Vallejo 72403 Xpress Color - Imperial Yellow 18ml

Vallejo 72403 Xpress Color - Imperial Yellow 18ml is an innovative acrylic paint dedicated to modelers and hobbyists painting miniatures and figures. The product belongs to the category of specialist model paints with a unique self-shading property—ideal for fast, yet striking, painting of details on figures, vehicles, or diorama elements. Imperial Yellow is an intense, matte shade of yellow with a focus on high pigmentation and excellent capillarity, making it indispensable for modeling light and shadow.

• Volume: 18ml, convenient dropper bottle makes precise paint dosing easy.
• Material: Water-based acrylic paint—safe and virtually odorless, does not require aggressive solvents.
• Main application: Fast painting of miniatures and figures in scales from 1/72 up to 1/16, according to user preference. Perfect for wargaming, board game products, or classic plastic and resin models.
• Special properties: Exceptional capillarity allows the paint to freely flow across the surface, highlighting details even on the first layer. The color settles in recesses, creating a realistic shading effect without the need for multi-stage paint application.
• Application method: For best results, apply the paint to a white or gray primer; it remains bright on raised areas and gains depth in recesses, providing a natural light and shadow effect.
• Usage: Universal product—can be layered, used as a glaze, or mixed to obtain custom shades, especially with dedicated Xpress Medium.
• Recommended user group: Both beginners and advanced modelers will appreciate time savings and professional results that do not require advanced painting techniques.
• Difficulty level: 2/5 (easy to use, allows attractive results even without much experience).

Vallejo Xpress Color Imperial Yellow is an excellent choice for fans of painting fantasy figures, historical units in wargames, or collectible models who want to achieve a vivid, high-contrast look on details in a short time. The paint is fully mixable with other shades from the Xpress series as well as other Vallejo products, ensuring full flexibility for modeling work. The product is recommended for painting large armies quickly or for individual projects—either as a base or in advanced techniques.