Acrylic Paint VALLEJO Model Air 71.046 Pale Blue Grey 17 ml bottle

VALLEJO Model Air 71.046 Pale Blue Grey is a matt, water-based acrylic designed for airbrushing and hand brushing on plastic, resin and metal scale models. Supplied in a 17 ml bottle with a pour/dispenser top, this paint is part of a range researched to match historical military colours and is suitable for modelling subjects from WWI and WWII to contemporary vehicles and miniatures.

Advantages

The paint offers rapid drying, good pigment consistency and a smooth flow that preserves fine surface detail. It creates a homogeneous, durable film and can be used straight from the bottle or thinned with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver. The product can be applied by airbrush or brush and is compatible with standard airbrush cleaning products for maintenance.

Suitable for

• Airbrushing scale models and miniatures
• Hand brushing details on plastic, resin and metal kits
• Historical military modelling (WWI, WWII and modern subjects)
• Base coats and layered shading with other acrylics

When it may not be suitable

Because Model Air is formulated specifically for airbrushing, very heavy impasto brushwork or techniques that require thick-bodied acrylics may not perform as expected. The 17 ml bottle provides a small quantity, so projects needing large coverage or many coats may require multiple bottles.

Key specifications

• Finish: matt
• Base: water-based acrylic
• Colour: Pale Blue Grey
• Volume: 17 ml
• Application methods: airbrush or brush
• Drying: fast-drying formulation

How to use

Prime the model surface before applying Model Air. Use the paint directly from the bottle for hand brushing or dilute with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver for airbrushing. For airbrush application, typical compressor pressure is 15–20 PSI (0.5–1 kg). Apply in several thin layers, allowing each layer to dry quickly to preserve details. Clean the airbrush with a suitable airbrush cleaner after use.

What to consider before purchase

• Quantity: 17 ml bottle may be small for large projects
• Intended technique: formulated mainly for airbrush use
• Compatibility: suitable for plastic, resin and metal models
• Thinners and cleaners: use Vallejo Airbrush Thinner/Flow Improver and Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner for best results

Usage recommendations

For best results when airbrushing Vallejo Model Air 71.046 Pale Blue Grey, thin as needed with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver, run the compressor at 15–20 PSI (0.5–1 kg), and build colour with multiple thin coats over a primed surface to maintain fine detail.