Vallejo 71101 Blue RLM 78 – Acrylic Paint Model Air 17ml

Vallejo 71101 Blue RLM 78 is a high-quality acrylic modeling paint from the Model Air series, developed for precise airbrush painting. The RLM 78 shade was historically used for painting the undersides of German Luftwaffe aircraft during World War II, especially in the Mediterranean and North African theaters. RLM 78 was a distinctive light blue shade applied to aircraft such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the Junkers Ju 87 “Stuka.” The paint was in use from 1941, i.e., the mid and late periods of the war.

Vallejo Model Air paints are products created especially for demanding modelers seeking realistic and durable effects. The water-based formula features excellent pigmentation, uniformity, and fast drying. Vallejo 71101 Blue RLM 78 offers exceptional adhesion to plastic, metal, resin, and many other modeling materials. The paint is ready for direct use in an airbrush and requires no thinning, although it can also be applied with a brush for small details.

• Volume: 17ml
• Application: Airbrush, can also be applied with a brush
• Color: RLM 78 Hellblau, compliant with German aviation standards
• Base: Water-based, non-toxic, environmentally friendly
• Country of color standard origin: Germany
• Historical period: World War II, Mediterranean and African theaters
• Category: Acrylic modeling paint

This product is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers recreating historical Luftwaffe aircraft models in 1/72, 1/48, or 1/32 scale. Vallejo paint ensures easy application, even coverage, and an authentic final effect. Thanks to the precise dispenser and high yield, it is also suitable for dioramas and armored vehicles requiring the RLM 78 shade. Ease of use is rated at 1/5 – user-friendly paint that does not require specialist preparation.

A safe choice for realistic reconstruction of World War II period models.