Acrylic paint VALLEJO 73.209 Violet 18 ml — liquid model paint

VALLEJO acrylic paint 73.209 Violet in an 18 ml bottle is a liquid-model acrylic formulated for scale modelling, miniatures and detailed painting. This water-based, fast-drying paint provides uniform pigmentation and a smooth consistency suitable for both brushwork and airbrushing. It adheres well to common modelling substrates such as plastic, resin and metal when surfaces are properly prepared, and supports layering, glazing and fine-detail techniques.

Advantages

This violet acrylic delivers stable colour intensity and good flow for controlled brush strokes and even atomization through airbrushes. Its water-based formulation simplifies thinning and cleaning while reducing solvent odour. The fast drying profile speeds up multi-layer workflows, and the paint’s consistency supports fine detail, washes and blending without excessive grain or settling.

Suitable for

• Painting scale models and model kits
• Detailing miniatures and figures
• Airbrushing colour coats and highlights
• Layering, glazing and blending on plastic, resin and metal

Key specifications

• Volume: 18 ml liquid acrylic
• Colour: violet
• Water-based acrylic formulation
• Fast drying time suited for successive layers
• Suitable for brush and airbrush application
• Compatible with prepared plastic, resin and metal surfaces

How to use

Shake the bottle before use to ensure uniform pigment distribution. For brush application, apply thin coats and allow each layer to dry before adding additional layers or details. For airbrushing, thin the paint with appropriate water or a compatible thinner to achieve the desired viscosity and strain through a fine mesh if necessary. Prepare surfaces by cleaning, degreasing and priming to improve adhesion and durability. Store the bottle tightly closed and at moderate temperatures when not in use.

Usage recommendations

Use this violet acrylic for controlled detail work and mid-tone layering: apply in thin, even coats for best results, and consider using a primer compatible with acrylics on smooth plastics or resin to improve adhesion. Clean tools with water while the paint is wet; for dried residues use appropriate acrylic cleaners. Test thinning ratios and spray pressure on a sample before airbrushing final parts.