Acrylic Paint VALLEJO Xpress Color Intense Seraph Red 18 ml

VALLEJO Xpress Color Intense Seraph Red 18 ml is a concentrated acrylic paint made for hobbyists and modelers who need vivid red tones for miniatures, scale models, dioramas, and craft projects. The formula is ready to use from the bottle and formulated for brush application and fine detail work, offering consistent coverage and stable colour throughout the project.

Advantages

This acrylic paint provides a high pigment load for saturated red tones with good opacity in thin layers. Its ready-to-use viscosity eliminates the need for pre-thinning for most brush techniques and reduces drying-related colour shifts. The water-based formula cleans up with water and is compatible with standard acrylic varnishes and glues used in model-making.

Suitable for

• Painting miniatures and figurines with fine detail
• Scale models (vehicles, aircraft, ships) requiring vivid red accents
• Craft and hobby projects on plastic, resin, and primed surfaces
• Layering, glazing, and small-area touch-ups

When it may not be suitable

Because the paint is concentrated and intended for brush application, it may require thinning for airbrush use or for achieving very translucent glazes. It is not formulated for direct application on unprepared, glossy, or oily surfaces; those surfaces should be cleaned and primed first.

Key specifications

• Volume: 18 ml
• Type: Water-based acrylic
• Finish: Semi-matte to satin when dry
• Application: Brush-ready; may be thinned for airbrush
• Compatibility: Suitable for primed plastic, resin, and metal model surfaces

How to use

Shake the bottle before use to ensure pigment uniformity. Apply directly with a fine brush for detail work or a larger brush for broader coverage. For airbrush application or thinner glazes, dilute gradually with a compatible acrylic thinner or water to reach the desired viscosity. Allow adequate drying time between layers and finish with an appropriate acrylic varnish to protect the painted surface.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended surface: ensure models or crafts are clean and primed for best adhesion
• Application method: brush-ready but may need thinning for airbrush use
• Volume: 18 ml bottle may be limited for large projects
• Compatibility with other paints and varnishes used in your workflow

Usage recommendations

For consistent results on miniatures, use a fine synthetic sable brush and apply multiple thin layers rather than one thick coat. Test thinning ratios on a spare piece when switching to airbrush to preserve pigment intensity.