By Vallejo

Vallejo French Air Force Paint Set

$22.48 USD
$22.48 USD
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Brand: Vallejo
Availability: In stock
SKU: 71627
THE ARMY PAINTERThe Army Painter Starter Kit
The Army Painter Starter Kit
Vallejo 71.608 Soviet Russian Paint Set Part II Model Air colors for MiG and Sukhoi aircraft camouflage
VallejoVallejo 71.608 Soviet Russian Paint Set Part II
Vallejo French Air Force paint set with 8 Model Air colors
$22.48 USD
$22.48 USD

Vallejo Model Air Set: French Air Force (ArmĂ©e de l’Air) Colors Post-WWII to Present

This French Air Force paint set brings together 8 carefully selected Model Air colors for post-WWII ArmĂ©e de l’Air aircraft, from natural metal finishes of the 1950s and 1960s to desert camouflage and later low-visibility grey schemes. Developed for airbrush use, this French Air Force paint set helps modelers build more accurate Dassault, transport, and tactical aircraft finishes across several eras.

Whether you are working on a Mirage, Jaguar, transport aircraft, or other modern French subjects, this French Air Force paint set gives you a practical mix of metallic, grey, blue, green, and desert tones. The set also includes aircraft profiles and camouflage guidance, which adds useful reference value beyond the paints themselves.

Why Choose the French Air Force Model Set?

  • Comprehensive Historical Range: Covers natural metal, desert camouflage, air superiority, and low-visibility finishes used by the French Air Force after WWII.

  • Airbrush-Ready Model Air Formula: Designed for smooth spraying and fine camouflage transitions.

  • Useful Color Selection: Combines metallic, grey, blue, brown, pink, and green tones for broader flexibility across French aircraft subjects.

  • Reference Material Included: Comes with aircraft profiles and application guidance to help with scheme selection.

Included Colors & Technical Specifications

This set contains 8 bottles of Model Air (17 ml each) in the following colors:

Ref. Number Color Name Suggested Additional Use
71.062 Aluminium (Metallic) Natural metal panels, fuel tanks, landing gear, and metallic wear areas on other post-war aircraft
71.277 Dark Gull Gray Cockpit areas, darker modern greys, and shadow-toned panels on jets outside this specific set
71.097 Medium Gunship Gray Modern tactical aircraft, darker undersides, and low-visibility camouflage work
71.299 Intermediate Blue Faded blue undersides, blended transitional tones, and weathered blue-grey aircraft surfaces
71.400 UK Desert Pink Desert vehicles, faded expeditionary aircraft tones, and sun-bleached sand camouflage
71.035 Camouflage Pale Brown Brown disruptive camouflage, dusty surface modulation, and warm earth-toned aircraft or vehicle finishes
71.294 US Forest Green Green camouflage patches, darker vegetation tones, and upper-surface disruptive patterns
70.615 USN Light Ghost Grey Modern light greys, underside panels, and soft low-visibility finishes on other aircraft subjects

Application Instructions for Aviation Paints

  1. Preparation: Shake well before use and spray over a suitable primer to improve adhesion and color consistency.

  2. Airbrushing: Apply in thin coats and build up the finish gradually, especially with the metallic aluminum shade.

  3. Camouflage Work: Use the lighter greys and blue tones first, then build the upper camouflage with green and brown areas.

  4. Cleanup: Clean the airbrush promptly after use with water or suitable acrylic cleaner.

Pro Tips for ArmĂ©e de l’Air Modeling

  • Scale Effect: Low-visibility greys can be lightened slightly for smaller scales if a softer finish is needed.

  • Metallic Use: Let 71.062 Aluminium cure well before masking over it.

  • Set Expansion: The listed individual colors also make it easier to pick up matching bottles separately when a specific tone runs out.