Acrylic Paint VALLEJO 73.204 Red 17 ml — solvent-free art/craft paint

Vallejo 73.204 is a water-based acrylic paint in a matt, opaque formula supplied in a 17 ml bottle. Developed with input from model painters specializing in fantasy miniatures and dioramas, this red acrylic is formulated to maintain fine detail on primed surfaces while offering improved resistance to wear from frequent handling. The paint dries quickly to a uniform, self-leveling film and cleans from brushes with water.

Advantages

The matt, opaque formulation provides consistent coverage and preserves the smallest details of miniatures. A modern resin binder increases durability against handling, and the water-based, solvent-free composition makes brush cleanup simple and reduces flammability concerns. The paint adheres well to common modelling materials such as resin, plastic, metal and steel when applied over an appropriate primer.

Suitable for

• Painting fantasy and tabletop miniatures
• Dioramas and scale models
• Touch-ups and detail work on primed resin, plastic or metal figures

When it may not be suitable

This acrylic is designed for brush application on previously primed surfaces; it may not perform as intended on unprimed or highly glossy substrates without proper surface preparation. Users seeking glossy or metallic finishes should use dedicated gloss or metallic products rather than this matt opaque paint.

Key specifications

• Type: Water-based acrylic paint (matt, opaque)
• Colour: Red (wash/flesh tone variant name: WASHFLESHTONE)
• Volume: 17 ml bottle
• Finish: Matt
• Application: Brush-on
• Clean-up: Water

How to use

Shake or stir the bottle before use. Apply over a suitable primer for best adhesion and detail retention. Use a fine brush for small areas and multiple thin coats rather than a single thick coat to achieve even coverage and preserve texture. Allow paint to dry between layers; drying is fast under normal room conditions.

What to consider before purchase

• Designed for use on primed miniatures—ensure you have primer for your substrate
• Contains no solvents and is water-based—suitable for easy cleanup but not formulated for high-gloss effects
• Small 17 ml bottle—buy multiple units if large coverage is required

Usage recommendations

For best results on tabletop miniatures, apply over a compatible primer and build colour with several thin layers. Clean brushes with water immediately after use to maintain brush condition.