Vallejo 72.103 specialty paint Fluorescent Yellow

Vallejo 72.103 Fluorescent Yellow is a matt, opaque acrylic paint formulated for brush application on miniatures and dioramas. Designed with input from model painters, this water-based Game Color paint offers rapid drying, self-leveling coverage that preserves fine detail. The formulation includes a durable resin to resist wear from frequent handling, and it adheres well to primed surfaces including resin, plastic, metal and steel. Painting tools clean easily with water.

Advantages

The paint provides a matt, opaque finish with excellent pigment strength and uniform coverage. Fast drying and self-leveling properties help achieve smooth coats while retaining tiny sculpted details. Its special resin improves resistance to abrasion and frequent handling, making it suitable for tabletop gaming miniatures. Non-flammable and solvent-free formulation improves safety during use.

Suitable for

• Brush painting of fantasy and tabletop gaming miniatures
• Dioramas and small scale models requiring vivid yellow tones
• Surfaces such as primed resin, plastic, white metal and steel

When it may not be suitable

Because this is a brush-on, water-based acrylic, it may not be ideal for airbrushing without thinning or appropriate additives. It is recommended to apply the paint over a previously primed surface; adhesion and finish may be inconsistent on unprimed substrates.

Key specifications

• Colour: Fluorescent Yellow
• Finish: Matt, opaque
• Base: Water-based acrylic
• Volume: 17 ml (0.57 fl. oz.)
• Drying: Rapid drying, self-leveling film
• Compatibility: Adheres to primed resin, plastic, white metal and steel

How to use

Shake the bottle before use and dispense the required amount with the eyedropper. Apply to a previously primed miniature using a suitable brush in thin layers, allowing each layer to dry before applying the next. For smoother coverage or airbrush use, thin with the manufacturer’s recommended thinner or medium. Clean brushes and tools with water immediately after use.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended application method (brush vs airbrush) — may need thinning for airbrush
• Surface preparation — best results on previously primed models
• Volume per bottle (17 ml) relative to project size

Usage recommendations

For durable results on gaming miniatures, apply Game Color Fluorescent Yellow over an appropriate primer, use several thin coats rather than one thick coat, and allow full drying between layers. Store the bottle tightly closed to prevent contamination and drying.