Vallejo Model Air Fire Red is a matt, water-based acrylic paint for modelers who need an airbrush-ready red for aircraft, vehicles, and military subjects. It can also be applied by brush when a controlled finish is needed.
Product Details
- Material: Water-based matt acrylic paint.
- Scale: Suitable for scale aircraft, vehicle, and military models.
- Compatibility: Designed for airbrushing Vallejo Model Air applications and compatible with common plastic, resin, and metal model surfaces after priming.
- Contents: One 18 ml eyedropper bottle.
- Color: Fire Red, formulated for an even paint film that preserves surface detail.
Application
Airbrushing
Use Model Air directly from the bottle or thin it with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver. For airbrushing, a compressor pressure of about 15–20 PSI, or 0.5–1 kg, is recommended. Apply several light layers over a primed surface.
Brush Application
Although formulated for airbrushing, this paint can also be applied with a brush. Allow each layer to dry before adding the next coat.
Safety and Care
The paint is not flammable and does not contain solvents. For certified safety information and related product guidance, see Vallejo official product information.
Packaging
The 18 ml eyedropper bottle helps dispense small amounts while reducing evaporation and drying in the container. For related colors, browse the Vallejo Model Air paints collection at MPM Hobbies.