TMM BASE Amethyst Purple 18ml (128)

The Aged Metal acrylic paint is water-based and part of the BLS system.

Vallejo True Metallic Metal contains 80 acrylic paints, divided into 20 colour families, specially developed for fantasy, historical and sci-fi miniatures. It is a well-thought-out 4-step system: Base-Light-Shade-Airbrush, where each colour is available in the respective variant. This allows metallic surfaces to be built up step-by-step: From the opaque base coat (Base) to targeted highlights (Light) and realistic shadows (Shade), right up to the airbrush version for larger areas.

What is the True Metallic Metal Airbrush variant?
The Aged Metal Airbrush variant has been specially developed for use with an airbrush. It has a viscosity-optimised formulation and appropriate surface tension, so it can be applied directly from the nozzle in the same shade as the Base variant.

Do I need prior knowledge for True Metallic Metal Airbrush paint?
If you work with an airbrush, you should be familiar with the basics of pressure, nozzle diameter and spraying technique. The True Metallic Metal Airbrush variant is optimally adapted for this application, so it can be sprayed efficiently directly from the bottle without needing strong dilution or adjustments. It is perfect for quickly priming large areas or creating subtle smoothing effects, and thus ideally complements the Base variant.

For airbrush application, Vallejo recommends a setting of approximately 15-20 PSI (0.5-1 kg) and, if necessary, using Airbrush Thinner for thinner coats.

Application tips
Use the airbrush paint for large metallic areas, undercoats, or quick priming.
Gloss transitions or glazes can also be achieved with an airbrush in the same tone.
Remember to choose the nozzle and air pressure appropriately (e.g., lower pressure for control).
If necessary, the airbrush paint can also be slightly thinned to create softer transitions or glazes, as long as the colour tone is maintained.