Vallejo 71205 German Colors 1927-1941 8x17ml – Acrylic Paint Set

Vallejo 71205 German Colors 1927-1941 is a high-quality set of eight acrylic paints dedicated to modelers creating models of armored vehicles and military equipment used by Germany from the late 1920s up to the beginning of World War II. The set includes carefully selected colors based on original formulas and historical documentation, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts aiming to replicate historical details faithfully.

• Manufacturer: Vallejo
• Set contents: 8 bottles of 17 ml – 71420 N.17 Earth Yellow, 71038 Camouflage Medium Brown, 71019 Camouflage Dark Green, 71115 Blue Grey, 71056 Panzer Dark Grey, 71042 Dark Brown RLM61, 71075 Ivory, 71268 German Grey
• Product type: acrylic modeling paints
• Historical period: 1927–1941, interwar period and the early years of World War II
• Intended use: realistic painting of German military vehicle models (tanks, armored cars, artillery)
• Material: non-toxic, water-based acrylic paints with high coverage
• Scale application: dedicated for models in 1/35, 1/48, 1/72 scales and related
• Finish: matte and semi-matte, compliant with historical Wehrmacht standards

The presented colors are a carefully selected palette used on German military vehicles and equipment from the introduction of the first unified camouflage schemes up until the early stages of World War II campaigns. With these paints, you can recreate authentic camouflage of vehicles used during the campaigns in Poland, France, Belgium, and the Balkans, among others. Each color has been developed based on historical archives and military references, ensuring full color accuracy to Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe paint schemes from that era.

The Vallejo 71205 set was created for modelers of all experience levels, though due to the necessity of skillfully applying shading and color modulation techniques, it is recommended for difficulty level 2/5 – beginners and intermediate users. The paints perform excellently whether applied with a brush or airbrush, ensuring exceptionally smooth coverage and full control over the final effect.

The pigment quality, ease of mixing, and abrasion resistance make the Vallejo German Colors 1927-1941 8x17ml set an outstanding choice for historical realism enthusiasts and anyone wishing to give their models true authenticity and historical accuracy.