, you will discover the techniques and secrets of the authors who have taken their skills to the limit to create these impressive works, and you will learn how to use the Game Color range to achieve the most amazing effects. Each author focuses on a specific technique, from the use of the airbrush, to the most advanced lighting effects, to the techniques of using Xpress Color, painting metals, and the different skin tones that the versatility of Game Color allows to achieve. Enjoy an impressive collection of painted figures, with detailed descriptions of the colors and techniques used, and get up close and personal with the artists behind the work, their motivations and creative processes. In this book you will find valuable lessons and a source of inspiration that will allow you to take your fantasy figure painting to the next level.- New book belonging to the Scenic Atmosphere editorial line, in which the renowned artist Marcel Ackle shares the procedures and techniques used for building dioramas. This second volume of the Masterclass series, in which the author shows his personal way of approaching and putting his work into practice, delves into the processes of planning, building and painting different small scenes that, once put together, conform a complete diorama. Marcel Ackle takes us on a creative journey into the fascinating world of diorama building. Through the creation of a scene, which focuses on an old rural building, he shows us his way of working step by step and the different techniques he has perfected over the years. Through 14 chapters, the author reveals his techniques, both in construction and painting, as well as exhaustively detailing the planning and design process of the diorama. The author shows us how to build and paint bricks, plaster, wood, vegetation and accessory elements of different materials, as well as discovering specific techniques to simulate the passage of time and the action of the elements on each of these materials.
- Introducing the first book of the Fifteen Knots editorial line, which includes Vallejo’s publications related to ship modeling. The author Ramir Durá, renowned naval modeler, shares with you the processes and techniques used to recreate the main actors of the famous naval battle of World War II at Scapa Flow. Through the construction of a German submarine in 1/350 scale and a British battleship in 1/700 scale, the author describes the historical events that took place at the British naval base at Scapa Flow in 1939. In this book, you will discover expert assembly and painting techniques, as well as the use of photo etched accessories to add detail to both vessels. In addition, you will learn tips and techniques for building bases that reproduce the surface of the sea, along with the use of specific materials for this purpose.
- If you are an aircraft enthusiast, you cannot miss this new book in the Remove Before Flight series, which collects Vallejo’s publications related to aircraft modeling. Thanks to expert modelers Manel Blasco and Manuel Soriano, you will learn several tips and techniques to recreate wear effects on aircrafts. Through nine chapters, the authors describe the process of assembling and painting aircrafts, as well as techniques to simulate the weathered look characteristic of fighter planes in different eras. The models, in 1/48 and 1/32 scale, are subjected to a wide range of techniques and processes, both with brush and airbrush, to achieve paint schemes worn by use, as well as wear caused by the course of time, environmental conditions and different effects such as rust, fluid spills and exhaust stains. A real treasure in the form of a book for hobby enthusiasts, as they will inspire you and teach you advanced techniques to take your skills to the next level.
- New book belonging to the Scenic Atmosphere editorial line, in which the renowned artist Emmanuel Nouaillier shares the procedures and techniques used for recreating the facades of dilapidated buildings in scale. This first volume of the Masterclass series, in which the author shows his personal way of approaching and putting his work into practice, delves into the processes of extreme wear and tear on buildings and the construction and painting of the different materials. Through eleven articles, we are described how to build and paint wood, concrete, bricks, advertising signs, doors and windows, and countless other details, which will make us wonder if the constructions we are contemplating are scale models, and not images of real buildings. The book includes numerous reference photographs, from which the author draws inspiration to recreate the wear and tear and damage that the passage of time causes in buildings, and how it affects each of the materials used in them.
- This third volume addresses the construction and painting of bases for dioramas, including both natural and urban environments. Through three detailed step-by-step articles, we delve into how to build and paint muddy terrain, riverbanks, and urban environments, as well as the proper techniques for integrating vehicles and figures with the terrain.
- In this Painting WAR issue, the renowned painter Alberto Mateos Jurado, from Avahn Art Studio, shares different techniques focused on the creation of bases for wargames. The issue presents building and painting techniques that can be used on different themed bases, such as sci-fi, fantasy and historical. Each base is sorted by levels of difficulty, which helps the reader to identify its complexity before starting the painting process. Furthermore, some techniques to create bases in a fast and easy way can also be found, allowing the modeler to achieve outstanding results in a short time.
- This excellent book written by Chema Cabrero shows through detailed step-by-step processes a great variety of paint schemes and various weathering effects on modern Russian/Soviet armored vehicles, including the creation of small scenes that put them in context and add extraordinary appeal. Through eight chapters, the entire working process on each model is exposed in a very detailed way, and includes an initial guide in which each following step is defined, based on what the modeler wants to represent and with the techniques to be used in each case. The book shows not only the “how” but also the “why” of using each technique. The figures providing the “human factor” in all the scenes have been made by Daniel Rivas Galindo, and integrate perfectly in the showcased dioramas. Also included is a section of profiles by Pablo Patricio Albornoz, illustrating alternative painting and camouflage schemes. The publication contains a large gallery of photographic references, courtesy of well-known modeler Frances Keegan, and a guide with practical advice on the use of different ranges of Vallejo products.
- The second volume of this series is dedicated to the figures that accompany military vehicles found in vignettes and dioramas. The assembly section shows the tools used in each phase of the building process, while the painting section introduces basic concepts and more advanced techniques, which will help to achieve highly realistic results.
- The third instalment in the Landscapes of War series is focused on making dioramas set in rural landscapes. It shows how to build, paint and weather the principal architectural features that can be found in different European locations.
- The first volume of the Diorama Project series illustrates the main techniques for both the assembly and painting of military vehicles that are to be placed in a diorama, paying special attention to those details that will help to integrate the vehicle into the scene in a realistic way.
- The fourth volume in the Landscapes of War series focuses on the creation of dioramas in industrial environments through a wide set of step-by-step processes. It shows the construction and painting of the main elements that can be found in any industrial environment: concrete, metal doors, silos, corrugated roofs, metal structures, pipes, drums and other accessories.
- Without a doubt, aircraft such as the Corsair, Hellcat and Avenger were icons of the US Navy during World War II. This book from the bench of accomplished modeler Jordi Lario shows how this type of aircraft can be painted exclusively with Vallejo products. From the painting of the cockpit and interior to the final stages of weathering, the techniques and tricks necessary to achieve excellent results are shown through a multitude of step-by-step guides, highlighted sections and visual information. Through the different aircraft featured, the reader can understand how to paint everything from monochrome finishes to interesting tritonal camouflage, thus covering the main schemes used from 1944 to 1945. The book is a complete and interesting guide, not only for lovers of US Navy aircraft from World War II, but also for any modeler who wishes to learn how to paint cockpits, interiors, camouflage and weathering effects exclusively with acrylics to individualize each model.
