{"product_id":"vallejo-soviet-vvs-paint-set-71-196","title":"Vallejo Soviet VVS Paint Set 71.196 Pre-War Air War Colors","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product__description a,\n.rte a,\n.product-single__description a,\n.product__description a:visited,\n.rte a:visited,\n.product-single__description a:visited {\n  color: #1f1f1f !important;\n  text-decoration: underline !important;\n  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;\n}\n\n.product__description a:hover,\n.rte a:hover,\n.product-single__description a:hover,\n.product__description a:focus,\n.rte a:focus,\n.product-single__description a:focus {\n  color: #ff6600 !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e8 Historical Soviet VVS Colors for Pre-War and 1941 Aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePainting early Soviet aircraft can be confusing because pre-war VVS schemes used several greens, blues, greys, and metallic finishes before the better-known later-war camouflage standards became common. The \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 71.196 Soviet VVS Model Air Set\u003c\/strong\u003e gives modelers a focused airbrush-ready palette for aircraft operated by the Soviet Air Force from the 1930s through the opening phase of the Great Patriotic War in 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is especially useful for subjects such as early Soviet fighters, trainers, reconnaissance aircraft, and light bombers, including models inspired by the I-15, I-16, MiG-3, LaGG-3, and other pre-war or early-war VVS aircraft. The colors cover protective greens, underside blues, light grey, and aluminium finishes, giving you a practical starting point for camouflage, undersides, interiors, early metallic surfaces, and weathered operational finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll eight colors belong to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/collections\/vallejo-airbrush-paints\"\u003eVallejo Model Air range\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for smooth airbrushing and fine pigment control on scale models and miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Colors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVallejo Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eColor Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUseful Hobby Role\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.409\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZashchitnyi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective green base tone for early Soviet aircraft camouflage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.410\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Zashchitnyi Camouflage Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain green camouflage variation and upper surface modulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA-19F Grass Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrighter green variation for pre-war and early-war camouflage contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.412\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVVS Grey Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey-blue tone for underside work, modulation, and faded aircraft surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.317\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll SV. Gol Light Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic light blue underside tone for Soviet aircraft schemes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.413\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA-18F Light Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternative light blue for undersides and subtle tonal variation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.062\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium Metallic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetallic surfaces, worn edges, propeller blades, and exposed wear areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.414\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAEH-9 Light Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior areas, light grey surfaces, early airframe details, and neutral highlights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Modelers Choose Vallejo Soviet VVS Paint Set 71.196\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocused early-war VVS palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for Soviet aviation schemes from the pre-war period through 1941.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful color range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes greens, blues, light grey, and metallic aluminium for aircraft camouflage and detail work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirbrush-ready Model Air formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for smooth application through an airbrush in many common modeling setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatte acrylic finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates a realistic scale look and works well with washes, filters, dry brushing, and weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for more than one subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for fighters, trainers, small aircraft, reconnaissance types, and early-war diorama projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSoviet VVS Camouflage Schemes: Historical Context for Modelers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 71.196 Soviet VVS Model Air Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is not only for copying one box-art scheme. The green tones can be layered to create subtle panel variation, sun fading, and factory or field-applied camouflage differences. The light blues are useful for undersides, but they can also be softened with grey or weathering filters to avoid an overly bright finish on smaller scales. Aluminium adds value for propeller leading edges, exposed wear, chipped panels, and early aircraft details where metal surfaces are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1\/72 scale aircraft, keep the contrasts soft and controlled. For 1\/48 scale projects, you can push the modulation slightly more by using thin passes of Zashchitnyi, A-19F Grass Green, and VVS Grey Blue to break up large surfaces without making the camouflage look patchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial Vallejo reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.196\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEAN \/ Barcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8429551711968\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVallejo Model Air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 acrylic colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 17 ml \/ 0.57 fl oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte, with one metallic aluminium color included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyedropper bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoviet VVS pre-war to 1941 aircraft camouflage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirbrush-ready paint for scale models and miniatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimed plastic, resin, and metal model surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips from the Studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eExpert Recommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart around 15–20 PSI and adjust based on your airbrush, needle size, and distance from the model.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThinning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Air can often be sprayed directly, but Vallejo Airbrush Thinner can help with finer control and smoother transitions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIf you experience tip dry or inconsistent flow, add a few drops of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-airbrush-flow-improver\"\u003eVallejo Airbrush Flow Improver\u003c\/a\u003e rather than over-thinning with water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Prep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply over a clean, primed surface so the greens, blues, and metallic color sit evenly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild camouflage with thin coats instead of heavy passes to preserve panel lines, rivets, and raised detail.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlush the airbrush with Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner between colors to reduce residue and color contamination.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert Tip for Early VVS Aircraft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a pre-war or early 1941 Soviet aircraft, start with the main protective green tone, then use a slightly different green in thin passes to create panel variation and scale fading. Keep the underside blue clean but not too bright by adding subtle grey-blue shading around panel lines and recesses. Use Aluminium Metallic only in controlled areas such as propeller edges, exposed wear points, or selected metallic details so the aircraft still feels painted and operational rather than overly chipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew to airbrushing aircraft? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/blogs\/info\/beginners-airbrush-setup-getting-started-with-airbrushing\"\u003eOur beginner airbrush setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers compressor settings, needle sizes, and paint flow for fine detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Vallejo 71.196 Soviet VVS Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the 8 colors in Vallejo 71.196?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes Zashchitnyi, All Zashchitnyi Camouflage Green, A-19F Grass Green, VVS Grey Blue, All SV. Gol Light Blue, A-18F Light Blue, Aluminium Metallic, and AEH-9 Light Grey. All 8 bottles are 17ml airbrush-ready acrylics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat aircraft is the Vallejo 71.196 set designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set covers pre-war Soviet fighters and early Great Patriotic War aircraft including the I-15, I-16, MiG-3, and LaGG-3. It also supports bombers and observation aircraft using Soviet VVS schemes from the 1930s through summer 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Vallejo 71.196 set require thinning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Vallejo Model Air sprays directly from the bottle at 15–20 PSI with a 0.3mm or 0.4mm needle. For longer working time, add Vallejo Airbrush Flow Improver rather than thinning heavily with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is the Soviet VVS set best suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works across 1:72, 1:48, and 1:32 scales. The matte acrylic finish and fine pigment distribution help preserve detail on smaller aircraft while still supporting modulation and fading work on larger builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Zashchitnyi green compare to other Soviet aircraft colors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZashchitnyi is a protective khaki-green used on many early Soviet aircraft upper surfaces. It is warmer and more subdued than brighter green tones like A-19F Grass Green, making it useful as a main camouflage base for pre-war and early 1941 VVS aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains preservatives that may produce an allergic reaction. Always follow the product label, use in a ventilated area, avoid contact with eyes, and keep paint containers closed when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vallejo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45832315338914,"sku":"71196","price":22.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6159\/9138\/files\/71196-1.webp?v=1758134657","url":"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-soviet-vvs-paint-set-71-196","provider":"SprayGunner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}