Product Review: Vallejo Model Air Metallics

In this video Nick talks about his experience with Vallejo Model Air Metallics paints. Thanks for watching!

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[JewelKnightJess]

Thanks for the review! Tempted to grab some of these.

[jacksoningram]

Always helpful! Thanks for sharing your time and talent!

[The_WarLrd_Way]

Loves me some Vallejo Model Air Metallics!!

[nelsonfalsetegarcia]

Hey J
where can I buy vallejo paints in the US?
I can't find any online store that sells it

[jeffreycook]

what ratio do you use for thinning with windshield washer?

[dvstau]

Can you please make a list of all paints that you use and all paints that you recommend? I want to buy paints but i got a big problem with choosing what paints...

[stratosincaster]

What is the color base or primer used with those colors?

[sohcheefung]

is this model air color same with the model color ?

[sergenowehopweres]

Cool. Thanks a bunch for the video. :)

[bobjohnson]

i'm a complete beginner to air brushing. I will be making an ironman cosplay. So i have to thin down valejo model air paint before using in my paint brush? Please enlighten me :(

[TheRunesmythe]

For painting with a regular brush, the Model Air Metallics are also amazing.  Their steel color makes for a great base for most weapons and armor and with it being thinner than a standard metallic paint you can get a nice smooth coat when you add a little acrylic thinner or glaze medium.  I highly recommend them for this purpose as well.  Also, you may want to check out the Vallejo Liquid Gold series, though I will say two things up front; 1) You absolutely *need* to have some isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) of 90% or higher because these paints use actual metallic flecks suspended in alcohol.  To thin them you need to use more alcohol to avoid having the flecks rust, which means you also have to rinse your brush with alcohol as well.  2) I haven't seen anyone attempt using them through an airbrush and I don't recommend trying.  If during clean up any of the metallic flecks don't get washed away the next time you thin down normal acrylic paints for airbrushing those trapped flecks *will* rust.  Still, the Liquid Gold series gives an amazing finish and luster to pieces when painted with them.

[matthewrix]

Can you do an airbrush review? Including which is the most economical/ decent. Btw, good video: I'll be watching more :)