Vallejo 77179 - True Metallic Metal 179 Aged Metal Airbrush acrylic paint 18 ml

Vallejo 77179 Aged Metal Airbrush – Metallic weathered-steel airbrush basecoat in the True Metallic system

Vallejo 77179 – Aged Metal Airbrush is a metallic acrylic paint from the True Metallic Metal range, formulated for smooth, consistent airbrush application. Its muted, cool silver-steel tone is perfect for creating the look of worn, oxidised or heavily used metal on fantasy, sci-fi, industrial and post-apocalyptic models.

The AIRBRUSH formulation uses ultra-fine metallic pigments to ensure flawless spray performance directly from the bottle. The colour matches the BASE Aged Metal variant, enabling seamless transitions between airbrush layers and brush details.

Set details:

• Volume: 18 ml
• Type: metallic AIRBRUSH paint
• Color: Aged Metal
• Finish: subtle cool worn-metal sheen
• Use: realistic aged and oxidised steel effects
• Application: ready to spray

About Vallejo 77179 Aged Metal Airbrush:

This colour works exceptionally well for:

• worn steel armour and weapons,
• sci-fi vehicles with signs of use,
• industrial structures and machinery,
• panels, pipes and mechanical components,
• post-apocalyptic equipment,
• any surface requiring realistic cold metal patina.

Aged Metal Airbrush pairs beautifully with SHADE washes to deepen shadows and with LIGHT metallic highlights to enhance structure and volume.

About AIRBRUSH colours in the True Metallic Metal system:

AIRBRUSH paints are airbrush-ready equivalents of their BASE counterparts, offering:

• ultra-fine pigments,
• excellent flow and smooth coverage,
• no thinning required,
• perfect chromatic consistency across the TMM range.

The True Metallic Metal system includes:

• BASE – brush metallics
• AIRBRUSH – airbrush metallics
• SHADE – shading washes
• LIGHT – metallic highlights

Usage tips:

• Use straight from the bottle.
• Recommended pressure: approx. 2 bar (29 PSI).
• Needle size: 0.3 mm.
• Shake thoroughly before use.
• For soft gradients, add Vallejo Airbrush Thinner if desired.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a globally recognised manufacturer of high-quality acrylic paints for scale modellers and miniature painters. The True Metallic Metal range offers a complete workflow for achieving realistic and expressive metallic finishes.