Vallejo 77252 - True Metallic Metal Imperial Gold acrylic paint set

Vallejo 77252 True Metallic – Imperial Gold Set: complete workflow for realistic, noble gold finishes

Vallejo 77252 – Imperial Gold Set is a comprehensive four-paint bundle from the True Metallic Metal series, designed to recreate rich, luminous gold metallic surfaces. Imperial Gold offers a deep, regal glow ideal for fantasy armour, ornate details, ceremonial decorations, and sci-fi elements requiring a powerful golden accent.

This set follows the BSL (Base – Shade – Light) method, ensuring full control over depth, contrast and the natural brilliance of metallic pigments.

Set contents:

• 77.103 Imperial Gold (Light) – bright golden highlight
• 77.123 Imperial Gold (Base) – main metallic gold basecoat
• 77.143 Imperial Gold (Shade) – deep golden shading wash
• 77.163 Imperial Gold (Airbrush) – spray-ready metallic gold tone

The True Metallic Metal system:

TMM is a structured approach to painting metallic surfaces using real metallic pigments in a four-part system:

• BASE – high-coverage metallic layer
• SHADE – satin wash for depth and shadow
• LIGHT – bright metallic highlight tone
• AIRBRUSH – airbrush-optimised base version

Ideal applications:

• fantasy armour and weapons,
• ceremonial and ornate decorations,
• sci-fi constructs and machinery,
• architectural reliefs and carvings,
• heraldic symbols and regal details.

Usage tips:

• Apply BASE as the main metallic coat.
• Use SHADE for recesses and added depth.
• Apply LIGHT to edges and points of reflection.
• Use AIRBRUSH for smooth gradients and large surfaces.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a world-renowned manufacturer of acrylic paints for miniature painters and scale modellers. The True Metallic Metal series offers a complete, unified metallic painting system across an extensive chromatic range.