Acrylic Airbrush Paint Set VALLEJO Model Air 71.166 — Air War Luftwaffe Colors (8×18 ml)

VALLEJO Model Air 71.166 — Air War Luftwaffe Colors (8×18 ml) is a ready-to-use acrylic airbrush paint set created for scale aircraft modelling and historical restoration. The set contains eight 18 ml bottles formulated to replicate Luftwaffe camouflage and markings used from 1941 through the end of World War II. These Model Air paints offer fine pigmentation and a consistency designed specifically for airbrush application on model plastics and similarly primed surfaces.

Advantages

The acrylic formulation provides stable, consistent flow for airbrush use without the need for heavy thinning, while maintaining good adhesion to plastic and commonly used modelling primers. High-quality pigments deliver accurate historical colours and even coverage, helping to reduce banding and uneven application. Bottles are compact and easy to handle during multi-stage painting processes.

Suitable for

• Scale aircraft model painting with airbrushes
• Historical colour matching and restoration of WWII Luftwaffe schemes
• Layering, pre-shading and post-shading techniques on plastic models
• Detail work on model surfaces requiring thin, even coats

When it may not be suitable

These paints are optimised for airbrush application and are supplied at a ready-to-use viscosity; users who prefer brush painting may find them too thin and may need to thicken or choose a different Vallejo brush-oriented line. The set focuses on Luftwaffe colours from 1941–end of war and does not include aftermarket specialty effects such as metallic flake or weathering pigments.

Key specifications

• Type: Acrylic airbrush paint
• Set contents: 8 bottles × 18 ml each
• Finish: Matte to satin when dry, depending on thinning and topcoat
• Substrate compatibility: Plastic models and primed surfaces
• Application method: Airbrush (ready-to-spray consistency)
• Drying: Fast-drying acrylic system (drying time varies with film thickness and environmental conditions)

How to use

Shake bottles well before use to ensure pigment uniformity. Pour or spray directly from the bottle into the airbrush reservoir; the paints are formulated for immediate airbrush application but can be thinned with a compatible acrylic thinner or water if finer atomization is required. Apply in thin, even passes, allowing short flash times between coats to build colour and avoid pooling. After completing paintwork, clean the airbrush and tools with appropriate cleaner or water while the paint is still wet.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended application method (airbrush vs. brush)
• Need for primers, thinners or topcoats to achieve desired finish and adhesion
• Compatibility with existing paints and weathering products
• Required drying times and working environment ventilation

Usage recommendations

For accurate historical results, test colours on scrap primed plastic and build tones in light, controlled layers. Use a compatible primer and consider a matte or satin clearcoat after painting to stabilise the finish and protect the decals and weathering. Store bottles tightly closed in a cool, frost-free place.