Vallejo Model Color 171 Silver Metallic 70997 (195) – acrylic hobby paint for models
The 17 ml bottle contains acrylic paint from the Model Color series in Silver Metallic. Designed for precise brushing on models, this paint is also compatible with an airbrush when properly diluted.
Characteristics and Composition
Paint based on acrylic resin, offering excellent mechanical properties.
Colorants minimize the risk of clogging and contamination of the airbrush.
Easy to clean – can be rinsed with plain water.
User Properties
High resistance to mechanical damage, scratches, and abrasions.
The painted surface can be sealed with gloss, matte, or satin varnish.
Compatible with other modeling paints and resistant to contact with turpentine and alcohol.
Can be thinned using Vallejo Thinner or water.
Application
Vallejo Model Color 171 Silver Metallic is suitable for painting plastic and metal models, effectively replicating metallic elements on military models, vehicles, and figures.
Compatibility with Other Vallejo Series
Vallejo offers various lines of acrylic paints tailored to different modeling needs:
Model Air – paints mainly designed for airbrushing.
Panzer Aces – dedicated to painting uniforms and vehicles from World War II.
Game Color and Game Air – paints for fantasy figures and wargames miniatures.