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Vallejo 71.211: British Caunter paint set

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Vallejo 71.211 British Caunter Colors Model Air Paint Set for WWII Desert AFV Camouflage
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The Complete British Caunter Camouflage Palette — Western Desert 1940–1941

The Vallejo British Caunter Paint Set 71.211 is designed for modelers painting early British desert armor and Caunter camouflage schemes used during the Africa and Mediterranean campaigns of 1940–1941. This set is focused on British and Allied AFVs that carried angular desert camouflage patterns across North Africa and related Mediterranean theater operations.

The British Caunter scheme is known for its sharp geometric camouflage pattern, combining light desert tones, grey-blue contrast, earth shades, and darker disruptive colors to break up vehicle shapes in desert conditions. This makes the set especially useful for modelers building British and Allied armored vehicles shown on the official Vallejo color guide, including the M3 Grant, Matilda II, Sherman Mk II, and M3 Stuart.

Confirmed Colors Included in Vallejo 71.211

Content: 6 × 18ml / 0.6 fl oz Model Air bottles.

Ref. Number Color Name Modeling Use
71.243 Portland Stone Light desert base tone for British Caunter and North Africa armor schemes.
71.272 Light Grey Blue Cool grey-blue camouflage tone used for contrast in Caunter-style patterns.
71.249 Light Earth Earth-toned desert color useful for weathered panels and camouflage variation.
71.042 Dark Brown Darker disruptive shade for contrast areas, shadowed sections, and weathering depth.
71.138 US Field Drab Muted drab tone useful for Allied vehicles, equipment, and secondary camouflage areas.
71.309 Dark Slate Grey Dark grey-green contrast tone for disruptive camouflage and armored vehicle detail work.

AFVs Featured on the Vallejo Caunter Color Guide

  • M3 Grant: British-operated medium tank used in North Africa campaigns and shown with Caunter-style color placement on the Vallejo reference guide.
  • Matilda II: One of the most recognizable British infantry tanks associated with early desert warfare and Caunter camouflage.
  • Sherman Mk II: British-operated Sherman variant suitable for Africa and Mediterranean theater modeling projects.
  • M3 Stuart: Fast Allied light tank used for reconnaissance and support roles across desert and Mediterranean operations.

Painting the Caunter Scheme

To paint the British Caunter scheme: apply the lightest base tone first, mask the angled stripe boundaries with low-tack tape, apply the mid-tone color, then mask again and apply the darker contrast color. Caunter camouflage should have sharper geometric edges rather than soft blended transitions.

For best results, apply the colors over a smooth primed surface. Use thin, controlled coats and allow each layer to dry before masking the next section. The Caunter pattern benefits from careful planning because the angled lines and hard-edged shapes are an important part of the historical look.

Application & Paint Details

  • Product Code: 71.211
  • Store SKU: 71211
  • Paint Type: Water-based acrylic Model Air paint
  • Application: Airbrush-ready formula for scale models and AFV projects
  • Best For: British desert armor, Caunter camouflage, Western Desert AFVs, Allied Mediterranean vehicles, and early WWII North Africa builds
  • Recommended Pressure: 15–20 PSI for airbrushing

Model Air Usage Tips

Vallejo Model Air colors can be used directly from the bottle or adjusted with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver if needed. Apply in several light layers to preserve surface detail and avoid flooding panel lines, rivets, or small molded features.

For more British desert armor colors, see the Vallejo British Africa Set 71.622, which supports later North Africa and desert campaign color schemes.

Packaging

Content: 6 × 18ml / 0.6 fl oz Model Air bottles with eyedropper caps. This packaging helps prevent paint from drying in the bottle and allows controlled dispensing for airbrush or brush painting.

Frequently Asked Questions — Vallejo 71.211 British Caunter Paint Set

What is the British Caunter camouflage scheme?

The Caunter scheme was a hard-edged geometric camouflage style used on British and Allied vehicles in desert and Mediterranean campaigns. It used angled blocks of light, medium, and darker contrast colors to disrupt the vehicle outline.

What colors are included in Vallejo 71.211?

The set includes 71.243 Portland Stone, 71.272 Light Grey Blue, 71.249 Light Earth, 71.042 Dark Brown, 71.138 US Field Drab, and 71.309 Dark Slate Grey.

What vehicles can I paint with this set?

This set is useful for M3 Grant, Matilda II, Sherman Mk II, M3 Stuart, and other British or Allied desert AFV subjects shown on the Vallejo Caunter reference guide.

Is this an IDF paint set?

No. This page is for the Vallejo 71.211 British Caunter Paint Set. IDF/Sinai color references should not be used on this product page.

Can these paints be airbrushed directly?

Yes. Vallejo Model Air paints are formulated for airbrush use and can usually be sprayed directly from the bottle or adjusted with thinner if needed.