Vallejo Model Paints for Scale Modeling
Vallejo produces one of the most comprehensive ranges of water-based acrylic paints available to scale modelers, miniature painters, and diorama builders. Their dropper-bottle system delivers precise, waste-free dispensing across a wide spectrum of colors and formulations suited to every modeling discipline.
Brush-On Acrylic Ranges
Vallejo's brush-on acrylic lines cover military, historical, fantasy, and figure painting across a broad palette of colors. Whether you're working on armor, aircraft, ships, or tabletop miniatures, there are dedicated ranges formulated for the specific coverage, tone, and finish each genre demands. Explore the Vallejo Model Color and Vallejo Game Color collections to find the right palette for your project.
Airbrush-Ready Formulations
Vallejo offers several ranges pre-thinned for direct airbrush use, referencing authentic military color standards used by aviation and armor modelers worldwide. These formulations are engineered for smooth, clog-free spraying at a range of pressures and needle sizes. Browse Vallejo Model Air and Vallejo Premium Airbrush Color for ready-to-spray options.
Metallic Finishes
Vallejo's metallic paint lines deliver high-reflectivity finishes suitable for both brush and airbrush application, without the need for polishing or buffing. Formulations range from fine-ground metallic pigments to true metallic acrylics in a variety of metal tones. See the Vallejo Metal Color collection for the full range of metallic options.
Weathering & Special Effects
Vallejo's weathering lines replicate real-world wear, environmental damage, and surface aging on scale models and dioramas. Products in this category include wash formulas, pigment powders, texture pastes, and acrylic effects for mud, rust, grime, and water simulation. Explore Vallejo Weathering FX, Vallejo Wash FX, Vallejo Pigment FX, and Vallejo Diorama FX for the full weathering and effects range.
Surface Preparation & Finishing
Proper surface preparation and protective finishing are essential steps in any modeling workflow. Vallejo offers acrylic primers in a range of base colors and metallic finishes, along with clear coat varnishes in gloss, satin, matt, and ultra-matt formulas for brush, airbrush, and spray application. Browse Vallejo Primers and Vallejo Clear Coats to complete your finishing workflow.
Mediums, Thinners & Auxiliaries
Vallejo's auxiliary range supports professional paint handling, airbrush maintenance, and advanced techniques such as chipping, glazing, and wet blending. Products include thinners, flow improvers, retarder mediums, glaze mediums, and cleaners in a variety of sizes. See the Vallejo Thinners, Cleaners & Retarders collection for the full auxiliary range.
Paint Sets & Curated Palettes
Vallejo paint sets offer curated color selections organized by modeling genre, historical period, or painting technique — providing a convenient starting point for new projects or filling gaps in an existing collection. Browse Vallejo Paint Sets to find a palette suited to your subject. For color charts, painting guides, and technical specifications, visit Vallejo's official website.
Complete Your Hobby Workspace
Paints are just one part of a complete modeling setup. Explore our Hobby Tools & Supplies collection to find brushes, airbrushes, cutting mats, and other essentials to support your painting workflow.
