Vallejo Wheels and Tracks Paint Set 71.213
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Vallejo Wheels & Tracks Paint Set 71.213 â AFV Tire, Track, Rust & Dust Colors
Tank tracks, rubber tires, road wheels, rusted metal, and dusty running gear can easily look flat if the colors are not balanced. Pure black often looks too harsh, plain brown can look muddy, and rust effects can feel exaggerated when used alone. The Vallejo Wheels and Tracks Paint Set 71.213 solves that problem with a focused Model Air palette made for the areas that carry the most visual weight on WWII and modern AFVs: tires, track links, rubber pads, worn metal, rust, and road dust.
This product is listed at SprayGunner with SKU 71213, official Vallejo reference 71.213, and EAN 8429551712132, making it easier to identify when searching by product code, barcode, or exact item number.
This 6-color acrylic paint set is designed for modelers who want cleaner control over armor weathering without mixing every shade from scratch. The colors work together naturally whether you are finishing a Tamiya Tiger I, a Meng Leopard 2, a 1/35 military truck, an APC, artillery wheels, or a small diorama base with dusty ground contact.
Whatâs Inside the Vallejo 71.213 Set?
This set includes six Vallejo Model Air colors selected for realistic wheels, rubber, tracks, oxidized metal, and dust effects:
| Color Code | Color Name | Main Use | Extra Modeling Use |
| 71.315 | Tyre Black | Fresh rubber, synthetic tire surfaces, and road wheels | Also useful for rubber pads, seals, hoses, and dark flexible parts |
| 71.057 | Black | Deep shadows, track recesses, and dark mechanical contrast | Useful for pre-shading, dark panel separation, and oily recesses |
| 71.042 | Dark Brown RLM61 | Mud, earth deposits, and worn track undertones | Great for old grime, dry soil buildup, and warm weathering layers |
| 71.080 | Rust | Oxidized iron and aged track links | Useful for exhaust staining, old metal damage, and rusted hardware |
| 71.072 | Gun Metal | Polished track contact points and worn exposed metal | Ideal for dry-brushing cleats, sprockets, tools, and scraped edges |
| 71.075 | Ivory | Dust faded dirt and dry road residue | Useful for dry-brush highlights, dusty lower hulls, and light terrain effects |
Why This Set Is More Useful Than It Looks
The Vallejo Wheels and Tracks Paint Set 71.213 is not just a âtrack paintâ box. It gives you a compact workflow for building realistic contrast from the ground up. Tyre Black and Black handle the deep base tones, Dark Brown RLM61 adds earth and grime layers, Rust brings controlled oxidation, Gun Metal gives worn raised details a convincing metallic edge, and Ivory ties everything together with dust and dry terrain effects.
That makes the set especially useful when you want the lower half of a vehicle to look connected to its environment. A tank in dry terrain should not have the same running gear finish as one crossing wet ground or industrial rubble. With this palette, you can keep the effect subtle, push it heavier, or adjust the final look depending on the vehicle, scale, and scene.
The Vallejo Model Air Advantage
- AFV-Focused Palette: Built around the real color needs of wheels, rubber tires, tracks, rust, exposed metal, and dust.
- Airbrush-Ready Acrylics: Model Air paints are made for smooth airbrush application with minimal preparation.
- Brush-Friendly Details: Also useful for dry brushing, small touch-ups, track edges, rubber pads, and hand-painted weathering accents.
- Strong Workflow Value: Covers the most common stages of running gear weathering without forcing you to mix every tone manually.
- Useful Beyond AFVs: Works for trucks, sci-fi vehicles, industrial machinery, terrain pieces, metal structures, and dusty diorama bases.
Technical Specifications & Application Guide
| Brand | Vallejo |
| Line | Model Air / AFV Color Series |
| Product Name | Wheels & Tracks Paint Set |
| Official Vallejo Reference | 71.213 |
| SKU | 71213 |
| EAN / Barcode | 8429551712132 |
| Paint Format | 6 Model Air dropper bottles |
| Bottle Size | 6 x 18ml / 0.6 fl oz |
| Paint Type | Water-based acrylic Model Air paint set |
| Finish | Matte colors plus metallic Gun Metal |
| Best Use | AFV tires, wheels, track links, rubber pads, rust, worn metal, dust, and lower hull weathering |
| Recommended PSI | 15â20 PSI for controlled airbrush passes |
| Thinning | Ready to spray; add Vallejo Flow Improver for very fine dusting or smoother low-pressure work |
| Brush Use | Suitable for detail painting, dry brushing, edge wear, rubber pads, and small weathering corrections |
| Cleanup | Flush with Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner after use |
Beyond the Label
Although this set is designed for wheels and tracks, the colors are also useful across the entire model bench. Tyre Black works well for flexible rubber details, Black can deepen panel separation, Dark Brown RLM61 can warm up dusty mud effects, Rust can tint old metal surfaces, Gun Metal can pick out worn edges, and Ivory can soften heavy weathering with a dry, sun-faded finish.
For diorama work, Ivory and Dark Brown RLM61 can help blend the vehicle into the groundwork. Use them lightly around lower hulls, fenders, tires, and road wheels so the model feels connected to the terrain rather than sitting on top of it.
Studio Pro Tip: Realistic Tank Track Workflow
For a convincing track finish, start with Dark Brown RLM61 mixed with a little Black as the base. Once dry, add Rust selectively into recesses and around older metal areas instead of covering the whole track evenly. Then dry-brush Gun Metal only on raised contact points, cleats, guide teeth, and sprocket wear areas. Finish with a light mist or dry-brush of Ivory over the lower hull, road wheels, and track guards to simulate road dust.
This keeps the model from looking either too clean or too rusty, and gives the running gear a more natural field-used look. For smaller scales, reduce contrast and use thinner passes. For larger 1/35 armor, you can build the effect in stronger layers while still keeping each color under control.
FAQ
What is Vallejo Wheels and Tracks Paint Set 71.213 used for?
It is used for painting AFV tires, road wheels, track links, rubber pads, rust effects, worn metal, dust, and lower hull weathering on scale models and dioramas.
Can I search this set by SKU 71213?
Yes. The SprayGunner SKU is 71213, the official Vallejo reference is 71.213, and the EAN / barcode is 8429551712132.
Does this set include Gun Metal?
Yes. The set includes 71.072 Gun Metal for polished track contact points, worn raised metal, sprockets, scraped edges, and metallic wear effects.
Can these paints be used with a brush?
Yes. Model Air paints are designed for airbrush use, but they can also be used by brush for small details, dry brushing, edge wear, rubber pads, and touch-ups.
Safety Note: Always follow the product label instructions and use in a well-ventilated area.
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