Vallejo 71298 M495 Light Gray – Acrylic Paint for Airbrush

Vallejo 71298 M495 Light Gray is a high-quality acrylic paint designed for painting plastic, resin, and metal models. This product comes from the renowned Model Air series by Vallejo, well-known among modelers worldwide for its excellent coverage, ideal viscosity for airbrush work, and exceptional resistance to abrasion. The M495 Light Gray shade is a subtle, neutral light gray color, widely used in military vehicle camouflage, aviation, as well as in civilian models and diorama elements.

• Scale of application: Any modeling scale – from 1/144, through 1/72, 1/48, 1/35 up to larger projects.
• Countries and eras of application: Light Gray in this tone was popular in various countries, including the USA, Germany, and the USSR, from World War II, through the Cold War period, up to modern times. It was used as a base color for aircraft (e.g., Luftwaffe, RAF, USAAF) and military vehicles.
• Material: Water-based acrylic paint, odorless, non-toxic, eco-friendly, and easy to use for both beginners and advanced modelers.
• Additives: Formula developed specifically for airbrush use – does not require additional thinning for standard airbrushing. Can also be applied with a brush (recommended for small elements or details).
• Category: Modeling accessories – acrylic paints for airbrush

Vallejo 71298 M495 Light Gray is particularly suitable for painting both modern and historical aircraft models, such as the F-16, F-4 Phantom, Su-27, or MiG-29, as well as ships and armored vehicles. It is excellent for color modulation, precise surface shading, and creating weathering effects. One of its great advantages is its fast-drying formula, which allows for the application of subsequent coats almost without any downtime.

We recommend this product to modelers at every level of experience – both beginners who seek an easy-to-use paint with straightforward application and correction, and professionals working on dioramas or figurines. The difficulty level of use is rated at 1/5 – perfect for everyday workshop work.

By choosing Vallejo 71298 M495 Light Gray, you invest in a durable and impressive finish for your models. Vallejo Model Air paints guarantee high pigmentation and a uniform coating, which translates to a professional final effect.