Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set â 16 Colors for Armor & Aircraft
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Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set â 16 Colors for Armor & Aircraft
The Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set in official reference 71.190 gives scale modelers a ready-to-spray 16-color palette for German armor, Allied vehicles, Soviet WWII subjects, Luftwaffe aircraft details, and battlefield diorama work. Instead of building a WWII color range bottle by bottle, this set brings together greens, browns, yellows, olive drabs, shadow tones, rust-support colors, and utility colors in 17ml dropper bottles, with a WWII color chart included for easier planning at the bench.
This Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set works well for builders who move between armor, aircraft, softskins, stowage, tools, tires, groundwork, and weathering foundations, because it is not locked into one narrow vehicle profile or one single campaign look. Dark Yellow, Sand Yellow, US Olive Drab, USAF Olive Drab, Russian Green 4BO, Hull Red, Burnt Umber, Black, Ochre, and the Luftwaffe greens all give you practical starting points for base colors, camouflage variation, modulation, chipping layers, dust, shadows, faded wartime finishes, and diorama support.
The colors are part of the Vallejo Model Air range, formulated for smooth airbrushing, fine pigment control, and repeatable layering on scale models. Model Air paints are designed for direct airbrush use, while a few drops of Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver can help when you want longer working time, smoother flow, or better control in dry conditions.
Why Choose This WWII Model Air Paint Set?
- Broad historical coverage: This set combines useful colors for German armor, Allied vehicles, Soviet tanks, Luftwaffe camouflage, softskin vehicles, field equipment, and battlefield diorama work.
- Airbrush-ready formula: Model Air paints are made for airbrushing straight from the bottle, giving modelers a smoother workflow for base coats, camouflage layers, and controlled color variation.
- Useful beyond one scheme: The Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set supports several WWII subjects instead of forcing the painter into one vehicle, aircraft, or campaign theme.
- Strong diorama value: The mix of greens, browns, yellows, black, white, ochre, and red-brown tones also supports groundwork, stowage, rust foundations, wooden accessories, tools, tires, shadows, and weathering preparation.
Included Colors and Technical Specifications
This set includes a comprehensive WWII color chart and 16 Model Air bottles.
| Vallejo Ref. | Color Name | Additional Modeling Use |
|---|---|---|
| 71.001 | White | Highlight modulation, winter effects, marking touch-ups, and tone lightening |
| 71.011 | Dark Green RLM83 | Dark Luftwaffe green camouflage and deep contrast areas |
| 71.012 | Dark Green | General green camouflage variation for armor, artillery, and field equipment |
| 71.015 | Dark Green RLM71 | Early and mid-war Luftwaffe splinter schemes and camouflage repairs |
| 71.016 | USAF Olive Drab | Olive drab variation, canvas gear, tarps, and field equipment shading |
| 71.017 | Russian Green 4BO | Soviet tanks, trucks, artillery pieces, and green vehicle modulation |
| 71.024 | Khaki Brown | British gear, dusty brown camouflage mixes, and stowage tones |
| 71.025 | Dark Yellow | German late-war armor basecoats and vehicle color modulation |
| 71.028 | Sand Yellow | Desert highlights, North Africa dust tones, and faded sand finishes |
| 71.039 | Hull Red | Primer red tones, rust undercoats, worn steel bases, and anti-fouling hull areas |
| 71.040 | Burnt Umber | Exhaust rust, mud tones, dark wood shading, and weathering mixes |
| 71.041 | Armour Brown | Red-brown camouflage patches, chassis dirt undertones, and tool bases |
| 71.043 | US Olive Drab | Allied armor, helmets, packs, tarps, and softskin vehicle painting |
| 71.057 | Black | Tires, shadows, tools, preshading, and darkening mixes |
| 71.081 | Ochre | Dust filters, faded earth tones, and dry highlight mixes for stowage and groundwork |
| 71.096 | Olive Grey | Faded green vehicle variation, uniforms, and subdued field equipment tones |
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Vallejo reference | 71.190 |
| EAN / Barcode | 8429551711906 |
| Range | Vallejo Model Air |
| Set contents | 16 acrylic colors and WWII color chart |
| Bottle size | 16 x 17 ml / 0.57 fl oz |
| Paint type | Water-based acrylic |
| Format | Eyedropper bottles |
| Primary use | WWII armor, aircraft, vehicles, equipment, and diorama painting |
| Application | Airbrush-ready paint for scale models and miniatures |
| Recommended surfaces | Primed plastic, resin, and metal model surfaces |
Application Tips for WWII Models and Dioramas
Shake each bottle well before use, especially when working with colors that have been sitting for a while. For resin, metal, or smooth plastic surfaces, apply primer first so the paint has a clean surface to grip, then spray in thin coats to preserve raised detail, rivets, panel lines, weld beads, tools, and surface texture.
