Acrylic Paint VALLEJO 77.701 Aluminium Metallic 32 ml bottle

VALLEJO 77.701 Aluminium Metallic is a 32 ml dispenser bottle of water-based Metal Color acrylic paint formulated with aluminium pigments. Intended for model making, miniatures and hobby painting, this aluminium metallic shade delivers bright, reflective metallic finish suitable for brush or airbrush application when thinned. The bottle includes a hinged cap with eyedropper closure and a stainless steel stirring ball to aid mixing. The paint is non-flammable and solvent-free; consult official safety information for full details.

Advantages

The Metal Color aluminium formulation provides exceptional brightness and high reflectivity while preserving fine surface detail. It dries quickly to form a homogeneous, self-leveling layer that resists wear a few hours after application. Designed for compatibility with water-based techniques, the paint can be applied directly with an airbrush or a brush and can be thinned or tinted with Vallejo thinners and other ranges when required. Packaging in a 32 ml bottle with an eyedropper closure and mixing ball improves dosing and homogenization for small repairs and precision work.

Suitable for

• Scale aircraft, military and vehicle models requiring metallic aluminium finishes
• Miniatures and figures with metallic parts or weathering effects
• Hobby and craft projects that need a water-based metallic paint for brush or airbrush
• Small repairs and detail painting on models and props

Key specifications

• Volume: 32 ml (1.08 fl oz) dispenser bottle with hinged cap and eyedropper
• Finish: Aluminium metallic, high brightness and reflectivity
• Base: Water-based acrylic with aluminium pigments
• Application methods: Brush or airbrush (airbrush thinning recommended)
• Drying: Fast-drying; forms a self-leveling, durable layer within hours
• Mixing aid: Stainless steel stirring ball included in bottle
• Flammability: Not flammable; solvent-free formulation
• Compatibility: Can be tinted with Model Air or Game Air ranges and thinned with Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver

How to use

Shake the bottle gently to mix pigments with the included stainless steel ball. For brush application use the paint directly or slightly thinned with water or Flow Improver for smoother flow. For airbrushing, dilute the paint with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver to achieve the desired viscosity; recommended compressor pressure is approximately 15–20 psi (0.5–1 kg). Apply thin, even coats and allow the paint to dry between layers. Wait about 12 hours before applying paint masks. For enhanced aluminium depth on aircraft components, prime surfaces with gloss black primer before applying the aluminium shade.

Usage recommendations

Use Gloss Black Primer under aluminium shades to improve metallic depth and contrast on aircraft and similar models. Clean the airbrush after use with Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner. Allow full initial drying time before handling or masking to ensure a durable, even metallic finish.