Vallejo 77139 - True Metallic Metal 139 Aged Metal Base acrylic paint 18 ml

Vallejo 77139 Aged Metal – Acrylic metallic BASE paint for True Metallic foundations

Vallejo 77139 – Aged Metal is a metallic acrylic BASE paint from the True Metallic Metal range. Its subdued, time-worn metal tone is perfect for simulating tarnished steel, aged iron and heavily used industrial surfaces.

The colour is highly effective on historical models, post-apocalyptic designs, steampunk machinery, abandoned vehicles, sci-fi structures and any miniature requiring a realistic, dull, and weathered metallic finish.

Set details:

• Volume: 18 ml
• Paint type: acrylic metallic BASE (True Metallic Metal)
• Color: Aged Metal
• Finish: muted worn-metal sheen
• Use: foundation layer for realistic aged, dirty and industrial metal effects
• Application: brush or airbrush

About Vallejo 77139 Aged Metal:

Aged Metal delivers a convincingly dull, gritty metallic appearance. Its ultra-fine pigment ensures consistent coverage and smooth blending, making it an excellent match for weathering techniques such as rust, grime, patina and chipped metal effects.

It pairs well with dark SHADE tones for depth and dirt, and with LIGHT metallic highlights for subtle edge definition without breaking the aged appearance.

About Vallejo True Metallic Metal (TMM):

True Metallic Metal (TMM) uses genuine metallic pigments to create natural shine and realistic reflective behaviour. Unlike NMM, which relies solely on painted contrast, TMM preserves actual metallic qualities while supporting traditional shading approaches.

The BSL workflow defines the system:

• BASE: strong-coverage metallic foundations — Aged Metal is the essential muted metal base.
• SHADE: satin washes for grime, depth and patina simulation.
• LIGHT: metallic highlights suitable for worn edges and subtle reflections.
• AIRBRUSH: airbrush-ready BASE equivalents.

Usage tips:

• Shake well before use.
• Effective over black, grey, or white primers.
• Brush: apply neat or slightly thinned.
• Airbrush: 0.3 mm needle at approx. 2 bar (29 psi).
• Ideal for realistic aged and industrial metallic TMM schemes.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a leading global manufacturer of acrylic paints for miniature painters and scale modellers. The True Metallic Metal line provides a comprehensive system for expressive, realistic and richly textured metallic results.