Acrylic Paint Set VALLEJO Model Air 71.602 — Air War Soviet/Russian Colors Su-27 Flanker (8×18 ml)

VALLEJO Model Air 71.602 — Air War Soviet/Russian Colors Su-27 Flanker (8×18 ml) is a themed set of airbrush-ready acrylic paints formulated for scale aircraft modeling. The kit includes eight 18 ml bottles in authentic Soviet and Russian tones selected to match Su-27 "Flanker" schemes from the 1980s to the present. These low-viscosity Model Air acrylics are designed for direct airbrush use, blending, panel highlighting and weathering techniques on plastic and metal models when thinned to the recommended viscosity.

Advantages

The set offers accurately matched colors for historical and modern Su-27 markings, supplied in convenient 18 ml bottles for repeated use. Model Air acrylics are low-odour, fast-drying and formulated for smooth flow through airbrushes without additional additives when used at typical airbrush pressures. The uniform finish and pigment concentration support subtle pre-shading, layering and detailed panel work while remaining compatible with standard hobby primers and clear coats.

Suitable for

• Scale model aircraft painting with an airbrush
• Recreating Cold War and modern Russian Su-27 camouflage schemes
• Pre-shading, post-shading and panel highlighting
• Weathering base layers and selective dry blending

When it may not be suitable

This set is supplied as airbrush-ready acrylics and may not be optimal for brush-only painting without thinning and different techniques; brush application can result in visible strokes compared with airbrushing. It is not a lacquer system and may not provide the same hard finish or chemical resistance as solvent-based lacquers; additional clear coats or protective varnishes may be required depending on handling and display needs.

Key specifications

• Contents: 8 bottles of acrylic paint, 18 ml each
• Paint type: Water-based Model Air acrylic formulated for airbrush use
• Colour palette: Authentic Soviet and Russian tones selected for Su-27 schemes
• Finish: Matte to satin depending on thinning and topcoat
• Drying: Fast-drying under normal modelling conditions
• Compatibility: Works over primers and with common hobby clear coats and weathering products

How to use

Shake each bottle well before use to ensure pigments are evenly dispersed. Use the paints directly from the bottle with an airbrush or thin to the desired viscosity with the manufacturer's recommended thinner or distilled water for lower visibility seams and smoother flow. Apply in thin, even passes at moderate airbrush pressure, allowing short drying intervals between layers to build colour depth and achieve pre-shading or panel contrast. After painting, protect the finish with an appropriate primer or clear coat compatible with acrylics, and proceed with decals and weathering as required.

What to consider before purchase

• Requires an airbrush for optimal results; brush painting may need thinning and different technique.
• Not a lacquer paint — consider clear coats or varnishes for increased durability.
• Verify that the included colours match the specific Su-27 variant and era you are modelling.

Usage recommendations

For authentic Su-27 effects, spray base colours in thin layers, use subtle pre-shading along panel lines, and apply successive transparent glazes to reproduce faded or weathered surfaces. Allow adequate drying time and seal the model with a compatible clear coat before handling or applying decals.