Paint Set VALLEJO Model Color 70.257 Wargame Special — 16 x 18 ml

VALLEJO Model Color 70.257 Wargame Special — 16 x 18 ml is a curated set of water-based acrylic model paints formulated for scale models and tabletop wargaming miniatures. Each 18 ml bottle contains Model Color acrylic designed to provide consistent pigmentation, smooth application and reliable drying for layering, detailing and mixing. The set includes a balanced palette to cover common needs when painting figures, vehicles and terrain elements and is compatible with standard hobby primers and varnishes.

Advantages

The paints are water-based acrylics optimized for model painting, offering good flow and coverage straight from the bottle while remaining suitable for thinning and mixing. Bottles use the brand's standard dispensing cap for controlled application. The color selection in this 16-bottle set reduces the need to buy individual colors for typical wargame projects and supports both fine detail work and broader basecoating. These paints dry to a stable finish that accepts washes and varnishes commonly used in miniature painting workflows.

Suitable for

• Painting tabletop wargaming miniatures and figures
• Detailing scale model vehicles, tanks and aircraft
• Basecoating and layering on terrain and diorama elements
• Mixing custom shades and creating gradients

When it may not be suitable

These Model Color acrylics are formulated for hobby use and may not be ideal for industrial or large-scale automotive painting. Very large surfaces may require additional quantities or different product types optimized for broad-area coverage. Users seeking an ultra-gloss or specialized effect finish may need specific varnishes or specialty paints beyond this set.

Key specifications

• Product type: water-based acrylic model paints
• Number of bottles: 16
• Volume per bottle: 18 ml
• Finish: matte to satin depending on paint and treatment
• Compatibility: suitable with standard hobby primers, washes and varnishes
• Intended uses: miniatures, scale models, terrain and dioramas

How to use

Shake each bottle before use to ensure even pigment distribution. Apply directly from the bottle for detail work or thin with water or an acrylic thinner for smoother layering and glazing. Use appropriate brushes or an airbrush (after suitable thinning) depending on the task. Allow adequate drying time between layers before applying washes or varnishes. Clean brushes and tools with water while the paint is still wet.

What to consider before purchase

• Set includes 16 preselected colors — check that the palette matches your project needs
• Volume is 18 ml per bottle — assess quantity for larger projects
• Water-based acrylics dry quickly; plan layering and thinning accordingly
• For airbrush use, thin appropriately and test flow before detailed work

Usage recommendations

For best results when painting miniatures with the VALLEJO Model Color Wargame Special set, prime the model with a compatible primer, use thin layers to build opacity, and finish with the varnish type that matches your desired sheen. Store bottles upright and capped to maintain consistency and avoid contamination.