Vallejo rust and chipping set 71.186
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Vallejo 71.186 Rust & Chipping Effects â 8 Model Air Colors
The Vallejo 71.186 Rust & Chipping Effects Set is designed for modelers who want to recreate worn paint, corrosion, oxidized metal, and chipped finishes with a single coordinated palette. This Model Air weathering set combines rust tones, support colors, Chipping Medium, and Matt Varnish in one box.
This rust and chipping effects set is especially useful for armored vehicles, industrial sci-fi subjects, dioramas, abandoned machinery, terrain, and any project where weather exposure and layered wear are part of the final look.
Unlike a standard group of rust colors, this set is built around a full chipping workflow rather than only surface tone selection. It helps modelers build layered rust finishes, worn paint, exposed metal, peeling effects, and sealed matte weathering layers from one coordinated set.
Because these paints belong to the Model Air line, they are intended for direct airbrush use or for use with thinner and flow improver when needed. For more ready-to-spray acrylic options, browse Vallejo Model Air Paints and Vallejo Utility & Starter Sets.
Whatâs Inside the Rust & Chipping Set?
This set includes 8 Ă 18ml / 0.6 fl oz bottles for rust effects, chipped paint, sealing, and weathering workflows.
| Ref. Number | Color Name | Set Use | Additional Modeling Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70.605 | German Red Brown | Deep rust base, primer-like underlayer, and first stage for worn metal effects | Useful for dark oxide foundations, underpaint for exposed steel, worn track links, and deep rust shadows. |
| 71.042 | Dark Brown RLM61 | Dark brown support tone for older corrosion and depth | Useful for grimy recesses, dark streaking bases, oxidized weld seams, burnt grime, and aged lower hull areas. |
| 71.080 | Rust | Mid-tone rust layer for mature corrosion | Useful for general rust blooms, worn exhausts, damaged tools, ship fittings, and oxidized plate transitions. |
| 71.129 | Light Rust | Lighter rust highlight for exposed oxidized surfaces | Useful for sun-dried corrosion, dusty orange edges, oxidized chips, and lighter texture accents over darker rust bases. |
| 71.130 | Orange Rust | Fresh bright rust stage | Useful for active corrosion spots, fresh oxidation, bright edge wear, and newer rust stains over chipped paint. |
| 71.033 | Yellow Ochre | Warm support tone for dust, oxide variation, and faded buildup | Useful for dust blending, desert dirt filters, warm grime transitions, and breaking up flat rust areas. |
| 73.214 | Chipping Medium | Medium for creating flaked paint, scratches, and chipped top coats | Useful under the final paint layer whenever you want controlled lifting, peeling, or worn-edge effects. |
| 70.520 | Matt Varnish | Protective final coat for sealing the effect | Useful for locking in layered weathering, reducing unwanted sheen, and preparing surfaces for later washes or pigments. |
Why Use This Rust Effects Paint Set?
- Complete weathering workflow: Includes rust tones, chipping medium, and a finishing varnish instead of only paint colors.
- Built-in chipping stage: The included Chipping Medium helps reveal rust layers beneath topcoat paint.
- Airbrush-ready Model Air formula: Designed for smoother transparent passes and layered oxidation effects.
- Useful beyond armor: Works on ships, industrial terrain, machinery, sci-fi subjects, Warhammer terrain, and diorama accessories.
- Practical finishing support: Matt Varnish helps seal the effect once the rust and chipped paint look balanced.
Application Tips for Rust and Chipping
- Start with German Red Brown or Dark Brown RLM61 as the deepest underlayer for old metal and shadowed corrosion.
- Build the rust tones gradually using Rust, Light Rust, and Orange Rust to create variation instead of one flat color.
- Apply Chipping Medium between the rust base and the final topcoat when you want worn paint to lift and reveal the oxidized layer underneath.
- Use Yellow Ochre to soften transitions, warm the surface, or blend rust into dustier weathering.
- Seal the result with Matt Varnish once the effect looks balanced and dry.
From the SprayGunner Team
The chipping medium workflow looks intimidating the first time â and then you cannot stop using it. The key is patience before you scratch: let the topcoat dry for a full 15â20 minutes before touching it with a damp brush.
Rushing this step is the most common mistake we see. When the timing is right, paint lifts in the spots that would chip on a real vehicle â around hatches, along edges, at corners, and near impact points. Start with light pressure on the brush and work up. You can always remove more; you cannot put paint back.
Expert Tip for Realistic Corrosion
For a more convincing finish, do not keep all rust the same intensity. Use darker tones in recesses, welds, bolts, and lower areas, then bring in Light Rust and Orange Rust only on the most exposed spots. The Vallejo rust and chipping set works best when the weathering reads as layered and irregular rather than evenly sprayed across the entire surface.
Frequently Asked Questions â Vallejo 71.186 Rust & Chipping Set
What colors are included in Vallejo 71.186?
The set includes 8 Ă 18ml bottles: German Red Brown 70.605, Dark Brown RLM61 71.042, Rust 71.080, Light Rust 71.129, Orange Rust 71.130, Yellow Ochre 71.033, Chipping Medium 73.214, and Matt Varnish 70.520.
What is Chipping Medium and how does it work?
Chipping Medium is a water-soluble barrier applied between your rust base coats and your topcoat color. After the topcoat dries, a damp brush or sponge can lift and scratch the topcoat away, revealing the rust beneath. This creates realistic worn paint and corrosion without physically damaging the model surface.
Does Vallejo Model Air need thinning before airbrushing?
No. Model Air is pre-thinned for airbrush use. Spray directly from the bottle at around 12â15 PSI with a 0.3mm or 0.4mm needle. If you experience tip dry, add a few drops of Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver instead of thinning with plain water.
What subjects work best with the 71.186 set?
This set works well for WWII and modern armored vehicles, industrial sci-fi terrain, abandoned machinery, ships, terrain pieces, and dioramas. Any subject with exposed metal, peeling paint, or oxidized surfaces can benefit from the full rust and chipping workflow.
Can I use this set for brush painting?
Yes. Model Air is optimized for airbrushing, but brush application works for spot weathering, pin washes in recesses, and blending rust transitions around bolts, welds, and panel edges. A small amount of flow improver can help improve brush control.