Vallejo 71159 Umtarnfarben German ISAF Colors 8 x 17 ml — model paint set

Vallejo 71159 Umtarnfarben German ISAF Colors 8 x 17 ml is a complete set of top-quality acrylic paints, dedicated to modelers building military vehicles used by the German ISAF contingent in the Middle East, as well as by other NATO forces operating in desert and mountainous conditions. This product is intended for both advanced hobbyists and intermediate modelers who require faithful reproduction of the original colors used on real military vehicles.

• Category: Acrylic paint set for plastic, resin, and metal models
• Volume: 8 bottles of 17 ml each
• Set contents:
  • 71.244 Sand Beige
  • 71.245 Loam Beige
  • 71.246 Yellow Brown
  • 71.249 NATO Brown
  • 71.248 Brown Grey
  • 71.247 Light Olive
  • 71.250 Bronze Green
  • 71.251 NATO Black
• Material and technology: High-quality water-based acrylic paints, non-toxic, ready to use with both brush and airbrush. Ideal for finishing plastic, resin, and metal models.
• Recommended model scale: Best suited for models in 1/72, 1/48, 1/35, and 1/16 scales.
• User nationality/historical context: The colors are based on Bundeswehr schemes, used by German armored vehicles and allied NATO vehicles during modern ISAF operations, mainly in Afghanistan, from the 2000s to the present day.
• Historical usage: The camouflage patterns from this set have been used on vehicles such as the Fuchs, Dingo 2, PzH 2000, Leopard 2A6M, Boxer, and other Bundeswehr and allied vehicles in the harsh desert and mountainous environments during 21st-century overseas military missions.
• Additional advantages: Very good coverage, durability, and realistic representation of authentic NATO and ISAF colors. Allow for both standard and custom (Umtarnfarben) camouflage schemes for contemporary military vehicle models.
• Recommended for: Modelers building collections of military vehicles from the last two decades, enthusiasts of modern armored vehicles and military transports, as well as those creating dioramas set in Afghanistan and the Middle East regions.
• Difficulty level: 2/5 — the paints are easy to apply, suitable for beginner and intermediate modelers.

Vallejo 71159 Umtarnfarben German ISAF Colors is a set that makes it significantly easier to paint models of modern German and NATO army vehicles realistically and in line with historical standards. An excellent choice for all who value detail, realism, and high-quality finishes in their modeling projects. Highly recommended!