Vallejo Model Air 71418 IJN Medium Brown

Vallejo Model Air 71418 IJN Medium Brown (18 ml) is an IJN Medium Brown shade from the Vallejo Model Air professional line. Model Air paints are water-based acrylics developed for direct use in an airbrush. The paints are finely pigmented, well-dispersed, and ready for immediate spraying without complicated preparation.

The line is suitable for plastic models of aircraft, military vehicles, ships, vehicles, figures, and dioramas. When applied in thin layers, they create a smooth finish without unnecessary brush marks and are well-suited for base coats, camouflage, subtle color transitions, and minor touch-ups.

Shake the paint thoroughly before use. It can usually be applied directly from the bottle, but depending on the nozzle, pressure, and desired spray fineness, you can adjust it using Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver.

Technical Information and Recommendations

• Type: water-based acrylic paint, ready for airbrushing
• Volume: 18 ml with dropper
• Application: primarily airbrush; can also be applied with a brush after adjusting the consistency
• Finish: soft matte to matte, depending on the shade and substrate
• Thinners: Vallejo Airbrush Thinner 71161 and, if necessary, Flow Improver 71262
• Recommended pressure: approximately 15–20 psi (1–1.5 bar); always adjust according to the nozzle, surface, and desired coverage
• Airbrush cleaning: Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner 71199
• Recommended varnishes: Matt Varnish 70520, Satin Varnish 70522, Gloss Varnish 70510
• Recommended putty: Vallejo Plastic Putty 70401
• Primer: Vallejo Surface Primer
• Tools: model-making brushes

For best results, apply several thin coats rather than one thick coat. For fine details and low pressure, a small amount of Flow Improver helps prevent the paint from drying on the tip of the needle.