Vallejo XPRESS COLOR 72403 Imperial Yellow is a high-quality acrylic model paint with an 18 ml volume, designed for efficient and rapid painting of miniatures and models. Featuring a semi-transparent formula, the XPRESS COLOR series paint allows for achieving a deep Imperial Yellow color and natural shading in just one coat. This is an ideal solution for modelers seeking a quick and professional finish.
Product Features and Properties
Name and Color: Vallejo XPRESS COLOR 72403 Imperial Yellow
Volume: 18 ml per bottle
Paint Type: Acrylic, water-based, safe to use, and easy to clean
XPRESS COLOR Formula: Semi-transparent, self-leveling, designed to achieve a shading effect in a single coat.
Ready to Use: The paint is ready for application straight from the bottle, no thinning required.
Painting Speed: Allows for covering the model and achieving a shading effect simultaneously, significantly reducing working time.
Usage and Mechanism of Action
The primary use for Vallejo XPRESS COLOR paints is for painting wargaming miniatures, scale models, dioramas, and other modeling elements where efficient coverage of large areas and simultaneous natural shading are crucial. Thanks to its unique formula, the paint is excellent for rapid painting techniques.
The paint's mechanism of action is based on its semi-transparency and self-leveling properties. After applying an even layer to the model, the paint pigments naturally settle into recesses and details, creating a shadow effect, while raised surfaces remain lighter. This allows for achieving a realistic appearance while preserving all model details, mimicking the effect of traditional washing.
Application Recommendations and Compatibility
How to Use:
Vallejo XPRESS COLOR 72403 Imperial Yellow paint should be applied in an even layer over a model or miniature previously primed with a light color. The use of a white or light gray primer (e.g., Vallejo Surface Primer) is recommended for optimal transparency, color saturation, and shading contrast. The paint is best applied with a brush, covering the surface with a smooth, uniform layer.
Application: Brush, even layer.
Primer: Light-colored primer (white, light gray) required for best results.
Drying: The paint features quick drying, allowing for efficient continuation of work.
Cleaning: Tools used for paint application are easy to clean with water.
Compatibility:
The product is fully compatible with a wide range of other acrylic paints, primers, and varnishes from reputable manufacturers, especially with Vallejo series such as Model Color, Game Color, and Model Air. It can be used to enrich painting techniques, combining with other acrylic mediums, allowing for experimentation and the creation of unique effects.
