Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set — 16 Colors for Armor & Aircraft
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Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set — 16 Colors for Armor & Aircraft
The Vallejo 71.190 WWII Model Air Set 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. 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.
A WWII Palette for Armor, Aircraft & Dioramas
This set works well for builders who move between armor, aircraft, softskins, stowage, tools, tires, groundwork, and weathering foundations. Dark Yellow, Sand Yellow, US Olive Drab, USAF Olive Drab, Russian Green 4BO, Hull Red, Burnt Umber, Black, Ochre, and the Luftwaffe greens provide starting points for base colors, camouflage variation, modulation, chipping layers, dust, shadows, and diorama support.
The colors are part of the Vallejo Model Air range, formulated for airbrushing and repeatable layering on scale models. A few drops of Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver can help when you want longer working time or smoother flow in dry conditions.
Product Highlights
- Broad historical coverage: Colors for WWII armor, aircraft, vehicles, field equipment, and battlefield dioramas.
- Airbrush-ready formula: Designed for base coats, camouflage layers, and controlled color variation.
- Versatile selection: Supports several WWII subjects and painting schemes.
- Diorama applications: Useful tones for groundwork, stowage, rust foundations, wooden accessories, tires, and weathering preparation.
Included Colors
The set contains 16 Model Air paints and a WWII color chart.
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| Reference | Color | Additional Modeling Use |
|---|---|---|
| 71.001 | White | Highlights, 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 | Green camouflage variation for armor and field equipment |
| 71.015 | Dark Green RLM71 | Luftwaffe splinter schemes and camouflage repairs |
| 71.016 | USAF Olive Drab | Olive drab variation, canvas gear, and equipment shading |
| 71.017 | Russian Green 4BO | Soviet tanks, trucks, artillery, and vehicle modulation |
| 71.024 | Khaki Brown | British gear, brown camouflage mixes, and stowage |
| 71.025 | Dark Yellow | German late-war armor basecoats and modulation |
| 71.028 | Sand Yellow | Desert highlights, dust tones, and faded sand finishes |
| 71.039 | Hull Red | Primer tones, rust undercoats, and hull areas |
| 71.040 | Burnt Umber | Rust, mud, wood shading, and weathering mixes |
| 71.041 | Armour Brown | Red-brown camouflage, dirt undertones, and tool bases |
| 71.043 | US Olive Drab | Allied armor, helmets, packs, tarps, and vehicles |
| 71.057 | Black | Tires, shadows, tools, preshading, and darkening mixes |
| 71.081 | Ochre | Dust effects, earth tones, and groundwork highlights |
| 71.096 | Olive Grey | Faded green variation and subdued equipment tones |
Product Specifications
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| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vallejo |
| Range | Model Air |
| Product Reference | 71.190 |
| EAN / Barcode | 8429551711906 |
| Set Contents | 16 acrylic colors and WWII color chart |
| Bottle Size | 17 ml / 0.57 fl oz each |
| Paint Type | Water-based acrylic |
| Format | Eyedropper bottles |
| Primary Use | WWII armor, aircraft, vehicles, equipment, and dioramas |
| Application | Airbrush painting for scale models and miniatures |
| Recommended Surfaces | Primed plastic, resin, and metal model surfaces |
Application Tips
Shake each bottle well before use. For resin, metal, or smooth plastic surfaces, apply primer first, then spray in thin coats to preserve rivets, panel lines, weld beads, tools, and surface texture.
For most scale modeling work, use around 12–15 PSI with a 0.4mm or larger nozzle, especially for base coats and camouflage patterns. 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 adjust base colors for modulation, fading, dust effects, and scale lighting. Hull Red and Burnt Umber support rust underlayers, exhaust staining, and chipped paint effects. Black helps with tires, shadows, preshading, and darker mixes.
From the SprayGunner Team
This set offers a useful starting palette for WWII projects spanning several armies and subjects. Dark Yellow supports late-war German armor, the Olive Drab options cover Allied vehicles and field gear, and Russian Green 4BO provides a starting point for Soviet armor.
Use a gravity-feed airbrush with a 0.4mm or larger nozzle and build color in light passes. Explore our airbrushes for scale modeling and Vallejo airbrush paints to complement your setup.
Best Uses for Scale Modelers
- German armor: Dark Yellow basecoats with brown and green camouflage variations.
- Allied vehicles: Olive drab finishes, canvas equipment, packs, tarps, and stowage.
- Soviet armor: Russian Green 4BO for tanks, trucks, artillery, and field vehicles.
- Aircraft: Luftwaffe camouflage, interior details, landing gear, and equipment.
- Dioramas: Groundwork, wood, rust tones, dusty surfaces, tires, and weathering foundations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 16 colors included in Vallejo 71.190?
The set includes these 16 Model Air colors:
- 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
- Olive Grey — 71.096
A WWII color reference chart is also included.
Does Vallejo Model Air need to be thinned before airbrushing?
No. Model Air is formulated to spray directly from the bottle at 12–15 PSI with a 0.4mm or larger nozzle.
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?
Use 12–15 PSI with a 0.4mm or larger nozzle for base coats and broad camouflage patterns.
What scale models is this set designed for?
This set works well for 1:35, 1:48, 1:72, and 1:76 scale projects, including WWII armor, vehicles, aircraft, and dioramas.
Can Vallejo Model Air be used with a brush?
It is formulated for airbrushing, but brush application is possible with flow improver added.