A deep, cool-toned green ideal for ancient metals, weathered artifacts, and mysterious finishes. Perfect for muted, natural color schemes or when paired with earthy tones for realistic effects.

The 4-color sets provide an organized, compact approach to working within each chromatic family.
Each includes the four tones that define it — BASE, LIGHT, SHADE, and AIRBRUSH — offering a complete, consistent solution for painting metallics in a unified hue.

Built within Vallejo’s BSL system, these sets ensure reliable, reproducible results adaptable to any painting style.

Set Includes:

• 1× VAL77114 Light – Dusken Green, 18 ml (MSRP 5.99)

• 1× VAL77134 Base – Dusken Green, 18 ml (MSRP 5.99)

• 1× VAL77154 Shade – Dusken Green, 18 ml (MSRP 5.99)

• 1× VAL77174 Airbrush – Dusken Green, 18 ml (MSRP 5.99)

The True Metallic Metal (TMM) technique recreates realistic metal surfaces using metallic paints — unlike Non-Metallic Metal (NMM), which simulates metal with flat colors.

TMM captures natural reflections and depth with minimal artifice, maintaining the true texture and luster of metal. Mastering TMM involves applying traditional principles of light and shadow — using gradients, transitions, and contrasts — to enhance the illusion of volume and realism.

Vallejo’s True Metallic Metal line is developed to provide control, consistency, and striking results through simple yet powerful methods for miniature metallics.

The range spans the full color spectrum, organized into 20 chromatic families, each containing four coordinated sub-ranges:

• BASE: Core metallic tone

• LIGHT: Highlight tone

• SHADE: Non-metallic satin wash

• AIRBRUSH: Metallic tone formulated for airbrush use

Each family can function independently or blend seamlessly with others to create gradients, reflections, and temperature variations while maintaining harmony.

Base: Ultra-fine metallic pigments ensure smooth coverage, strong opacity, and a polished finish with minimal brush marks.
Light: Brighter, reflective highlights for seamless transitions and realistic shine.
Shade: Satin-finish tones for defining recesses and enhancing depth without dulling the metallic effect.
Airbrush: Ready-to-use, high-intensity versions of the BASE tones for flawless airbrush application.

Recommended:

• Nozzle size: 0.3 mm

• Pressure: 1.8 bar / 26.1 psi

• Tip: Allow sufficient drying time between coats for best results and finish stability.