For most scale modeling work, this set performs well around 12â15 PSI with a 0.3mm or 0.4mm needle, especially for base coats and camouflage patterns. A 0.2mm needle can work for fine camouflage demarcation or small touch-ups, but it requires cleaner paint flow and more careful control. If you notice tip dry or inconsistent flow, add a small amount of Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver rather than over-thinning the color.
Use White, Ochre, Sand Yellow, or Olive Grey to shift base colors for modulation, sun fading, dust effects, and scale lighting. Hull Red and Burnt Umber are strong support colors for rust underlayers, worn metal foundations, exhaust staining, and chipped paint effects, while Black helps with tires, shadows, preshading, and darker mixing work.
From the SprayGunner Team
We stock the full Vallejo Model Air range, and this is one of the more useful starter sets for WWII armor builders because it does not stop at one army or one camouflage style. Dark Yellow covers a large part of late-war German armor work, the two Olive Drab options help with Allied vehicles and field gear, Russian Green 4BO is useful for Soviet armor, and the browns, ochre, black, and hull red tones give you strong support for diorama and weathering foundations.
For a dependable setup, use a gravity-feed airbrush with a 0.3mm or 0.4mm needle, keep the paint moving in light passes, and build color slowly instead of trying to cover everything in one heavy coat. That approach keeps the finish cleaner and helps the Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set show its real value across aircraft, armor, softskins, accessories, and battlefield scenery. If you are still building your setup, SprayGunner also carries airbrushes for scale modeling, primers, thinners, cleaners, and modeling tools that fit this kind of work.
Best Uses for Scale Modelers
- German armor workflow: Dark Yellow works as a core late-war vehicle base, while Armour Brown, Dark Green, RLM71, and RLM83 can support camouflage contrast and field variation.
- Allied vehicle utility: US Olive Drab, USAF Olive Drab, Khaki Brown, Black, and Ochre are useful for vehicles, helmets, canvas equipment, packs, tarps, and stowage.
- Soviet armor coverage: Russian Green 4BO gives modelers a strong base for Soviet tanks, trucks, artillery, and field vehicles, especially when adjusted with Ochre, White, or darker green tones.
- Aircraft flexibility: The Luftwaffe greens and utility colors make the set useful for aircraft camouflage, interiors, landing gear details, shadows, and small equipment.
- Diorama support: Hull Red, Burnt Umber, Black, Ochre, Sand Yellow, and Khaki Brown help with groundwork, rust tones, dusty surfaces, wood, tools, tires, and environmental effects.
Frequently Asked Questions â Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set
What are the 16 colors included in Vallejo 71.190?
The set includes White (71.001), Dark Green RLM83 (71.011), Dark Green (71.012), Dark Green RLM71 (71.015), USAF Olive Drab (71.016), Russian Green 4BO (71.017), Khaki Brown (71.024), Dark Yellow (71.025), Sand Yellow (71.028), Hull Red (71.039), Burnt Umber (71.040), Armour Brown (71.041), US Olive Drab (71.043), Black (71.057), Ochre (71.081), and Olive Grey (71.096). A WWII color reference chart is included.
Does Vallejo Model Air need to be thinned before airbrushing?
No. Model Air is formulated to spray directly from the bottle at 12â15 PSI with a 0.3mm or 0.4mm needle. If you experience tip dry or inconsistent flow, add a few drops of Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver rather than thinning with water.
What PSI should I use for Vallejo 71.190?
12â15 PSI covers base coats and broad camouflage patterns. A 0.2mm needle at slightly higher pressure can help with fine camouflage demarcation and tight detail areas.
What scale models is the Vallejo 71.190 set designed for?
This set works well for 1:35, 1:48, 1:72, and 1:76 scale projects. The color range covers WWII German armor, Allied vehicles, Soviet tanks, Luftwaffe aircraft, and diorama groundwork.
Can Vallejo Model Air be used with a brush instead of an airbrush?
It is formulated for airbrushing, but brush application is possible with flow improver added.