Vallejo 77180 - True Metallic Metal 180 Obsidian Black Airbrush acrylic paint 18 ml

Vallejo 77180 Obsidian Black Airbrush – Deep black-metallic airbrush basecoat in the True Metallic system

Vallejo 77180 – Obsidian Black Airbrush is a metallic acrylic paint from the True Metallic Metal range, designed for smooth airbrush performance. Its intense black-graphite tone with a strong reflective sheen is ideal for dark armour, sci-fi technology, industrial machinery and dramatic metallic shading.

Thanks to its ultra-fine metallic pigment, the paint sprays evenly and cleanly straight from the bottle. Its tone matches the BASE Obsidian Black variant, ensuring perfect compatibility between airbrush layers and brushwork.

Set details:

• Volume: 18 ml
• Type: metallic AIRBRUSH paint
• Color: Obsidian Black
• Finish: deep black-metallic sheen
• Use: creating high-contrast, dark metallic surfaces
• Application: ready to spray

About Vallejo 77180 Obsidian Black Airbrush:

This colour is especially effective for:

• dark fantasy and sci-fi armour,
• mechanical and industrial structures,
• steampunk or arcane elements,
• tech panels and futuristic weapons,
• dramatic shadows and deep metallic foundations,
• any project requiring a bold black-metallic effect.

It pairs perfectly with SHADE washes for depth and with LIGHT highlights for sharp, cold-metal accents.

About AIRBRUSH colours in the True Metallic Metal system:

AIRBRUSH paints are airbrush-ready versions of BASE metallics and offer:

• ultra-fine pigments for smooth spraying,
• no thinning required,
• even, consistent coverage,
• full chromatic compatibility across the TMM palette.

The system is composed of four coordinated ranges:

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

Usage tips:

• Spray straight from the bottle.
• Recommended pressure: approx. 2 bar (29 PSI).
• Needle size: 0,3 mm.
• Shake thoroughly before use.
• Use Vallejo Airbrush Thinner for soft gradients if desired.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a world-renowned manufacturer of acrylic paints for miniature painters and scale modellers. The True Metallic Metal range provides a unified, modern system for achieving expressive, realistic metallic effects.