Description
Vallejo USAF Model Colors 1970S to Now Model, 17 ml
The Vallejo USAF Model Colors 1970s to Present set is a collection of acrylic paints that has been specifically designed for use with airbrushes, offering a series of color options tailored for modeling United States Air Force aircraft with “Gray Schemes” that were typical starting from the 1970s. Here are some key features and performance considerations for the product.
Color Accuracy: The USAF Model Colors 1970s in this set are formulated to match the Federal Standard (FS) color codes commonly used by the USAF for their aircraft. This means that modelers looking to create authentic military aircraft color schemes have a reliable source to match real-world specifications.
Vallejo USAF Model Colors 1970S is a set of 8 acrylic paints that are specifically designed for painting USAF aircraft from the 1970s. The colors are all based on historical research and are accurate to the actual colors used on USAF aircraft during this time period.
The paints are easy to use and can be applied with a brush or an airbrush. They dry quickly to a smooth, even finish. The colors are also very durable and will not chip or peel easily.
Overall, Vallejo USAF Model Colors 1970S is a great set of paints for anyone who is interested in painting USAF aircraft from the 1970s. The colors are accurate, easy to use, and durable.
Colors: The colors in this set are all based on historical research and are accurate to the actual colors used on USAF aircraft during the 1970s. The colors include:
* FS36231 Dark Gull Gray
* FS36118 Gunship Gray
* FS36176 ADC Gray
* FS36251 Intermediate Blue
* FS36270 Dark Blue
* FS36320 Light Gray
* FS36706 Light Compass Ghost Gray
* FS36495 Light Gray
- Ease of use: The paints in this set are easy to use and can be applied with a brush or an airbrush. They dry quickly to a smooth, even finish.
- Durability: The paints in this set are very durable and will not chip or peel easily. This makes them ideal for painting models that will be handled frequently.
The specific package you’ve shown provides eight different colors, each in 17-ml bottles. This quantity is often enough for several models, depending on the size and the number of coatings applied.
Overall, Vallejo USAF Model Colors 1970S is a great set of paints for anyone who is interested in painting USAF aircraft from the 1970s. The colors are accurate, easy to use, and durable.
Fred –
I use Tamaya Fine Surface Primer from a spray can to lightly cover the entire model. This then allows the acrylic paints to bond to the model. In the airbrush mixing cup I add half pigment (10 drops), and then Vallejo airbrush thinner (8 to 10 drops). The USAF colors are perfectly accurate as is all there military colors. Best yet there are no paint fumes and easy clean up.
Dean –
I have received these paints 7 x pots were full but 1 x pot the Dark Gull Gray is empty with no evidence of leaking . Now if I want this sorted out I have to post the whole set back at my expense which will cost more than the 1 pot to buy really not acceptable. As you can see in the photo 17ml of paint plus 10ml for pot equals 26ml but the dark ocean gray only weighed 12ml so 10ml for the pot equals only 2ml of paint
Roger E Freeman –
I like the selection of different gray paints. I will be using these on some models of USAF jet fighters.
Patrick Waks –
Perfect assortment of colors for pretty much all USAF jets. The ‘Light Ghost Grey’ is a primer, so you might want to thin it out more if you pre-shade.
Perfect eye drop bottles makes it very easy to use, just drop directly from the bottle into the airbrush or onto a cap or something for brushing. When brushing you might want to make a couple of extra coats since the paint is thinned for airbrush.
I just wish the bottles were bigger, since it’s mainly the fuselage and wings that takes these colors you use quite a bit of it at times, especially if you build in 1/48.
Ima azhole –
I have a love of USAF/USN jets so this set is a no brainer. Shame they don’t do it in larger sized bottles as I’ve virtually used all of the USN light ghost grey on one 1/48 F-15! Hence why only 4 stars.
I only use Vallejo or Tamiya acrylics having just got back into scale models after an 8 year hiatus and these were recommended to me by quite a few people. As they’re model Air paints they don’t need thinning and work flawlessly in my H&S airbrushes with no clumping, spluttering and it didn’t dry out too quickly either.
It even has the most common camo patterns with the appropriate colours for each on the back of the box. Highly recommended.
Glenn Meyers –
This is a great set for airbrushing recent USAF aircraft. The airbrush colors included in this set are a great match for standard USAF paint colors. There is even a paint scheme guide for several airplanes on the back of the box!
Mike Belli –
Didn’t arrive clumpy like other Vallejo paint I’ve bought off Amazon
Spuduk –
Used for airbrushing plastic models. Excellent.
Mike Belli –
Vallejo always makes a good product
Lawton Gore –
These paints are as advertised, and I love the fact that I can just put the paint into my airbrush a drop at a time if needed.
Joe –
im not sure why the ghost grey for the A-10 is a primer
Mr. Phil Bucknall –
as described
Amazon Customer –
I use these paints for plastic models. They work well with a Iwata NEO and Ninja Jet. A good way to get the right colors for your project.