Vallejo 77138 - True Metallic Metal 138 Rusty Metal Base acrylic paint 18 ml

Vallejo 77138 Rusty Metal – Acrylic metallic BASE paint for True Metallic foundations

Vallejo 77138 – Rusty Metal is a metallic acrylic BASE paint within the True Metallic Metal system. Its warm, desaturated rusty tone closely mimics corroded metal, making it ideal for grimy, industrial, weathered and post-apocalyptic miniature projects.

It is perfect for distressed armour, abandoned machinery, oxidized components, derelict vehicles, sci-fi terrain and realistic weathering effects.

Set details:

• Volume: 18 ml
• Paint type: acrylic metallic BASE (True Metallic Metal)
• Color: Rusty Metal
• Finish: warm, rusty metallic matte sheen
• Use: foundation layer for corroded, dirty and industrial metallic schemes
• Application: brush or airbrush

About Vallejo 77138 Rusty Metal:

Rusty Metal provides a realistic oxidized metal look with a subtle metallic shimmer. Its ultra-fine pigment enables smooth application, strong opacity and excellent integration with TMM shading and highlighting processes.

It works exceptionally well with darker SHADE tones for grime and depth, and with LIGHT tones for subtle rusty reflections or highlighted edges.

About Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM):

True Metallic Metal (TMM) uses real metallic pigments to deliver natural shine, authentic reflections and a physically accurate metallic appearance. Unlike NMM, which relies on optical illusion, TMM preserves true metallic behaviour while supporting classical shading techniques.

The BSL workflow structures the system:

• BASE: strong-coverage metallic foundations — Rusty Metal is the primary rusty metal base.
• SHADE: satin washes for enhancing grime, shadow and depth.
• LIGHT: metallic highlights for realistic reflections on worn surfaces.
• AIRBRUSH: airbrush-ready BASE equivalents.

Usage tips:

• Shake thoroughly before use.
• Performs well over black, grey or white primers.
• Brush: apply neat or slightly thinned.
• Airbrush: 0.3 mm needle, approx. 2 bar (29 psi).
• Ideal for weathered, rusty and industrial TMM effects.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a globally recognized leader in acrylic paints for miniature painters and scale modellers. The True Metallic Metal range offers a complete and versatile system for realistic, expressive and richly textured metallic effects.