Vallejo Su-7/17 Paint Set - Fitter Colors 71.604
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Vallejo Model Air Set: Soviet/Russian Sukhoi Su-7/17 âFitterâ (8 Colors, Ref. 71.604)
Works with popular Su-7 and Su-17 scale model kits including Trumpeter's 1/72 Su-7BKL, Hasegawa's Su-17 M3/M4 Fitter K, and Eduard's 1/48 Su-17 M3.
Build accurate Soviet and Russian tactical camouflage with this Su-7/17 paint set from Vallejo. Developed for the Sukhoi Su-7 âFitterâ and the improved Su-17, Vallejo reference 71.604 includes 8 x 17 ml Model Air colors selected for aircraft used from the Cold War through the 1990s. The Su-7/17 paint set also includes aircraft profiles and color guidance to help match period camouflage schemes more confidently.
Formulated for airbrush use, these acrylic colors are ready for smooth application and are well suited for layered camouflage, soft transitions, and multi-tone upper surfaces. Whether you are building an early Soviet aircraft or a later service machine, this set provides the core browns, sands, greens, and underside blues needed for these distinctive tactical finishes. Vallejo Ref. 71.604 is especially useful when you want one compact set that already covers the main tones used across several Su-7 and Su-17 camouflage schemes.
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Why Use the Vallejo Su-7/17 âFitterâ Paint Set?
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Research-Based Color Selection: Designed around the camouflage schemes used on Soviet and Russian Su-7 and Su-17 aircraft.
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Airbrush-Ready Model Air Formula: Smooth-flowing acrylic colors suitable for camouflage work and soft-edged transitions.
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Useful Printed Reference Material: Includes aircraft profiles and application guidance inside the set.
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Focused 8-Color Range: Covers the essential tones used across several Su-7/17 tactical schemes.
Included Colors & Technical Specifications
This set contains 8 bottles of Model Air (17 ml each) in the following colors:
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Product Code | 71.604 | Vallejo Air War set reference
| Ref. Number | Color Name | Typical Usage |
| 71.032 | Golden Brown | Desert and warm brown camouflage areas, weathered upper surfaces |
| 71.038 | Camouflage Medium Brown | Brown disruptive patterns and darker camouflage patches |
| 71.046 | Pale Blue Grey | Undersides and light grey-blue tactical camouflage |
| 71.244 | Sand Beige | Sand-based schemes, faded tan areas, and dust-toned transitions |
| 71.246 | Yellow Brown | Warm camouflage patches and sun-faded brown zones |
| 71.332 | Underside Blue âFadedâ | Weathered underside blue and worn lower airframe areas |
| 71.341 | Green Grey | Muted upper camouflage and green transitional areas |
| 71.347 | Russian AF Dark Green | Primary upper-surface camouflage and darker green sections |
Application Tips for Aircraft Camouflage
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Surface Prep: Apply over a suitable primer to improve adhesion and help the camouflage colors cover evenly.
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Layering: Start with the lighter underside colors before masking or building the upper camouflage pattern.
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Soft Edges: For âFitterâ camouflage, use controlled low-pressure spraying to achieve softer transitions where needed.
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Thinning: These paints are airbrush-ready, but Vallejo thinner can be added when needed for finer work or post-shading.ading.
Expert Advice for Soviet Aviation Modeling
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Color Planning: Compare the included tones before painting so you can map the scheme more accurately across upper and lower surfaces.
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Clean Airbrushing: Use flow improver or thinner as needed during longer camouflage sessions to maintain steady spray performance.
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Expand the Scheme: If you need to push the finish further, the listed individual colors make it easier to identify matching bottles for follow-up purchases.