VALLEJO 71169 IJN Colors Pre-War to 1945 – 8x17ml Paint Set

VALLEJO 71169 IJN Colors Pre-War to 1945 is a professional set of eight acrylic model paints designed for airbrush application, dedicated primarily to reproducing the authentic colors of ships and aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) from the pre-war period through World War II (1937–1945). Manufactured by the renowned Vallejo company, this set was created with experienced modelers and collectors in mind who appreciate historical accuracy and high-quality pigments.

Product Features:

• The set contains 8 bottles of 17 ml high-quality airbrush acrylic paint.
• The colors correspond to the official shades used by the IJN from the pre-war period up to 1945.
• Intended for models in popular scales 1/350, 1/700, 1/72, 1/48, 1/32, covering both plastic ship and aircraft models as well as military vehicles used by Japan in the years 1937–1945 (World War II).
• Based on premium quality pigments, ensuring excellent coverage, intense color, and easy blending when working with an airbrush.
• The paints are fast-drying, abrasion resistant, and dry to an even matte finish.
• The colors included in the set are approved based on original Japanese navy specifications; you will find hull, deck, and aircraft camouflage colors, among others.

Practical Application and History:

The paints included in the set allow you to realistically recreate historic Japanese Navy units that took part in battles on the Pacific, such as Yamato-class battleships, the Akagi aircraft carrier, as well as heavy cruisers and destroyers. Authentic deck and superstructure colors also make it possible to paint carrier-based planes like the Mitsubishi A6M Zero or Nakajima B5N, used from the early 1930s until the end of the war in the Pacific theater.

Material and Additives:

• Water-based paints, safe to use and friendly to both health and the environment.
• The product does not contain harmful solvents, making it an excellent choice even for beginners entering the modeling hobby.

Category:

• Specialist airbrush acrylic model paint set

Recommendation:

The VALLEJO 71169 IJN Colors Pre-War to 1945 set is particularly recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who care about historical color accuracy and trouble-free work with the airbrush when painting World War II related models. The difficulty level of the set is rated at 2/5 – paint application is easy, but for best results, familiarity with airbrush techniques is recommended.