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Vallejo German ISAF Paint Set 71159 - 8x17ml

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Vallejo German ISAF Paint Set 71159 with 8 Model Air colors for Bundeswehr NATO and desert camouflage armor models
$22.48 USD
$22.48 USD

Vallejo German ISAF Umtarnfarben Model Air Set

 

Modern Bundeswehr vehicles are not always easy to paint convincingly, especially when the standard NATO 3-color pattern needs to be adapted for desert, dry terrain, and mission-worn vehicles. Vallejo German ISAF Paint Set 71159 gives scale modelers a focused Model Air color selection for German Army vehicles used during ISAF-era deployments, with both NATO camouflage tones and Umtarnfarben transition colors for field-adjusted schemes.

This set is especially useful for modern German subjects such as Leopard 2 tanks, Puma IFVs, Boxer vehicles, Dingos, Fenneks, support trucks, and Bundeswehr equipment operating in Afghanistan or similar dry environments. The colors are part of the Vallejo Model Air range, so they are designed for airbrush work, with finely ground pigments, a matte finish, and a smooth flow that helps preserve molded detail, panel lines, bolts, hatches, and scale surface texture.

 

Included Colors

Vallejo Reference Color Name RAL Reference Useful Hobby Role
71.244 Sand Beige RAL 1039 Main desert adjustment tone, dusted panels, faded areas
71.245 Loam Beige RAL 1040 Light dry-terrain camouflage, highlights, sun-faded surfaces
71.246 Yellow Brown RAL 8031 Warm earth transitions, lower hull dust tones, gear covers
71.247 Light Olive RAL 6040 Transitional green tone for NATO-to-desert schemes
71.248 Brown Grey RAL 7050 Neutral grey-brown camouflage adjustment and shadow work
71.249 NATO Brown RAL 8027 Standard NATO brown areas, chips, worn edges, dirt blending
71.250 Bronze Green RAL 6031 Standard NATO green camouflage and vehicle base areas
71.251 NATO Black RAL 9021 Standard NATO black camouflage, rubber parts, deep shadows

 

Why Choose Vallejo German ISAF Paint Set 71159

  • Focused modern armor palette: Built around German ISAF and Bundeswehr camouflage needs instead of generic military colors.
  • NATO and Umtarnfarben coverage: Includes the standard green, brown, and black family plus desert adjustment tones.
  • Airbrush-ready Model Air formula: Designed for smooth airbrush application with minimal prep in many setups.
  • Matte acrylic finish: Gives armor models a realistic scale look and works well with washes, filters, pigments, and weathering.
  • Useful for more than one vehicle: A strong set for tanks, IFVs, MRAP-style vehicles, trucks, terrain accessories, and modern military dioramas.

 

Beyond the Label

This set is not only for painting a clean factory-style camouflage pattern. The lighter beige and sand tones are excellent for fading NATO colors, creating sun-bleached panels, blending dust into lower hull areas, or adjusting the look of vehicles operating in dry regions. The darker NATO colors can be used for the base camouflage, while the Umtarnfarben tones help soften the finish so the model looks adapted to the environment instead of freshly painted from the depot.

For diorama builders, these colors also work well on tarps, stowage, field gear, barriers, crates, and equipment around modern military vehicles. A small amount of Sand Beige or Loam Beige sprayed thinly over lower panels can help tie the vehicle to a dusty base before adding pigments.

 

echnical Specifications

Feature Details
Official Vallejo reference 71.159 / 71159
EAN / Barcode 8429551711593
Range Vallejo Model Air
Set contents 8 acrylic colors
Bottle size 8 x 17 ml/0.57 fl oz
Paint type Water-based acrylic
Finish Matte
Format Eyedropper bottles
Primary use Modern German ISAF and Bundeswehr camouflage
Application Airbrush-ready paint for scale models and miniatures
Recommended surfaces Primed plastic, resin, and metal model surfaces

 

Pro Tips from the Studio

Requirement Expert Recommendation
Recommended PSI Start around 15–20 PSI for soft-edge camouflage and adjust based on your airbrush setup.
Thinning Model Air can often be sprayed directly, but add Vallejo Airbrush Thinner for finer mottling or smoother transitions.
Color Planning Spray the NATO base pattern first, then use the lighter Umtarnfarben tones as thin adjustment layers.
Weathering Prep Let the paint dry fully before applying washes, filters, oils, or pigments.
Cleaning Flush the airbrush with Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner between color changes to reduce tip dry and color contamination.

 

Expert Tip for Mission-Ready Camouflage

For an ISAF-era Bundeswehr vehicle, start with the standard NATO green, brown, and black camouflage layout, then apply Sand Beige, Loam Beige, or Yellow Brown in thin translucent passes to simulate field-applied desert adaptation. Keep the effect uneven and slightly dusty rather than perfectly uniform. Finish with dry pigments or a light dust wash around wheels, lower hull plates, side skirts, and storage areas to connect the vehicle to the terrain.