Paint set VALLEJO Vallejo IDF Colors — Model Air AFV selection (US Olive Drab, IDF Sand Grey 61-73, 73, Sinai Grey 82, Hemp) 17 ml bottles

VALLEJO Vallejo IDF Colors — Model Air AFV selection is a set of water-based acrylic paints in dispenser bottles designed for military scale modelling. The kit contains 17 ml bottles in historic Israeli Defence Force tones: US Olive Drab, IDF Sand Grey (early Six Days War shade), a later IDF Sand Grey, Sinai Grey used in Lebanon, and Hemp (Tan Green). The paints are formulated for airbrushing and are also suitable for brush application on AFV models, miniatures and dioramas.

Advantages

The set offers historically referenced colours prepared in Model Air consistency for smooth airbrush application while remaining usable with brushes. Bottles are 17 ml, water-based and acrylic, ensuring easy thinning and cleanup with water. Colours are ready-mixed to represent distinct IDF camouflage and operational tones from different historical periods.

Suitable for

• Painting 1:35 and 1:72 scale AFV models and kits
• Airbrushing base coats and camouflage schemes on military miniatures
• Brush detailing and touch-ups on dioramas and terrain

When it may not be suitable

These Model Air acrylics are optimized for airbrush use; if you only use heavy-bodied paints or require enamel or lacquer formulations, this set may not meet those needs. Very large surface jobs may require more volume than 17 ml per colour.

Key specifications

• Volume per bottle: 17 ml
• Formulation: water-based acrylic
• Application: airbrush and brush
• Finish: matte, suitable for camouflage painting
• Colour range: US Olive Drab, two IDF Sand Grey variations, Sinai Grey, Hemp (Tan Green)

How to use

Shake each bottle well before use. For airbrushing, thin with water or a compatible acrylic thinner to the desired consistency; test on scrap material. Apply thin, even coats and allow adequate drying time between layers. For brush work, apply directly or thin slightly for smoother flow. Clean tools and airbrush with water immediately after use.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended application method: airbrush vs brush only
• Required volume per colour for your project
• Compatibility with primers and varnishes you plan to use

Usage recommendations

Use a primer designed for acrylics before applying these paints; for authentic-looking AFV finishes, build up thin layers and use masking for sharp camouflage edges. Store bottles upright and tightly closed to preserve consistency.