TMM SHADE Hydra Turquoise 18ml (152)

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 color families, specially developed for fantasy, historical, and sci-fi miniatures. It is a well-designed 4-step system: Base-Light-Shade-Airbrush, with each color available in its respective variant. This allows metallic surfaces to be built up step by step: from the opaque base color (Base) to targeted highlights (Light) and realistic shadows (Shade), and finally 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-optimized formulation and suitable surface tension, allowing it to be applied directly from the nozzle in the same color 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, allowing it to be sprayed efficiently directly from the bottle without the need for strong thinning or adjustments. It is perfect for quickly priming large areas or achieving smooth blending effects, thus ideally complementing the Base variant.

For airbrush application, Vallejo recommends a setting of approximately 15-20 PSI (0.5-1 kg) and, if necessary, the use of 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 appropriate nozzle and air pressure (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 color tone is maintained.