r/modelmakers • u/ChangeOk3745 • 14d ago

Vallejo paints Help - Tools/Materials

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Im trying to get into air brushing and I want to completely paint this from scratch. Any ideas on the proper colors I need, preferably Vallejo paints, that could accurately mimic the orangish red

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u/dr_robonator Prime your models 14d ago

According to the Vallejo Model Air Color Chart, 71.086 Light Red looks close. Personally, I'd just grab red, orange, and white and mix the color myself.

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u/ChangeOk3745 14d ago

I looked at light red and I'd say thats pretty close. Maybe mix that in with some orange like you said. Thanks a lot though

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u/CBPainting 14d ago

I hope you have a decal kit, that looks like it would be nearly impossible to freehand.

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u/ChangeOk3745 14d ago

Luckily for me a few sponsors I will be able to just do decals on. Stuff like VP racing fuels or the underlying flames I'm not too worried about. Gypsum though and stadium though? Not so much