VALLEJO paint set Model Air RAF Colors Special “Battle of Britain” – 8 x 17 ml bottles, enamel/model acrylic colors

VALLEJO Model Air RAF Colors Special “Battle of Britain” is a set of eight 17 ml bottles of model paints formulated for scale aircraft modelling. The collection reproduces the main RAF colour shades used from July 1940 through the later Night Blitz period (May 1941), covering upper- and lower-surface camouflage tones and common interior hues for historically accurate finishes on cockpits, fuselages and exterior surfaces.

Advantages

The paints come in small dropper-style bottles suitable for airbrush and brush application, offering ready-to-use consistency for fine-scale work. Each shade corresponds to period RAF colour references and is appropriate for detailed finishing of exterior camouflage, tactical markings and interior structures. The set consolidates both upper-surface camouflage tones and lower/interior colours in one pack for convenience when building Battle of Britain-era models.

Suitable for

• Historical scale aircraft modelling of RAF fighters and bombers from 1940–1941
• Painting exterior camouflage schemes and tactical markings
• Finishing cockpits and interior structures on scale models and dioramas

When it may not be suitable

This set focuses on RAF colours used during the Battle of Britain period and includes a limited palette of eight shades; it may not cover later war theatre schemes or non-RAF liveries. If you require very specific theatre- or unit-unique colours outside the 1940–1941 RAF range, additional paints will be necessary.

Key specifications

• Number of bottles: 8
• Volume per bottle: 17 ml
• Paint type: Model airbrush/model acrylic formulation for scale modelling
• Includes upper-surface camouflage, lower-surface and interior shades
• Suitable for airbrush and brush application

How to use

Shake bottles before use. Apply by airbrush for smooth, even coats or with fine brushes for detail work. Thinning may be required for airbrush application according to the manufacturer’s recommendations; test on scrap material before applying to the model. Allow each coat to dry before masking or applying subsequent layers and finish with chosen clear coats if desired.

What to consider before purchase

• Contains eight historically focused RAF shades suitable for 1940–1941 schemes
• May require additional colours if modelling non-RAF aircraft or later periods
• Airbrush users should check thinning and drying requirements for best results

Usage recommendations

For accurate Battle of Britain finishes, combine the Dark Earth and Dark Green shades for upper camouflage and use Sky Type S or the Duck Egg Blue/Green alternatives for lower surfaces; Interior Grey‑Green is recommended for cockpits and internal structures. Apply thin, even coats and allow full drying between layers for best detail retention.