TMM BASE Sapphire Blue 18ml (131)

The Aged Metal acrylic paint is water-based and is 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 sophisticated 4-stage 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 colour (Base) to targeted highlights (Light) and realistic shadows (Shade) 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 suitable surface tension, so that it can be applied directly from the nozzle in the same colour tone as the Base variant.

Do I need prior knowledge for True Metallic Metal airbrush paint?
When working 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 to this application, so that it can be sprayed efficiently directly from the bottle without the need for strong dilution or adjustments. It is perfect for quickly priming large areas or achieving smooth blending effects and thus ideally complements the Base variant.

For airbrush application, Vallejo recommends a setting of about 15-20 PSI (0.5-1 kg) and, if necessary, the use of Airbrush Thinner for thinner layers.

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