Vallejo 77253 - True Metallic Metal Ancient Copper acrylic paint set

Vallejo 77253 True Metallic – Ancient Copper Set: complete metallic system for aged copper finishes

Vallejo 77253 – Ancient Copper Set is a complete four-paint collection from the True Metallic Metal series, designed to recreate rich, warm aged-copper metallic surfaces. The Ancient Copper tone combines the brightness of polished metal with subtle patina-inspired depth, making it suitable for fantasy, steampunk, sci-fi and historical miniatures alike.

This set follows the BSL (Base – Shade – Light) workflow, giving painters full control over contrast, light direction and the characteristic reflective qualities of metallic copper.

Set contents:

• 77.104 Ancient Copper (Light) – bright copper highlight
• 77.124 Ancient Copper (Base) – strong metallic copper basecoat
• 77.144 Ancient Copper (Shade) – warm brown-toned shading wash
• 77.164 Ancient Copper (Airbrush) – airbrush-ready copper base tone

The True Metallic Metal (TMM) system:

TMM is an advanced method of painting metallic surfaces with real metallic pigments, combined with structured light–shadow techniques. Each colour family contains four coordinated tones:

• BASE – high-coverage metallic base
• SHADE – satin wash to deepen recesses
• LIGHT – bright metallic highlights
• AIRBRUSH – spray-ready metallic base versions

Ideal applications:

• fantasy armour and decorative elements,
• steampunk machinery and mechanical parts,
• artefacts and runic details,
• scenery and architectural metallic features,
• weaponry inspired by historical cultures,
• miniatures requiring a warm copper metallic look.

Usage tips:

• Apply BASE as the main metallic coat.
• Use SHADE to deepen shadows.
• Apply LIGHT to edges and reflective highlights.
• Use AIRBRUSH for smooth gradients and large surfaces.

About Vallejo:

Vallejo is a leading global manufacturer of acrylic paints for miniatures and models. The True Metallic Metal system offers a complete framework for creating expressive, realistic metallic finishes using coordinated Light, Base, Shade and Airbrush tones.