Vallejo 70143 Model Color - Roman Empire Set 16 x 17ml is an exceptional set of acrylic paints, created especially for historical modelers and enthusiasts of antiquity who want to recreate the colors of the Roman Empire on miniatures, models, or dioramas. The set belongs to the category of acrylic model paints in bottles and was designed with both beginner and advanced historical modelers in mind. The set includes 16 carefully selected colors from the Vallejo Model Color series—one of the most renowned lines of acrylic paints in the world, known for its excellent coverage, intensity, and ease of application.

Set contents:

• 70.951 White
• 70.950 Black
• 70.955 Flat Flesh
• 70.846 Mahogany Brown
• 70.997 Silver
• 70.996 Gold
• 70.801 Brass
• 70.998 Bronze
• 70.810 Royal Purple
• 70.957 Flat Red
• 70.925 Blue
• 70.871 Leather Brown
• 70.968 Flat Green
• 70.915 Deep Yellow
• 70.908 Carmine Red
• 70.966 Turquoise

The set also includes a helpful color chart card, allowing for easy comparison of shades and selection of the best ones for painting specific elements.

Vallejo Model Color acrylic paints are intended for painting miniatures made from materials such as plastic, resin, metal, and plaster. They are perfect for precision painting of details on historical Roman army models, battle recreations, or dioramas from ancient times. Thanks to the dropper-bottle system, they are extremely convenient to use, allowing for accurate dispensing of even the smallest amounts of paint.

Historical accuracy: The set has been developed based on extensive historical knowledge—the colors reflect the palette used in antiquity, particularly for the Roman Empire army and legionary insignia elements. Perfect for popular scales such as 1/72, 1/32, 1/16, or 54 mm.

Materials: The paints are water-based acrylics, safe to use, non-toxic, odorless, quick-drying, and fade-resistant. They are suitable for both brush and airbrush application (after appropriate thinning).

Recommendation and difficulty: I highly recommend the Vallejo Roman Empire Set for both beginners and advanced historical modelers—it allows for a realistic reproduction of Roman army colors. Difficulty level: 2/5—the paints are user-friendly, and their pigment intensity makes even tiny details easier to paint. It is a versatile choice for collectors, hobbyists, and creators of professional historical dioramas.